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The following players are discussed:1. C.J. Kayfus (CLE)2. Kemp Alderman (MIA)3. Cristian Hernandez (CHC)4. Luis Pena (Mil)5. Bubba Chandler (Pit)6. Ben Hess (NYY)

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 13, 2025 – 2:00 pmSegment 1 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.Wilmer Flores hits his sixth home run yesterday. Is this anything more than a hot start?2.Paul Goldschmidt is off to a great start, or at least he’s posted a great BA of .365 and hitting in a lot in the leadoff spot, has seven runs. Unfortunately, he’s only hit one home run. Rebirth in New York or a 37-year-old in decline?3.JT Ginn pitched a gem on Saturday against the Mets. It’s a power-sinker with a true outpitch, but I’m assuming he’ll be on your waiver wire.4.It’s been a long wait for Matt Mervis, but he hit his fourth home run on Saturday and is hitting .300 for the Marlins. There are players better than him in the minor leagues, but he’s not giving up the ghost. Is he the first baseman for the Marlins all season long?5.Impressed with Trevor Story’s start? .255/.340/.734, 2 HR, 6 SB, 8 runs, 10 RBIs?6.What stat line impresses you the most?a. (I’ll go through some of the leaders in HR, SB, etc… to see who is off to the most impressive/surprising start of the season?7.Luis Ortiz was impressive on Saturday. 5.2 IP, 1 hit, 1 ER, 10K/2BBSegment 2 - Waiver WireSegment 3 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – April 11, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 am1.Pitchers off the great starts. Are you a believer?a.Hunter Greene (Cin, 3, ADP=26 starting pitcher) – 17.1 IP, 2 wins, 23K, 1.31 ERA, 0.629 WHIPb.Kris Bubic (KC, 108, 4) – 12.2 IP, 2 wins, 16K, 0.71 ERA, 0.868 WHIPc.Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL, 25, 20) – 20 IP, 1 win, 19K, 0.45 ERA, 0.286 WHIPd.Jack Leiter (Tex, 160, 25) – 10 IP, 2 wins, 10K/1BB, 0.90 ERA, 0.700 WHIP e.Casey Mize (Det, 145, 30) – 11.2 IP, 2 wins, 12K, 0.77 ERA, 0.943 WHIPf.Chris Bassett (Tor, 100, 48) – 12.2 IP, 1 win, 16K, 0.71 ERA, 1.105 WHIP2.Pitchers off the poor starts. Are you worried?a.Chris Sale (ATL, 8, 146) – 14.2 IP, 3 GS, 0 wins, 17K, 6.75 ERA, 1.364 WHIPb.Dylan Cease (SD, 12, 114) – 14.2 IP, 3 GS, 1 win, 18K, 7.98 ERA, 1.568 WHIPc.Bailey Ober (Min, 21, 349) – 12.2 IP, 3 GS, 0 win, 12K, 7.11 ERA, 2.400 WHIP d.Aaron Nola (PHI, 22, 210) – 11.1 IP, 2 GS, 0 win, 10K, 6.35 ERA, 1.235 WHIPe.Tanner Bibee (CLE, 27, 220) – 9.2 IP, 2 GS, 1 win, 6K, 6.52 ERA, 1.345 WHIP3.I thought Justin Verlander had fallen too much in drafts, but maybe there’s nothing left. He’s getting beat up pretty well so far.a.Time to move on?4.Kyren Paris continues to make baseball look easy. He hit two home runs on Wednesday and has five for the season, to go along with four stolen bases. He’s also hitting .440. WOW! a.He’s played a little 2B and CF this season, but Rengifo is back. Can they sit this guy? If no, where does he play?b.As I asked last week, is this for real or just a hot streak?5.Vlad Jr. signs a megadeal with the Blue Jays for 14 years and $500 million. a.Is this the latest Mike Trout type of deal – meaning, he’ll make a lot of money but never win much?6.Wyatt Langford hits the IL with an oblique injury. They say it won’t be long, but that’s usually not the case. Dustin Harris gets the call.a.Will he get enough at-bats to warrant looking at in a fantasy league?b.The data doesn’t look good on this guy, so I’ve soured. But perhaps I’m wrong.7.Justin Steele has been placed on the IL after a great outing against the Rangers. However, the velo was down, and he was diagnosed with elbow tendinitis.a.He was drafted as a top 40 starter, maybe more, so this one hurts. Any thoughts on who a fantasy manager should pick up?b.What will the Cubs do?8.Pablo Lopez hits the IL with a hamstring injury. The Twins are deep in starting pitching in the minor leagues with Zebby Matthews, David Festa, and Marco Raya available.a.Who are speculating on?b.Hamstring injuries can be bad, but unless you’re Mike Trout, a return in two or three weeks is reasonable. Would you spend a ton of FAAB here?9.What hitter are you going to target for this weekend’s FAAB?10.What pitcher are you going to target for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Nick Kurtz (ATH)2. Travis Bazzana (CLE)3. Zyhir Hope (LAD)4. Franklin Arias (BOS)5. Luinder Avila (KC)6. Chase Burns (CIN)

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 6, 2025Segment 1 and 2 - Review the weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.Chase Dollander gets the call and pitches today…well, now.2.Sugano had a solid outing on Saturday. 5.1 IP, 5 hit, 1 hit, 4K/1BBa.Jackson Holiday, with three more hits, is now hitting .333. Much better than last season!3.There was no love for Eduardo Rodriguez entering this season and while he gave up four runs in five innings to the Nationals, he also struck out 12.a.Thoughts on E-Rod for the season?4.Matthew Boyd had a great outing on Saturday. 6.0 IP, 5 hits, 0 ER, 5K/1BB5.The Brewers have struggled to score runs this season. Yelich is batting .107, Contreras .0978, and Hoskins .136. Somehow, they are 4-5 entering Sunday’s game.6.The Braves finally won on Friday, but after Saturday’s loss, they are 1-8. They overachieved with Acuna last season. Are they underachieving so far in 2025?7.Tanner Bibee got rocked by the Angels of all teams.8.Jesse Winker went 2 for 4 with two triples. Kind of a weird stat line. Winker, in my view, is sneaky good as a fifth outfielder, but I don’t think the Mets agree as he’s clearly in a platoon role at DH with Starling Marte.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – April 4, 20251.The talk all week has been about the Torpedo bat. It’s funny that Franciso Lindor used it all last season and was a Top 3 finalist in MVP, and nobody said a thing. But, the Yankees hit nine home runs in a game, and the whole world goes crazy. Three of them were hit by the Judge, who doesn’t use the bat.a.Is this something that could make a real difference or just a blip like the hockey handle was a few years ago?2.Overreacting to the first-week statistics. Can these players continue?a.Eugenio Suarez (AZ, ADP=161, Ranked=7) – 5 HR, 1 SB, 11 RBI, 5 runs, .238 BAb.Victor Scott (STL, 368.77, 38) – 1 HR, 4 SB, 5 RBI, 8 runs, .348 BAc.Wilyer Abreu (Bos, 316.33, 42) – 2 HR, 1 SB, 6 RBI, 5 runs, .500 BA in only 14 ABsd.Kyren Paris (LAA, 456.13, 78) – 1 HR, 3 SB, 3 RBI, 5 runs, .444 in 9 ABse.Jake Magnum (TB, Undrafted, 85) – 0 HR, 3 SB, 6 RBI, 5 runs, .533 BA in 15 ABs3.Overreacting to the first-week statistics on the downside. Should we be worried?a.Triston Casas (Bos, 116.19, 790) – 1 for 18, 9K/1BBi.Francisco Lindor (14.5, 785) – 2 for 20, 1 SB, 6K/0BBb.Carlos Correa (Min, 231.09, 783) – 2 for 25, 4K/1BBc.Rafael Devers (Bos, 34, 782) – 3 for 27, 16K/5BBd.Curtis Mead (TB, 476.70, 775) – 0 for 10, 3K/1BB after hitting .524 this springe.Dylan Crews (Was, 122.58, 773) – 0 for 18, 1 SB, 10K/1BB4.What three players or teams are you worried about that I might not have listed above?5.Jurickson Profar is suspended. Like…what? Is this still happening?a.Who gets his playing time in Atlanta? Bryan De La Cruz? He’s 6% rostered in CBS6.The Athletics cut ties with fantasy darling Esteury Ruiz, and the Dodgers trade for him. Why do I think he gets a shot as a fifth-outfielder type of player? Any interest in NL-only or deeper mixed leagues?7.Dustin May pitched well earlier this week, but he got hit hard, and his velo is not what it was before his multiple surgeries. In 2023, his fastball averaged 97.3. On Monday, he averaged 95.4 MPH. It does appear he dropped his cutter and is now throwing he’s sweeper a ton. Given its spin and movement, it’s a devasting pitch.a.Dunno, what do you think? Is this someone you start with confidence?8.How about Casey Mize? He had a similar dominating outing as May and also, his stuff was not as hot as 2024. His fastball was down over a mile per hour. He did have crazy whiff rates on his pitches. His splitter, which has always been his best pitch, received a 71% whiff rate.a.Now, here’s the rub, his opponent was the Mariners in Seattle. Same question with Mize, do you start him with confidence or maybe try to move him after his big start?9.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?10.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 30, 2025Segment 1 – Review of this weekend's games – Some notes1.The Yankees beat the Brewers 20-9 on Saturday and hit nine home runs. Judge had three.2.Eugenio Suarez is leading the league with four home runs. Jordan Westburg has three.3.Jesus Luzardo with a strong outing for the Phillies. 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 11K/2BB4.Rafael Devers has looked terrible in his first three games. He’s 0 for 13 with 10 strikeouts. He was shut down last season with shoulder issues and was late getting into games this spring. Now, he has been moved to DH, possibly permanently. Doesn’t feel good. 5.The Braves have not looked good in the first three games. Concerned?6.Dylan Crews went 0 for 5 on Saturday, striking out five times. Yikes.7.The Dodgers are 5-0. Will they ever lose a game?Segment 2 – News and Notes8.It’s now been four days. If you’re struggling, do you start to get aggressive on the waiver wire?9.In those same four days, many players were injured. He’s just a few.a.Max Scherzer is placed on the IL with a LAT strain, which he claims is related to his thumb issue. Okay…i.Who gets his starts in Toronto? Yariel Rodriguez?? Any interest?b.Gleybar Torres hit a home run and ran around the bases, limping with a hip injury. If he is placed on the injured list, who will be the pickup in Detroit?i.Colt Keith back to second and Tork at first?c.Trea Turner missed Saturday and Sunday’s game with lower back spasms. Who would be the pickup if he’s placed on the IL?d.Josh Lowe hits the IL with a right oblique injury. I’m not sure who the pickup is, but I hope it’s Jose Caballero. He did play a little outfield this spring.e.Jose Ramirez left Saturday’s game with a wrist sprain. Who you got with this one?f.Remember my PSA on Mookie Betts. Well, he hit two home runs on Friday night. I guess he’s fine.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportFantasy Baseball Live – March 30, 2025Segment 1 – Review of this weekend's games – Some notes1.The Yankees beat the Brewers 20-9 on Saturday and hit nine home runs. Judge had three.2.Eugenio Suarez is leading the league with four home runs. Jordan Westburg has three.3.Jesus Luzardo with a strong outing for the Phillies. 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 11K/2BB4.Rafael Devers has looked terrible in his first three games. He’s 0 for 13 with 10 strikeouts. He was shut down last season with shoulder issues and was late getting into games this spring. Now, he has been moved to DH, possibly permanently. Doesn’t feel good. 5.The Braves have not looked good in the first three games. Concerned?6.Dylan Crews went 0 for 5 on Saturday, striking out five times. Yikes.7.The Dodgers are 5-0. Will they ever lose a game?Segment 2 – News and Notes8.It’s now been four days. If you’re struggling, do you start to get aggressive on the waiver wire?9.In those same four days, many players were injured. He’s just a few.a.Max Scherzer is placed on the IL with a LAT strain, which he claims is related to his thumb issue. Okay…i.Who gets his starts in Toronto? Yariel Rodriguez?? Any interest?b.Gleybar Torres hit a home run and ran around the bases, limping with a hip injury. If he is placed on the injured list, who will be the pickup in Detroit?i.Colt Keith back to second and Tork at first?c.Trea Turner missed Saturday and Sunday’s game with lower back spasms. Who would be the pickup if he’s placed on the IL?d.Josh Lowe hits the IL with a right oblique injury. I’m not sure who the pickup is, but I hope it’s Jose Caballero. He did play a little outfield this spring.e.Jose Ramirez left Saturday’s game with a wrist sprain. Who you got with this one?f.Remember my PSA on Mookie Betts. Well, he hit two home runs on Friday night. I guess he’s fine.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer Report

Take 10 with Tim – March 28, 2025 at 9:30 am ET, 8:30 am CT1.Observations from the first day of games?a.Did anything in particular performance stand out?2.Kind of like Kristian Campbell, it just seemed like Cam Smith was going to go North with the Astros – Actually more West, as Houston is well west of West Palm Beacha.Stat line for 2025 – AB, HR, RBI, and BA3.Other interesting spring training decisionsa.Brett Baty wins the starting second baseman for the Mets. What are your thoughts on him this season? He had a great spring.i.Luis Ángel Acuña made the Mets as a super-utility player. Any interest?b.With Zack Gelof undergoing hamate surgery, Max Muncy (the other one) appears to have secured the second base job. Any interest?c.Ben Rice made the team. He hits the ball hard, but will he get enough playing time?d.It has been reported that Mookie Betts had an illness that caused him to lose 25 pounds. He wasn’t that big to begin with. If all this is true, fantasy managers might want to brace for some early power struggles. Your thoughts?4.Cy Young, MVP, and ROYa.Your Choice for AL and NLb.Your sleeper choice for AL and NL5.AL Playoff Predictionsa.Three divisional winnersb.Three wildcardsc.Jump up team – Who surprises and sticks in longer than people think6.NL Playoff Predictionsa.Three divisional winnersb.Three wildcardsc.Jump up team – Who surprises and sticks in longer than people think7.World Series Competitors – AL and NL 8.Who wins the World Series?9.What hitter are you targeting for this week’s FAAB?10.What pitcher are you targeting for this week's FAAB?

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 23, 2025 – 12 Noon ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Jackson Jobe has made the Tigers rotation out of camp. I’ve written about this numerous times to our Patreon members. One of my logic threads is Tarik Skubal only has two more years until free agency.a.Stat line for 2025 – GS, ERA, Ks2.Thario Estrada will miss 4 to 8 weeks with a fractured wrist after being hit by a Kumar Rocker fastball.a.Do you think the Rockies will give Adael Amador a shot?3.Shane McClanahan was removed from Saturday’s game due to a triceps injury. That’s a tough one, as he was drafted as a top-30 starter (7 to 8th round).4.Who will be the starting second baseman for the Red Sox to begin the season?5.Justin Martinez agreed to a 5-year, $18 million contract with the Diamondbacks. He’s been up to 102+ this spring.a.Is he the closer in Arizona?6.Julio Urias will be allowed to sign with any MLB team after the All-Star. He’s been suspended twice for domestic violence. Will anyone take a flyer? Would you run out and grab him in a Dynasty League if he’s available?7.Ryan Weathers had looked promising for the Marlins this spring, but he’ll start the season on the injured list with a forearm strain. a.If he comes back healthy, what type of season do you think he can have?Segment 2 – Overreacting to Spring Training stats1.Rhys Hoskins leads the league in home runs with six. He’s even batting .306.a.Stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI, BA2.Jackson Chourio posted an odd stat line: 21 for 44 (.477), 6 SB, and 0 HRs. a.Is there anything to make of the lack of power?3.Curtis Mead appears to have made the Rays out of camp, while Eloy Jimenez was told he won’t. He led the league with 21 hits, hitting .538 with a home run and a stolen base.a.Does he get enough at-bats to contribute to a fantasy team?4.Bo Bichette: 19 for 49 (.388), 4 home run, and 1 SB. He’s in a walk year, but you’ve been a long-time hater.a.Are you sticking to your position, or do you think he’ll have a solid season?5.Cody Bellinger has looked good—20 for 47 (.426) with three home runs. Yankee stadium should work for him.a.Are you buying?6.Josh Lowe – 18 for 43 (.419), 2 home runs, 7K/6BBa.Time to get excited?7.Cam Smith was 13 for 35 (.371) with a home run. He did strikeout 10 times. There’s a lot of love coming out of the Astros camp about Smith. a.Everyone seems impressed. What about you? 2025 statline: AB, HR, RBI, and BA8.Spencer Schwellenbach – 18.2 IP, 2.41 ERA, 26K/2BBa.Is he ready to climb into the elite pitchers? He’s already going as the 31st pitcher off the board?9.Clay Holmes – 19.1 IP, 0.93 ERA, 23K/9BBa.Impressive spring. A few too many walks. What are you thinking for 2025?10.Jack Leiter – 16.2 IP, 15 hits, 19K/9BB, 3.24 ERAa.Jack Leiter or Kumar Rocker – Who do you want for 2025?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 5 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – March 21, 2025 – 8:30 am ET1.What are your thoughts on the Japan Series?a.Did you get up to watch it?b.Roki Sasaki – five walks?c.The Dodgers won relatively easily without Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman2.Let’s talk about your Tout Wars teama.League Draft Result - Fantrax3.Let’s talk about your LABR Teama.Fantasy Football Baseball Basketball and DFS | RealTime Fantasy Sports4.Five Bold Predictions for the 2025 seasona.The Yankees will not make the playoffs5.Second Bold Predictiona.The Tigers will be the AL Representative in the WS6.Third bold Predictiona.Dylan Crews and Jason Dominguez will be first-round picks next season7.Fourth bold predictiona.Corbin Carroll will be the number one outfielder in fantasy baseball8.Fifth bold predictiona.Sugano will be a disaster with the Orioles moving him to the bullpen by May and good old Albert Suarez getting the starts.9.What batter will you be targeting for this week’s FAAB?10.Which pitcher will you target for this week’s FAAB?

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Tim and Rich finish their sleeper discussion

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 8, 2025 @ 8:30 am 1 to 1:15 hoursSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Gerrit Cole hurts elbow and Kirby with shoulder on the IL.2.Gunnar Henderson may start the season on the IL. Do you drop him from the first round?3.Grayson Rodriguez velo was off on Wednesday and the team revealed a tricep issue. What do you do with him at the draft table?4.Chase DeLauter is hurt again. That guy just an’t stay healthy. Will be out for 2 to 3 months after having surgery to repair a sports hernia.5.Lawrence Butler signs a long-term deal with the Athletics. It’s good to see the Athletics lock up some of their young players.6.Cam Smith continues to hit. Is there anyway he can force his way North with the Astros?7.Curtis Mead is 14 for 18 this Spring. Can he push his way North?8.Roki Sasaki looked great in his opener – touch 98 MPH.Segment 2 – Closer ReportTim will share his first Closer ReportSegment 3 – Our 2025 Sleepers (2 per position, a few more for OF and SP. Make one deep)Mine are listed. If I take one of yours, it’s ok to double-down. Might be good. If we run out of time, we will continue next time.•CatcheroSleeper - Ivan Herrera (STL, 19th Catcher off the board)oDeeper - Agustin Ramirez (Mia, 34th catcher off the board)•First BaseoVinnie P (KC, 10)oNick Kurtz (Oak, 43)•Second BaseoJackson Holliday (Bal, 17)oAdael Amador (Col, 62)•ShortstopoAnthony Volpe (NYY, 14)oJordan Lawlar (AZ, 29)•Third BaseoMatt Chapman (SF, 11)oJose Tena (Was, 39)•Outfield (3)oDylan Crews (Was, 32)oJacob Melton (Hou, 131)oChandler Simpson (TB, 124)•Pitcher (3)oGavin Williams (Cle, 92)oJustin Verlander (SF, 152)oLuis Ortiz (Cle, 154)oCaden Dana (LAA, 256)oJR Ritchie (ATL, ND)•RelieveroI got nothing.

Segment 2 – Starting Pitcher Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through 30 or so in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which pitcher not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 pitcher will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Segment 1 – Over-reacting to Spring Training stats. 1.    Corbin Carroll (OF, AZ) – 6 for 10 with 3 home runs and 2 SB.a.    He looks all the way back.  Would you move him up in the first round?2.    Brett Baty (3B, NYM) – 7 for 12, 2 HR, 0K/1BBa.    Is there room for Baty on the team?3.    Cam Smith (3B, Hou) – 3 for 6, 2 HRa.    He looked great after being drafted and keeps on hitting.4.    Curtis Mead (2B, TB) – 10 for 12, 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 1K/1BBa.    Holy moly…he’s hitting everything.  Is there room for Mead in Tampa?5.    Thario Estrada (2B, Col) – 8 for15, 1K/0BB, 1 SBa.    There was a lot of bounce-back buzz over the winter.  Is it playing out?6.    Michael Busch (1B, CHC) – 9 for 18, 2 2B, 1 HR, 2K/1BBa.    Will Busch take the next step in 2025?7.    Kristian Campbell (2B/OF, Bos) – 0 for 9, 7K/0BBa.    Yikes8.    Heyseong Kim (2B, LAD) – 2 for 16, 1 HR, 7K/3BBa.    Not the kind of start the Dodgers had hoped for.9.    Cristopher Sanchez (LHP, Phi) – 4.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 7K/0BBa.    He’s seen a significant increase in volume – up to 98 MPH.10.    Zebby Matthews (RHP, Min) – 5.0 IP, 3 hits, 7K/0BBa.    He’s throwing a bit hard and continues to throw strikes11.    Cade Povich (LHP, Bal) – 5.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 7KK/1BBa.    Control has been elusive, but in two starts, he’s looked good.12.    Kumar Rocker (RHP, Tex) – 2.0 IP, 8 hits, 8 ER, 1 HR, 2K/2BBa.    It’s been a tough start for RockerSegment 2 – Starting Pitcher Preview1.    How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.    We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail.  Then, go through 30 or so in less detail.  We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.    Which pitcher not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.    Which Top 10 pitcher will not be there next season?5.    Give me a couple of sleepers6.    Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Rich and Tim finish up the draft

Tim, Rich and thirteen of our listeners do a live draft.

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 16 2025 @ 3 pm ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Alex Bregman finally signed with Boston for three years and $120 million. While it wasn’t a lengthy deal, the AAV of $40 is tremendous. Of course, he can opt-out after each year.a.Let’s examine the Boston Red Sox lineup to see what shakes out given that there is a strong possibility he plays second.2.Many thought the Padres were sellers, but they signed Nick Pivetta to a four-year, $55 million contract.a.He had a solid season in 2024 – 172 Ks in 142 IP with a 4.14 ERA. The data says there is more in the tank, and Petco will help with his flyball tendencies—what are your thoughts?Segment 2 – Outfield Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through 30 or so in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

The following players are discussed:1. Roki Sasaki (RHP, LAD)2. Travis Bazzana (2B, Cle)3. JJ Wetherholt (2B, STL)4. Nick Kurtz (1B, Oak)5. Charlie Condon (OF, Col)6. Braden Montgomery (OF, CHW)7. Jac Caglianone (1B, KC)8. Chase Burns (RHP, Cin)9. Hagen Smith (LHP, CHW)10. Bryce Rainer (SS, Det)11. Konnor Griffin (OF, Pit)12. Cam Smith (3B, CHC)13. Christian Moore (2B, LAA)14. James Tibbs (OF, SF)15. Josuar De Jesus Gonzalez (SS, SF)16. Trey Yesavage (RHP, Tor)17. Jurrangelo Cijntje (BHP, Sea)18. Elian Pena (SS, NYM)19. Slade Caldwell (OF, Ari)20. Hye-seong Kim (2B, LAD)

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 16 2025 @ 3 pm ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Alex Bregman finally signed with Boston for three years and $120 million. While it wasn’t a lengthy deal, the AAV of $40 is tremendous. Of course, he can opt-out after each year.a.Let’s examine the Boston Red Sox lineup to see what shakes out given that there is a strong possibility he plays second.2.Many thought the Padres were sellers, but they signed Nick Pivetta to a four-year, $55 million contract.a.He had a solid season in 2024 – 172 Ks in 142 IP with a 4.14 ERA. The data says there is more in the tank, and Petco will help with his flyball tendencies—what are your thoughts?Segment 2 – Outfield Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through 30 or so in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

As I mentioned on Sunday, we lost the full podcast with Tim. However, I was able to salvage the first 30 minutes. It's good stuff. Enjoy!

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 9, 2025 @ 3 PM ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Mets re-upped with Pete Alonso on a two-year deal. The league has learned its lesson from hulking First Base sluggers like Alonso, and consequently, it’s become more challenging for them to land the big contract.a.Your thoughts on the deal. Are there any changes at all in where you draft him2.Phew. Jack Flaherty managers give a sigh of relief when he re-upped with the Tigers for a two-year deal that is front-loaded with an opt-out. So, assuming he doesn’t get hurt, he’ll likely opt out. a.Will he be more of the 2024 version on the 2022-23 pitcher? 3.The Angels were at it again, signing Yoan Moncada to a one-year, $5 million contract. a.This is why I’m so critical of the Angels. This is a dumb deal to me. He hasn’t been able to stay healthy, and if it weren’t for a .406-fueled 2019 season, where he hit 25 home runs and batted.315, I’m not sure anybody would be thinking about him. Not to lead the witness, but what do you think? Am I all wet?4.Well the Tirso Ornelas came crashing down when the Padres signed the power-couple duo of Jason Heyward and Connor Joe. Oh well. Thoughts.Segment 2 – AL West1.Houston Astrosa.Isaac Paredes 2025 stat line: HR, RBI, and BAi.Will he be a downgrade from Alex Bregman, upgrade, or about the same?b.Chas McCormack (608.80 ADP), Jake Meyers (611.36), and Taylor Trammell (750.51) are the projected starting outfield. We’ve discussed previously about how weak it is. Do you have any interest?i.Over/Under Pedro Leon of 200 ABsc.Luis Garcia had TJS in 2023 and should be a full go this spring. In his last full season in 2022, he was pretty good. His ADP is 365. Is he a sneaky add in a draft?d.Spencer Arrighetti pitched to a 5.63 ERA in the first half and a 3.18 in the second. His batting average against went from .268 to .226. Any interest. His ADP is 216.9e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Los Angeles Angelsa.True or False. Mike Trout will win a World Series with the Angels before his career ends.i.Stat line for Trout: AB, HR, SB, BAb.Jo Adell’s ADP is 290.89 and he’s going as the 71st outfielder off the board. He hits the ball extremely hard and sprint speed in the 86th percentile. There is going to be pressure on his batting average as he doesn’t make great contact. However, if he gets playing time, isn’t there 20-20 potential here?i.Will he get the playing time?c.Yoan Moncada stat line for 2025: AB, HR, and BAd.Nolan Schanuel – Over/Under 15 home runse.Is Kikuchi more like the Astros version in 2025 or more like the “every other” season for the Angels in 2025?i.We will look at where he’s going in drafts.f.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Athleticsa.Tyler Soderstrom was a top prospect for several years, but has yet to establish himself in the Majors. Will he this year or will Kurtz beat him to the punch?i.Nick Kurtz 2025 stat line: AB, HR, BAb.Lawrence Butler went 22 and 18 in 451 PAs last year. Over/Under 50 combined SB and HR for 2025?c.Who would you rather roster: Luis Severino (290.0) or Jeffrey Springs (239.3)?d.Will Mason Miller be on the Athletics on August 1?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)4.Seattle Marinersa.In one of our Dynasty League startups, I considered drafting Victor Robles but couldn’t pull the trigger. I studied the data, and while he stole 34 bases last season, he’s not a burner with sprint speeds in the 63rd percentile. A .370 BABIP drove his .307 batting average, and given his poor exit velocity, I don’t see that sticking or much power. Am I too low on Robles? I don’t get the hype, as he's going as the 49th OF off the board. b.One of our Patreon members reminded me that we don’t talk enough about Seattle's poor hit park factors (T-Mobile). It’s last in the league. Should this give you pause at the draft table for guys like J-Rod, Raleigh, and Arozarena?c.Will Julio Rodriguez be drafted in the first round in 2026?d.Do you think the Mariners should trade one of their big starters for some offense? If so, who would you suggest?i.An ideal trading partner would be the Orioles.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)5.Texas Rangersa.Evan Carter state line for 2025: AB, HR, SB, and BAi. Will he be a full-time or platoon player by mid-season?b.Adolis Garcia had a down season in 2025. Although his speed has decreased, he still hits the ball extremely hard. Do you think he’s more of a 30 to 35-home-run guy or a 25-home-run guy with pressure on his batting average?i.We will look at where he is being drafted and look at other players around himc.Do we see the break out of Wyatt Langford in 2025?i.He will be _______________ round pick in 2026.d.RosterResource lists Chris Martin as the closer in Texas. Are you buying that?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Tim interviews Rich about the prospects of the Athletics, Mariners, and Rangers

Tim interviews Rich about the prospects of the Astros and Angels

Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Reds signed Austin Hayes to play left field. It was a small sign, and this means no Will Benson (14 HR and 16 SB) or Rece Hinds. Is there any interest?a.They also acquire Taylor Rogers from the Giants for RHP Braxton Roxby. Rodgers had 31 saves in 2022 and a decent season last year with the Giants. How many save opportunities do you think he gets with the Reds? Handcuff for Alexis Diaz?2.The Rays sign Ha-Seong Kim for two years with an opt-out after the first year. Scott Boras suggested that he return after labrum surgery in April of last September. AJ Preller said more May or June. Do you have any interest in Kim for 2025?3.Max Scherzer signs with the Jays for one year and $15.5 millionSegment 2 – Third Base Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 26 2025 @ 7:00 PM ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Dodgers sign RHP Kirby Yates, right after signing LHP Tanner Scott. Do you see a split in save opportunities or do you believe Scott will still be the guy who gets the most save chances?2.The Braves sign Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million deal. He had a breakout season at age 31 last year with the Padres. His hard-hit rates went way up, and he’s one of the best in the league at controlling the strike zone. The speed is modest. On paper, he looks great, but is he? What do you think?3.The A’s sign 18-year-old Shotaro Morri. He’s a two-way player who hit 45 home runs in high school and can hit 95 MPH off the mound. What can you tell us about him?Segment 2 – Shortstop Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

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Fantasy Baseball Live – January 19, 2025 @ 11:30 PM ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Well, the Dodgers land yet another potential high-end Japanese talent. On Friday, Roki Sasaski announced that he would be a Dodger. You have him going to the Padres. I had him going to either the Padres or Dodgers. I thought it was the Dodgers when I realized they didn’t have ANY money committed to other International signees.a.Your thoughts on the signing.b.I’m assuming we will see Jack Flaherty and others now sign.2.Tanner Scott sign the Dodgers.Segment 2 – Second Base Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

The following players are discussed:1. Colt Emerson (2B)2. Cole Young (SS)3. Harry Ford (C)4. Michael Arroyo (OF)5. Felnin Celesten  (SS)6. Lazaro Montes (OF)7. Jonny Farmelo (OF)8. Jurrangelo Cijnte (BHP)9. Tyler Locklear (1B)10. Logan Evans (RHP)

Tim interviews Rich about the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 11, 2025 @ 12:30 PM ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Giants sign Justin Verlander to a one-year, $15 million contract. Remember him? He’s got to be better, right? Stat line for 2025: IP, Wins, Ks, and ERA.a.BTW, I heard the Orioles pursued, but once again, Verlander showed no interest.2.The Reds acquired Gavin Lux from the Dodgers for OF Mike Sirota and the Reds’ Competitive Balance Round A selection (pick 37). a.As we discussed, the Dodgers were likely to move on from Lux, and they did. But is he a fit for the Reds?i.Let’s look at their starting infield.b.Do you like the deal for Reds?c.Does this move Kim up on your draft rankings?3.The Rangers sign Chris Martin. He was pretty good over the past two seasons with the Red Sox. He’s 38 but will be playing in his hometown. a.Do you think he could sneak some saves this season? 4.The Blue Jays signed Jeff Hoffman last night to a $33 million, 3-year deal. It wasn’t a big signing, but it’s being reported that the Blue Jays indicate he might get the chance to close.a.What say you.b.A lot of people don’t remember that the Blue Jays originally drafted him ninth overall in 2014 but then sent him packing to Colorado for Troy Tulowitzki. Yet, another in a long list of Rockies’ pitcher experiments.Segment 2 – First Base Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Tim interviews Rich on the Diamondbacks and Rockies prospects.

The following players are discussed:1. Nick Kurtz (1B)2. Jacob Wilson (SS)3. Colby Thomas (OF)4. Luis Morales (RHP)5. Steven Echavarria (RHP)6. Tommy White (3B)7. Cooper Bowman (2B)8. Henry Bolte (OF)9. Max Muncy (SS)10. Mason Barnett (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 5, 2025Segment 1 – News and Notes1.Apparently, Jack Flaherty is a no, so the Orioles sign 41-year-old Charlie Morton. The off-season is not going as planned for the Orioles. Thoughts?2.The Dodgers sign KBOer Hyesong Kim, not to be confused with Ha-Seong Kim. What can you tell us about him?a.In a corresponding move, the Dodgers DFA Diego Cartaya, which means he’s off their 40-man and free to sign with any MLB team.Segment 2 – My NFBC DraftSegment 3 – Catcher Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

The following players are discussed:1. Caden Dana (RHP)2. Christian Moore (2B)3. Nelson Rada (OF)4. Samuel Aldegheri (LHP)5. Matthew Lugo (OF)6. George Klassen (RHP)7. Barrett Kent (RHP)8. Ryan Johnson (RHP)9. Joswa Lugo (SS)10. Denzer Guzman (SS)

The following players are discussed:1. Jacob Melton (OF)2. Zach Dezenzo (2B)3. Luis Baez (OF)4. Brice Matthews (SS)5. AJ Blubaugh (RHP)6. Shay Whitcomb (3B)7. Pedro Leon (OF)8. Walker Janek (C)9. Miguel Ullola (RHP)10. Parker Smith (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 29, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Nationals acquired Nathanial Lowe from the Rangers for LHP Robert Garcia. The Rangers then signed Joc Pederson to a 2-year, $37 million contract with an opt-out after the first yeara.First, what did you think of the Nationals' move? Lowe wasn’t very good last season but was fairly consistent prior to that.i.For those thinking that Andres Chaparro would get a chance, that appears to not be in the cards.b.The move allows the Rangers to move Jake Burger full-time to first and then park Pederson as the strong-side platoon DH. What do you think of the Rangers lineup?c.Does Robert Garcia get a boost in value with the chance to be the closer in Texas? Or was he your favorite in Washington for saves?2.The Diamondbacks signed Corbin Burnes for 6-years and 210 million.a.Burnes is on a four-year decline in his strikeout rate and only struck out 8.4 per nine last season. Plus, after a stellar first half, he posted a 3.69 ERA in the second half. Are you all in with Burnes in 2025, or do you have some reservations?i.Is he worth an early third-round pick (6th starter off the board)?ii.Are you particularly concerned about his move to the NL West and Arizona?3.The Dodgers re-signed Teoscar Hernandez for three years and $66 million with $23 million deferred. Jeff Passan said it best…the Dodgers are a machine. They get who they want. What do you think?4.The Red Sox signed Walker Buehler to a one-year, $21.05 million contract. He’s coming off this second TJS and struggled in 16 starts for the Dodgers last season. He posted a 5.38 ERA, striking out 7.7 per nine.a.Stat line for 2025: IP, K, wins, and ERA5.The Tigers do things that I don’t understand. They signed Javier Baez to a huge contract a few years back, and it will turn out to be one of the worst deals in the modern era. Now, they have signed Gleybar Torres to a one-year deal ($15 million). I know people say there are no bad one-year deals, but it clogs up an already full infield. a.Give me the starters in the infield and lose out on playing time.Segment 2 – NL West Fantasy Questions1.Arizona Diamondbacksa.Corbin Carroll will be more like the 2024 first-half player or the 2024 second-half player in 2025?i.Stat line for 2025: HR, SB, and BAb.Jordan Lawlar will take over the shortstop role of ______________ (looking for a date)?c.Is Alek Thomas nothing more than a fourth outfielder or do you think he can develop into something more?d.Justin Martinez had a nice run of closing games in August but didn’t save a game after September 3. He’s going as the 20th closer off the board. Do you think there is value in this pick?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Colorado Rockiesa.Brenton Doyle was one of the surprise blow-up players last season. He went 23-30 with a .260 batting average. Give me his stat line for 2025: HR, SB, and BAi.We will see where he is going and if it seems reasonable.b.Nolan Jones cost you a fourth-round pick in 2024. After injuries and poor playing when he was healthy, he will only cost you a 17th-round pick. Am I nuts to think there could be sneaky value here?c.One of your guys last season was Ezequiel Tovar. He popped 26 home runs, stole six bases, but only posted a .295 OBP. He’s going as the 12th shortstop off the board. Too rich, or do you like the value here?d.Are there any starting pitchers you are interested in drafting this season?i.Who do you like as the favorite for saves?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Los Angeles Dodgersa.The Dodgers will win _________ games in 2025?b.Yes or No. Gavin Lux will be the starter at second base for the Dodgers on July 1?i.Stat line: HR, SB, and BAc.Shohei Ohtanii.Hitting Stats: HR, SB, and BAii.Pitching Stats: IP, Wins, Ks, and ERAd.Number of starts by pitcheri.Snell - 24ii.Yamamoto - 25iii.Glasnow - 19iv.Gonsolin - 18v.May - 5vi.Ohtani - 18vii.Sasaki – 18 or 20viii.Bobby Miller – 16ix.Landon Knack – 14x.Emmet Sheehan and Robleski – 15e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)4.San Diego Padresa.Jackson Merrill 2025 Stat Line: HR, SB, BAb.RosterResource has Tirso Ornelas and Eguy Rosario listed as starters. That doesn’t stick, does it?c.Do you feel good about a team when you draft Luis Arraez, or do you feel like you screwed up in the draft?d.Michael King was great last season with 13 wins, a 2.95 ERA, and 201 strikeouts in 173.2.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)5.San Francisco Giantsa.I know this will seem strange, but Jung Hoo Lee is one of my Outfield Targets this season. He’s going as the 63rd outfielder. Am I going to be disappointed if I decide to grab him as my fourth or fifth outfielder?b.Is Grant McCray worth a spec pick this season? His ADP is 739.44.c.Tyler Fitzgerald was great last season. In 96 games, he hit 15 home runs and stole 17 bases. Over 162 games, that’s a 23 HR, 27 SB guy. Yet, nobody seems to believe as his ADP is 237.87 (16/17 Round).d.Kyle Harrison 2025 stat line: IP, Wins, Ks, ERAe.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)6.Who wins the NL West and how many teams make the playoffs?

The following players are discussed:1. Bryce Eldridge (1B)2. Carson Whisenhunt (LHP)3. James Tibbs (OF)4. Rayner Arias (OF)5. Jhonny Level (SS)6. Reggie Crawford (LHP)7. Victor Bericoto (OF)8. Grant McCray (OF)9. Walker Martin (SS)10. Aeverson Arteaga (SS)

The following players are discussed:1. Leodalis De Vries (SS)2. Ethan Salas (C)3. Kash Mayfield (LHP)4. Henry Baez (RHP)5. Tirso Ornelas (OF)6. Victor Lizarraga (RHP)7. Jagger Hynes (LHP)8. Boston Bateman (LHP)9. Ryan Bergert (RHP)10. Cobb Hightower (SS)

The following players are discussed:1. Josue De Paula (OF)2. Dalton Rushing (C)3. River Ryan (RHP)4. Justin Wrobleski (LHP)5. Zyhir Hope (OF)6. Eduardo Quintero (OF)7. Joendry Vargas (SS)8. Jackson Ferris (LHP)9. Jose Rodriguez (RHP)10. Emil Morales (OF)11. Alex Freeland (SS)12. Kellon Lindsey (SS)13. Kendall George (OF)14. Eriq Swan (RHP)15. Kyle Hurt (RHP)16. Nick Frasso (RHP)17. Hyun-Suk Jang (RHP)18. Maddux Bruns (LHP)19. Oliver Gonzalez (RHP)20. Diego Cartaya (C)21. Peter Heubeck (RHP)22. Noah Miller (SS)23. Jack Gelof (3B)24. Christian Romero (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 22, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes – Trades and Signings1.The first basemen who are available are getting jobs.a.The Astros signed Christian Walker for 3 years and $60 million.i.The new-look Astros have Isaac Paredes at third and Walker at first. In the outfield, there is Jake Myers, Chas McCormack, and a yet-to-be-hired left fielder. How are you feeling if you’re an Astros fan?ii.Do you think the Diamondbacks will go to battle with Pavin Smith at first base?1.The answer is no, as they acquired Josh Naylor from the Guardians for RHP Slade Cecconi and the 2nd round balance pick. Then the Guardians turn around and sign old favorite, Carlos Santanaa.What is the thinking here with the Guardians?b.Kyle Manzardo appears to be heading for DH duties. Is this good for fantasy manages long-term?c.Do you like this for the Diamondbacks?b.The Yankees appear to have signed Paul Goldschmidt, signing the 37-year-old to a one-year $12.5 million contract. He’s a perfect fit for the Yankees as he’s the right age. Is there anything left?i.Stat line for 2024 – HR, RBI, SB, and BAii.I love the fact that the Cardinals moved on here. They’ll move Willson Contreras to first and give full-time at-bats to Ivan Herrera. I’m a fan of Herrera. What are your thoughts?2.The Yankees also acquired Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for RHP Cody Poteet. The Cubs will pay $5 million to offset the deal. This was a salary dump to eliminate some of the outfield depth the Cubs didn’t need.a.Bellinger is a dead pull hitter with poor exit velocities and a ton of leverage. He should be better in Yankees stadium, but is it enough to interest you in Drafts? He is the 28th outfielder off the board and has increased since the trade. Are you interested? Will we look at the players going around him?b.Let’s see what we think about the Yankees opening day lineup - RosterResource3.The Phillies sign Max Kepler to a one-year, $10 million contract. He’s not the same player he was a few years ago, as the exit velocities are off, and last year, he rarely walked. You typically don’t see the fall-off he had last season in his walk rate, so there could be some positive correction. However, with the bat speed down, players will get more anxious. His ADP is 639.51. Is there any value left? Maybe a flier in a Draft and Hold League?4.The Orioles sign Tomoyuki Sugano. Can you give us a scouting report?a.Let’s look at the Orioles Opening Day rotation.5.Early this morning, the Phillies acquired Jesus Luzardo from the Marlins for…wait for it…more prospects. Returning is SS Starlyn Caba and OF Emaarion Boyda.Luzardo was injured a lot last season and only started 12 games for the Marlins. He was the big talk this time last year, but the Marlins held onto him. He has two more years of team control.b.Do you like this for the Phillies?c.Stat line for 2025 – GS, Ks, and ERASegment 2 – AL East Fantasy Questions – Ray and Blue Jays1.Tampa Bay Raysa.Junior Caminero’s stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI and BAb.Josh Lowe was one of your guys last season, but only got 50 plate appearances against LHP. He’s the 40th outfielder off the board. Any interest? We will look at other outfielders going where he is.c.Does Christopher Morel get full-time at-bats for the Rays? i.Over-under 25 home runs? ii.Over-under .220 batting average.d.McClanahan is 18 months removed from TJS, but remember, it’s his second one. He’s the 46 pitcher off the board or the 35th starter off the board. Is he worth the gamble as a high-end number three starter?i.McClanahan (46), Baz (67), Springs (95). Order these three in how you would draft them.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Toronto Blue Jaysa.I’m doing my Draft Targets for our Patreon members. I released first base over the weekend and wrote many glowing words about Vlad Jr., something I haven’t done much over his career. I love the setup, though. He has enormous power, still young and in his walk year. What are your thoughts?i.If Soto signs for $600 to $700 and Vlad Jr. will be just 26 when he enters free agency, is he at least a $500 million player?b.Joey Loperfido stat line for 2025 – AB, HR, BA, and RBIi.BTW, Loperfido is two months younger than Vlad Jr. and his career is just getting started. Let that sink in…c.George Springer’s career is winding down and he’s now going as the 59th outfielder off the board. He hit 19 home runs and stole 16 bases last season. Any interest?d.Kevin Gausman is the 63rd pitcher off the board – a late number three, early four starter. He pitched to a 3.83 ERA, but the strikeouts were down.i.Are you interested in Gausman next season.ii.I’ve looked at his baseballsavant page and will do a breakdown of him. There are warning signs. e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Who wins the AL East and how many teams advance to the playoffs?Close

Tim interviews Rich about the prospects of the Yankees, Rays, and Blue Jays

The following prospects are discussed:1. Charlie Condon (OF)2. Chase Dollander (RHP)3. Zac Veen (OF)4. Adael Amador (SS)5. Cole Carrigg (OF)6. Robert Calaz (OF)7. Yanquiel Fernandez (OF)8. Sterlin Thompson (2B)9. Drew Romo (C)10. Dyan Jorge (SS)

Tim interviews Rich about the prospects of the Orioles and Red Sox

Segment 1 – News and Notes – Trades and Signings1.The Mets sign Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal. This made National News all over the country. It was Shohei Ohtani all over again. It was great for baseball, I think. Although, a lot of people were appalled at just the sheer money involved.a.Your thoughtsb.Stat line for 2025: HR, RBI, and BAc.Soto wasn’t too effusive in his comments about the Yankees. I wonder if there is anything to read into that.2.The Yankees signed Max Fried to an 8-year, $218 million deal.a.The Yankees have a strong rotation with Cole, Rodon, Fried, Stroman, Gil, and Clarke Schmidt. Your thoughts.b.Stat line for 2025: Wins, IP, ERA, strikeouts3.The Blue Jays acquire Andres Gimenez and RHP Nick Sandlin from the Guardians for 1B/2B Spencer Horwitz and OF Nick Mitchella.It feels like a salary dump for the Guardians, which I found amusing as it came on the heels of the Soto deal. The gulf between the haves and have-nots is getting wider.b.Does this make enough of a difference for the Blue Jays over the next couple of seasons?c.It appears that the Guardians are clearing the path for Travis Bazanna. Date we will see him in Cleveland?4.The Guardians then spin Spencer Horwitz to the Pirates for RHP Luis Ortiz, LHP Josh Hartle, and RHP Michael Kennedy.a.I’m not the biggest fan of the Horwitz, but he makes great contact. But, at first base, I’m not sure. The Pirates need players that get on base. Thoughts?b.Ortiz has a lot of promise. What do you think he can become?5.The Rangers acquire Jake Burger from the Marlins for IF Max Acosta, IF Echedry Vargas, and LHP Brayan Mendoza.a.The Rangers had a down offensive season and needed some pop. I’m not a fan of players like Burger, but he’ll hit 30 home runs with ease. How much fantasy improvement is there?b.Who gets the playing time with Burger leaving?6.The Red Sox acquire Garrett Crochet from the White Sox for C Kyle Teel, OF Braden Montgomery, RHP Wikelman Gonzalez, and IF Chase Meidrotha.Now, this was a trade. Thoughts on the deal?b.Crochet is the #10 pitcher off the board. Is this the right spot or does his lack of health give you pause?c.Does Kyle Teel go up on your draft rankings? His current ADP is 621 (41st catcher off the board).d.Chase Meidroth is likely a utility player but had a full-season in Triple-A. Is he worth a late-round grab in Draft and Hold Leagues? He’s only been drafted in 11 leagues.7.The Yankees acquire Devin Williams from the Brewers for LHP Nestor Cortes and 2B Caleb Durbin.a.The Yankees shore up the back of the bullpen. When healthy, Williams is great. You were worried about the Yankees closing situation last Sunday. Feel better or does Luke Weaver still save opportunities?b.Cortes is great against LHB but can get hit hard against RHB. I still believe and even more so now that he’s moved to the Brewers. Your thoughts?c.Durbin had the great AFL and he’s the type of player the Brewers love. Will he get a chance in 2025?8.The Cubs acquire Kyle Tucker from the Astros for 3B Isaac Paredes, RHP Hayden Wesneski, and 3B Cam Smith.a.This was another massive trade. What were your impressions when you heard about it? Which side do you like better? Tucker is in his walk year.b.As with the Guardians, this seems to clear a path for another young player: Matt Shaw. Do you like Shaw's setup?c.Who grabs Tucker’s playing time in Houston?i.I might take a late flyer on Jacob Melton. He’s currently going 705.96 in Draft and Hold Leagues.

The following players are discussed:1. Jordan Lawlar (SS)2. Tommy Troy (3B)3. Jansel Luis (SS)4. Slade Caldwell (OF)5. Yilber Diaz (RHP)6. Druw Jones (OF)7. Gino Groover (3B)8. Ryan Waldschmidt (OF)9. Cristopher Torin (SS)10. Cristian Mena (RHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Orelvis Martinez (3B)2. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP)3. Trey Yesavage (RHP)4. Arjun Nimmala  (SS)5. Charlie McAdoo (OF)6. Alan Roden (OF)7. Eddinson Paulino (SS)8. Jonatan Clase (OF)9. Kendry Rojas (LHP)10. Josh Kasevich (SS)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – December 8, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The A’s stunned the baseball world, or at least me, by spending money. They signed Luis Severino for three years and $67 million. I wrote a long post about him for our Patreon members. What are your thoughts on the signing?a.I’ve seen comments on Justin’s 365 page that he’s on the Do Not Draft list. Do you agree?2.The Orioles were busy adding some right-handed power, signing Tyler O’Neill to a three-year 49.5 million.a.What does the Orioles outfield look like?b.O’Neill has some nasty splits. Last year with the Red Sox, he hit home runs, but 16 of them came against LHP in 156 PA and 15 in twice a many at-bats against RHP. Plus, he hit .317 against LHP and only .208 against righty.c.They also add Gary Sanchez to a one-year deal for $8.5 million. His splits are there two, but not as severe as O’Neill3.The Giants make a splash by signing Willy Adames to a seven year, $182 million deal.a.What are your thoughts on this deal?4.I hate to discuss rumors, but John Heyman, who is a shill for Scott Boras, is reporting that contract discussions are approaching $700 million. Crazy stuff. Final call…where does he sign?5.The Mets signed Clay Holmes for three-years and $38 and want to make him a starter. Maybe they are taking a chapter at how the Royals developed Seth Lugo into a starter. What do you think?Segment 2 – Fantasy Baseball Questions of the AL East1.Boston Red Soxa.Triston Casas – 2025 stat line: HR, BA and RBIb.Who would you rather draft and roster for 2025: Ceddanne Rafaela (#172 ADP) or David Hamilton (#467 ADP)?i.If it’s Hamilton, are you worried that one of the big prospects will steal playing time away from him?c.Does Yoshida get enough at-bats to warrant a roster spot? His ADP is 534d.Tanner Houck (#212 ADP) and Kutter Crawford (#251) pitched well last season. Who would you rather draft?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.New York Yankeesa.Jasson Dominguez and Dylan Crews are going nine slots away. Who would you rather own?i.Jasson Dominguez stat line: AB, HR, SBb.For all the heat Giancarlo Stanton takes, he’s had four seasons of 25 home runs in averaging 110 to 120 games. Last season, he hit 27 in 114 games. Is the consistent power worth the low 200s average and diminished RBI/runs because of lack of playing time? Do you take him in the 20th round and pair him with someone else to play the other 40 games he’ll miss? Together, you could have a 30/90 player that you get late.c.Who is least likely to be in the starting lineup on opening day (DJ LeMahieu or Trent Grisham)? According to RosterResource, both are slated to be starters.d.Clarke Schmidt put up great numbers last season – 93K in 85.1 IP and a 2.85 ERA. He’s a cutter/sweeper guy and both are pretty good pitches. His xERA is 3.78. Is this someone you are interested in?i.We will look at where he’s going and pitchers around him. He’s going in the 15th round and is the #90 pitcher off the board – 70 to 75 starter.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

The following prospects are discussed:1. Carson Williams (SS)2. Xavier Isaac (1B)3. Brayden Taylor (3B)4. Aiden Smith  (OF)5. Tre' Morgan (1B)6. Gary Gill Hill (RHP)7. Santiago Suarez (RHP)8. Brailer Guerrero (OF)9. Chandler Simpson (OF)10. Brody Hopkins (RHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Jasson Dominguez (OF)2. Spencer Jones (OF)3. George Lombard Jr. (SS)4. Will Warren (RHP)5. Henry Lalane (LHP)6. Roderick Arias (SS)7. Cam Schlitter (RHP)8. Chase Hampton (RHP)9. Carlos Lagrange (RHP)10. Everson Pereira (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 1, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Dodgers have been busy.a.They signed Blake Snell to a 5-year, $182 million deal with $62 million deferred. This model appears to be the Dodgers' signature as they kick the financial ball down the road. i.The Dodgers appear to want a star at each position and a rotation of #1 starters. The obvious problem here is the health of these starters. Thoughts?b.The Dodgers also extend Tommy Edman, signing him to a 5-year, $74 million extension. Once again, money is deferred – a third, in this case, $25MM.i.If the deferred strategy is working, why aren’t other teams joining in?c.Should MLB step in against this strategy or just let teams continue to push their liabilities to a later date?d.If the deferred strategy is working, why aren’t other teams joining in?i.Should MLB intervene against this strategy or let teams continue to postpone their liabilities?2.Down the road, the Angels sign Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million (nothing deferred). Kikuchi has always had great stuff, and with his two months with the Astros, they finally unlocked something. The data shows a pitch mix change to focus more on his slider. a.Let’s cut to the chase...will the Angels find some way to turn him back into the old Kikuchi?b.His ADP is 142, and he's going as an early #3 starter. Interested?i.Who would you rather have game?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL East – Phillies and Nationals1.Philadelphia Philliesa.Bryce Harper is going off the board at #21 and Trea Turner at #24. Who are you more worried about returning their draft value, and why?b.JT. Realmuto had a down season with 14 home runs, 2 SB, and a .266 BA. At 34, is this the beginning of the downward slope or can he have one more 20+ HR season with a few more stolen bases?i.Statcast data seems to suggest there is still something in the tankc.If Johan Rojas remains the starting centerfielder, is this a player you find interesting at the draft table? Early NFBC drafts are not buying it as he’s going as the 656 player off the boardd.Ranger Suarez posted a 2.76 ERA in the first half and somewhat imploded in the second half with a 5.65 ERA. Granted, he only pitched 36 innings in the second because of some injuries. Are you going to bet more on the first half or take a pass. He’s the 104th pitcher off the board. Let’s call him a #5 starter. Are you interested?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Washington Nationalsa.James Wood early in the fourth round or Dylan Crews in the 10th round. Who would you rather have?i.James Wood 2025 stat line – HR, SB, and BAii.Dylan Crews 2025 stat line – HR, SB, and BAb.One of my guys is Jose Tena. However, he’s getting next to zero love in early drafts. His ADP is 513. Am I out to lunch here? He hit the ball very hard, with 91.2 average exit velocity and 71st percentile in sprint speed. Granted, he loves to swing the pole and rarely walks, but the fantasy tools seem alluring. c.Is this the year that Juan Yepez finally gets a ton of playing time? He’s an afterthought in early drafts with an ADP of 605. Any interest?d.Who besides MacKenzie Gore interest you at the draft table from the Nats list of starting pitchers?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Final Questiona.Who wins the NL East and how many playoff teams will there be?Segment 3 – Fantasy Questions of the AL East – Baltimore and Boston1.Baltimore Oriolesa.Jackson Holliday – 2025 stat line: AB, HR, SB, and BAi.He’s going off the board as the 17th-second baseman. We will determine who you’d rather haveb.Colton Cowser hit 24 home runs and stole nine bases. The data looks great on him. Are you looking for more this season? If so, how much more?i.His ADP is 162 or the 37th outfielder off the board. Does that feel about right or are you going to jump the line?c.Grayson Rodriguez is going as a late #2 or early #3 starter. His stuff looks great, but is this too high based on his lack of an MLB history?d.Felix Bautista should be back, and early drafters are excited. He’s going as the number six closer off the board. Too risky, or do you take the gamble?e.Trevor Rogers is free (665 ADP). Is he worth a gamble in Draft-and-Hold Leagues?f.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

The following players are discussed:1. Roman Anthony (OF)2. Marcelo Mayer (SS)3. Kristian Campbell (OF)4. Braden Montgomery (OF)5. Kyle Teel (C)6. Franklin Arias (SS)7. Miguel Bleis (OF)8. Yoeilin Cespedes  (SS)9. Luis Perales (RHP)10. David Sandlin (RHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Sam Basallo (C)2. Coby Mayo (1B)3. Enrique Bradfield  (OF)4. Dylan Beavers (OF)5. Chayce McDermott (RHP)6. Vance Honeycutt (OF)7. Luis De Leon (LHP)8. Tavian Josenberg (2B)9. Frederick Bencosme (SS)10. Michael Forret (RHP)

Tim interviews Rich about the prospects of the Phillies and Nationals

The following players are discussed:1. Dylan Crews (OF)2. Brady House (3B)3. Travis Sykora (RHP)4. Jarlin Susana (RHP)5. Robert Hassell (OF)6. Seaver King (SS)7. Andres Chaparro (1B)8. Alex Clemmey (LHP)9. Yohandy Morales (3B)10. Daylen Lile (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 24, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes1.We had a trade! The Royals traded Brady Singer to the Reds for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer.a.Who does this free up for playing time in Cincinnati?b.Does Brady Singer’s value go down moving to Cincinnati?c.Joey Weimer has alluring tools with plus speed and enough pop to suggest 15 to 20 home run pop. He’s never been able to hit. Does he get a shot in Kansas City?2.The Nationals non-tender Kyle Finnegan, and he is now a free agent. I’m not sure I get this one. They couldn’t trade him?a.Who do you like to get saves in Washington?3.The Rockies non-tender Brandon Rodgers. I guess this makes sense as he was due for a raise (estimated at $5.5 million), and let’s face it, he’s not that good, and there are plenty of options.a.Who do you think gets his playing time?4.Finally, the Blue Jays non-tender Jordan Romano. He was estimated to earn $8 million and it appears that the Jays didn’t want to take the risk on whether he would return to form. Perhaps they don’t like the medicals.a.Who do you like to get saves in Toronto?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL East1.Atlanta Bravesa.Michael Harris went late in the second, early third round last year, which resulted in a 16/10 year and a batting average of .264. He’s going about in the same spot (42 ADP). Do you like this spot for him.i.We will look at other players going around him to see who you preferb.Stat line for Austin Riley – HR, RBI and BA. He went 19 and 56 last season.i.His ADP is 30.82 and he’s going as the third third baseman off the board. Too much or just about right?c.Is Marcel Ozuna turning into Nelson Cruz. He seems to be getting better with age. What are the odds he gets close to his 39/104 with a .302 batting average in 2025?d.What did you think of the trade for Griffin Canning? He has pretty good stuff with a plus change-up and slider, but his fastball gets crushed (.529 SLG). Can the Braves perform magic again here?i.I wrote this before he got non-tendered. I guess the answer is no. Weird though.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Miami Marlinsa.Connor Norby 2025 stats – HR, SB and BAb.Xavier Edwards stole 31 bases in 70 games last season but has no power. He did hit .328 but it was supported by a .398 BABIP. He’s only SS eligible and is the #17 SS off the board. Any interest? If so, how will you make up for the lack of power?c.Deyvision De Los Santos – 2025 stats – AB, HR, and BAxd.Sandy Alcantara is going as the 69th pitcher off the board. Let’s call it a number three starter. Is there sneaky value there or do you have to discount him because of the TJS until we know more?e.Is the Marlins closer currently on their roster?f.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.New York Metsa.Mark Vientos is going to cost you this season. His ADP is 99, and he’s the 7th third baseman off the board. Good value or too expensive?i.He has average bat speed but hits the ball extremely hard (80th percentile). There is a ton of swing-and-miss in his game, and he has no speed. Is Jake Burger a good com?b.Does Tyronne Taylor start the season as the Met’s starting center fielder?c.After finishing with 33 home runs and 29 stolen bases and runner up to Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP, why is Francisco Lindor going off the board as the 17th overall pick? Shouldn’t he be higher or does this feel about right?d.Kodai Senga – 2025 stat line - IP, Ks and ERAe.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Tim interviews Rich about the prospects of the Braves, Mets, and Marlins.

The following players are discussed:1. Aidan Miller (3B)2. Andrew Painter (RHP)3. Justin Crawford (OF)4. Starlyn Caba (SS)5. Mick Abel (RHP)6. Dante Nori (OF)7. Jean Cabrera (RHP)8. Seth Johnson (RHP)9. Bryan Rincon (SS)10. Gabriel Rincones (OF)

Tim interviews Rich about the prospects of the Tigers, Royals and Twins.

The following players are discussed:1. Jett Williams (OF)2. Brandon Sproat (RHP)3. Drew Gilbert (OF)4. Ronny Mauricio (SS)5. Luisangel Acuna (2B)6. Jonah Tong (RHP)7. Alex Ramirez (OF)8. Nick Morabito (OF)9. Carson Benge (OF)10. Jesus Baez (OF)

Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Rays will play their 2024 home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. It’s hard to say exactly what the hitting and pitching effects will be, but Steinbrenner Field has always benefited offense.a.Will you make draft changes on Rays players based on this information?b.Not to be outdone, the Orioles announced they would move back the left field fences (after cutting the big hole). It should benefit right-handed power.c.Back to Tampa, apparently, their new stadium deal is off – again. I have no idea what this means, but a potential move out of the Tampa/St. Pete area is back on the table.2.Wander Franco got into more trouble. I’m no attorney, but those holding Franco in Dynasty Leagues…it’s pass time to give up on him. It would take a miracle to see him play in MLB again.3.Award Predictionsa.AL ROY – Colton Cowser, Luis Gil, and Austin Wellsb.NL ROY – Jackson Chourio, Paul Skenes, and Jackson Merrillc.AL CY Young – Emmanuel Clase, Seth Lugo, and Tarik Skubald.NL CY Young – Chris Sale, Paul Skenes and Zack Wheeler e.AL MVP – Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., and Juan Sotof.NL MVP – Francisco Lindor, Ketel Marte, and Shohei OhtaniSegment 2 – Fantasy Baseball Questions of the AL Central 1.Detroit Tigersa.Spencer Torkelson is being drafted as the 20th first baseman off the board – after Michael Busch and before Nate Lowe. Are you as high on him at this draft slot as you were last season?b.Javier Baez – over/under 400 ABsi.If a lot less, will they acquire someone or give the job to Trey Sweeney?c.Parker Meadows was my dark horse for AL ROY. Was I a year early?i.2025 stat line: AB, HR, SB, BAd.Jackson Jobe's current ADP is 95. I thought it would be higher. Interested:i.2025 stat line: IP, K’s, ERAe.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Kansas City Royalsa.Vinnie P. had a nice step-up year in 2024, with 19 home runs and a .264 batting average. He is currently the 12th first baseman off the board. Is that too high, or do you like the spot?i.Over/Under – 25 home runsb.Maikel Garcia did not have the power upswing I thought he would have, and his .281 OBP is problematic. He is going as the 17th third baseman off the board. Is there growth here, or is he just a light-hitting 3B/2B with speed?i.He still hits the ball hard, but there just isn’t any leverage with a 49.5% ground ball rate.c.Seth Lugo will get CY Young votes, but nobody is buying it, as his current ADP is 167 (69th pitcher off the board—52nd starter). Would you take him as your number three starter?d.Kyle Wright missed the entire 2024 with shoulder surgery. I haven’t seen much of an update, but he’s nearly free in drafts (665). Is it worth a gamble in a Draft and Hold League?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Minnesota Twinsa.The Twins team's talent is excellent. However, it's a problem when your top three players are Buxton, Correa, and Lewis, all of whom can’t stay healthy. Do the Twins try to move one or two of them, or cross their fingers and hope they defy the odds and stay healthy?b.2025 stat line for Carlos Correa – AB, HR, BAc.Is Brooks Lee ready for a growth year?i.2025 stat line – AB, HR, SB, and BAii.His current ADP is 431, and while he’s only SS eligible on the NFBC, that would make him the 35th-second baseman of the board. Interested?d.Joe Ryan's current ADP is 101. He is the 41st pitcher (30th starter). Would you rather have him as a #2 or #3 starter?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Final Questions1.Who wins the AL Central2.Three teams made it to the playoffs in 2024; how many do you see making it in 2025?

Rich and Tim discuss the White Sox and Guardians prospects

The following players are discussed:1. Thomas White (LHP)2. Noble Meyer (RHP)3. Agustin Ramirez (C)4. Jared Serna (2B)5. Robby Snelling (LHP)6. Adam Mazur  (RHP)7. Deyvison De Los Santos (1B)8. Dillon Head (OF)9. Jakob Marsee (OF)10. Javier Sanoja (OF)

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Fantasy Baseball Live – November 10, 2024 – 3 pmSegment 1 – Where will the Free Agents sign1.Juan Soto (OF, NYY)a.Rich – SFb.Tim - NYM2.Corbin Burnes (RHP, Bal)a.Rich – NYMb.Tim - Det3.Max Fried (LHP, Atl)a.Rich – CHCb.Tim - Bal4.Willy Adames (SS, Mil)a.Rich – SDb.Tim - SF5.Roki Sasaki (RHP, FA)a.Rich – SD if after 1/15 or LAD is before 1/15 b.Tim - SD6.Alex Bregman (3B, Hou)a.Rich – NYYb.Tim - Tor7.Blake Snell (LHP, SF)a.Rich – STLb.Tim - Bos8.Jack Flaherty (RHP, LAD)a.Rich – Bosb.Tim - NYM9.Pete Alonso (1B, NYM)a.Rich – NYYb.Tim - Ari10.Jurickson Profar (OF, SD)a.Rich – LADb.Tim - Mia11.Teoscar Hernandez (OF, LAD)a.Rich – Balb.Tim - LAD12.Anthony Santander (OF, Bal)a.Rich – Seab.Tim - KC13.Ha-Seong Kim (SS, SD)a.Rich – SDb.Tim - SD14.Sean Manaea (LHP, NYM)a.Rich – STLb.Tim - Bal15.Michael Wacha (RHP, KC)a.Rich – KCb.Tim - Det16.Yusei Kikuchi (LHP, Hou)a.Rich – Houb.Tim - Hou17.Nathan Eovaldi (RHP, Tex)a.Rich – Texb.Tim - Tex18.Christian Walker (1B, AZ)a.Rich – Cinb.Tim - Tor19.Gleybar Torres (2B, NYY)a.Rich – SFb.Tim - Sea20.Luis Severino (RHP, NYM)a.Rich – Detb.Tim - LAASegment 2 – Fantasy Baseball Questions of the AL Central – I don’t think we get to all of them.1.Chicago White Soxa.Luis Roberts will play for the ________________ on Opening Day. If not the White Sox, will he be moved before the deadline?b.Andrew Vaughn is a Top _______________ first baseman in fantasy baseballi.Over/Under 24 home runsc.Garrett Crochet – 2025 stats - IP, wins, Ks, ERAd.The White Sox won 41 games and lost 121. Over/Under 50 wins in 2025e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Cleveland Guardiansa.Kyle Manzardo is only UT eligible to start the season, but his current NFBC ADP is 355, or he’s being taken as the 31st 1B off the board. After Tyler Soderstrom. Interested?i.Give me his ABs, HR, and BAb.Brayan Rocchio is the 39th shortstop off the board with an ADP of 488. Is he nothing more than a waiver wire pickup, or is he a growth stock?c.Jhonkensy Noel is being taken as a fifth outfielder. We will look at players around where he is being taken to see if we like it or not.d.Tanner Bibee was your dark horse for CY Young in 2024. He was good, but not that good. Are you still bullish?i.2025 stats – IP, wins, K’s, and ERAe.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

The following players are discussed:1. AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP)2. Drake Baldwin (C)3. Hurston Waldrep (RHP)4. Jose Perdomo (SS)5. Nacho Alvarez (3B)6. Drue Hackenberg (RHP)7. Cam Caminiti (LHP)8. JR Ritchie (RHP)9. Owen Murphy (RHP)10. Luis Guanipa (OF)

The following players are discussed:1. Walker Jenkins (OF)2. Emmanuel Rodirguez (OF)3. Zebby Matthews (RHP)4. Luke Keaschall (2B)5. Gabriel Gonzalez  (OF)6. Yasser Mercedes (OF)7. CJ Culpepper (RHP)8. Kaelen Culpepper (SS)9. Rubel Cespedes (3B)10. Rayne Doncon (3B)

This is one of my favorite podcasts of the year. I hope you enjoy!Segment 1 – Tim is at the Arizona Fall League1.How many games did you see?2.Give me three players that really impressed you during the week.3.Is there a player that made you go…”He’s not for me?”4.Any player that piqued your interest as a late-round gamble for 2025 Drafts?5.What was your best meal?6.Who was the best player you saw?7.Was there any player that you wanted to see but didn’t?8.Did you see any pitcher that intrigued you?9.Was there anything notable at the HQ event?10.How did your draft go?Segment 2 – World Series Wrap-up1.The Dodgers win in five. Surprised?2.What happened in the fifth inning of game 5? Did the Yankees just lose focus?3.With the return of all the Dodgers’ pitchers, will they be the heavy WS favorite entering the season?4.Where will Juan Soto sign? Will he break Ohtani’s contract – the net present value of 465ish?

The following players are discussed:1. Jac Caglianone (1B)2. Blake Mitchell (C)3. Gavin Cross (OF)4. Carter Jensen (C)5. Austin Charles (SS)6. Ben Kudrna (RHP)7. Blake Wolters (RHP)8. Ramon Ramirez (DH)9. Yandel Ricardo (SS)10. Peyton Wilson (2B)

The following players are discussed:1. Max Clark (OF)2. Jackson Jobe (RHP)3. Kevin McGonigle (SS)4. Jace Jung (2B)5. Bryce Rainer (SS)6. Jaden Hamm (RHP)7. Thayron Liranzo (C)8. Josue Briceno (C)9. Max Anderson (2B)10. Ty Madden (RHP)

Tim intereviews Rich about the Brewers, Pirates and Cardinals.

Fantasy Baseball Live! – October 27, 2024Segment 1 – World Series Talk1.The Dodgers take a 2-0 lead after two great games, particularly game 1.2.Shohei Ohtani hurt his shoulder sliding into second base. The early word is he’ll be ok, but we’ve heard that story before.3.What must the Yankees do to get back in the series?4.Predictions.Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL Central1.Milwaukee Brewersa.Stat line for Jackson Chourio – BA, HR, and SBb.Does Tyler Black get more than 200 ABs in 2025?c.Assuming health, Rhys Hoskins will be the full-time first baseman for the Brewers in September?d.Tobias Meyers doesn’t throw hard (92.9 MPH FB), and only his change-up misses bats. However, he only throws the pitch 11% of the time. His ERA was 3.00 but his xERA is 4.11. I’m avoiding if I have to pay anything for him. What say you?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Pittsburgh Piratesa.Oneil Cruz went 20-20 last season. Actually, 21 home runs and 22 stolen bases. Have you become a believer?b.It’s early, but RosterResouce is showing Nick Gonzalez getting full-time at-bats. Does this stick?c.Who would you rather roster for 2025 - Joey Bart or Henry Davis? d.Mitch Keller did not live up to his draft status last season after a solid 2023. Is he on your radar for 2025? If so, where do you grab him?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.St. Louis Cardinalsa.Stat line for Jordan Walker – AB, HR, SB, and BAb.Is Maysn Winn a growth stock for 2024?i.Baseballsavant shows poor exit velos, good speed, and an xBA of .259. He is only 22 years old.c.True or False. The Cardinals will bring back Paul Goldschmidt. If yes, for how many years? He turned 37 last month, but it is the Cardinals.d.Does Erick Fedde excite you for 2025 like he did last season? If so, how do you see him at the draft table. He’s a top ____________ starting pitcher. e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)4.Predictions on NL Centrala.Who wins the division and who will compete for a wildcard spot

Tim interviews Rich on the prospects of the Cubs and Reds

The following players are discussed:1. Travis Bazzana (2B)2. Chase DeLauter (OF)3. Jaison Chourio (OF)4. Juan Brito (SS)5. Welbyn Francisca (SS)6. Angel Genao (3B)7. CJ Kayfus (1B)8. Ralphy Velazquez (1B)9. Joey Cantillo (LHP)10. Austin Peterson (RHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Noah Schultz (LHP)2. Hagen Smith (LHP)3. Colson Montgomery (SS)4. Edgar Quero (C)5. Jairo Iriarte  (RHP)6. Nick Nastrini (RHP)7. Jake Eder (LHP)8. Sam Zavala (OF)9. Jeral Perez (2B)10. Bryan Ramos (3B)

Segment 1 – ALCS and NLCSSegment 2 – How playoff money is distributed.Segment 3 – Fantasy Questions of the NL Central1.Chicago Cubsa.Michael Busch got out of the gates strong with six home runs in April. He finished with 21, or three a month after that. Do you think he’s more of a 15 to 20 home run bat or something more than that?b.I was disappointed in PCA's overall performance. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the 27 stolen bases, but I was hoping for more power. His exit velo is mid-pack. Can we see 15 to 18 home runs pop next season? What might worry me the most is he’s allergic to walking (5.6 BB-Rate). He rarely walked in the minor leagues. Thoughts??c.Shota Imanaga was a God-send for fantasy managers with a 2.91 ERA and a strikeout an inning. Over/Under 3.50 ERA in 2025?d.How bullish are you on Porter Hodges. Could you see a strong #1 Closer or more mid-pack?i.Over/Under 25 savese.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Cincinnati Redsa.Do you think Matt McLain will come at a discount next season? Where are you comfortable drafting him – as a ____________ second baseman?b.Spencer Steer went 20/25 with a .225 batting average. Is this about right for 2025?i.Baseballsavant shows slightly below-average exit velo, 73rd in sprint speed and a .237 xBA.c.Noelvi Marte didn’t have the season fantasy managers had hoped. First it was suspension and then he wasn’t very good – ending the season on the IL.i.Give me ABs, HR, SB and BA for 2025d.Hunter Greene will be selected as a Top __________ pitcher off the board. Assuming health, he will end the season as a Top __________ starting pitcher.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

The following players are discussed:1. JJ Wetherholt (2B)2. Tink Hence (RHP)3. Quinn Matthews (LHP)4. Sem Robberse (RHP)5. Tekoah Roby (RHP)6. Thomas Saggese (2B)7. Chase Davis (OF)8. Chen-Wei Lin (RHP)9. Jimmy Crooks (C)10. Cooper Hjerpe (LHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Bubba Chandler (RHP)2. Konnor Griffin (SS)3. Termarr Johnson (SS)4. Braxton Ashcraft (RHP)5. Nick Yorke (2B)6. Thomas Harrington (RHP)7. Mitch Jebb (SS)8. Jack Brannigan (3B)9. Keiner Delgado (OF)10. Lonnie White (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 13, 2024Segment 1 – Review of the ALDS and NLDS1.New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals (3 to 1)a.Bobby Witt hit .192, and Vinnie P. hit .130. I had both of them in my multiple fantasy teams, and when they didn’t produce, my teams had a bad day. The same is true with the Royals.b.Are the Royals close to being a long-term player in the playoffs?2.Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers (3 to 2)a.The Tigers gave it all they had, but one swing by Lane Thomas was the difference. You can even argue that the HBP on Jose Ramirez was the moment.b.Are the Tigers on the rise finally or was this just a lucky streak?c.I’m not sure how the Skubal and pitching chaos approach would work. You’re thoughts.3.New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies (3 to 1)a.The Mets seem to be finally hitting on all cylindersb.What do the Phillies need to do over the offseason, if anything to get back to the World Series4.Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres (3 to 2)a.It was a great series, and I was rooting hard for the Padres, but the Dodgers prevailed. b.Do you think the Padres will be active in the trade market this winter? Segment 2 – First NFBC DraftGreg Ambrosius (@GregAmbrosius) / XSegment 3 – Preview of the ALCS and NLCS1.NLCS – Mets vs. Dodgersa.What are each team's keys to victory?b.Who wins and in how many?2.ALCS – Guardians vs. Yankeesa.What are each team's keys to victory?b.Who wins and in how many?

Rich shares his thoughts from the fall league. The following players are discussed:1. Zyhir Hope (LAD)2. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)3. Xavier Isaac (TB)4. Denzel Clarke (Oak)5. Tre' Morgan (TB)6. Leodalis De Vries (SD)7. Colt Emerson (Sea)8. Kemp Alderman (Mia)9. Connor Phillips (Cin)10. Yu-Min Lin (AZ)11. Robert Hassell (Was)12. Termarr Johnson (Pit)

The following players are discussed:1. Tyler Black (1B)2. Jacob Misiorowski (RHP)3. Jeferson Quero (C)4. Yophery Rodriguez (OF)5. Robert Gasser (LHP)6. Brett Wichrowski (RHP)7. Jesus Made (OF)8. Luis Pena (2B)9. Braylon Payne (OF)10. Mike Boeve (3B)

The following players are discussed:1. Cam Collier (3B)2. Sal Stewart (3B)3. Rhett Lowder (RHP)4. Chase Burns (RHP)5. Edwin Arroyo (SS)6. Chase Petty (RHP)7. Ricardo Cabrera (SS)8. Alfredo Duno (C)9. Julien Aguiar (RHP)10. Sammy Stafura (SS)11. Carlos Jorge (2B)12. Adolfo Sanchez (C)13. Hector Rodriguez (OF)14. Connor Phillips (RHP)15. Blake Dunn (OF)16. Ty Floyd (RHP)17. Hunter Hollan (LHP)18. Tyler Callihan (2B)19. Ariel Almonte (OF)20. Lyon Richardson (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – October 6, 2024 – 3 pmSegment 1 – Review of Round 1 of the playoffs.  Any observations?•    Series 1: Royals beat Orioles (2 to 0). The Royals scored only three runs, while the Orioles scored only one run in two games. •    Series 2: Tigers beat Astros (2 to 0): I think it’s fair to say the Astros laid an enormous egg•    Series 3: Padres beat Braves (2 to 0) – Losing Chris Sale might have been the final dagger•    Series 4: Mets beat Brewers (2 to 1) – The only fun series.  Are the Mets a team of destiny or are they going to run out of pixie dustSegment 2 – Divisional Series – We will discuss the keys to each series.•    Series 1: Tigers vs. Guardians•    Series 2: Royals vs. Yankees•    Series 3: Padres vs. Dodgers•    Series 4: Mets vs. PhilliesSegment 3 – We draft the first round of 2025.  •    I’ll give you the honor of making the first pick as I’m confused.  If there is time, maybe another six picks.Close

The following players are discussed:1. Matt Shaw (SS)2. Moises Ballesteros (C)3. Cade Horton (RHP)4. Kevin Alcantara (OF)5. Owen Caissie (OF)6. Jefferson Rojas (SS)7. James Triantos (3B)8. Cam Smith (3B)9. Fernando Cruz (SS)10. Alexander Canario (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 29, 2024Segment 1 – Review weekend games and general discussionSegment 2 – Fantasy MVPs for the season (Mine are listed)1.    Catcher a.    Connor Wong (9th on CBS rankings) - .280 BA, 13 HR, 8 SB2.    First Basea.    Alec Burleson (10) - .265 BA, 21 HR, 9 SB, 70 runs, 75 RBI3.    Second basea.    Luis Garcia (6) - .281 BA, 17 HR, 22 SB4.    Third Basea.    Jose Ramirez (1) - .277 BA, 38 HR, 41 SB (4th overall)5.    Shortstopa.    Zach Neto (7) - .249 BA, 23 HR, 30 SB6.    Outfielda.    Jarren Duran (3) - .286 BA, 109 runs, 21 HR, 34 SBb.    Jackson Chourio (14) - .274, 80 runs, 79 RBI, 21 HR, 21 SBc.    Lawrence Butler (28) - .265 BA, 22 HR, 18 SB7.    Starting Pitchinga.    Paul Skenes (9) – 131 IP, 11 wins, 167K/32BB, 1.99 ERAb.    Seth Lugo (4) – 204.2 IP, 16 wins, 178K/47BB, 3.03 ERAc.    Jack Flaherty (12) – 162 IP, 14 wins, 194K/38BB, 3.17 ERA8.    Relieversa.    Robert Suarez (4th in saves) – 65 IP, 36 saves, 2.77 ERA, 59K9.    Your personal MVPa.    Jarren Duran, Lawrence Butler, Robert Suarez, Bryce Miller, and Carlos RodonSegment 3 – Arizona Fall League1.    What five players are you most anxious to see?Segment 4 – Wild card matchups1.    American Leaguea.    Detroit vs. Baltimoreb.    Kansas City vs. Houston2.    National League – I don’t think this is set but it is the likely outcome with the D’Backs on the outside looking in.a.    Atlanta vs. San Diegob.    New York Mets vs. Milwaukee 

The following players are discussed:1. Edwin Arroyo (Cin)2. Colson Montgomery (CHW)3. Zyhir Hope (LAD)4. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)5. Mac Horvath (TB)6. Ethan Salas (SD)7. Leodalis De Vries (SD)8. Colt Emerson (Sea)9. Tommy Troy (AZ)10. Robert Hassell (Was)11. Thayron Liranzo (Det)12. Bryce Eldridge (SF)13. Termarr Johnson (Pit)14. Jac Caglianone (KC)15. Chase DeLauter (Cle)

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The following players are discussed:1. Curtis Mead (TB)2. Roman Anthony (Bos)3. Orelvis Martinez (Tor)4. Drew Gilbert (NYM)5. Agustin Ramirez (Mia)6. Alex Freeland (LAD)7. Dalton Rushing (LAD)8. Joe Rock (TB)9. Carson Whisenhunt (SF)10. AJ Blubaugh (Hou)

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 22, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions: 1.CJ Abrams was demoted for staying out all night at a Casino. Youth - and a soul crusher for fantasy managers if he’s out all week. 2.Nick Yorke gets the call for the Pirates. Any interest?3.Mercifully, the Orioles optioned Coby Mayo to the minor leagues. Are there any concerns about him long-term after his less-than-ideal MLB debut?4.Ohtani is now 52/52. Ho-hum.5.Gerrit Cole goes nine innings, giving up one run, and doesn’t get the win. Is this when fantasy managers declare they hate fantasy baseball?6.Who would you rather gamble on in 2025 – David Festa or Richard Fitts. Both pitched well on Friday.7.How about Jared Jones or Rhett Lowder? Lowder got the best of Jones on Saturday afternoon8.Justin Verlander could not get through the Angels on Friday night. Yikes!Segment 3 – Waiver Wire and Closer Reportwrite a baseball jokeWhy did the baseball team recruit a computer?Because they needed a good catcher!write a baseball joke in style of tim mcleod of prospect361Why did the prospect bring a ladder to the game? Because he heard the big leagues had a lot of “upside”!Segment 4 – Two-start pitchers – On next pageClose

Take 10 with Tim – September 20, 20241.Shohei Ohtani had one of the greatest games in baseball history. 6 for 6, 3 HR, 2 SB and 10 RBI that led to the Dodgers clinching a playoff spot. He’s now sitting on 51 home runs and 51 stolen bases, slashing .294/.376/.629 with 77 walks. Where does this stack up in the greatest season in baseball history? Here are some others…a.Barry Bonds (2001) – 73 HR, 137 RBI, 177 walks, .328 BA, .515 OBP, .863 SLGb.Barry Bonds (2004) – 45 HR, 232 walks, .362/.609/.812 c.Mickey Mantle (1956) – 52 HR, 130 RBI, 10 SB, .353/.464/.705d.Ricky Henderson (1982) – 130 SB, 119 runs, .398 OBPe.Bob Gibson (1968) – 34 starts, 28 complete games, 12 shutouts, a 1.12 ERA and 268 strikeouts.2.Luisangel Acuna has been the talk of fantasy baseball since he was promoted. He’s hitting .467 with two home runs. Ronald who? What do you think so far?3.Landon Knack pitched well on Wednesday and should get another start against the Padres next week. Are you interested?4.What has happened to Bobby Miller? He had a brutal start this week, and then was optioned to Triple-A.5.The Orioles are 18-24 since Jordan Westburg got hurt. Before that, they were 66-44. It’s clear he was a massive part of the equation. He is just about ready for his return.a.Does this return the Orioles to who they were in the early part of the season?b.Is Westburg an immediate insertion into a fantasy manager?c.Speaking of the Orioles, they DFA’d Craig Kimbrel on Wednesday. It went South in a hurry for him. What happened?6.Jose Quintana has been shoving it in the second half, particularly of late. He has a 3.11 ERA with six wins since the All-Star break and in his last five games, he’s 4-0 with a 0.28 ERA but only 20 strikeouts.a.What do you make of this resurgence?b.Is he setting a new baseline or is this just a hot streak?7.We have discussed Ryan Pepiot much this season, but he’s posted a 3.64 ERA and 131 strikeouts in 121 innings. He shoved it on Wednesday night with 12 K’s in 6 innings, but still did not get the win.a.What do you think about him for next season?8.Any advice for these last two weeks of the season?9.Juan Soto hit his 40th home run this week and his 200th for his career. It’s crazy to think he’s only 25. I’m assuming you believe he’s on an HOF path? Who of these ten current MLB players have a shot at making the Hall of Fame? I didn’t include the three obvious guys (Trout, Scherzer, Verlander)1)Mookie Betts – Age 31, 69.4 WAR, 269 HR, 1,607 hits, .294 AVG, 1 MVP2)Manny Machado – Age 32, 57.8 WAR, 342 HR, 1,894 hits, .279 AVG, 0 MVP3)Jose Altuve – Age 34, 52.9 WAR, 228 HR, 2,227 hits, .306 AVG, 1 MVPi.BTW, Jose Altuve taking off his shoes and socks to prove to the home plate umpire was a classic. Just awesome! That alone should push him into Cooperstown4)Jose Ramirez – Age 32, 51.4 WAR, 251 HR, 1,488 hits, .278 AVG, 0 MVP5)Aaron Judge – Age 32, 51.2 WAR, 310 HR, 1,017 hits, .287 AVG, 1 MVP6)Francisco Lindor – Age 30, 49.3 WAR, 246 HR, 1,486 hits, .274 AVG, 0 MVP7)Bryce Harper – Age 31, 50.7 WAR, 335 HR, 1,662 hits, .282 AVG, 2 MVP8)Gerrit Cole – Age 34, 41.8 WAR, 151 wins, 2,239 Ks, 3.20 ERA, 1 CY Young9)Shohei Ontani – Age 30, 26.7 WAR, 219 HR, 861hits, .277 AVG, 2 MVP10)Ronald Acuna – Age 26, 25.8 WAR, 165 HR, 815 hits, .289 AVG, 1 MVPIt looks like you need at least a 70 WAR to make it.10.What hitter are you targeting for pickup this weekend?11.What pitcher are you targeting for pickup this weekend?

The following players are discussed:1. Jonathan Rodriguez (Cle)2. Abimelec Ortiz (Tex)3. Kahlil Watson (Cle)4. Gino Groover (AZ)5. Carter Jensen (KC)6. Max Acosta (Tex)7. Sebastian Walcott (Tex)8. Harry Ford (Sea)9. Bubba Chandler (Pit)10. Wikelman Gonzalez (Bos)11. Riley Gowens (CHW)12. George Klassen (LAA)13. Isaac Coffey (Bos)14. KC Hunt (Mil)15. Mason Barnett (Oak)

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 15, 2024 – time to be determinedSegments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.What’s up with Gerrit Cole intentionally walking Rafael Devers in the first and then when he faced him next, he intentionally walked him with nobody on base. I know Devers has owned him, but his walked led to four runs.2.Keider Montero had a shutout earlier this week and then shutout the Orioles for six innings today. Thoughts?3.Heston Kjerstad is back. Does he get enough at-bats to help fantasy managers?4.Ben Joyce hits the IL with a shoulder injury. Who would have thunk it?5.Tyler Glasnow is also out with an elbow strain for the rest of the season. He did beat his 120-innings high watermark, but barely. He’s just a tough “own” for fantasy managers.6.Carlos Correa is back for the Twins7.Justin Verlander has not been good since returning from the IL, posting a 5.20 ERA. He did have a good outing last night against the hapless Angels. The arsenal is not what it used to be. His fastball is averaging 93.5 MPH, and his secondary pitches are still good, but nothing looks elite anymore (20-ish whiff rate). a.Is he a sit now? b.Should he be avoided next season?8.The Dodgers are saying that Shohei Ohtani might pitch in the playoffs. This seems like a bad idea to me. Your thoughts.Segment 3 – Waiver Wire and Closer ReportSegment 4 – Two-start pitchers

Take 10 with Tim – September 13, 9:15 am ET1.Bowden Francis has taken two no-hitters into the ninth this season. The first was against the Angels on 8/24 and then again on Wednesday. WOW…he’s been pretty good this season. What do you think long-term? He’s a number _______ starter.2.Aaron Judge is laying an egg for fantasy managers in September. He hasn’t hit a home run since August 26 and is hitting .196. He also laid an egg in April. Weird. This streakiness is tough to deal with, no matter what format you play in. Thoughts on him for next season. 3.Let’s take a look at the standings.4.Don’t look now, but Cedric Mullins has 17 home runs and 27 stolen bases. He’s only hitting .236, but the production is there. He was the 35th outfielder off the board in the spring. Does that improve, worsen, or stay about the same for next season?5.I believe Keider Montero was a no when we did two-start pitchers. Of course, he pitched a shutout and earned the win in his first game. Was this a lucky game, or is he better than we think?6.We will discuss Kumar Rocker’s outing. 7.Justin Verlander has been brutal since returning from the IL, posting a 9.68 ERA. The arsenal is not what it used to be. His fastball is averaging 93.5 MPH, and his secondary pitches are still good, but nothing looks elite anymore (20-ish whiff rate). a.Is he a sit now? b.Should he be avoided next season?8.Let’s look at the September call-ups. What do you think?1)Andres Chaparro (Was, 1B) – 101 PA, .250/.317/.489 with four home runs2)Jose Tena (Was, 3B) – 105 PA, .310/.343/.410 with two home runs and three stolen bases. (lost rookie eligibility)3)Dylan Crews (Was, OF) – 61 PA, .222/.295/.444 with three home runs and five stolen bases4)Trey Sweeney (Det, 2B) – 66 PA, .242/.288/.468 with four home runs and two stolen bases5)Junior Caminero (TB, 3B) – 116 PA, .250/.328/.385 with three home runs and two stolen bases (lost rookie eligibility)6)Kyle Manzardo (Cle, 1B) – 117 PA, .236/.274/.400 with two home runs7)Bryan Ramos (CHW, 3B) – 60 PA, .211/.233/.298 with one home run8)Grant McCray (SF, OF) – 81 PA, .231/.259/.487 with five home runs and three stolen bases.9)Coby Mayo (Bal, 3B) – 37 PA, .094/.216/.094 with three singles. Yikes!10)Billy Cook (Pit, OF) – 11 PA, .182/.182/.27311)Jacob Wilson (Oak, SS) - .233/.277/.302 with eight singles and one double9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB

The following players were discussed:1. Carson Williams (TB)2. Josue De Paula (LAD)3. JJ Wetherholt (STL)4. Kyle DeBarge (Min)5. Jackson Jobe (Det)

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 8, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional questions:1.Richard Fitts gets the call. Let’s see how his outing is going.2.Jack Leiter is struggling to find his sea legs. What do you think about next season? Are you a buyer late in a draft?3.Aroldis Chapman has been about as good as Bednar. What about Colin Holderman?4.It almost feels like plantar fasciitis is becoming the new TJS. It is a totally different type of injury, but it appears challenging to return from. How long has Carlos Correa been out? Did Kris Bryant ever recover?5.Did the Orioles pick the wrong guy to trade? Connor Norby has six home runs and is hitting .277. In fairness, he’s striking out a third of the time.a.Who do you want next season – Connor Norby or Jackson Holliday?6.Every since we trashed Yordan Alvarez about his lack of home runs, he’s been crushing the ball. He’s up to 32 home runs.a.Who should we trash now to help out our listeners? How about Bryce Harper? He hasn’t hit a home run since August 9th and only has five since the All-Star break. Brutal.b.Next season – Bryce Harper or Yordan Alvarez7.The Dodgers continue to mock the IL. This time, it’s Gavin Stone.8.Since we missed last Sunday, we didn’t get a chance to discuss why the Yankees decided not to promote Jasson Dominguez. What are your thoughts?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportSegment 5 - Two start pitchers

The following prospects are discussed:1. Dalton Rushing (LAD)2. Kristian Campbell (Bos)3. Sam Basallo (Bal)4. Gabriel Rincones Jr. (Phi)5. Chandler Simpson (TB)6. Jimmy Crooks (STL)7. Spencer Nivens (KC)8. Thayron Liranzo (Det)9. Bryce Eldridge (SF)10. Gino Groover (AZ)11. Elijah Green (Was)12. Echedry Vargas (Tex)13. Brandon Winokur (Min)14. Bo Davidson (SF)15. Kumar Rocker (Tex)16. Bubba Chandler (Pit)17. Chase Dollander (Col)18. Caden Dana (LAA)19. Quinn Matthews (STL)20. Yordanny Monegro (Bos)21. Ty Johnson (TB)22. Jose Cabrera (AZ)23. Travis Sykora (Was)24. Chen-Wei Lin (STL)

Segments 1 and 2 – Waiver Wire Samuel Aldegheri, SP, LAA (CBS: 3% rostered) Seth Brown, 1B/OF, OAK (CBS: 4% rostered) Caden Dana, SP, LAA (CBS: 9% rostered) DL Hall, SP, MIL (CBS: 16% rostered)  Otto Lopez, 2B/3B, MIA (CBS: 5% rostered) Rhett Lowder, SP, CIN (CBS: 22% rostered) Garrett Mitchell, OF, MIL (CBS: 13% rostered) Jhonkensy Noel, 1B/OF, CLE (CBS: 49% rostered) Luis Ortiz, SP, PIT (CBS: 29% rostered)  Kumar Rocker, SP, TEX (CBS: 11% rostered)  Kyle Stowers, OF, MIA (CBS: 3% rostered)  Jose "Future HOF'er" Tena, SS/3B, WAS (CBS: 5% rostered)  Jordan Walker, OF, STL (CBS: 26% rostered) Segment 3 – Closer Report – Any updates would be great Aroldis Chapman, RP, PIT (CBS: 22% rostered)  Segment 6 – Two start pitchers

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 31, 2024 @ 10 amSegments 1 through 3 1.Spencer Torkelson is hitting .333 with three home runs since returning in mid-August. How’s your confidence with him for the rest of the season and next year?2.Lawrence Butler hit his 16th home run this week to go along with 12 stolen bases. Since the All-Star break, he’s slashing .298/.340/.557 with seven home runs. His strikeout rate is 17.4%. Is he starting to figure things out?a.Are you interested in him next season? If so, as what number outfielder? 3.Spencer Arrighetti is another player who has been hot recently. In five August starts, he’s pitching to a 1.95 ERA 47 strikeouts and 10 walks. a.Same questions. Can you trust him for the rest of this season, and what about next year? Are you interested?4.Who do you want for the rest of the season? Jackson Holliday or Dylan Crews? What about for 2024?5.David Bednar. When will the Pirates take fantasy owners out of their misery? Just brutal.6.Liam Hendrix is about ready to return. Is there any chance that he will get a save opportunity or two?7.Jared Jones returned and did not pitch well. Are you going to start him for his next start? He has a two-start week next week against the Cubs and Nationals.8.Kumar Rocker had an amazing outing in Triple-A on Thursday. He went five innings (his longest of the season), he gave up one hit, striking out ten while not walking anyone.a.Is it possible we will see him this season?b.Is there any pitcher in the minor league you would rather have on a Dynasty League? Including Jackson Jobe?9.Vinnie P. injury

The following players were discussed:1. Roman Anthony (Bos)2. Aidan Miller (Phi)3. Nick Morabito (NYM)4. Cam Smith (CHC)5. Quinn Matthews (STL)6. Yordanny Monegro (Bos)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 25, 2024 - @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games1.Zebby – The next Zebby – Alejandro Rosario (Tex) – Low and High-A, 82.2 innings, 123 strikeouts and 12 walksAdditional Questions:1.What are your thoughts on Junior Caminero? He’s hitting the ball extremely hard. Bat speed and Hard hit rates are in the 98th percentile.a.It would be fantastic if he could lead the Rays into the playoffs.2.Taj Bradley is coming back to earth. Who is this guy? Project his ERA, wins, and strikeouts for an entire year?3.What about my buddy Jose Tena? He’s hitting, and he has an HR and stolen base.4.Where do you think Brent Rooker will go in fantasy drafts next year? It’s back-to-back 30-home run seasons. This year, he’s cut down his strikeout rate a bit. 5.Bowden Francis was dominant yesterday and has pitched well. Your thoughts?6.I don’t know if it’s a rumor or fact, but many are saying Dylan Crews will be promoted tomorrow. Are you putting him in?7.Wyatt Langford hasn’t been great this season. He’s slashing .246/.314/.369 with seven home runs and 12 SB. I think everyone expected more. I know I did.a.What do you think 2025 brings: HR, SB, BA?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – August 23, 20241.We are in late August, with five to six weeks left. What three pieces of advice do you have for managers who have a chance to be in the money?2.Let’s look at the standings3.My buddy Victor Vodnik hits the IL with bicep tendonitis. Ugh! Is there anyone you are interested in for closing games in Colorado?4.Jared Jones looks close to returning. Will you put him in immediately?a.Ranger Suarez is back on Saturday. Are you starting him?5.Joey Gallo returns. Who loses playing time in Washington? Chaparro, Yepez, or someone else?6.The Marlins recall Connor Norby. Do you think he will be fantasy-relevant the rest of the way?7.Teams are discussing reducing the number of innings from pitchers that have been key arms for many fantasy managers – Paul Skenes and Tarik Sukbal. Any thoughts on what fantasy managers should do now to prepare?8.I would think Paul Skenes has ROY locked in the NL, but Jackson Chourio has looked great in the second half and might push for second place. Who would be your top three finishers in the ROY in the NL?a.Who do you see as the favorites in AL ROY? 9.What one hitter are you going to target this weekend?10.What pitcher are you going to target this weekend?

The following players are discussed:1. Matt Shaw (CHC)2. Chase DeLauter (Cle)3. Harry Ford (Sea)4. Gavin Cross (KC)5. Thayron Liranzo (Det)6. Bubba Chandler (Pit)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – August 18, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.Can you make a case for anyone other than Ohtani and Judge for MVP?2.I watched Keider Montero’s outing against the Yankees yesterday. He was really good. Fastball was 95 (T 97) with a solid change-up and knucklecurve. Thoughts on him going forward?3.You gotta love what the Tigers are doing…play the kidsa.Vierling, Malloy, Colt Keith, Dingler, Jung, Trey Sweeney, Torkelson, and Meadows are all up. Let’s discuss the new callup and what they can do.i.Dillon Dinglerii.Trey Sweeneyiii.Spencer Torkelsoniv.Jace Jung4.Cade Povich was also good on Saturday but got optioned after the game. Will he be back?5.The Dodgers can’t keep their starting rotation healthy. River Ryan is having TJS. Is Walker Buehler healthy? Now, Tyler Glasnow is out again, this time with elbow soreness. They have recalled Bobby Miller. Are you ready to trust him?6.Dylan Carlson hit another home run and now has three in 12 games with the Rays. Here we go again…thoughts?7.Niko Kavadas, a long-time Red Sox farmhand, gets the call with the Angels. Are you interested?8.Speaking of the Red Sox, Triston Casas is finally back. Are you putting him in your lineup?9.Coby Mayo got optioned. Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

This podcast discusses how to evaluate players using scouting techniques and data. It also includes how I evaluate organization and group players. Enjoy!

The following players were discussed:1. Andres Chaparro (Was)2. Christian Moore (LAA)3. Tre' Morgan (TB)4. Welbyn Francisca (Cle)5. Kumar Rocker (Tex)6. Travis Sykora (Was)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 11, 2024 @ 2 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.River Ryan looked great again, but left with what looks like an arm injury.2.Jackson Holliday with another home run on Saturday. He’s hit five in the 10 games since he returned to Baltimore.3.Yordan Alvarez heard our conversation on Friday and hit two home runs on Saturday – four in the last four games.4.Spencer Arrighetti is pitching better. Are you ready to trust him in starts?5.WOW, Camilo Doval got demoted on Saturday. Who gets the chance in San Francisco?6.September call-ups: (Yes or No)1)Dylan Crews (OF, Was)2)Junior Caminero (3B, TB)3)Deyvison De Los Santos (1B, Mia)4)Agustin Ramirez (1B/C, Mia)5)Connor Norby (2B, Mia)6)Andres Chapparo (3B, Was)7)Edgar Quero (C, CHW)8)Christian Moore (2B, LAA)9)Kumar Rocker (RHP, Tex)10)Jackson Jobe (RHP, Det)Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

1.I released my Top 400 Prospects. Please have five questions prepared for me.2.Jonathan Cannon has pitched ok for the White Sox. He has a 3.91 ERA but not many strikeouts. Any interest?3.Joe Musgrove might be back this weekend against the Marlins. Would you start him? He was not very good prior to hitting the IL.4.Joe Ryan left Wednesday’s game with tight triceps. If he misses some starts, who will get them? a.One thought - Zebby Matthews is now in Triple-A. Good stuff and pounds the strike zone – just doesn’t walk anyone. One of this season’s big breakout pitchers.5.I’m a big fan of Zach Dezenzo. He got the call for Houston and started Wednesday’s game. Many rookies have gotten the call for Houston, but few have actually played. Does Dezenzo play?6.That Holliday kid’s pretty good, no?a.Coby Mayo seems to be following in Holliday’s Part 1 debut. The Orioles just signed JD Davis. He better hit and hit soon. Thoughts?7.Josh Bell has four home runs since becoming a Diamondback. He’s terribly streaky, but he’s on a roll now. I’m assuming you’re running him out there.a.He has 18 home runs. Over-under 25?b.Even if it’s under, he’s a 20/75 guy. Not bad for a cheap corner infielder.8.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?9.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Rich breaks down the Top 50 prospects in detail and then highlights many other players included in Prospect361's Top 400 prospects in Baseball

The following players are discussed:1. Thomas Sagesse (Stl)2. Ryan Clifford (NYM)3. Cooper Bowman (Oak)4. Daniel Susac (Oak)5. Mikey Romero (Bos)6. Termarr Johnson (Pit)7. Mitch Jebb (Pit)8. Kyle Karros (Col)9. Jaison Chourio (Cle)10. Walker Jenkins (Min)11. Leodalis De Vries (SD)12. Welbyn Francisca (Cle)13. Engelth Urena (NYY)14. Franklin Arias (Bos)15. Rainiel Rodriguez (STL)16. Will Warren (NYY)17. Thomas Harrington (Pit)18. Jackson Jobe (Det)19. Drue Hackenberg (ATL)20. Yoniel Curet (TB)21. Jackson Ferris (LAD)22. Jose Davila (STL)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 4, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.Blake Snell with a complete game no-hitter on Friday night with 11 strikeouts. Still had three walks.2.The Marlins lineup has yet to feature Connor Norby, Deyvison De Los Santos or Augstin Ramirez. But, Kyle Stowers is in there.a.Why are the Marlins no fun?3.Paul Sewald got removed from the closer gig. Who’s up next? Ginkel, Puk, someone else?4.Eduardo Rodriguez will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Guardians. Are you starting him?5.Jordan Westberg fracture his hand and will likely miss the rest of the season (maybe, he’s back in the last week). Totally bummer. But, Coby Mayo gets his shot. Mike Elias is smirking…you see why I didn’t trade these guys…a.Are you recommending him?6.Freddie Freeman missed the entire week without being put on the IL. Tough blow for fantasy managers.7.Parker Meadows is back and had a strong night of the Tigers. Do you like the potential over the final two months?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

The following players are discussed:1. Zach Dezenzo (Hou)2. Jakob Marsee (Mia)3. Cooper Bowman (Oak)4. Dalton Rushing (LAD)5. Mitch Jebb (Pit)6. Mikey Romero (Bos)7. Carlos Jorge (Cin)8. Homer Bush Jr. (TB)9. Dyan Jorge (Col)10. Luis Castillo (Mil)11. Franklin Arias (Bos)12. Leo De Vries (SD)13. Caden Dana (LAA)14. Chase Petty (Cin)15. Victor Lizarraga (SD)16. Jackson Ferris (LAD)17. Sean Sullivan (Col)18. Travis Sykora (Was)19. Luis Serna (NYY)20. Brody Hopkins (TB)

Deadline Deals1.The Diamondbacks acquire AJ Puka.The Marlins receive 1B Deyvison De Los Santos and OF Andrew Pinter2.The Mariners acquire Randy Arozarenaa.The Rays receive OF Aiden Smith and RHP Brody Hopkins3.The Phillies Acquire Austin Haysa.The Orioles receive OF Cristian Pache and RHP Seranthony Dominguez4.The Mariners acquire Yimi Garciaa.The Blue Jays receive OF Jonatan Clase and Catcher Jacob Sharp5.The Orioles acquire Zach Eflina.The Rays receive IF/OF Mac Horvath, OF Matthew Etzel, and RHP Jackson Baumeister6.The Cubs acquire Nate Pearsona.The Blue Jays receive OF Yohendrick Pinango and SS Josh Rivera7.The Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholma.The Marlins receive C/1B Augstin Ramirez, 2B Jared Serna, and SS Abrahan Ramirez8.The Phillies acquire Carlos Esteveza.The Angels receive LHP Samuel Aldegheri and RHP George Klassenb.Questionsi.Luis Garcia also got moved, who is the closer in Los Angeles?9.The Mets acquire Jesse Winkera.The Nationals receive RHP Tyler Stuart10.The Padres acquire Jason Adamsa.The Rays receive RHP Dylan Lasko, Catcher J.D. Gonzalez, and OF Homer Bush Jr.11.The Red Sox acquire Danny Jansena.The Blue Jays receive 3B/2B Eddinson Paulino, 3B Cutter Coffey, and RHP Gilberto Batistia12.The Cubs acquire 3B Isaac Paredesa.The Rays receive 3B/DH Christopher Morel, RHP Hunter Bigge, and RHP Ty Johnsonb.Questionsi.A challenge trade. Your 3B for mine. Who wins here?ii.What are the fantasy implications13.The Royals acquire Michael Lorenzen a.The Rangers receive RHP Walter Pennington14.The Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Phama.The Dodgers receive Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech from the White Sox and Oliver Gonzalez (17 year-old DSL pitcher)b.The White Sox receive 2B/3B Jeral Perez, 3B Alexander Albertus, and OF Miguel Vargasc.Questionsi.We will break this done15.The Red Sox acquire Quinn Priestera.The Pirates receive 3B/2B Nick Yorkeb.Questionsi.Another challenge trade. Yorke is interesting. He’s just about ready. Will he get a chance in Pittsburgh this season?ii.Do the Red Sox make Priester better?16.The Mariners acquire Justin Turnera.The Blue Jays receive OF RJ Schreck17.The Guardians acquire Lane Thomasa.The Nationals receive LHP Alex Clemmey, SS Jose Tena, and IF Rafael Ramirezb.Questionsi.That’s a lot of talent for Lane Thomas. Your thoughts?18.The Astros acquire Yusei Kikuchia.The Blue Jays receive RHP Jake Bloss, OF/1B Joey Loperfido and IF Will Wagnerb.Questionsi.This appears to be one of the biggest overpays of the deadline. Kikuchi is a two-month rental and is not very good. ii.Finally though, Pedro Leon gets the call!!!!19.The Pirates acquire Jalen Beeksa.The Rockies receive LHP Luis Peralta20.The Brewers acquire Frankie Montasa.The Reds receive OF Joey Wiemer and RHP Jakob Junis21.The Braves acquire Jorge Solera.The Giants receive LHP Tyler Matzek and 3B Sabin Ceballosb.Questionsi.Will the magic return for Soler and the Braves22.The Yankees acquire Mark Leiter Jr.a.The Cubs receive 3B/SS Ben Cowels and RHP Jack Neely23.The Orioles acquire LHP Trevor Rogersa.The Marlins receive 2B Connor Norby and OF Kyle Stowersb.Questionsi.Rogers and Efrin. Is it enough for the Orioles?ii.Does Norby become a start?iii.Jackson Holliday gets the call!24.The Diamondbacks acquire Josh Bella.The Marlins receive XXX25.The Royals acquire RHP Lucas Ercega.The A’s receive RHP Mason Barnett, RHP Will Klein, and OF Jared Dickeyb.Questionsi.Who’s the closer in Oakland while Mason Miller is on the IL?26.The Rangers acquire Andrew Chafina.The Tigers receive XXX27.The Royals acquire Paul DeJonga.The White Sox receive RHP Jarold Rosado28.The Mets acquire RHP Paul Blackburna.The A’s are receiving RHP Kade Morris29.The Padres acquire LHP Tanner Scott a.The Marlins receive RHP Adam Mazur, LHP Robby Snelling, OF Graham Pauley, and IF Jay Beshearsb.Questionsi.Another big ovepay here. Or at least it feels that way30.The Pirates acquire Bryan De La Cruza.The Marlins receive RHP Jun-Seok Shim and C/3B Garret Forrester31.The Pirates acquire Isiah Kiner-Falefaa.The Blue Jays receive 3B/OF Charles McAdoo32.The Orioles acquire Eloy Jimeneza.The White Sox receive Trey McGoughb.Questionsi.I didn’t see this one coming. What’s the thinking here?33.The Rays acquire Dylan Carlsona.The Cardinals receive Shawn Armstrongb.Questionsi.What year does Dylan Carlson become an All-Star?34.The Orioles acquire Gregory Sotoa.The Phillies receive RHP Seth Johson and RHP Moises Chace35.The Red Sox acquire Luis Garciaa.The Angels receive OF/3B Matthew Lugo, 1B Nick Kavadas, RHP Ryan Zeferjhan, and RHP Yerferson Vargas36.The Dodgers acquire Jack Flahertya.The Tigers receive C Thayron Liranzo and SS Trey Sweeneyb.Questions:i.Did you like this deal?ii.Give me the stating six for the Dodgers?iii.Do you think the Tigers would have the courage to DFA Javier Baez and start Trey Sweeney?

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 28, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review today’s gamesAdditional Questions:1.The Jazz Chisholm trade – To Yankees2.The Jesse Winker Trade – To Mets3.The Carlos Estevez Trade – To Phillies4.The Garrett Crochet demand5.Kodai Senga – Ugh!6.Randy Arozarena watching the Rays game from the stands because he couldn’t get to the Mariners game in time was pretty cool. 7.Ranger Suarez hits the IL with a back issue. He hasn’t been very good of late; hopefully, with treatment and rest, he can get back to the player we saw in the first half. 8.Drew Thorpe – Yikes! Mauled by the Mariners of all teams. He didn’t get out of the first inning, giving up eight earned runs!9.Tyler Fitzgerald has been crushing it. He’s hit eight home runs since July 9th with a .429 average. Overall, though, he has a .409 BABIP and a 29% K-Rate. Thoughts?10.Devin Williams was finally activated. Do you put him in your lineups immediately?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – July 26, 2024 @ 8 am1.The trade deadline is in four days. Here are the 10 players most likely to be traded. Do they get moved, and if so, where?1)Jack Flaherty (Det)i.Red Sox2)Garrett Crochet (CHW)i.Astros3)Carlos Estevaz (LAA) – New Yorki.Who gets the saves in LA? Ben Joyce??ii.Do you think Estevez remains a closer?4)Tanner Scott (Mia) - Philliesi.Who gets the saves in Miami?ii.Do you think Scott stays closer?5)Jazz Chisholm (Mia)i.Astros6)Erick Fedde (CHW)i.Brewers7)Zach Eflin (TB)i.Padres8)Luis Roberts (CHW)i.Yankees9)Brent Rooker (Oak)i.Guardians10)Cal Quantrill (Col)i.Orioles2.Players who would be fun to be traded1)Tarik Skubal (Det)i.Orioles2)Kyle Finnegan (Was)i.Moved - 3)Mason Miller (Oak)i.Does not get moved4)Vlad Jr. (Tor)i.Does not get moved3.Let’s look at the division races4.Chayce McDermott got the call and pitched on Wednesday. What did you think?a.David Festa got another shot on Wednesday and looked good against a pretty good Phillies team – 4.1 IP, 4 hits, 1 ER, 7K/2BB – Thoughts?5.Jorge Mateo hits the IL, and Connor Norby gets the call. Are you interested?6.Christian Yelich might be lost for the season with another back issue. He will see a specialist to discuss options. Who will secure his playing time?7.What one hitter are you targeting for your FAAB this weekend?a.Victor Robles8.What one pitcher are you targeting for your FAAB this weekend?a.River Ryan

The following players are dicussed:1. Kevin Alcantara (CHC)2. Jack Brannigan (Pit)3. Druw Jones (AZ)4. Jansel Luis (AZ)5. Engelth Urena (NYY)6. Jackson Jobe (Det)

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 21, 2024 @ 3 pm.Segments 1 and 2 – Games of the weekendAdditional Questions/Topics:1.Dylan Cease has had two great outings in a row. Should I be trusting this guy again?2.Has Taj Bradley hit another gear? Is he a Top 45 starter now? More???3.Carlos Correa hits the IL with the dreaded plantar fasciitis. I still don’t think Kris Bryant is completely healed from it. a.It looks like Willi Castro takes over at short and the Twins have brought back Edouard Julien. Any interest?b.Also, Austin Martin is back. Any interest there?4.Don’t look now, but Randy Arozarena is playing better. He’s hitting .273 since June 1st with six home runs and four stolen bases. He’s up to 14 home runs and 14 SB for the season.5.Mike Trout might be back next week. Yay!6.Bo Bichette hits the IL with a strained calf. Who’s the pickup?7.Robbie Ray is due back next week after TJS. Remember, he’s with the Giants now. He supposed to face the Dodgers. Will you start him?8.Juan Yepez is still hitting. The curse of the Cardinals has been lifted?9.Segment 3 – Tim’s First Half Waiver Wire Pickups – Any waiver wire pickups for this week…Segment 4 – Let’s look at the standingsClose?

The following players were discussed:1. Travis Bazzana (Cle)2. Chase Burns (CIn)3. Charlie Condon (Col)4. Nick Kurtz (Oak)5. Hagen Smith (CHW)6. Jac Gaglianone (KC)7. JJ Wetherholt (STL)8. Christian Moore (LAA)9. Konnor Griffin (Pit)10. Seaver King (Was)11. Bryce Rainer (Det)12. Braden Montgomery (Bos)

The following players are discussed:1. Deyvison De Los Santos (AZ)2. Agustin Ramirez (NYY)3. Colby Thomas (Oak)4. Matthew Lugo (Bos)5. Gavin Cross (KC)6. Kristian Campbell (Bos)7. CJ Kayfus (Cle)8. Charles McAdoo (Pit)9. Cole Carrigg (Col)10. Cristian Hernandez (CHC)11. Kevin McGongile (Det)12. Yasser Mercedes (OF)13. Luis Pena (Mil)14. Jesus Made (Mil)15. Yilber Diaz (AZ)16. Jean Cabrera (Phi)17. Winston Santos (Tex)18. Zebby Matthews (Min)19. Alejandro Rosario (Tex)20. Jonah Tong (NYM)21. Jaden Hamm (Det)22. Matt Wilkinson (Cle)23. Quinn Mathews (STL)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – July 14, 2024 – 1 pm ETNote the earlier time slot. I hope this works.Segments 1 and 2 - Review of this weekend’s GameAdditional Questions:1.Your buddy Tobias Myers pitched well again. We will look at his baseballsavant page and discuss his value the rest of the season.2.Rece Hinds. Are you buying?3.Junior Caminero is back playing games after spending the last six weeks on the IL. Is there any reason to hold onto him? Isn’t it just going to be a September callup?4.Lawrence Butler starting to show some signs of life. Hit leadoff yesterday. Throught on him the rest of the season.5.Did you get a chance to think of any under-the-radar players you like going forward?6.We will review any highlights from the Futures GameSegment 3 – Waiver Wire and any Closer Report UpdatesSegment 4 – All-Star Game Talk1.Here is the link to the rosters - 2024 All-Star Game rosters (mlb.com)2.Any notable absences? 3.Anyone not deserving that got in?Close

Take 10 with Tim - @ 7:45 AM ETI hope this time works, as I have a hard stop at 8:45 am.1.Five players you think will have big second halfa.Wyatt Langfordb.Francisco Alvarezc.Colt Keithd.Taj Bradleye.Heliot Ramosf.Kodai Senga2.Two or three sell-high playersa.Tyler Glasnowb.Luis Gilc.Jurickson Profard.Teoscar Hernandeze.Nolan Gorman3.The Futures game is on Saturday at 4 pm. As has been in the past couple of years, it will only be seven innings and will be competing with MLB baseball games.a.Give me two or three players from each league that you are interesting in seeing? Here are the rosters: Rosters | All-Star Futures Game | MLB.com4.Your buddy Tobias Myers pitched well again. We will look at his baseballsavant page and discuss his value the rest of the season.5.Rece Hinds. Are you buying?6.Junior Caminero is back playing games after spending the last six weeks on the IL. Is there any reason to hold onto him? Isn’t it just going to be a September callup?7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?a.Eugenio Suarez8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend FAAB?a.Yilber Diaz

The following players are discussed:1. Jacob Wilson (Oak)2. Justin Crawford (Phi)3. Tre' Morgan (TB)4. Leo De Vries (SD)5. Yordany De Los Santos (Pit)6. Jackson Ferris (LAD)

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 7, 2024 @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.Two guys we highlighted on Friday got the return call to the Majors. Parker Meadows and James Outman. Meadows hit a home run in his first at-bat.2.The Dodgers are giving Justin Wrobleski a spot start. He’s one of my fast-rising prospects (ranked in the 90s in the July Top 400 list). I’ll break him down.3.The Diamondbacks will call-up Wilber Diaz to pitch on Sunday. He’s been a pop-up kid this season. I will review him.4.Pablo Lopez – Sigh5.Clay Holmes blew another save on Friday in a big way (2 home runs) and hasn’t pitched well of late. If you are fearing a closer change, who would you speculate on?6.Ben Rice hit three home runs on Saturday in the Red Sox showdown.a.Gerrit Cole – wasn’t great. He got killed by soft fly balls and infield hits. Any worry?7.Brooks Lee with his first home run. It wasn’t a big blast, only 99.5 MPH off the bat. 8.Jose Miranda went 12 for 12 before making an out. WOW!Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – July 5, 2024 @ 8am1.Fantasy MVPs by Position (My guys are below)a.Catcheri.David Fry (#6 current rank, 68-ADP) - .303 BA, 8 HR, 4 SB, 29 HR, 32 SBii.William Contreras - b.First Basei.Wow, it’s a brutal position. Maybe Jake Cronenworth?ii.Josh Naylor c.Second Basei.Brice Turang (2, 34) - .287 BA, 6 HR, 28 SB, 41 runs, 38 RBIii.Luis Garciad.Third Basei.Jordan Westburg (7, 30) – .281 BA, 13 HR, 6 SB, 41 runs, 48 RBI, e.Shortstopi.Gunnar Henderson (1, 7) - .288 BA, 26 HR, 13 SB, 74 runs, 58 RBIf.Outfield (3)i.Jarren Duran (3, 35) - .287 BA, 10 HR, 21 SB, 58 runs, 40 RBIii.Jurickson Profar (5, 241) - .311 BA, 11 HR, 4 SB, 47 runs, 55 RBIiii.Jackon Merrill (16, #379 ADP) - .291 BA, 12 HR, 9 SB, 39 runs, 9 SBg.Pitchers (3)i.Seth Lugo (1, 101) – 116 IP, 11 wins, 105K/27BB, 2.17 ERAii.Ranger Suarez (4, 132) – 103 IP, 10 wins, 99K/21BB, 2.27 ERAiii.Garrett Crochet (9, 193) – 101.1 IP, 6 wins, 141K/20BB, 3.02 ERA2.Players you wish you would left on the draft tablea.Catcheri.Bo Naylor (14-ADP, 36-Rank) - .207 BA, 4 HR, 1 SB, 22 runs, 18 RBIb.First Basei.Spencer Torkelson (11, minors) - .201 BA, 4 HR, 18 RBIc.Second Basei.Ozzie Albies (2, 21) - .254 BA, 6 HR, 6 SB, 39 runs, 39 RBId.Third Basei.Royce Lewis (6, 35) – My only injured guy, but this is ridiculous. 89 at-bats, but 10 home runs.e.Shortstopi.Oniel Cruz (11, 25) - .237 BA, 12 HR, 6 SB, 100K/23BBf.Outfield (3)i.Corbin Carroll (4, 76) - .210 BA, 2 HR, 14 SB. Last year, he hit 25 HR with 41 SBii.Julio Rodriguez (2, 37) - .244 BA, 7 HR, 17 SB, 98K/22B. Last year, he went 32/37iii.Nolan Jones (15, way down) - .189 BA, 3 HR, 2 SB in 143 AB. He has been on the IL, but hasn’t been good when he’s playedg.Pitchers (3)i.Pablo Lopez – (8, 46) – 94 IP, 4.88 ERA, 110K/20BBii.Blake Snell - (24, Not good) - 6 starts, 9.51 ERA and lots of time on the ILiii.Jordan Montgomery (67, Not good) – 13 starts, 6.44 ERA, 45K/23BB. Now on the IL. 3.Five players you think will have big second halves4.Two or three sell high players.5.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?6.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Deyvison De Los Santos (AZ)2. Kristian Campbell (Bos)3. Joe Mack (Mia)4. Cutter Coffey (Bos)5. Jared Sunstrom (Sea)6. Aron Estrada (Bal)7. Michael Arroyo (Sea)8. Joan Delgado (CHC)9. Luis Pena (Mil)10. Logan Henderson (Mil)11. Jarlin Susana (Was)12. Gary Gill Hill (TB)

The following players are discussed:1. Jacob Melton (Hou)2. Luis Baez (Hou)3. Tommy Troy (AZ)4. Emil Morales (LAD)5. Jacob Misiorowski (Mil)6. Jonah Tong (NYM)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 30, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review the games of the weekend.Additional Questions:1.Pablo Lopez with two strong starts but he has the Astros next. Do you start him?2.Heston Kjerstad hit a granny last night. Does he get enough at-bats to warrant rostering him?3.George Springer hit two home runs on Friday. One good night doesn’t turn this season around, but are you still running him out, or is he on your bench? Are you dropping him in one-year leagues? How about Dynasty Leagues?4.It was announced on Friday that James Wood will make his debut on Monday. I’m assuming the Nat’s did it to fill the seats on a slow, early summer Monday. Many rookie hitters have underperformed this season (particularly early after their callup), will he break that trend?5.Speaking of rookies, Jackson Chourio is getting better. He’s slashing .314/.355/.543 with four home runs in June and only striking out 17% of the time. Is he starting to figure things out?6.WOW, the Mets. What has been the difference? They clicked once Francisco Alvarez got back, and they started Vientos or Baty. Is it that easy?a.They have crawled back to .500. Are they going to be buyers or sellers at the deadline?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Rich discusses the Hot Prospects of the Week - 10 players

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 23, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review the games of the weekendAdditional Questions:1.Let'sx dive into the topic of the NL MVP race. Is Shohei Ontani running away with it? He has 23 home runs, 16 SB, and a .321 batting average. He’s leading the NL in WAR at 4.2 with no defensive help. Next in line is Harper at 3.4. a.BTW, Gunnar Henderson and Aaron Judge are in quite a duel for the best player in the AL. Gunnar at 5.2 WAR and Judge at 5.2. Judge has 28 home runs, but Gunnar is not far behind at 24. Who wins the AL MVP?2.Giancarlos Stanton left the game with tightness in his hamstring. And so it begins. Any idea who gets the playing time?3.Zach Neto is having a breakout season and left last night's game with a strained calf. If he has to go on the IL, who is the pickup?4.With the huge correction happening with Imanaga. I mean, brutal! Is the favorite for ROY leading to Jackson Merrill? He has 10 home runs, 9 stolen bases, and is hitting .290. Maybe Masyn Winn should get some consideration.5.Tyler Soderstrom with another home run. Is it time for people to jump on the train?6.Ryan Bliss was one of my sleepers entering the season. What do you think so far of his performance? He now has both SS and 2B eligibility.7.Jon Gray has had quite the resurgence this season. He’s pitching to a 3.03 ERA, but his xERA is 4.28 with one of the highest exit velo against in the league. Is he a sell high?8.Drew Thorpe looked good on Saturday. Are you ready to trust him beyond the Tigers of the league?9.Carlos Rodon pitched terribly on Friday and was seen crying in the dugout. Is that a good thing or bad thing?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – June 21, 20241. The injuries have been brutal of late. What is your advice for managers who have been kicked in the teeth multiple times this season with the loss of, just not fifth outfielder, put first, second, and third-round picks?2.    Mookie Betts will be out for 6 to 8 weeks with a fractured hand. This opens up an opportunity for a player to step up. Who do you think will seize this chance and make a significant impact?3.    Kyle Bradish will have Tommy John Surgery.  This should secure Cade Povich for the rest of the season.  How good can he be this year and in the future?4.    Bo Bichette hits the IL with a calf strain.  While it doesn’t sound too bad, that doesn’t seem to be the case this season.  Orelvis Martinez gets his chance.  Does he hit?  Does he stick?5.    Christian Encarnacion Strand might need season-ending surgery. Noelvi Marte should be finishing his 80-game suspension soon, as the Reds have played 75 games this year.  Is he the answer for playing time there.  Should fantasy managers be excited by the potential?6.    Anthony Rizzo is out for two months with a fractured arm.  Ben Rice has been promoted and will get the strong side of the platoon.  Should fantasy managers be excited about this?7.    Justin Verlander hits the IL with neck soreness.  It might not be too long, but the Astros are out of pitchers.  What will they do?  Is there anything of interest for fantasy managers?8.    Yimi Garcia hits the IL with a nerve issue in his elbow.  I’ve heard of no time frame for his return.  Who is the pickup for saves now in Toronto?9.    As expected, Mike Trout is healing slower than anticipated.  It’s really interesting that some people heal faster than others.  I remember when Albert Puljos broke his arm and spent the minimum time on the IL (15 days).  Trout appears to be on the opposite side of that equation.  Not a criticism, just an observation and a disappointment to his fantasy managers.  Thoughts?10.    Tyler Black has been promoted back to the Brewers.  Does he get enough playing time to be relevant for fantasy managers?11.    Johan Rojas was demoted earlier this week when the Phillies activated Trea Turner from the IL.  Were you surprised that Rojas got demoted?  They kept Mickey Moniak, Christian Pache, and David Dahl.  Sure, they were all of out options, but really?12.    The Mets are playing much better, and arguably, Christian Scott, their best pitcher, was sent back to the minors and continues to pitch well.  What am I missing?13.    What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?14.    What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?

The following players were discussed:1. Kristian Campbell (Bos)2. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)3. Cristian Hernandez (CHC)4. Yeremi Cabrera (Tex)5. Luis Pena (Mil)6. Gary Gill Hill (TB)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 16, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Weekend’s Baseball GamesAdditional Notes:1.Yamamoto – bummer…2.Michael Harris hits the IL list with a grade-2 hamstring issue. Grade 2 means four weeks or so – maybe longer. Who is the pickup?3.Kyle Bradish is back on the IL with more elbow inflammation. What do the Orioles do? Chayce McDermott?4.DJ Herz shoves it on Saturday. I’ve been writing about him for years. He doesn’t throw hard, but it’s also getting a ton of whiffs. The change-up is pretty good. He did get 21 whiffs on 45 swings on Saturday, which is pretty good. It was against the Marlins. Thoughts?5.The Astros parted ways with Jose Abreu, getting over 50% of this contract. Ouch. Joey Loperfido didn’t get the call, but that could have been because he needs to spend 10 days in Triple-A (unless there is an injury). Is he the guy who eventually takes over?6.Are you ready to trust Edwin Diaz again?7.Hunter Brown is starting to look good? Thoughts?8.Gerrit Cole had a nice Triple-A tune up. 10K in 4.2 IP. Fastball though was off by over 2 MPH. Hmmm.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

It's a different Friday show today. Only three topics.1. We review the first six questions of the Athletics' player survey. Best PlayerOverrated PlayerBest Teammate Is the season too longBest organization to play forWorst organization to play for2. Tim asks Rich several questions on his latest Top 400 Prospect List3. Who is Tim targeting in this weekend's FAAB?

Rich discussed Prospect361.com's updated Top 100 Prospects in baseball.

The following players are discussed:1. Ben Rice (NYY)2. CJ Kayfus (Cle)3. Cole Carrigg (Col)4. Michael Arroyo (Sea)5. Leonardo Pineda (TB)6. Shane Baz (TB)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – June 9, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Notes:1.    I’m assuming the International series helps baseball, but the venues leave a lot to be desired.  I think they are playing on a trampoline in London.2.    Alek Manoah, Christian Javier, and Jose Urquidy all hit the TJ list this week.  Well, Manoah is having surgery, but I haven’t seen the exact surgery yet.  Robert Gasser is on his third opinion on what to do with his UCL team.  Just a PSA3.    The Braves keep churning through pitchers.  It’s now Hurston Waldrep’s time as Spencer Schwellenbach didn’t work out.4.    Adael Amador gets the call.  I just saw him in Somerset (Double-A) on Thursday.  Any interest?5.    Nico Hoerner has a small fracture.  No IL list yet.  If he goes on IL, who gets his playing time?6.    Kyle Tucker hits the IL, and our buddy Joey Loperfido is recalled.7.    Juan Soto only has inflammation and looks ok, BUT still is likely to hit the IL.  It makes you wonder if he’s really ok.8.    Hunter Brown with a good outing and has pitched better of late.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Fantasy Baseball Live! – June 9, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Notes:1.I’m assuming the International series helps baseball, but the venues leave a lot to be desired. I think they are playing on a trampoline in London.2.Alek Manoah, Christian Javier, and Jose Urquidy all hit the TJ list this week. Well, Manoah is having surgery, but I haven’t seen the exact surgery yet. Robert Gasser is on his third opinion on what to do with his UCL team. Just a PSA3.The Braves keep churning through pitchers. It’s now Hurston Waldrep’s time as Spencer Schwellenbach didn’t work out.4.Adael Amador gets the call. I just saw him in Somerset (Double-A) on Thursday. Any interest?5.Nico Hoerner has a small fracture. No IL list yet. If he goes on IL, who gets his playing time?6.Kyle Tucker hits the IL, and our buddy Joey Loperfido is recalled.7.Juan Soto only has inflammation and looks ok, BUT still is likely to hit the IL. It makes you wonder if he’s really ok.8.Hunter Brown with a good outing and has pitched better of late.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – June 7, 20241.Joey Estes had a great start on Thursday. While his ERA is 4.67, his xERA is 3.08. He doesn’t throw particularly hard but pounds the strike zone. Your thoughts on him going forward?2.Adam Mazur got the call and pitched well on Tuesday – 6 IP, 2 hits, 1 ER, 2K/4BB. Is he going to be a big FAAB guy this weekend? Will it be worth it?3.Cade Povich finally got the call. We will discuss his start and whether there is any interest.4.Give me five players that have let fantasy managers down this season. Please provide at least two that have let you down personally.a.Yordan Alvarez – 28 RBIb.Pablo Lopez – 5.40 ERAc.Nico Hoerner – 7 SBd.Jordan Walker – e.Bo Naylor - 5.Which of the following bounce-back performances are you the most surprised with, and which one (s) do you think will continue?a.Carlos Rodon – 3.08 ERA vs. 2023 ERA of 6.85b.Dylan Cease – 3.51 ERA vs. 4.58 ERAc.Jack Flaherty – 4.99 ERA vs. 3.22 ERA6.Blake Snell is hurt again and is pitching to a 9.51 ERA and Jordan Montgomery is pitching to a 6.80 ERA. We saw this coming a mile away, but fantasy managers still invested. What are the takeaways from this?a.Do you think other Scott Boras pitching clients will think twice about signing well after spring training starts?7.I sat Jared Jones against the Dodgers this week because, well, they are the Dodgers. He shoved it. Should fantasy managers be less worried about facing the Dodgers? Some flaws in the lineup are starting to show.8.The Pirates recalled Henry Davis. He did go 1 for 3 in his first game back. Any interest?9.Which one hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?10.Which one pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. James Wood (Was)2. Brennen Davis (CHC)3. Ryan Ritter (Col)4. Matthew Lugo (Bos)5. Carson Williams (TB)6. Brooks Baldwin (CHW)7. Cooper Bowman (Oak)8. Gavin Cross (KC)9. Xavier Isaac (TB)10. Kristian Campbell (Bos)11. Luke Keaschall (Min)12. Miguel Bleis (Bos)13. Aidan Miller (Phi)14. Druw Jones (AZ)15. Robert Calaz (Col)16. Yeremi Cabrera (Tex)17. Jhonny Severino (Pit)18. Braxton Ashcraft (Pit)19. Hurston Waldrep (Atl)20. Logan Evans (Sea)21. Yilber Diaz (AZ)22. Trevor Martin (TB)23. Jared Lyons (Cin)24. Spencer Giesting (AZ)25. Noble Meyer (Mia)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 2, 2024 @ 11 amSegments 1 and 2 – Review games of the weekendAdditional Questions1.Ryan Weathers with 11 strikeouts on Saturday. He’s pitching to just over a 3.00 ERA. Michael Lorenzen is not striking out many guys but is pitching ok.a.These are the pitchers you must grab to make a difference. Thoughts?2.Dany Jimenez with the close. Do you trust him enough to be the setup guy for Miller?3.Chris Sale got pounded. Is it just a bad game?a.Michael Andujar with a big game. I think he made your waiver wire.4.Darvish and Musgrove both hit the IL. What do the Padres do to backfill these innings?5.You called it with Romano. I’m assuming it’s Yimi time?6.Albert Suarez keeps getting it done. Arsenal looks pretty good with a 95 MPH fastball and solid secondaries. He’s available in many leagues. Are you interested?7.Yikes, John Means with another UCL elbow surgery. Just got back from the last one.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – May 31, 2024 @ 8 am1.It’s official: Ronald Acuna is lost for the season. It’s his second knee surgery in three years, and I have to ask the question: Should we draft Acuna early in the first round when he has just not been able to stay healthy?a.If you're one of the unfortunate ones with Acuna on your roster, who are a couple of players you might consider adding as a replacement?b.React to these Dynasty League trades that occurred within 24 hours of his injury.i.Aaron Judge and Torkelson for Acuna, Jung Hoo Lee, Nick Gonzalez, Alex Kiriloffii.Fernando Tatis Jr. and James Triantos for Acuna2.More Injuriesa.Mets i.Edwin Diaz was put on the IL with a right shoulder impingement. True or not, it doesn’t matter. Give me the breakdown of who gets saves in New York.ii.Pete Alonso – Only has a bruised hand.b.LaMonte Wade will miss time with a left hamstring strain.i.While not a big name, pretty important guy in OBP Leagues. Do you have any thoughts on who might be a pickup here to replace modest power but high OBP?c.Evan Carter hits the IL with a back strain.i.Does he return to Texas when he’s healthy, or does he go to Triple-A?d.Junior Caminero will miss 4 to 6 weeks with a Grade-2 left quad strain. See, the Rays were right. Why bring him up simply for him to get hurt and be on the IL? He might not be up until a September call-up (again)3.Jorge Lopez made news when he threw his glove into the stands after another loss by the Mets and then told a reporter that the Mets were the worst team in baseball. He got designated for assignment.a.Can’t speak the truth in New York I guess.b.Will he have trouble getting work?4.The much-maligned Angel Hernandez retired abruptly this week, and social media sites blew up. Fans and even players seemed thrilled. We will toss this around for a few minutes.5.The cream is rising to the surface pretty early, as most of the top players in fantasy were high picks. We will look at the Top 15 guys and evaluate whether they are first-round quality or not. We will use the CBS player rater as our guide.6.We will also do the same thing with pitchers…although Top 10. We will use the CBS player rater as our guide.7.Should the Astros admit that their window is closed and start retooling, or should they still try to be contenders?a.Based on your answer, give me a few things they should do.8.One more question based on Thursday’s games.9.Give me a hitter you will target for this weekend’s FAAB.10.Give me a pitcher you will target for this weekend’s FAAB.

The following players are discussed:1. Tyler Fitzgerald (SF)2. Jacob Gonzalez (CHW)3. Max Clark (Det)4. Filippo Di Turi (Mil)5. Tink Hence (STL)6. Allen Fucundo (NYY)

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 26, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Notes:1.Jackson Chourio had his 150th at-bat on Friday. It’s a win, but not a confident win. Are you disappointed in his performance, or is this what you thought coming into the season would happen?a.Joey Wiemer gets demoted, and Oliver Dunn is back up. Any interest?2.The Mets – WOW…on a brutal stretch. Diaz with another blown save. Lindor absolutely quitting on a pitch. He said he could pick up the spin and was hoping the pitcher would throw a ball. What???3.What happened to George Springer?4.Wyatt Langford has started his rehab and should be back soon. Would/should the Rangers send Evan Carter down in a corresponding move? He’s not been good and is not going to get in better, hitting against lefties while on the bench.5.Jordan Beck broke his hand and will be out for a while. That’s a bummer.6.News flash – The Yankees are really good. They have the best record in the American League. And, Gerrit Cole is starting to ramp upSegment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – May 24, 2024 @ 8 am1.Real or Memorex – These players are all playing well and are outearning their draft slots. Is this a new level or is a correction coming?a.David Fry (Cle, 67th catcher [Drafted in only 48 leagues out of 5000 in the NFBC], 6th ranked catcher) - .338 BA, .476 OBP, 5 HR, 32 RBIb.Connor Joe (Pit, 88, 11) - .277 BA, .345 OBP, 6 HR, 2 SB, 25 runs, 22 RBIc.Jordan Westburg (Bal, 32, 7) - .288 BA, .339 OBP, 7 HR, 5 SB, 24 runs, 29 RBId.Maikel Garcia (KC, 20, 5) - .263 BA, .308, 5 HR, 11 SB, 28 runs, 32 RBIe.Jose Caballero (TB, 40, 11) - .257 BA, .315 OBP, 2 HR, 17 SB (8 CS), 21 runs, 14 RBI f.Brent Rooker (Oak, 73, 8) - .288 BA, .361 OBP, 11 HR, 2 SB, 23 runs, 32 RBIg.Jarren Duran (Bos, 35, 12) - .271 BA, .342 OBP, 2 HR, 11 SB, 30 runs, 20 RBIh.Jo Adell (LAA, 245, 15) - .242 BA, .311 OBP, 9 HR, 8 SB, 25 runs, 24 RBIi.Brenton Doyle (Col, 102, 16) - .274 BA, .335 OBP, 5 HR, 9 SB, 29 runs, 13 RBIj.Brandon Marsh (Phi, 89, 28) - .252 BA, .323 OBP, 6 HR, 8 SB, 16 runs, 23 RBI2.We joked when Cal Quantrill got traded to the Rockies last November, but he’s getting the last laugh. His season looks a lot like his breakout season in 2022. He’s posting a 3.59 ERA, but not striking out a ton (about seven per nine) with three wins. He’s even pitching a sub 4.00 ERA in four starts at home. a.Should I be excited about this or is this a mirage?b.He should get traded at the deadline, but with the Rockies do it?3.Josh Hader has settled down and has pitched much better of late. Should we look at him as a Top 3 closer again?4.I actually liked Nick Gonzales entering this season and he made my target list for Draft and Hold Leagues. I’m sure people thought I was crazy, but he’s been ok. He looks like he’s turning back into the player that he was in his first two years of college – a contact hitter with doubles power and 10 to 12 home run pop. Your thoughts?5.Is there any reason to expect Eloy Jimenez to play more than 100 games a year? He’s done 120 for two seasons, 55 and 84, and is hurt again. Do you just avoid rostering these injured-riddled players?6.Xander Boegarts fractured his shoulder and hits the IL for a while. I’m assuming Arraez moves to second. Who gets his playing time?7.Julio Rodriguez still hits the ball hard (92.6 MPH exit velo) and is still in the 98th percentile in speed, but he’s striking out 28% of the time and walking less than 6% of the time – both career worst. His quality of contact (squared-up balls) is in the bottom 20% of the league. How concerned should fantasy managers be?8.One question after today’s games…9.What hitter are you targeting this weekend?10.What pitcher are you targeting this weekend?

The following prospects are discussed:1. Brennen Davis (CHC)2. Gavin Cross (KC)3. Miguel Bleis (Bos)4. Yasser Mercedes (Min)5. Braxton Ashcraft (Pit)6. Owen Murphy (Atl)

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 19, 2024 @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Notes:1.What’s going on with Edwin Diaz? What do fantasy managers do?2.Walker Buehler with a great start. Is he back, or will there be some wobbles?3.Luis Matos – Looking good4.Blake Snell looks untouchable in his rehab. Are you buying it?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – Saturday, May 18 @ 8 am1.The Pirates DFA’d, Roansy Contreras and then traded him to the Angels. Will this be another reclamation of a failed Pirates starter or someone to avoid?2.How worried are you about Ronald Acuna? The Braves gave him Thursday off as a baseball “De-Tox” day. He’s slashing .245/.354/.342, which looks more like his 2022 season than his 2023 season. Will 2023 be his outlier season?3.The White Sox acquired Corey Julks from the Astros as he was likely going to be DFA’d. He had some good games last year with the Astros and has played pretty well this year in Triple-A. I would think he would get a chance. Any interest?4.Who are you most surprised with this season between the following pairs?a.Ryan Jeffers 10 home runs or Brent Rookers’ 10 home runsb.Randy Arozarena’s .159 batting average or Corbin Carroll’s .193 batting averagec.William Contreras’ .359 batting average or Jeremey Pena’s .329 batting averaged.Carlos Rodon health or Tyler Glasnow healthe.Ranger Suarez arguably being the best pitcher in the league to-date or Shota Imanaga arguably being the best pitcher in the leaguef.Dylan Cease’s bounce back or Jack Flaherty’sg.Tanner Bibee’s 4.34 ERA or Michael King’s 4.31 ERAh.Kyle Finnegan’s league-leading 13 saves or Suarez’s 12 savesi.The Astros’ 18 and 25 start or the Blue Jays 19 and 23 start5.A lot of people drafted and have kept Jasson Dominguez on their benches/IL. He’s rehabbing now. What are odds he starts back in Triple-A after his rehab?a.Should managers be prepared to drop him or still hold onto him?6.I released my updated Top 400 Prospects to our Patreon subscribers and the Top 100 for everyone. Let’s do one segment on questions you might have. Just a handful. Maybe certain players, when a guy might be up….anything. 7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Prospect361 has released it's updated Top 400 Prospects in the game.  The list can be found at our Patreon site.  Patreon.com/Prospect361In this prodcast, Rich reveals the Top 100 and adds color commentary.

The following players are discussed:1. James Wood (Was)2. Jackson Holliday (Bal)3. Zac Veen (Col)4. Tyler Callihan (Cin)5. Brock Wilken (Mil)6. Deyvison De Los Santos (AZ)7. Xavier Isaac (TB)8. Mac Horvath (Bal)9. Yohendrick Pinango (CHC)10. Aidan Miller (Phi)11. Jeffry Rosa (NYM)12. Colt Emerson (Sea)13. Sammy Stafura (Cin)14. Esteban Mejia (Tex)15. Brailer Guerrero (TB)16. David Festa (Min)17. Julian Aguiar (Cin)18. Zebby Matthews (Min)19. Yilber Diaz (AZ)20. Jaden Hamm (Det)21. Andrew Sears (Det)

Rich and Tim reviewed this weeks waiver wire

Take 10 with Tim – May 11, 20241.Paul Skenes will make his Major League debut today (Saturday). He’s being hyped relentlessly. MLB.COM has an article entitled: The making of Paul Skenes a ‘one’ in a decade kind of pitcher. a.Are you starting him?2.Let’s take a look at the standing since we are getting close to the quarter point in the season.3.Well, that didn’t last long, as Tyler Black was optioned back to Triple-A. When do you think we'll see him back up?4.Willson Contreras got hit in the arm by a swing from JD Martinez. I read that the Cardinals had him move closer and given how deep Martinez is in the box, well, it didn’t go well. It’s interesting you don’t see more of this.a.Who gets the playing time in St. Louis? Are you interested?5.Kyle Harrison has been great this season, posting a 3.20 ERA. Who are your top two ROY contributors in each league at this point?6.While we are waiting for the Rays to promote Junior Caminero, the Rays promoted Jonny DeLuca instead, and he’s been great so far. Any thoughts?7.The Angels put Brandon Drury and Luis Rengifo on the IL. Let’s take a look at the Angels lineup and discuss who is “startable” in a fantasy league.8.Maybe a question from tonight’s game…we will see..9.Which hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?10.Which pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Pedro Leon (Hou)2. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)3. Mitch Jebb (Pit)4. Lazaro Montes (Sea)5. Chayce McDermott (Bal)6. Zebby Matthews (Min)

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 5, 2024 @ 3pmSegment 1 – Review the games of the weekendAdditional Notes:1.We had a trade. Luis Arraez goes to the Padres for a package of prospects (Dillon Head, Jakob Marsee, Woo-Suk Go, and Nathan Martorellaa.Do you like this trade for the Padres? What about the Marlins returnb.Any change in the fantasy outlook of Arraez?c.c. You’re a big fan of Jakob Marsee and drafted him in numerous leagues this season. Now that he is in Miami, you might get a payoff. What do you think? When do we see him?d.Woo-Suk Go. What do you think we should see from him this season?2.John Means looked good on his return to Baltimore. Is he a no-doubt start every week?3.Christian Scott looked great in his debut. 6.2 IP, 5 hits, 1 ER, 6K/1BB4.Steven Kwan was pulled from last night’s game with a hamstring injury. Any thoughts if he misses time?5.Trea Turner hit the IL and Edmundo Sosa is the likely fill-in. Any interest?Segment 2 – Waiver WireSegment 3 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – May 3, 2024—There will be only eight questions because one of them is quite long. I will limit it to an hour.1.How are your teams doing?2.The all-bad start to the season team. Any hope of a recoveryC: Gabriel Moreno (ARI, 11th catcher off the board): .238, 9 Runs, 13 RBI, 0 HR, 0 SB, 1B: Vlad Guerrreo (Tor, 5th) - .231, 11 runs, 11 RBI, 3 HR, 0 SB2B: Gleyber Torres (NYY, 6th) - .215, 14 runs, 6 RBI, 0 HR, 3 SB3B: Austin Riley (ATL, 2nd) - .235, 17 runs, 16 RBI, 2 HR, 0 SBSS: Bo Bichette (Tor, 8th) - .205, 9 runs, 11 RBI, 1 HR, 3 SBOF: Corbin Carroll (AZ, 4th) - .197, 13 runs, 5 RBI, 1 HR, 8 SBOF: Randy Arozarena (TB, 13th) - .139, 12 runs, 9 RBI, 3 HR, 4 SBOF: Wyatt Langford (Tex, 30th) - .239, 13 runs, 11 RBI, 1 HR, 1 SBSP: Joe Musgrove (SD, 30th) – 41 IP, 6.37 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 36K, 3 winsRP: Josh Hader (Hou, #2) – 12.2 IP, 6.39 ERA, 2 savesAny other player or players you would like to throw into the fold.3.We had three of the more prominent prospects get the call this weekend. How much are you spending on each:a.Joey Loperfido (Hou, OF/1B)b.Tyler Black (Mil, 2B/3B/1B)c.Jordan Beck (Col, OF)4.Three more prominent prospects have to be up soon, don’t they? When do they arrive?a.Kyle Manzardo (Cle, 1B)b.Junior Caminero (TB, 3B)c.Paul Skenes (Pit, RHP)5.Kyle Bradish made his long-awaited season debut yesterday and looked good. Are you starting him with confidence?6.I’m really bummed about Mike Trout. He looked great, and out of nowhere, he tears his meniscus and is gone for 2 to 3 months. Given how slow he’s been to heal of late, I would not be surprised if he is out the rest of the season?a.Give me some names you would grab if you roster Trout.b.He’s limping to the finish line. Does he make it to the Hall of Fame? First ballot?c.I’ll provide you my comp for him…I think you’ll like it.7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Kyle Manzardo (Cle)2. Deyvison De Los Santos (AZ)3. Dylan Beavers (Bal)4. Gavin Conticello (AZ)5. Jeral Perez (LAD)6. Cade Povich (Bal)7. Matt Wilkinson (Cle)8. Jonah Tong (NYM)

Rich discusses this week's Waiver Wire Pickups.He also does a breakdown of Parker Meadows and Andrew Vaughn.

Take 10 with TimLet’s redraft the first round as if the season started today, but we have all the knowledge from the first three weeks.1.Let’s do a similar exercise for closers and draft the Top 10 closers.2.Connor Wong hit his fifth home run on Wednesday to add to his .370 batting average. I have him in a couple of leagues just because my catcher went down. I surely didn’t expect this. Is this sustainable?3.The Cardinals demote a struggling Jordan Walker. I wrote about this for our Patreon members, and the analytics show some encouraging things. What say you?4.Heston Kjerstad gets the call. Will you be going after him aggressively this weekend?5.More movesa.Cody Bellinger hits the IL with a fractured rib, and your guy, Pete Crow Armstrong, gets the call. Will he get enough at-bats to matter? Is he worth rostering?i.What about Mike Tauchman to get increased playing time?b.Kevin Keirmair hits the IL and Addison Barger gets the call.i.Any interest?c.Blake Snell hits the IL…insert joke here. 6.Give me the one hitter you are targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? PCA and Hunter Goodman 7.Give me the one pitcher that you are targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? Landon Knack

The following players are discussed:1. Tyler Black (Mil)2. Kyle Manzardo (Cle)3. Frederick Bencosme (Bal)4. Cole Carrigg (Col)5. Ralphy Valazquez (Cle)6. AJ Blubaugh (Hou)7. Jaden Hamm (Det)

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 21, 2024Segment 1 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.Blake Snell – Yikes!2.Yariel Rodriguez – Another nice outing. What’d think?3.As you know, I liked Maysn Winn better than Jordan Walker, but I didn’t expect Walker to be this bad. What happened? His strikeout is up; he’s showing zero power (.283 SLG). WOW!4.Will Shota Imanaga be a better fantasy option than Yamamoto?5.Max Scherzer will start a rehab this week. Maybe 3 weeks or so?Segment 2 – Waiver WireSegment 3 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – April 19, 2024 – 8 am ET1.    We had two big prospects get the call and make their MLB Debut.  Are you interested in either player?a.    Andy Pagesi.    Does he get full-time at-bats?  If so, what does the outfield in LAD look like?b.    Jack Leiteri.    He was a little shaky on his first start against a Quad-4 lineup.2.    The Red Sox pitching duo of Kutter Crawford (21.1 IP, 0.42 ERA, 10 K/9, 3.4 BB/9, 0 wins) and Tanner Houck (26.2 IP, 1.35 ERA, 9.5 K/9, 0.68 BB/9 3 wins), have been terrific.  Are you buying their starts?3.    What one or two players that you drafted that you wish you would have left for someone else?4.    Who is your early personal MVP on your teams.  A guy you believed in and took earlier than others?5.    We have passed the 10% mark on the season.  What advice do you have for fantasy managersa.    Managers who are doing well.b.    Managers who are struggling.6.    Over-Under gamea.    Mike Trout – 35 home runs (currently has 8)b.    Mike Trout – 15 stolen bases (5)c.    Brice Turang – 40 steals (9)d.    CJ Abrams – 25/25 (5 and 3) – Has he become a Top 5 SS (drafted 9th).  Witt, Gunnar, Abrams??e.    Jordan Westburg – 25/15 (4 and 2)f.    Jared Jones – 200 strikeouts (32 K’s in 23 innings)g.    Reid Detmers – 200 strikoeuts (30 K’s in 22.2 innings)h.    Kyle Finnegan – 30 saves (7 currently) – Who would have thunk it!7.    Esteury Ruiz.  He got the call – hit a pitch hit home run the day of the call.  Two days later, he hit another one (a bomb that went 412 feet and left the bat at 109.8 MPH).  He also stole a base.a.    What’s going on here?b.    Why does their field manager, Kotsay, not seem excited for the kid?8.    Did you hear the interview with Peter Fairbanks?  If not, here it is.  Rich Wilson on X: "Kind of hard not to like Peter Fairbanks after this." / X (twitter.com)a.    So refreshing to hear a player say that he sucks.b.    Ok, are you worried?  Who should fantasy managers be picking up in case he really does suck?9.    What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?10.    What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Joey Loperfido (Hou)2. Andy Pages (LAD)3. Abimelec Ortiz (Tex)4. Luke Keaschell (Min)5. Lazaro Montes (Sea)6. Santiago Suarez (TB)

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 14, 2024Segment 1 – Review Weekend GamesAdditional Questions and Observations1.Holliday has been struggling and over his first three games he’s 0 for 11 with seven strikeouts. Please ease the nerves of Holliday’s fantasy managers.2.Talk about struggling, Maikel Garcia has been struggling. Do you think he’ll be dropped from the top of the lineup? Demoted??3.Yariel Rodriguez started Saturday’s game and looked great. 3.2 IP 1 ER, 6K.a.Kevin Gausman continues to struggle. At least his velo was back. He’s got NY this week. Do you sit him?4.Bobby Miller hits the IL with shoulder inflammation. Of course, he did.5.Ronel Blanco gave up a run. I didn’t think this was allowed…6.Your call on MacKenzie Gore continues to look really good. He was great on Saturday. Granted it was against the A’s, but the stuff looks great. Is he starting to put it together?7.Talk about great. How about Nick Lodolo’s first outing of the season? In 5.2 IP, he gave up one hit and struck out 10! Holy Moly. Can this guy stay healthy?Segment 2 – Waiver WireSegment 3 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – April 12, 2024 at 8 am ET1.    Jackson Holliday gets the call.  Kind of makes you wonder why he didn’t just go North with the team?a.    Stat line for 2024 – HR, SB, BA2.    Four hitters off to hot starts – Should we be buying into this?a.    Tyler O’Neill (ADP=221) - .343/.489/.857, 6 HR, 10K/8BBb.    Ryan McMahon (223) – .383/.464/.553, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 12K/8BBc.    Alex Kiriloff (356) – .324/.385/.647, 1 HR, 5K/3BBd.    Dominic Canzone (486) – .233/.303/.567, 3 HR3.    Four pitchers off to hot starts – Should we be buying into this?a.    Tanner Houck (393) – 12 IP, 2 wins, 0.00 ERA, 17K/2BBb.    Brady Singer (428) – 13.1 IP, 1 win, 0.68 ERA, 14K/2BBc.    Cody Bradford (483) – 19.1 IP, 3 wins, 1.40 ERA, 17K/2BBd.    Paul Blackburn (486) – 13 IP, 1 win, 0.00 ERA, only a 4.85 K/94.    Five hitters off to slow starts – Should we be worried?a.    Ronald Acuna (1) - .256/.383/.308, 0 HR, 4 SB, 13K/7BBb.    Julio Rodriguez (3) - .196/.255/.216, 0 HR, 2 SB, 18K/3BBc.    Nolan Jones (49) - .157/.246/.235, 0 HR, 1 SB, 23K/4BB, 40% K-Rated.    Paul Goldschmidt (76) - .182/.294/.250, 0 HR, 0 SB, 16K/6BBe.    Henry Davis (234) - .156/.293/.219, 0 HR, 0 SB, 12K/6BB5.    Five pitchers off to slow starts – Should we be worried?a.    Luis Castillo (32) – 15.2 IP, 0 wins, 6.89 ERA, ERA, 18K/4BBb.    George Kirby (39) – 14.1 IP, 1 win, 8.16 ERA, 13K/2BBc.    Jesus Luzardo (86) – 15 IP, 0 wins, 7.20 ERA, 17K/9BBd.    Zach Eflin (83) – 17 IP, 1 win, 6.35 ERA, 15K/2BBe.    Joe Musgrove (106) – 18.1 IP, 1 win, 6.87 ERA, 17K/7BB6.    I decided not to start Ryan Weathers against the Yankees, and of course, he pitched well and got the win.  I like him, but the strand rate is pretty high as he’s walking too many.  What should fantasy managers think for the season?  Stat line: ERA, WHIP, Ks and Wins7.    Dylan Cease is off to a strong start.  How are you feeling about him the rest of the way?  Is he more the pitcher of 2022 or 2023?8.    I was going to ask if Dylan Cease is a sell-high guy.  Let me ask you this?  Is there such a thing as a sell-high pitcher anymore?  You can argue with pitching as thin as it is, why would you sell anyone?  What’s your thinking on this long-held fantasy adage?9.    Which one hitter will you be targeting in this weekend’s FAAB?10.    Which one pitcher will you be targeting in this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players were discussed:1. Heston Kjerstad (Bal)2. Agustin Ramirez (NYY)3. Cam Collier (Cin)4. Rayne Doncon (Min)5. Yariel Rodriguez (Tor)6. Chase Dollander (Col)

Rich and Tim discuss Major League Baseball's pitching crisis

Segment 2 – Review of this weekend’s games Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Segment 4 – Closer Report

Take 10 with Tim – April 5, 20241.Five hitters with hot starts – Which ones are you buying?a.Maikel Garcia - .280, 3 HR, 7 RBI,1 SB, 7K/1BB.b.Michael Conforto - .391, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7K/2BB.c.Jarren Duran - .393, 0 HR, 6 SB, 6K/2BBd.Brice Turang - .438, 0 HR, 6 SB, 5K/1BBe.Luis Campusano - .400, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 1K/0BBf.Jeremy Pena - .400, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3K/1BB2.Five pitchers with hot starts – Which ones are you buying?a.Shane Bieber – 12 IP, 10 hits, 0 ER, 20K/1BBb.Garrett Crochet – 13 IP, 8 hits, 2 ER, 16K/1BBc.Nick Pivetta – 11 IP, 8 hits, 1 ER, 13K/1BBd.Aarron Civale – 12 IP, 8 hits, 2 ER, 14K/2BBe.Clay Holmes – 4.1 IP, 3 runs, 0 ER, 2 HB, 1K/0BB, 3 saves (leads the league)3.Four disappointing starts from hitters – Which ones concern you?a.Evan Carter – 0 for 15, 1 SB, 2K/6BBb.Anthony Rendon – 0 for 19, 5K/1BBc.Ramon Urias – 0 for 13, 1K/1BB – Jackson Holliday is hitting .400 with 2 HRsd.Kris Bryant – 1 for 19, 10K/2BB4.Three disappointing starts from pitchers – Which ones concern you?a.Mitch Keller – 2 starts, 6.55 ERA, 8K/4BBb.Michael King – 2 games, 6.14 ERA, 11K/10BBc.AJ Puk – 2 starts, 9.00 ERA, 6K/9BB5.The Yankees, Tigers and Angels are leading their respective divisions after the first week in the American League. The Braves, Pirates, and Dodgers in the National League.a.I don’t think anyone is buying the Angels, but what about the Pirates and Tigers?6.We had a no-hitter from some guy named Ronel Blanco. What’s your take here? Will he be a target this weekend for you? How much are you will to spend?7.The Pirates acquired Joey Bart after the Giants placed him on waivers. a.Bart has just not developed. Did this surprise you?b.Does this concern you that Henry Davis will lose playing time?8.Were you surprised that the A’s sent down Esteury Ruiz? Both the manager and GM were adamant that they wanted him to be selective at the plate.9.What hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?10.What pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Shota Imanaga (CHC)2. Jackson Chourio (Mil)3. Braden Shewmake (CHW)4. Kyle Harrison (SF)5. Jared Jones (Pit)6. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD)7. Paul Skenes (Pit)8. Owen Caissie (CHC)9. Junior Caminero (TB)10. Jackson Holliday (Bal)11. Connor Norby (Bal)12. Jack Leiter (Tex)13. Carson Whisenhunt (SF)14. Quinn Priester (Pit)15. Joey Loperfido (Hou)

Join us at Patreon.com/Prospect361 for ad-free podcast and tons of great Dynasty League and traditional one-year fantasy baseball information.Notes:Segment 1 – Review games of the weekendAdditional Notes1.Phew – Yamamoto had a better game on Saturday.2.Oswaldo Cabrera is off to a strong start. 3.Mookie Betts is also off to a strong start.4.Brice Turang and CJ Abrams are leading the league in three stolen bases.5.The Yankees have taken three straight from the AstrosSegment 2 – News and Notes1.Royce Lewis is out with a quad injury and will be re-evaluated in a month. They promoted Austin Martin, but I assume Willi Castro gets the at-bats. Is there enough playing time for you to recommend Martin?a.Is Royce Lewis the next Byron Buxton? Tons of talent but just can’t stay healthy/2.Sean Murphy made it through seven innings before injuring his LAT and will be out for a while. I assume Travis D’Arnaud is the guy?3.Justin Steele is hitting the IL, and the Cubs are promoting Ben Brown. A lot of people are excited about this. Are you?4.Can we conclude that Esteury Ruiz is a platoon outfielder…and on the wrong side?5.Jackson Holliday went 3 for 4 and missed the cycle by a triple. Three balls were hit over 100 MPH. He did make an error, though, so I guess the Orioles are right—he needs more time in the minor leagues.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer Report

Take 10 with Tim – March 29, 2024 – 9 am1.Opening Day Game - Reflections2.What team will be this year’s Baltimore Orioles – A team that appears to have turned the corner?3.Give me three bold predictions for the 2024 Seasona.The Pirates make the playoffs, or at a minimum are relevant into late August.b.Jackson Chourio hits 20 home runs and steals 40 bases and will be a first-round pick in 2025.c.Shane Bieber wins the AL CY Youngd.Victor Scott takes over center field for Dylan Carlson and plays so well, that Carlson gets Wally Pipp. Oh yeah, Scott steals 50 bases and is this season Esteury Ruiz.e.Ceddanne Rafaela finishes is a finalist in ROY voting.4.Fantasy Award Predictionsa.A hitter that jumps up into the top echelonb.A pitcher that jumps into the top echelonc.A hitter and a pitcher that nobody is talking about today, that everyone will be at the end of the season5.Annual Awards Predictions (Favorite and Dark Horse) – This will count as two questionsa.ROYi.American Leagueii.National League b.CY Youngi.American Leagueii.National Leaguec.MVPi.American Leagueii.National League6.Post Season Predictiona.American League Champions Seriesb.National League Championship Seriesc.World Series7.What one hitter are you targeting for Sunday’s FAAB?8.What one pitcher are you targeting for Sunday’s FAAB?

Segment 1 – The WeatherSegment 2 – PercotaSegment 3 – 12 things I’m anxious to see this season1.How do Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery get along this season? – Discuss the whole Broas setup this offseason and their having big seasons could go a long way to re-establishing Boras as the elite of elite agencies. If not, there might be a sea change in agency representatives.2.Did the off-season training for Shane Bieber, Casey Mize, and Ryan Weathers truly make them better pitchers, or is this just Spring Training noise?3.Giancarlo Stanton looks physically great, but will that translate into success on the field? He is the active leader in career home runs at 402 and still has a solid shot at 500. However, he’s 34, so he needs to have a bounce back year in order to stay on that pace.4.Does Wyatt Langford pull a Mike Trout. There is not only some physical resemblance, but both made the minor leagues look easy and moved through quickly. Trout was a high school kid, but Langford is an older college player.5.Will the Orioles outsmart themselves with Jackson Holliday? Will he stay down longer than we all think? I’ll explain.a.If he finishes in the Top 2 of ROY, then he automatically gets a year of service credited. b.If he doesn’t start the year on the 40-man, the Orioles can not get a draft pick if he finishes in the Top 3 of ROY voting.c.Bring up the signing of Tony Kemp.6.Which Rookie not named Langford or Yamamoto will be Rookie of the Year?7.Does Maikel Garcia add more power? 8.Will Estuery Ruiz be a true one-hit wonder? a.Will he get full-time playing time?b.There have been rumors of improved plate patience. Is that real?c.Side note – Is Victor Scott II going to be Estuery Ruiz 2.0?9.Is Jarred Kelenic any good?10.Will Nolan Jones take the next step, or will that .401 BABIP cause such a correction that managers who drafted him in the fourth round, are not going to be happy?11.How good will Yamamoto be?12.Is Gerrit Cole going to be ok or will he join the TJ Club?a.Will Carlos Rodon and Nestor Cortes return their 2022 form?b.Will Juan Soto have that magical season where he hits 50 home runs and drives in 120 with 120 runs scored?

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 24, 2024 – 12:30 pm ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Ohtani Saga – I’ve written about this and even recorded a podcast on it. Would you care to weigh in?2.Any takeaways from the Korean Series?3.Blake Snell finally found a home earlier this week and will join the Giants’ staff sometime in April. I’m torn. I love where he landed, but I just hate the setup for fantasy managers. A new team, and rushing to get ready just doesn’t feel good.a.Your thoughts?4.The Mets signed JD Martinez to a one-year, $12 million deal. Have the early shares of Mark Vientos expired worthless?a.JD Martinez hit 33 home runs last season. How many does he hit this season?i.Note: His exit velocity has been up and down over the past few years, but last year it was 93.4 MPH with a hard hit rate of 55% and a launch of 16.9 degrees.5.Wyatt Langford starts the season in Texas, and Jackson Holliday will call Norfolk his home.a.Are the Orioles just being cheap? When do we see him in Baltimore?6.Max Meyer also makes the Opening Day roster. Any interest?7.The Rangers signed Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. He’ll be starting at least early in the season. Any interest?Segment 2 – Waiver WireSegment 3 – Closer ReportClose

Rich breaks down the Ohtani mess and what it could mean for baseball and all involved. He also discusses the latest on the coup occurring at the MLB Players Association. Finally, he reviews Yamamoto's first outing.

Outfield1.Tommy Edman drops2.Wyatt Langford has to make the Ranger's opening-day lineup, doesn’t he? 3.Parker Meadows looks like a legitimate ROY candidate. 4.Ceddanne Rafael has to break camp in Boston?5.Lawrence Butler having a good Spring and right now has to move up from his current #140 ranking.Starting Pitching 1.The following in my Top-30 in order are all hurt and likely to start the year on the IL. Garrett ColeKevin GausmanKodai SengaEury PerezKyle BradishJustin VerlanderIn addition both Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery haven’t signed. Other injuriesGavin Williams #41Braxton Garret #43Lucas Giolito #61Alek Manoah #104•On a positive note Shane Bieber has looked great and needs to move up. Luis Severino has had a very good Spring as well. •Casey Mize needs to move up. A.J. Puk at #130 looks poised to start the year in the rotation. The only healthy starter in Miami that was projected to be in the rotation is Jesus Luzardo???•Paul Skenes looks to be ready. The Pirates aren’t. I returned to my 2023 SP Rankings, and 18 of the top 50 are currently hurt. One is suspended, and two are unsigned. Only 3 of the Top-10 starters heading into 2023 will start the ’24 campaign. Relief Pitching The loss of Devin Williams has moved the Brewers pen from the #1 slot to a bottom five ranking.

Segment 1 - News and Notes1.Gerrit Cole has been shut down for a month with nerve inflammation in his pitching elbow. He will pick up a ball at that point to test things. a.This blows for people who drafted Cole in the first round.b.Who gets the starts for the Yankees?2.Eury Perez's elbow is also barking, and he’s meeting with a surgeon this week to get a diagnosis. a.Another top-10 pitcher is gone. This is when I would like you to discuss your pitching narrative below. Only three of the top-10 starters in 2023 will begin the 2024 season, and 18 of 50 are hurt.b.Who gets the starts in Perez’s absence?3.Devin Williams will be out for three months. Yikes. He was a top 3 closer off the board. Who do you pick up? – Miguel, Uribe, Payamps4.Taj Bradley will start the season on the IL with pectoral discomfort. Who gets his starts in Tampa?5.On a positive pitching note. Scherzer and Verlander are getting closer to picking up a baseball.6.There was a big trade this week with the Padres on the move again. They acquired Dylan Cease for Drew Thorpe (the second time he’s been traded this offseason), Jairo Irarate, Sammy Zavala, and Steven Wilson.a.Do you like the move for fantasy managers who have drafted Cease?b.Do you move up Thorpe in your rankings?c.c. The Padres do this a lot: trade for big names. Will it work this time? The last I looked, they were in the same division as the Dodgers.7.Shota Imanga has looked better than Yamamoto this spring. It had to said.Segment 2 – Updating Tim’s RankingsFirst Base1.I’d move Rhys Hoskins up ahead of Sal Perez. He’s having a good Spring. Second Base1.Drop Tommy Edman down below Gavin Lux. The wrist isn’t coming around and he is starting the season on the IL. It could turn out to be a long-term issue.2.Drop Zach McKinstry down into the 30’s. He won’t be a full-time bat. 3.Drop Jonathan India down. 4.Move Brendan Rodgers up into the mid-20’s. 5.Joey Ortiz at #65 moves up into the high 20’s with the trade to Milwaukee. 6.Drop Taylor Walls down. Starting the season on the IL. Third Base1.Drop Noelvi Marte. A reserve pick in 15-team ReDrafts. 2.It looks like the Joey Ortiz trade bumps Tyler Black down the board, as it should. 3.Colt Keith should slide up a few slots. Shortstop1.Oneil Cruz has to move up. 2.Jackson Merrill has to move up as it looks like he’s making the Padres as the CF. 3.Masyn Winn and Brice Turang should be bumped up.

The following players are discussed:1. Wyatt Langford (Tex)2. Parker Meadows (Det)3. Evan Carter (Tex)4. Kyle Manzardo (Cle)5. Colt Keith (Det)6. Bryan Rocchio (Cle)7. Nolan Schanuel(LAA)8. Jackson Holliday (Bal)9.Junior Caminero (TB)10. Nick Nastrini (CHW)11. Darrell Hernaiz (Oak)12. Colton Cowser (Bal)13. Ceddanne Rafaela (Bos)14. Chase DeLauter (Cle)15. Curtis Mead (TB)16. Brooks Lee (Min)17. Jackson Jobe (Det)18. David Festa (Min)19. Bryan Ramos (CHW)20. Justyn-Henry Malloy (Det)21. Will Warren (NYY)22. Clayton Beeter (NYY)23. Jonny Deluca (TB)24. Orelvis Martinez (Tor)25. Justin Foscue (Tex)26. Chase Hampton (NYY)27. Jack Leiter (Tex)

Segment 1 – Breakdown of Tim’s Tout Wars TeamSegment 2 – Overreacting to Spring Training Stats (What do we make of it)1. Miguel Andujar (OF, Oak) – 10 for 23, 4 HR, 10 RBI, .435/.458/.9572. James Wood (OF, Was) – 9 for 24, 3 HR, 6K/6BB., .375/.500/.7503. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex) – 7 for 23, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 9K/4BB, .304/.414/.8264. Henry Davis (C, Pit) – 6 for 18, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 5K/2BB, .333/.381/.8335. Colton Cowser (OF, Bal) – 6 for 15, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 6K/3BB, .400/.550/1.0006. Ryan Bliss (OF, Sea) – 7 for 18, 3 SB, .389/.450/.4447. Ismael Munguia (OF, SF) – 9 for 13, 2 HR, 4 SB, .692/.714/.1.1548. Tylor Megill (RHP, NYM) – 8 IP, 4 hits, 1 HR, 13K/2BB9. Ryne Nelson (RHP, Ari) – 8 IP, 9 hits, 3 ER, 12K/1BB10. Jhony Brito (RHP, SD) – 8.1 IP, 9 hits, 3 ER, 10K/0BB

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 10, 2024Segment 1 - News and Notes1.Noelvi Marte gets suspended for 80 games to start the season after testing positive for a BAN PED. Given the length it takes to test, I’m wondering if he tested positive last season.a.When sports leagues try to convince us that PEDs are out of their league, it seems like they are more hopeful or just trying to convince us that their product is clean. Your thoughts…is Marte an anomaly or just a young kid who got caught?b.Break down the infield for the Reds to start the season.2.It appears that Mookie Betts will gain SS eligibility after the Dodgers moved Gavin Lux to second with concerns about his ability to make the throw.a.I know we people get excited about what Ohtani can do, but moving from the outfield back to shortstop after not playing there for years is pretty impressive. I’m not sure fans have a true appreciation for this.b.Given this news, would you give pause to drafting Gavin Lux as a sleeper? It's not the lack of SS eligibility, but it appears he is not completely healthy. 3.Tommy Edman will start the season on the IL. Dylan Carlson gets another life. What about Victor Scott II?4.Joey Votto signs a minor league deal with the Blue Jays. Any interest?5.Nathaniel Lowe will start the season on the IL. It looks like Justin Foscue will get a chance. Also, this might give more confidence that Wyatt Langford will come North with the team. Although he’s been a monster this spring, keeping him down would be tough to do. Your thoughts?a.What happens when Lowe returns?6.Fascinating article this week in the Athletic from Rangers head physician Dr. Keith Meister (he’s the inventor of the brace elbow surgery). His position is that many of the injuries occurring with pitchers are now just not velocity, but the expanded use of sweepers and power change-up (turbo change-up). I surmised that added horizontal movement from sweepers would tax the arm, but the power change-up was something I had not considered. He said it came a lot from how hard the player had to squeeze the ball. When you look at the pitchers with the highest change-up velos, it’s a little scary.7.Lucas Giolito has a UCL tear and is getting a second opinion, but TJS looks likely. This will be his second.8.Mason Black could be start the season in the Giants rotation. Any interest?Segment 2 – Outfield Sleepers – Please have five or so.1.Jaren Duran (OF, Bos, ADP=167) – When I did my targets in December, his ADP was 2002.Henry Davis (OF, Pit, 295) – When I did my targets in December, his ADP was 4413.Riley Greene (OF, Det, 163) – He’s looking increasingly like he’ll start the season with full-time at-bats. Hits the ball hard with speed. Step up?4.Dylan Crews (OF, Was, 570) – Yes, Wyatt Langford could be a monster, but people are forgetting about Crews and he’s free in drafts5.Chase DeLauter (OF, Cle, 669) – He’s better than Ramon Laureano. Look for him in the second half.6.Andy Pages (OF, LAD, 747) – I love the setup here despite no room at the inn.

The following players are discussed:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD)Noelvi Marte (3B, Cin)Jackson Chourio (OF, Mil)Michael Busch (1B, CHC)Maysn Winn (SS, STL)Jung Ho-Lee (OF, SF)Shota Imanaga (LHP, CHC)Joey Ortiz (3B, Mil)Kyle Harrison (LHP, SF)Marco Luciano (SS, SF)Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF, CHC)Gavin Stone (RHP, LAD)Dylan Crews (OF, Was)Tyler Black (3B, Mil)Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit)Jordan Lawlar (SS, Ari)James Wood (OF, Was)Jackson Merrill (OF, SD)Jared Jones (RHP, Pit)Andy Pages (OF, LAD)

Segment 2 - Infield Sleepers – One or two at each position. Mine are listed.d. Shortstopi. Brayan Rocchio (Cle, #47)ii. Darrell Hernaiz (Oak, #53)iii. Jackson Merrill (SD, #48) – He’s been moved to the outfield and this should make an easier path to the Majorse. Third Basei. Ke’Bryan Hayes (Pit, #17)ii. Maikel Garcia (KC, #21)iii. Bryan Ramos (CHW, #66)Segment 3 – When will these rookies make their debut and where should they really be taken1. Jackson Chourio (Mil, 148 ADP)2. Wyatt Langford (Tex, 154)3. Jackson Holliday (Bal, 197)4. Junior Caminerio (TB, 235)5. Kyle Harrison (SF, 273)6. Jordan Lawlar (Ari, 359)7. Paul Skenes (Pit, 364)8. Kyle Manzardo (Cle, 408)9. Tyler Black (Mil, 455)10. Drew Thorpe (SD, 598)11. Colton Cowser (Bal, 602)12. River Ryan (LAD, 743)

Segment 1 - News and Notes1.Ronald Acuna tweaked his knee, and it was bad enough to do an MRI that revealed only inflammation.a.What do you do with this news if you have an upcoming draft?2.Some players in danger of missing opening day – We will talk about each player/situationa.Alex Manoah and Yariel Rodriguez – Who would the Blue Jays turn to for the fifth starter?b.Vaughn Grissom – Who would get the second base reps?c.Justin Verlander has yet to throw in Spring Trainingd.Gunner Henderson is still recovering from his oblique injury but has started taking batting practicee.3.The Giants sign Matt Chapman to a 3-year, $54 million contract.a.Thoughts on the signingb.Who looses playing time in San Francisco4.Yamamoto started his first Spring Training game and looked good – 2 IP, 1 hit, 2 K’s, 0 BBSegment 2 - Infield Sleepers – One or two at each position. Mine are listed.a.Catcheri.Luis Campusano (SD, #17 catcher off the board)ii.Drew Romo (Col, #68)b.First Basei.Rhys Hoskins (Mil, #19)ii.Kyle Manzardo (Cle, #32)c.Second Basei.Gavin Lux (LAD, #24)ii.Thomas Saggese (STL, #57)

The following players are discussed:Thomas White (LHP, Mia)Christian Scott (RHP, NYM)Sal Stewart (3B, Cin)Carlos F. Rodriguez (RHP, Mil)Jansel Luis (SS/2B, Ari)Thayron Liranzo (C/1B, LAD)Rayner Arias (OF, SF)

Rich interviews Tim McLeod about his LABR Draft last week.

Segment 1 – News and Notes1.Help me understand the Marlins signing of Tim Anderson. He’s there starting shortstop after posting a .245/.286/.296 slash line. That’s a .296 SLG! Nothing in his data points to a bounce back. Tim, what are they doing?2.Riley Greene and Manny Machado were both questionable entering spring training but are scheduled to make their debuts next week. Are you moving them up in your draft rankings?3.The Pirates signed a player! Mitch Keller signed a 5-year, $77 million contract this week. It seems pretty cheap, given how little pitching there is.a.Stat line for 2024 – IP, Ks, and ERA4.Yuki Matsui looked impressive on Thursday. He struck out the side in 12 pitches. Remind everyone of your view on the Padres bullpen situation.5.Casey Mize appears to be ready to go this spring, and few people are talking about him. He was a target of mine in Dynasty League startups, as people seem to have forgotten about him. After all, he was drafted 1:1 just a few years ago. Your thoughts on him?a.BTW, did you see that Skubal was throwing 100 MPH last week? 6.Kodai Senga. Yikes. Any early thoughts on who the Mets will turn to?7.Aaron Judge this week said that his injured toe will require “constant maintenance” for the REST OF HIS CAREER! What? Do you downshift at all on him at the draft table? What about in Dynasty Leagues?a.Speaking of the Yankees…did you see Giancarlos Stanton? He looks like he lost 40 pounds. Segment 2 – Pitcher Sleepers. We will start to lay out our sleeper for the year. Please come up with five guys. My guys are below with a few extras.1.Pablo Lopez (Min, 37.6) – Ace-level quality that you can get in the third round2.Shane Bieber (Cle, 140.59) – His velo has taken a tick up this season, and that has been a problem for him over the past couple of years. I’ll take a gamble in the 9th round.3.Nestor Cortes (NYY, 238.31) – Cortes’ data looks great and if he can stay healthy, he’s a steal in 15 to 16th round.4.Casey Mize (Det, 415) – If he’s healthy, there are some pitch changes he’s made that should play well.5.Christian Scott (NYM, 644) – With the injury to Senga, I like the setup for Scott this season.6.Nick Nastrini (CHW, 665) – Four pitches, fastball up to 96. He’s a bit of a fly-ball hitter, and that could be problematic in Chicago, but overall, there is a #3 starter upside.7.Cade Povich (Bal, 809) – The Orioles will need pitching help this season and I believe Povich could help. It’s a 94 to 95 MPH fastball with a high spin from the left side. He just needs to throw more strikes.Close

The following players are discussed:Henry Lalane (NYY)Santiago Suarez (TB)Enmanual Bonilla (Tor)Yariel Rodriguez (Tor)Bryan Rocchio (Cle)David Festa (Min)Echedry Vargas (Tex)

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 18, 2024Segment 3 - DH Preview Segment 4 - Closer Preview Close

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 18, 2024Segment 1 – 10 mistakes to avoid at the draft table1.Here are my fivea.Don’t fall in love with a player and overdraft him.b.With catchers and pitchers reporting, it’s time to downshift on the big five Boras clients who have not signed.c.I know people are buying into the hype of Yamamoto, and he could be great. Be careful not to overdraft him, as he’s yet to pitch in the major leagues. He’s going as a fantasy ace. Just understand the risk if you make the pick.d.Best shape of my life translate into (I might have screwed up last season). I put on 20 pounds of muscle many times, translating to putting on weight (some good, some bad). VS. My fastball has increased velo by a meaningful amount. I’m going to add more launch to hit more home runs. i.Look for tangible changes, not platitudes, to alter your draft plan.e.If you don’t like a player, don’t draft him, no matter what others say. I will retell my Yasmanny Tomas story.Segment 2 - News and Notes1.The spring has started off very poorly for the Oriolesa.John Means admits he’ll likely start on the ILb.Even worse, Kyle Bradish has a torn UCL. He received a PRP injection and hopes to pitch again after rest and rehab. Uh oh...2.The D-Backs sign Randal Grichuk. Any interest? Who loses playing time?3.Josh Jung has been pushed back 2 to 3 weeks with a left calf strain. Any concerns?a.Does Justin Foscue get a chance this season?4.With the addition of Dan Voglebach to the Blue Jays, A lot of online mems going around about the size of some of the Blue Jays (Vlad, Kirk, and Manoah)a.That said, Vlad has lost weight, and Manoah also looks to have. Thoughts?5.Whitt Merrifield signs with the Phillies for $8 million, and it looks like he’ll be the super-sub.a.Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB and BA6.With the injury news and possible trade involving Kenley Jansen all over the place, you are suggesting people pick up Chris Martin. Can you elaborate?

The following players are disucssed:Dylan Crews (Was)Max Clark (Det)Enrique Bradfield (Bal)James Wood (Was)Marceolo Mayer (Bos)Nick Nastrini (CHW)Brayan Rocchio (Cle)Josue De Paula (LAD)Felnin Celesten (Sea)Jack Leiter (Tex)

Rich, Tim and 13 other listeners partake in a Mock Draft that they will play out this season.

Rich and Tim conduct our annual mock draft.

Tim finishes his interview with Rich on the AL West Prospects (A's, Mariners, Rangers).

Rich and Tim finish their breakdown of starting pitching for the upcoming season.

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 4, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Angelos family agreed to sell their team to a group headed by famed private equity manager David Rubenstein. Also included in the team is HOFer Cal Ripken and former NYC mayor and billionaire Mike Bloomberg. The Angelos family still has a controlling interest but has agreed to sell the team upon the passing of Peter Angelos, who is 94 and in failing health.a.While this doesn’t guarantee that the new ownership group will spend money, the Angelos family was not going to. Therefore, I think it’s a good thing for the Orioles franchise. Your thoughts?2.Perhaps related to the sale, the following day, the Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes from the Brewers for IF Joey Ortiz, LHP DL Hall and the Orioles 1st round competitive balance pick (Pick #34).a.What did you think of the deal? Was it a win-win or did one side get the better of the other?b.You have to like the Orioles top three starters now in Burnes, G. Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish, no?c.Do you think the Brewers had to do this deal as the likelihood of signing Burnes, a Boras client, was next to zero?d.Are you investing in either Hall or Ortiz?3.The A’s acquire Ross Stripling. It’s not great stuff but he throws strikes. Any interest?Segment 3 – Starting Pitching Preview (We will likely do two podcast)1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

Tim interviews Rich on the AL West

Prospect Questions – Part 2Q1 – Greg K. (Patreon)1.Prospect cut-down day after FYPDs is always tricky. Any thoughts on the general makeup of your prospects? For example, do you lean a certain percentage hitter vs. pitcher? Floor vs. upside? Positional need vs. best players available? Thanks, Rich!Q2 – Bob K (Patreon)Darren Bowen was one of the prospects traded to the Twins as part of the Polanco deal. I had not heard much, if anything, about him until now. Curious as to your thoughts. Thanks!Q3 – John D (Patreon)My favorite thing on the Patreon service is your breakdown of players using baseballsavant. I’ve learned so much, but still have a long way to go. You’ve mentioned several times that if a player adds loft, they could also see an increase in their strikeout rate. Why is this? Thanks and keep up the great work.Q4 – Jon Dean (Patreon)Would like to hear a breakdown of the top college prospect, JJ Weatherholt. Is he a Gunnar Henderson type or a Bryson Stott type? West Virginia minds are inquiring. Q5 - Matt D (Patreon)1.What happened to Jacob Berry? They don't give $6M bonuses to just anyone. 2.Is D.J. Herz a closer in waiting? And should I care?Q6 - Mike H (Patreon)1.Hey rich, what would you do in dynasty with prospects who are no longer prospects. For me I have guys like Alec Burleson, Mark Vientos, Jordan Diaz and Drew Waters. These are four edge cases I have to make choices on. I can see scenarios where maybe one of them breaks out but it’s so hard, especially with a competitive team. Thanks!Q7 - Dustin P (Patreon)1.How about Paul Skenes. I want him in a dynasty league but he’s with the pirates and that scares me. I’m leaning towards taking Dylan Crews.Q8 - Albert C (Patreon)1.Over the next 5 years who has 1st round upside with an adjustment to their profile? You were so good in pointing out Acuna before most. Who are we etching into our wood tables?

Prospect All-Request – January 31, 2024Q1 – Mike W. (Patreon)Any advice for keeper leagues?Any Rule 5 guys to keep an eye on?Q2 – Chris1. I hear you talk about spin rates or chase rates for MiLB players and I want that data. Is Statcast data publicly available for MiLB players? If so where? (I think I would even pay for it) I know you can look it up for AAA games, but it's pretty much the only source I know about.2. Any DSL or J15, other then big $ guys, that you're hearing are potential impact players? 3. What do you think is/are the most important statistic(s) to look at when stat scouting MiLB hitters or pitchers?Q3 – RandMM (X)1. Maybe more a "Tim" question, and hopefully it's not "0.0"... New to .5 holds and I "don't pay for saves" - does "pay for holds" strategy work? i.e. Hader, $22 last year - multiple $7 [Tim saves poacher/high k/9/holds leader] instead? NLonlydynasty thinking Uribe/Kekering types?Q4 – Robby (Patreon and X)1. Colt Keith and Cayden WallaceQ5 – Nick (X)1. How much does Nick Yorkes value change with the acquisition of Vaughn Grissom?Q6 – Paul (Patreon)1. How much stock should we put in our analysis of minor leaguers' splits by month?For example, Rece Hinds and Cam Collier are two players who turned their seasons around with significantly better performances in the 2nd Half of the season. Hinds - 1st half = 255/311/515 and 39.2% K rate Hinds - 2nd half = 289/355/566 and 26.7% K rate Collier - 1st half = 202/310/320 and 27.5% K rate Collier - 2nd half = 283/382/387 and 23.7% K rate Do you think that's real improvement due to the player developing? Or do you think that's a result of the best pitchers getting promoted? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2. Fun question - What's your favorite minor league park? What's the minor league park that you've always wanted to visit that you haven't seen a game at yet? Thanks for the everything! Keep up the great work!Q7 – David B. (Patreon)How good can Henry Davis be?

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 28, 2024 – 3 pmSegment 1 - News and Notes 1. The Tigers sign Colt Keith to a very team-friendly contract – 6-years and $28 million dollars.2. The Brewers sign Rhys Hoskins to a two-year, $34 contract.a. I wrote about this on the Patreon site and liked the deal all around. Your thoughts?b. Does this mean that the Brewers will keep Corbin Burnes?3. The Rangers sign David Robertson to a one-year, $11.5 million contract.a. Breakdown the save situation in Texas for me. 4. The Dodgers sign James Paxton and it appears Emmet Sheehan is the odd man out, for now. Does Paxton interest you? Does Sheehan interest you?5. Small signs by non-contenders (Any interest?)a. The Royals sign Adam Frazierb. The Nationals sign Joey GalloSegments 2 and 3 – Drafting the first three rounds of a fantasy league. Standard catsSegment 4 – San Francisco Giants Prospect DiscussionTim interviews Rich on the Giants’ prospects

The following players are discussed:1. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex) - He has 20-30 upside with high OBP skills, and it won’t take him long to make his Major League debut.2. Dylan Crews (OF, Was) - He has an advanced approach at the plate with high-end exit velocities.3. Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit) - He has the size and arsenal to be a #1 starter. Given how hard he throws, there is risk of early arm troubles, as seen with Hunter Greene.4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD) - The stat line says he's a CY Young pitcher. His physicality gives me pause.5. Walker Jenkins (OF, Min) - Athletic with a lefty swing built for 30+ home run future pop.6. Max Clark (OF, Det) - Extremely athletic with plus speed and plenty of bat speed to project future power.7. Matt Shaw (SS, CHC) - Plus power with a feel to hit and speed early in his career.8. Colt Emerson (2B, Sea) - High-floor player who should hit with 15+ home run pop.9. Kyle Teel (C, Bos) - He has a plus hit tool with average power. 10. Noble Meyer (RHP, Mia) - He has all the building blocks to pitch at the top of the rotation.11. Rhett Lowder (RHP, Cin) - 70-grade change-up with a chance for at least a 60 slider. Plus, he throws strikes. If the Reds can get him to throw harder, he has the ceiling of a number two starter.12. Hurston Waldrep (RHP, Atl) - He has a solid fastball-splitter combination, and with some tweaks to his delivery, he could develop into a top-of-the-rotation starter. His control is currently well below average.13. Brayden Taylor (3B, TB) - High OBP skills with 20+ home run pop with solid speed.14. Tommy Troy (3B, AZ) - A potential plus hit tool with above-average speed and power.15. Enrique Bradfield (OF, Bal) - An 80-grade runner that, with some swing tweaks, could unlock power. The Orioles are a perfect landing spot for him.16. Colin Houck (SS, NYM) - He has a feel to hit with speed and power. 17. Bryce Eldridge (1B, SF) - His carrying tool is his 70-grade raw power. However, at 6-foot-7, there are concerns about how much contact he will make.

Segment 3 – Outfield Preview (We will likely do two podcast)1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 21, 2024Segment 1 – Follow-up on our drafts1.How is your draft going? 2.I will review some of my sleeper picks in my NFBC Draft3.Dynasty League startup – a few notes on how they are goingSegment 2 – News and Notes1.The Astros signed Josh Hader for a record 5-year and $95 million.a.Thoughts on the deal for the Astrosb.What happens to Ryan PresslySegment 3 – Outfield Preview (We will likely do two podcast)1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

The following players are disucssed:1. Jackson Chourio (OF, Mil)2. Jackson Holliday (SS, Bal)3. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex)4. Junior Caminero (3B, TB)5. Jordan Lawlar (SS, AZ)6. Dylan Crews (OF, Was)7. Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit)8. Jasson Dominguez (OF, NYY)9. Evan Carter (OF, Tex)10. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD)11. Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF, CHC)12. Marcelo Mayer (SS, Bos)13. Walker Jenkins (OF, Min)14. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP, Tor)15. James Wood (OF, Was)16. Kyle Manzardo (1B, Cle)17. Kyle Harrison (LHP, SF)18. Colt Keith (3B, Det)19. Noelvi Marte (3B, Cin)20. Sam Basallo (1B, Bal)21. Cole Young (SS, Sea)22. Jackson Jobe (RHP, Det)23. Harry Ford (C, Sea)24. Ethan Salas (C, SD)25. Spencer Jones (OF, NYY)26. Masyn Winn (SS, Stl)27. Jackson Merrill (SS, SD)28. Max Clark (OF, Det)29. Emmanuel Rodriguez (OF, Min)30. Kevin Alcantara (OF, CHC)31. Chase DeLauter (OF, Cle)32. Tyler Black (3B, Mil)33. Jett Williams (OF, NYM)34. Brooks Lee (SS, Min)35. Edwin Arroyo (SS, Cin)36. Termarr Johnson (SS, Pit)37. Zac Veen (OF, Col)38. Andrew Painter (RHP, Phi)39. Adael Amador (SS, Col)40. Jacob Misiorowski (RHP, Mil)41. Tink Hence (RHP, Stl)42. Drew Gilbert (OF, NYM)43. Curtis Mead (3B, TB)44. Matt Shaw (SS, CHC)45. Brayan Rocchio (SS, Cle)46. Carson Williams (SS, TB)47. Colson Montgomery (SS, CHW)48. Druw Jones (OF, AZ)49. Colton Cowser (OF, Bal)50. Sebastian Walcott (SS, Tex)

The following players are discussed:51. Dalton Rushing (C, LAD)52. Luisangel Acuna (2B, NYM)53. Mick Abel (RHP, Phi)54. Marco Luciano (SS, SF)55. Ronny Mauricio (SS, NYM)56. Yanquiel Fernandez (OF, Col)57. Colt Emerson (2B, Sea)58. River Ryan (RHP, LAD)59. Kyle Teel (C, Bos)60. Bubba Chandler (RHP, Pit)61. Roman Anthony (OF, Bos)62. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF, Sea)63. Heston Kjerstad (OF, Bal)64. Everson Pereira (OF, NYY)65. Justin Crawford (OF, Phi)66. Coby Mayo (3B, Bal)67. Drew Thorpe (RHP, SD)68. Gavin Cross (OF, KC)69. Noah Schultz (RHP, CHW)70. Alex Ramirez (OF, NYM)71. Sammy Zavala (OF, SD)72. Owen White (RHP, Tex)73. Ceddanne Rafaela (OF, Bos)74. Brady House (SS, Was)75. Jace Jung (2B, Det)76. Diego Cartaya (C, LAD)77. Jeferson Quero (C, Mil)78. Jared Jones (RHP, Pit)79. George Valera (OF, Cle)80. AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP, Atl)81. Miguel Bleis (OF, Bos)82. Dylan Lesko (RHP, SD)83. Carson Whisenhunt (LHP, SF)84. Robby Snelling (LHP, SD)85. Ryan Bliss (OF, Sea)86. Xavier Isaac (1B, TB)87. Noble Meyer (RHP, Mia)88. Orelvis Martinez (3B, Tor)89. Anthony Solometo (LHP, Pit)90. Dyan Jorge (SS, Col)91. Jonatan Clase (OF, Sea)92. Dustin Harris (OF, Tex)93. Rhett Lowder (RHP, Cin)94. Justin Foscue (2B, Tex)95. Ricardo Cabrera (SS, Cin)96. Gavin Stone (RHP, LAD)97. Cam Collier (3B, Cin)98. Mason Miller (RHP, Oak)99. Jacob Melton (OF, Hou)100. Cristhian Vaquero (OF, Was)

The following players are discussed:1. Wyatt Langord (OF)2. Evan Carter (OF)3. Sebastian Walcott (SS)4. Owen White (RHP)5. Dustin Harris (OF)6. Anthony Gutierrez (OF)7. Justin Foscue (3B)8. Abimelec Ortiz (1B)9. Max Acosta (SS)10. Brock Porter (RHP)

Segments 3 and 4 – Third Base Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 14, 2024 – 3 pm.Segment 1 – Breaking down Tim’s NFBC DraftSegment 2 – News and Notes1.The Yankees signed Marcus Stroman for two years and $37 million.a.What did you think of the signing?b.We will talk about the kind of year Stroman can have for the Yankees.2.The Cubs sign Shota Imanaga to a four-year $53 million deal with an option for a fifth year. He does get slightly less money than Kodai Senga. a.Tell us what the Cubs got here.b.Give me a stat line for 2024: IP, wins, Ks, and ERA3.The Cubs acquire Michael Busch and Yency Almonte from the Dodgers for Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope.a.Will Busch finally get a chance to play in Chicago? If so, what kind of player will he be in 2024? Long-term.b.Any thoughts on Yency Almonte?c.I’ll briefly touch on Ferris and Hope4.The Dodgers signed Teoscar Hernandez to a one-year $23.5 million with $8.5 of it deferred. Apparently, Herandez could have signed for a longer-term deal but decided on the big AAV and a chance to play with the Dodgers. a.Let’s review the Dodgers team for next season to see where their holes are.5.The Mets get in on the fun and sign Harrison Badera.Stat line for 2024 – ABs, SB, HR, and AVG

The following players are discussed:1. Cole Young (SS)2. Harry Ford (C)3. Colt Emerson (2B)4. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF)5. Ryan Bliss (2B)6. Jonatan Clase (OF)7. Michael Arroyo (OF)8. Tyler Locklear (1B)9. Emerson Hancock (RHP)10. Lazaro Montes (OF)

The following players are discussed:1. Mason Miller (RHP)2. Darell Harnaiz (2B)3. Denzel Clarke (OF)4. Max Muncy (SS)5. Jacob Wilson (SS)6. Luis Morales (RHP)7. Joey Estes (RHP)8. Joe Boyle (RHP)9. Ryan Lasko (OF)10. Royber Salinas (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 7, 2024 – 3 pm.Segment 1 – Breaking down Rich’s NFBC DraftSegment 2 – News and Notes1.The Mariners rebuild their outfielda.The Mariners trade Robbie Ray to the Giants and received former Mariner, OF Mitch Haniger, and RHP Anthony Desclafanib.They also acquired Luke Raley from the Rays in exchange for Jose Caballero.c.Questions:i.So long, farewell to Dominic Canzone and Cade Marlowe. What do you think about the rebuilt outfield?ii.Who gets the ABs in SF and Tampa with Raley and Haniger moving on?iii.Who will get Haniger’s playing time in San Francisco?iv.RosterResource is showing Caballero as the starting SS, but there are splits vs. RHP with him. I’m inclined to give the nod to Walls. However, will it matter for either? Will either get enough PT to draft them in fantasy league for 2023.v.Desclafini ADP is 439. Does this feel about right, too low, too high?2.The Mets did a very Un-Mets signing. They went small, signing Harrison Bader to a one-year deal. With Ronnie Mauricio lost for a good part of the season, they needed an outfielder and Bader is it. There is speed and great defense, but the data doesn’t show much power at all. He does swing with a lot of loft, but it’s hard to see more than a handful of home runs. Also, he hasn’t been able to stay healthy since 2019. What’s your take?Segments 3 and 4 – Shortstop Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?Close

The following players are discussed:1. Nolan Schanuel (1B)2. Kyren Paris (SS)3. Nelson Rada (OF)4. Caden Dana (RHP)5. Ben Joyce (RHP)6. Alberto Ruiz (OF)7. Trey Cabbage (1B)8. Denzer Guzman (SS)9. Jordyn Adams (OF)10. David Calabrese (OF)

The following players are discussed:1. Jacob Melton (OF)2. Zach Dezenzo (2B)3. Luis Baez (OF)4. Joey Loperfido (2B)5. Brice Matthews (SS)6. Waner Luciano (3B)7. Kenedy Corona (OF)8. Spencer Arrighetti (RHP)9. Pedro Leon (OF)10. Zach Cole (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – January 2, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Braves acquire Chris Sale from the Red Sox for Vaughn Grissom.a.After several difficult seasons, Sale was better in 2023. He was a tad healthier, starting 20 games with 4.30 ERA (3.71 xERA) with nearly 11 K’s per nine and a walk rate of 2.5. He’s going into his 35th year. What can we expect in 2024? b.He’s going as the 70th pitcher off the board, #50th or so starter. Any interest?c.Vaughn Grissom was blocked, and this does give him new life. His current ADP is 539 and is likely to go up. What round would you be grabbing him?i.The data shows he’s more of a line drive hitter with solid speed (far from elite – 59% percentile), below-average exit velos, and excellent contact, but an overly aggressive approach.2.The Reds sign Frankie Montas to a one-year $16 million deal. He missed most of last season but has shown flashes. What can we expect from him in 2024?a.ADP is 533, or the 147th pitcher off the board.3.The Red Sox signed Lucas Giolito to a two-year $38.5 million contract. It’s been a tough couple of years for him. He’s going as the 86th pitcher off the board – likely the 60th starter off the board. Any interest?4.The Yankees acquired Cody Morris from the Guardians for Estevan Florial.a.Any thoughts on this trade?Segments 2 and 3 – Second Base Preview5.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?6.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.7.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?8.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?9.Give me a couple of sleepers10.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Tim interviews Rich about the Dodgers and Padres minor league systems.

The following players are discussed:1. Kyle Harrison (LHP)2. Marco Luciano (3B)3. Carson Whisenhunt (LHP)4. Bryce Eldridge (1B)5. Victor Bericoto (OF)6. Mason Black (RHP)7. Rayner Arias (OF)8. Grant McCray (OF)9. Reggie Crawford (LHP)10. Hayden Birdsong (RHP)

Tim interviews Rich on the Arizona Diamondback and Colorado Rockies minor league systems.

The following players are discussed:1. Ethan Salas (C)2. Jackson Merrill (SS)3. Sam Zavala (OF)4. Dylan Lesko (RHP)5. Robby Snelling (LHP)6. Jairo Iriarte (RHP)7. Graham Pauley (2B)8. Dillon Head (OF)9. Jakob Marsee (OF)10. Homer Bush Jr. (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 23, 2023 – 9:30 am???Segment 1 – News and Notes (Slow week)1.Yamamoto makes his selection, and it’s…drum roll, the Dodgers. He signs for 12 years, $325 million. He gets a $50 mxillion signing bonus, and then the deal is backloaded with some light tax years in between. a.To say the Dodgers are in it to win it, is an understatement.i.Thoughts on the signingii.Who else do they grab or is this it for the big signings?iii.On paper, the Dodgers look great, but I’ve seen this story many times (like the 2023 Padres) and it doesn’t always end well. Does this one end well with the Dodgers in the World Series?b.You had the Mets, I had the Yankees landing Yamamoto.i.What do the Yankees do? They signed Soto and need pitching: Snell, Montgomery? Do they trade for someone?ii.Mets, same question. Do they sell and play for 2025…Alonso?2.Rule changes. A lot of changes were made, most were small and too detailed to discuss, but here are three that I would like you feedback on?a.The runners lane to first base was expanded to include the base line to the grass cut to first. This one always comes up when a pitcher hits the batter who looks like he’s running straight to first base but is called out, because he’s running out of the baseline. b.Pace of game changes. Reduce time from 20 to 18 seconds when runners are on pace before the pitcher has to deliver a pitch.c.Mound visits cut down from 5 to 4. It was noted that this is the least favorite thing for fans. I don’t dispute the survey, but really???d.These all seem trival to me.e.The big one is that the players don’t like the changes and voted against them. Since they don’t have a say in the rule changes, it didn’t matter. Why on earth did the players allow the owners to have full power over the rules? Segment 2 – Top 400 Dynasty League rankings.This week, I did a Top 400 Dynasty League ranking for our Patreon subscribers. We will talk about the Top 50. It’s on the Patreon site, but I’ve also included the spreadsheet. Some thoughts on a direction.1.I’d like your thoughts on the overall rankings and whether they are even helpful for fantasy managers.2.Age was a huge driver for me. In your experience, how do you evaluate the Mike Trout’s vs. the Jackson Holidays and Jackson Chourios?3.We will go through and list the players and talk about them briefly. Not everyone. Close

Segments 3 and 4 - First base Preview1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down in detail the top 15 to 20. Then go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?5.Give me a couple of sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

The following prospects are discussed:1. Dalton Rushing (C)2. River Ryan (RHP)3. Deigo Cartaya (C)4. Gavin Stone (RHP)5. Josue De Paula (OF)6. Andy Pages (OF)7. Michael Busch (2B)8. Kyle Hunt (RHP)9. Nick Frasso (RHP)10. Joendry Vargas (SS)

The following players are discussed:1. Zac Veen (OF)2. Adael Amador (SS)3. Yanquiel Fernandez (OF)4. Dyan Jorge (SS)5. Jordan Beck (OF)6. Sterlin Thompson (2B)7. Benny Montgomery (OF)8. Drew Romo (C)9. Chase Dollander (RHP)10. Warming Bernable (3B)

Tim finishes up his interview of Rich on the American League East Prospects of the Yankees, Rays, and Blue Jays.

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 17, 2023Segments 1 and 2 - News and Notes1.The Dodgers stayed busy acquiring Tyler Glasnow and Manny Margot for Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLucaa.Glasnow is going as the 14th pitcher off the board, the #10 starting pitcher. How many teams will he be on of yours?b.Stat line for Ryan Pepiot – IP, wins, K’s, ERAc.How many at-bats do you think Jonny DeLuca gets this season?2.Max Scherzer had surgery this week to repair a herniated disc. How do you handle pitchers in drafts that will miss the first half of the season?a.Tyler Mahle, Jacob deGrom, et. al.3.The Tigers sign Jack Flaherty to a one-year $14 million contract. a.We will look at his draft position and compare him to others going before and after him.4.The Giants finally get on the board by signing Jung Hoo-Lee to a 6-year, $113 million. When you include the posting fees, it’s well over $20 million a year. You’re the Asian expert. Did you expect this?a.Give our listeners a comp for him. What should we expect in 2024?5.The Royals were busy, signing Seth Lugo to a three-year deal, Michael Wacha for two-years, and Hunter Renfroe for a one-year deal. Plus, they added Will Smith and Chris Stratton.a.Will these players make any difference? The Royals lost 106 games last season. How many will they lose in 2024?b.We will discuss Lugo and Wacha and where they are going in drafts.c.Who is the starting outfield in Kansas City?d.On a related move, the Royals traded Eddie Oliveras to the Pirates. Does he get a chance to play?

Tim interviewed Rich on the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox minor league systems.

The following prospects are discussed:1. Jordan Lawlar (SS)2. Druw Jones (OF)3. Tommy Troy (3B)4. Cristopher Torin (SS)5. Jansel Luis (SS)6. Ivan Melendez (1B)7. Wilderd Patino (OF)8. Gino Groover (3B)9. Kristian Robinson (OF)10. Yu-Min Lin (LHP)

Rich and Tim discuss their 2024 Catcher Rankings. Tim's full rankings can be seen here. https://prospect361.com/tims-stage/2024-fantasy-positional-rankings/catchers/

The following players are discussed:1. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP)2. Orelvis Martinez (3B)3. Arjun Nimmala (SS)4. Brandon Barriera (LHP)5. Alan Roden (OF)6. Manuel Beltre (SS)7. Enmanuel Bonilla (OF)8. Dasan Brown (OF)9. Addison Barger (2B)10. Kendry Rojas (LHP)

Tim interviews Rich about the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals Top Prospects.

Segments 1 and 2 - Winter Meeting Recap1.Ohtani signs for 10-years and $700 million with the Dodgers2.Jarred Kelenic was traded to Atlanta.a.Atlanta gets Kelenic, Marco Gonzalez, and Evan White, and Seattle gets Jackson Kowar and Cole Phillipsb.This was somewhat of a salary dump for Seattle, and the key is Kelenic for the Braves, as both Gonzalez and White have been subsequently moved. What did you think about the trade?c.Is Kelenic an upgrade for the Braves in left field? He’s going as the 51st outfielder off the board. We will discuss other guys around him to see who you would rather draft. d.Who gets the playing time in Seattle?3.Juan Soto was traded to the Yankees.a.The huge trade of the off-season to-date. Soto and Grisham go to the Yankees, and in return, the Padres receive four pitchers: Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Randy Vazques, Jhony Brito, and catcher Kyle Higashioka.b.A lot to unpack.i.The setup for this season for Soto is great. In his walk year, does he walk through the door and have a monster season? Stat line: HR, SB, and BAii.How do you like the return for the Padresiii.Let’s compare this haul for the Padres for what they gave to Washington to get Soto. CJ Abrams, James Woods, MacKenzie Gore, Robert Hassell and Jarlin Sussana. Was it worth the one year they made the playoffs where they went to the NLCS where they lost to the Phillies in 2022?4.Alex Verdugo was traded to the Yankees.a.Verdugo goes to the Yankees, In return, Boston receives a trio of pitchers in Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert, and Nicholas Judiceb.We will look at the Yankees lineup and try to figure it out.c.Who gets the playing time in Boston?5.Erick Feede signed with the White Sox for 2-years and $15 million.a.He did well moving to Asia. Interested? He’s going at pick 671, which is surely to go up. 6.Craig Kimbrel signs with Baltimore for one year and $13 million, including a club option for 2025.a.Over/Under 30 saves for Kimbrel.7.Eduardo Rodriguez signed with the Diamondbacks for 4-years and $80 million.a.I thought this was a nice acquisition by the D-Backs. After their big three (Gallen, Kelly, and Pfaadt), putting E-Rod as your #4, seems very strong. Your thoughts?b.Stat line for 2024: IP, wins, Ks, and ERA8.The Reds signed Jeimer Candelario for 3-year and $45 million.a.Candelario is a fine player and can play third or first for the Reds. HOWEVER, why did the Reds sign him?b.We will try to sort out the lineup with the Reds and who loses playing time.9.Cleveland wins draft lottery and gets first overall pick in 2024

Tim interviews Rich on the prospects of the NL East

The following players are discussed:1. Junior Caminero (3B)2. Curtis Mead (3B)3. Carson Williams (SS)4. Xavier Isaac (1B)5. Brayden Taylor (3B)6. Cole Wilcox (RHP)7. Mason Montgomery (LHP)8. Dru Baker (OF)9. Adrian Santana (SS)10. Osleivis Basabe (2B)

The following players are discussed:1. Jasson Dominguez (OF)2. Spencer Jones (OF)3. Everson Pereira (OF)4. Drew Thorpe (RHP)5. Roderick Arias (SS)6. Jared Serna (2B)7. Chase Hampton (RHP)8. Henry Lalane (LHP)9. Will Warren (RHP)10. Clayton Beeter (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 3, 2023 @ 3 pm3.Oakland A’sa.I never gave you kudos for talking up Ryan Noda last season. I drafted him very late in my NFBC Draft in 2023, and he played a lot for me. He was ok. He hit leadoff a lot, hit 16 home runs, and if I had had him in an OBP league, I would have been really happy.i.Once again, he’s going late in drafts. Round 39. Am I crazy for taking him late in Draft and Hold Leagues?b.Over/Under 50 stolen bases for Esteury Ruizc.Stat line for Lawrence Butler – AB, HR, SB, and BAd.Any interest in Mason Miller this season? He’s going as the 105th pitcher off the board (Round 18)e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)4.Seattle Mariners - This segment was recorded before the Kelenic tradea.Jared Kelenic – Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BAb.Dominic Canzone (ADP=679) and Cade Marlowe (ADP=737) are penciled into the outfield. I wouldn’t guess this sticks to the end, but who do you like as a flyer late in Draft and Hold Leagues?c.Bryce Miller pitched to a 4.28 ERA, striking out 119 in 131 innings. It's not a stat line that jumps out at you, yet he’s going as the 72nd pitcher off the board or likely a Top 50 starting pitcher. Are you happy with him as your #4 pitcher?i.He’s still a two-pitch pitcher with a great fastball and an OK slider. d.Do the Mariners make the playoffs in 2024?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)5.Texas Rangersa.Give me the arrival date for Wyatt Langford.i.His ADP is 155 (11th round). Would you take a flyer?b.Would you like to opine again on your platoon concerns with Evan Carter?i.His ADP is 129, and he’s going as the 30th outfielder. We will look at other outfielders in the same area and who we like better.c.Nate Eovaldi was great last season. He’s going as the 79th pitcher off the board (Round 14). Is this solid value, or are you worried about his workload last year and the injuries he had in the second half? i.His ERA was 3.63, and xERA was 3.98.d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)Close

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 3, 2023 @ 3 pmSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Jackson Chourio signs with the Brewers.2.The Mets signed Luis Severino to a one-year deal. The adage is that there is no such thing as a bad one-year deal. However, Severino said he was the worst pitcher in baseball last season, and at the time, he might have been right. What do you think? Good signing by the Mets? He’s going off the board as the 137th pitcher (round 32) and is basically free. Will you be taking a flyer?3.The Tigers sign Kenta Maeda to a two-year, $24 million contract. While he continued not to be very durable, he pitched ok with an xERA of 3.77 and a 10 K/9 rate while keeping his walk rate at 2.4 per nine. He’s going as the 107th pitcher off the board (round 18). Thoughts?4.The Cardinals continued their youth movement by signing 34-year-old Sonny Gray to a 3-year, $75 million contract. He had a great season in 2023, pitching to a 2.77 ERA and striking out 183 in a robust 184 innings. He’s going as the 58th pitcher off the board or the 40th starting pitcher. Solid #3 starter for you, or would you grab him earlier?5.The Reds signed Nick Martinez to a two-year deal (opt-out after the first year). The Reds plan on starting him. His average ADP Is 593, but he’s trending up, and it looks like his ADP is #400 in recent drafts. Are you interested in him as a #5/#6 starter if he's a starter?6.Many discussions about Juan Soto with the Yankees appear to be the best fit. However, they are playing hardball and maybe only want to give up Clarke Schmidt and some young prospects for him. How does this all end?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL West1.Houston Astrosa.Chas McCormick went 20-19 last season and helped a lot of fantasy managers. His baseballsavant data looks ok. He has an average exit velo, plus speed and a 26% K-Rate.i.Stat line for 2023 – HR, SB, RBI, and BAii.He’s being drafted as the 38th outfielder off the board. Does this interest you?b.Jeremy Pena went from 22 home runs in 2022 to 10 last season and is now the 22nd shortstop off the board. Looking at his BaseballSavant page, it's not great. Part of the reason his power dropped is his launch angle dropped from 8.7 degrees to 5.5 degrees. However, he has below-average power, chases too much, and is aggressive at the plate. I dunno; he looks like an average player worthy of his draft selection. Your thoughts?c.Cristian Javier – Stat line for 2024. IP, Wins, Ks, and ERAd.How many wins for the Astros in 2024 – They had 90 in 2023.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)2.Los Angeles Angelsa.Stat line for Mike Trout – AB, HR, BA, and OBPb.I don’t get Nolan Schanuel from a fantasy standpoint. He’s a singles hitter. There’s no power with exit velos and hard-hit rates in the bottom 10% of the league. He can hit, though. But at first base, how do you make this work? Of course, he’s only 21, so you can argue he’s going to get stronger, add loft, blah, blah, but I’m not sure I can buy that. Help?c.There’s a game called F, Kill, Marry. You are given three women, and you have to F one of them, kill one, and marry the last. Let’s do it with the Angels pitching staff.i.Who would you F? Defined as the pitcher you think could blow up this year and be better than anyone thinks.ii.Kill – Defined as the pitcher, you just won’t touchiii.Marry – The pitcher you like and would not mind having on your team. d.Percentage chance that the Angels sign Ohtani.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

The following players are disucssed:1. Marcelo Mayer (SS)2. Kyle Teel (C)3. Ceddanne Rafaela (OF)4. Roman Anthony (OF)5. Miguel Blies (OF)6. Eddinson Paulino (SS)7. Nick Yorke (2B)8. Luis Perales (RHP)9. Nazzan Zanetello (SS)10. Yordanny Monegro (RHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Jackson Holliday (SS)2. Sam Basallo (C)3. Colton Cowser (OF)4. Heston Kjerstad (OF)5. Coby Mayo (1B)6. Dylan Beavers (OF)7. Connor Norby (2B)8. Enrique Bradfield (OF)9. Joey Ortiz (SS)10. Cade Povich (LHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 26, 2023 @ 3 pmSegment 1 - News and Notes1.The Diamondbacks acquired Eugenio Suarez for RHP Carlos Vargas and Catcher Seby Zavalaa.Suarez brings a 30% K-Rate but has always hit for power. He had back-to-back 31 home run seasons, and then last year, he hit 22. In looking at the data, the exit velos are the same, the launch angle is the same, the K-Rate is the same, and the walk rate is the same. You got it…everything is the same. He’s dropped to the 24th third baseman off the board. If you think he can return to 30 home runs, does this give him some value here? Especially if you need power late in the draft.b.Carlos Vargas has a great arm with a fastball that will touch triple-digits, but he has no idea where the ball is going. He’s likely a bullpen arm. Seby Zavala came through the White Sox organization and strikes out too much. Not sure he’s more than a backup catcher. Thoughts on both players?2.The Cardinals sign two pitchers. Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn. Both were okay last year with the Orioles and White Sox/Dodgers. Lynn’s ADP is 353, and Gibson is 564. Any interest?a.Does this move the needle for the Cardinals?3.We both got excited about the trade that brought Brandon Shewmake to the White Sox. Maybe he would get a shot. What do the White Sox do? Sign Paul DeJong. a.He has one of the worse baseballsavant pages I’ve seen. 2% rank in exit velo. 15% in hard-hit rate, 5% in whiff, 10% in walks, 37th percentile in speed. It looks like he has good range at short with a poor arm. b.He’s only been drafted in four out of the 44 Drafts at the NFBC so far. Maybe that goes up?c.This doesn’t appear to be a profile of a Major League full-time regular. Maybe a utility player. What am I missing?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL West1.Arizona Diamondbacksa.Alek Thomas is currently living off his great defensive chops. Huge range in center field. He’s also a plus runner, ranking in the 87th percentile. There is some solid exit velo, but he beats everything on the ground. He’s the 80th outfielder off the board – a number-five outfielder. Is this a growth stock, or would you take a bet on someone else as your fifth outfielder?b.What about Jake McCarthy? There’s plus speed but no power. He also beats everything on the ground? Thoughts on McCarthy? Is he a guy you’re interested in? His ADP is 490, or the 94th outfielder off the board?i.Can you be a Championship level team with this level of power in centerfield and right?c.Brandon Pfaadt looked great on the biggest stage, and his ADP climbed a little. He’s still going as the 87th pitcher off the board – likely the 60th or so starter off the board. Is there value as your fifth pitcher?i.Stat line: IP, wins, Ks, and ERAd.The Diamondbacks won 84 games last season. Does the win total go up or down next season?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)2.Colorado Rockiesa.Nolan Jones went 20-20 with a .297 average. He’s going as the 15th outfielder off the board – pick #58. How many teams of yours will he be on? We will look at other outfielders around the same area.i.Notes: Jones had a .401 BABIP and struck out 30% of the time. There is serious pop with an exit velocity of 90 MPH with a max of 115. There’s not a ton of launch.b.Stat line of Ezequiel Tovar – HR, SB, RBI, and BAc.Hunter Goodman (#624) or Brenton Doyle (#541)?d.You have to hold your nose and pick a Rockies starter. Who’s it going to be?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)3.Los Angeles Dodgersa.Gavin Lux stat line: AB, HR, SB and BAb.Are the Dodgers going to battle with Chris Taylor (#429), Gavin Lux, Michael Busch (#546), and Miguel Rojas (#726) hitting at the bottom of the order? We will discuss each (not Lux) and whether they are worth drafting.c.Walker Buhler’s stat line: IP, wins, K’s, and ERAd.Bobby Miller is going as the #36 pitcher off the board in early NFBC Drafts. That’s a #2 starter when you factor in closers. Too high, too low, or just about right?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)4.San Diego Padresa.Luis Campusano – AB, HR, RBI, and BAb.Manny Machado is going as the #7 third baseman off the board. He’s been passed by Gunnar Henderson and Royce Lewis. Solid value in the fifth round, or would you pass him over?c.Yu Darvish had a tough season, pitching to a 4.56 ERA and ending the season on the IL after having bone spurs removed from his pitching elbow. He’s fallen to the 15/16 round in 15-team drafts. Any interest?d.2024 will mark AJ Preller’s 10th year on the job. He went in big when he first arrived. He quickly sold off almost everyone he traded for when it didn't work. He then drafted and signed high-end Latin player for a few years in what looked like a rebuild. Then, he traded away those prospects for veterans while signing high-priced free agents (Hosmer, Machado, Xander, et. al). They’ve made the playoffs twice and even got to the NLCS in 2022. However, he’s spent a fortune and needs to sell off pieces so the Padres can make payroll. How has he kept his job? e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)5.San Francisco Giantsa.Marco Luciano: Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, RBI, and BAb.Michael Conforto’s bat speed has slowed. He used to light up statcast with his exit velos and hard-hit rates. Now, it’s below average – in the 40s for both, with an average launch angle. He’s not that old – he turns 31 in March. Could we see a bounce back in 2024, or is he just a 15- to 18-year-old home run guy with some OBP skills now?c.Kyle Harrison: Stat line for 2024 – IP, wins, Ks, and ERAd.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)Close

The following players are discussed:1. Dylan Crews (OF)2. James Wood (OF)3. Brady House (3B)4. Cristhian Vaquero (OF)5. Robert Hassell (OF)6. Cade Cavalli (RHP)7. Yohandy Morales (3B)8. Elijah Green (OF)9. Jarlin Susana (RHP)10. Travis Sykora (RHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Andrew Painter (RHP)2. Mick Abel (RHP)3. Justin Crawford (OF)4. Aidan Miller (3B)5. Simon Muzziotti (OF)6. Starlyn Caba (SS)7. Devin Saltiban (OF)8. Carlos De La Cruz (OF)9. Gabriel Rincones (OF)10. Griff McGarry (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 19, 2023 @ 3 pm ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Braves trade Kyle Wright to the Royals for Jackson Kowar. Wright will miss most of the 2024 season recovering from shoulder surgery and is a long-term play for the Royals. He will be under team control for 2025 and 26. Jackson Kowar hasn’t developed.a.Your thoughts on the trade?2.The Marlins acquired Vidal Brujan and RHP Calvin Faucher from the Rays for IF Erick Lara and RHP Andrew Lindsey. Brujan is the name here and brings big speed. Will he get enough playing time in Miami to warrant any interest?a.Don’t dismiss Lara. He’s a 17-year-old kid who played well in the DSL, walking nearly as much as he struck out with a little bit of speed and power.b.Lindsey was the Marlins fifth-round pick last July and was the University of Tennessee Friday Night starter. His fastball is up to 98 with a plus slider. He did turn 24 last week and has only pitched in the Complex League. He should be watched very closely. 3.The Braves acquired Aaron Bummer from the White Sox for five players. The five players going back to the White Sox are RHP Mike Soroka, LHP Jared Shuster, MI Nicky Lopez and Braden Shewmake, and RHP Riley Gowens.a.On the surface, it looks like a lot for Bummer, but he’s controllable for three years, and his stuff is better than you think. He’s a sinkerballer with an xSLG of .386 despite an SLG of 452. His signature pitch is his sweeper, and it’s one of the best in baseball. It’s a good arm.b.In return, the White Sox get a lot of famous guys, but all of them have hair on them. Soroka has never stayed healthy. Jared Shuster was a top-ranked prospect until we got a look at his Statcast data. It’s not great with a below-average fastball and two solid but unspectacular secondary pitches in his cutter and change-up.c.Braden Shewmake might be the most interesting of the bunch. He makes great contact with plus speed (27 SB in Triple-A) with a little bit of power. He can play both second and short and might get a shot at short if Colson Montgomery needs more grooming in the minor leagues.4.The Rockies acquired Cal Quantrill from the Guardians. He was one of your sleepers last year. I’m going out on a limb and thinking…not so much for 2024.5.A bunch of players were non-tendered over the weekend.a.Brandon Woodruff – shoulder issuesb.Nick Senzel – Is he any good?c.Danny Vogelbach – The Mets fans are surely pleased.Segment 2 – Fantasy questions of the AL Central1.Chicago White Soxa.I think it’s safe to say that Oscar Colas did not set the world on fire in 2023. He hit .216 with a .257 OBP. He does hit the ball hard (114 max exit velo) but has never had great leverage in his swing. Of course, he’s also never walked. i.He’s going as the 120th outfielder off the board. Pick 537. Any interest?b.Who will you be suggesting for saves in Chicago this season? i.How many?c.Dylan Cease – Stat line for 2024. IP, wins, Ks, and ERA.i.Which team does he start the 2024 season, and which does he end the season with?d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)2.Cleveland Guardiansa.The Guardians recently acquired Ramon Laureano. He doesn’t appear to be the high-contact player that like to roster, yet he is the starting right fielder. Over/Under 400 Abs.b.Stat line for Kyle Manzardo. AB, HR, BA, RBI.c.Bo Naylor is going as the 12th catcher off the board. He will finish the season as the _______ catcher in fantasy baseball.d.Triston McKenzie only started four games last season and is going 90th pitcher off the board…call it 60th starter. Did you think there is sneaky value there?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)3.Detroit Tigersa.True or False. Riley Greene will have a breakout season in 2024.b.Javier Baez is signed for another four years and $98 million. No question…just an observation.c.Kerry Carpenter is going as a number three outfielder (43). Early drafters must think there is more in the tank than 20 home runs. What say you?d.Who would you rather have, Reese Olson at pick 252 or Sawyer Gibson-Long at pick 321?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)4.Kansas City Royalsa.Vinnie P. should be back in 2024. He is going as the 17th first baseman off the board. Is there value there or is there too much risk?b.Will Eddie Olivares break my heart again? I’m thinking 15-15 with a .260 to .270 average? He did 12-11 last year in 385 Pas.c.Cole Ragans has flown up draft list. He is the 52nd pitcher, but the 37th starting pitcher. Is he worth being your number three starter?d.Over/Under 100 losses for the Royals.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)5.Minnesota Twinsa.Annual Question – Over/Under 100 games for Byron Buxton. He only did that in 2017 when he played 140 games. b.With all the talk of Carlos Correa’s injury concerns, he’s played the last three seasons basically injury-free (148 games, 136 and 135). The real question might be his eroding production. He only hit 18 home runs last season with a 46% groundball rate. He still hits the ball hard, but his launch angel continues to flatten. Over/Under 20 home runs in 2024?c.I debated including Joe Ryan in my sleeper pitcher list, but he was one of the final cuts. I like the new splitter, the xERA of 3.53, and the much better xSLG than SLG on all his pitches. However, he is the 30th starter off the board (44th pitcher overall), and I thought that was too much. i.What are your thoughts?d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Majors)Close

The following players are disucssed:1. Jett Williams (OF)2. Drew Gilbert (OF)3. Luisangel Acuna (2B)4. Ronny Mauricio (SS)5. Alex Ramirez (OF)6. Kevin Parada (C)7. Ryan Clifford (OF)8. Colin Houck (SS)9. Christian Scott (RHP)10. Brandon Sproat (RHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Noble Meyer (RHP)2. Xavier Edwards (2B)3. Max Meyer (RHP)4. Yiddi Cappe (SS)5. Thomas White (LHP)6. Victor Mesa Jr. (OF)7. Jacob Berry (1B)8. Dax Fulton (LHP)9. Ian Lewis (2B)10. Pat Monteverde (LHP)

Rich and Tim break down the Tigers, Royals, and Twins farm system.

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 12, 2023 @ 3 pm.Segment 1 – News and Notes1.It was reported that Ronny Mauricio will play 3B in the DWL, and Christopher Morel will play first. Any significance to this news?2.It will be awards week this week. Let’s discuss who wins each award.a.AL ROYi.Tanner Bibeeii.Triston Casasiii.Gunnar Hendersonb.NL ROYi.Corbin Carrollii.James Outmaniii.Kodai Sengac.AL CY Youngi.Gerrit Coleii.Kevin Gausmaniii.Sonny Grayd.NL CY Youngi.Zac Gallenii.Blake Snelliii.Logan Webbe.AL MVPi.Shohei Ohtaniii.Corey Seageriii.Marcus Semienf.NL MVPi.Ronald Acunaii.Mookie Bettsiii.Freddie FreemanSegments 2 and 3 – Free Agency Predictions. We will discuss each player and where they might be going. 1.Shohei Ohtani (DH/SP, LAA) – Dodgers or Giantsa.Dodgers2.Cody Bellinger (OF, CHC) – Cubsa.Yankees3.Aaron Nola (RHP, Phi) – Cardinalsa.Braves4.Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, JP) – Yankeesa.Mets5.Sonny Gray (RHP, Min) – Red Soxa.Phillies6.Jordan Montgomery (LHP, Tex) – Texasa.Texas7.Blake Snell (LHP, SD) – Metsa.Red Sox8.Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP, Det) – Dodgersa.Giants9.Matt Chapman (3B, Tor) – Giantsa.Toronto10.Jung Hoo-Lee (OF, KR) - Giants a.Tigers11.Marcus Stroman (RHP, CHC) – Philliesa.Giants12.Shota Imanaga (LHP, JP) – Metsa.Yankees13.Kyle Hendricks (RHP, CHC) - Cubs14.Jeimer Candelario (3B, CHC) – Blue Jaysa.Giants15.Rhys Hoskins (1B, Phi) – Cubsa.Blue Jays16.Jorge Soler (OF, Mia) – Angelsa.Mariners17.Mike Clevinger (RHP, SD) – Texasa.Diamondbacks18.Josh Hader (LHP, SD) – Oriolesa.Texas19.Lucas Giolito (RHP, LAA) – Twinsa.Angels20.Luis Severino (RHP, NYY) – Oriolesa.RedsSegment 4 – Possible Trade targets1.Juan Soto (OF, SD) – Yankeesa.Braves2.Corbin Burnes (RHP, Mil) – Texasa.Dodgers3.Jonathan India (2B, Cin) – Brewersa.White Sox4.Cedric Mullins (OF, Bal) – Yankeesa.Pittsburgh5.Anthony Santander (OF, Bal) – Seattlea.Astros6.David Bednar (RHP, Pit) – Oriolesa.OriolesClose

It's the AL Central Divisional prospect review and the White Sox and Guardians are up

The following players are discussed:1. AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP)2. Hurston Waldrep (RHP)3. Spencer Schwellenbach (RHP)4. Ignacio Alvarez (3B)5. Owen Murphy (RHP)6. JR Ritchie (RHP)7. David McCabe (3B)8. Braden Shewmake (2B)9. Luis Guanipa (OF)10. Cade Kuehler (RHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Walker Jenkins (OF)2. Emmanuel Rodirguez (OF)3. Brooks Lee (SS)4. Marco Raya (RHP)5. David Festa (RHP)6. Austin Martin (OF)7. Tanner Schobel (SS)8. Luke Keaschall (2B)9. Jose Salas (SS)10. Brandon Winokur (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 5, 2023 – 3 pm, ET Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Rangers win the World Series in five games. Final thoughts on the series.2.The series had the lowest ratings in history – down 23% from 2022. In 2016, Hou vs. LAD, each game averaged 18.9 million viewers. This year, it was less than half at 9.1 M.a.You can argue that the Rangers and D-Backs don’t have National appeal, but viewership is declining. The last four WS are the four lowest-rated series in history.b.Is this just the way it is? So far, it hasn’t affected TV rights, but is this coming?c.What about the Padres having to take a loan out to make payroll?3.The White Sox did not pick up Tim Anderson’s option. No surprise here as he slashed .245/.286/.296 with one home run. You can make the argument that he was the worst full-time regular in the big leagues. a.Statcast shows nothing good. Poor average exit velo and hard-hit rate. He’s lost his speed, now ranking 46% in the league. 23% K-Rate and of course, he still never walks.b.Does he get a job? If so, is there any value here?4.We have our first trade of the off-season as the Tigers acquired Mark Canha from the Brewers for RHP, Blake Holuba.The Tigers truly do not see Akil Baddoo as a full-time regular. Thoughts on the deal for the Tigers?b.We will talk about the Brewers implications in the next segmentSegment 2 and 3 - Fantasy Baseball Questions of the NL Central1.Chicago Cubsa.Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) – Stat line for the season: AB, HR, SB, and BAb.Christopher Morel hit 26 home runs in only 107 games. He also struck out 31% of the time. Few hit the ball harder than he does (92nd percentile in hard-hit rates), but he’s going as the 51st outfielder off the board. Is he someone you are interested in as your number-four outfielder?c.Javier Assad got 10 starts last season and overall pitched to a 3.09 ERA. He’s a sinker ball pitcher without a true out-pitch, but he avoided hard contact and was pretty good. He’s going as an afterthought in drafts – pick 436 (round 30). Any interest?d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)2.Cincinnati Redsa.Elly De La Cruz – Stat line for the season: AB, HR, SB, and BA.b.TJ Friedl hit 18 home runs and stole 27 bags. Are you buying this? Early drafts are saying people do as he’s going as the 30th outfielder off the board.c.Hunter Greene is going as the 45th pitcher off the board (29th starter). That makes him a number two starter. Any interest in drafts?i.He will be a number ___________ pitcher at the end of the season.d.Will the Reds make the playoffs?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)3.Milwaukee Brewersa.With the trade of Mark Canha, the Brewers appear to be clearing the decks for their young outfielders. Assuming health, who will be in the starting outfield at the end of the seasonb.Jackson Chourio – Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BA.i.90 AB, 5 HR, 11 SB, .255 AVG.c.Brice Turang wasn’t very good last season. He slashed .218/.285/.300 but did have 26 stolen bases. He also had a .268 BABIP. Statcast shows a light-hitting second baseman as he has one of the poorest hard-hit rates in the league, but he only struck out 21% of the time and always him the minor leagues. Finally, he’s going as the 40th second baseman off the board. Is there value here in Draft and Hold Leagues? Would you take him in a one-year league?d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major) 4.Pittsburgh Piratesa.Oneil Cruz – stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BA.b.I still like Ke’Byran Hayes. He hits the ball hard, has solid speed, and makes excellent contact - ok, he never walks. But, he added loft to his swing in 2023 and I think he’s poised for a breakout. Am I on another planet here? He’s going as the 20th third baseman off the board.c.Which of the kids we discussed last week is starting games for Pittsburgh in the second half in 2024?d.The Pirates win _________________ ballgames in 2024.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)5.St. Louis Cardinalsa.Maysn Winn – Stat line in 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BAb.Jordan Walker over/under 25 HRs in 2024c.Miles Mikolos's sinker wasn’t sinking, and he got crushed. He ranked in the bottom 15% in the league in giving up hard hits. He doesn’t throw hard and doesn’t strike out anyone, but of course, the Cardinals have him signed for two more years. i.That said, he has an ADP of 420, so he’s nearly free. Would you take a gamble on him in one-year leagues or is he better left in the draft queue?d.The Cardinals finish ahead or behind the Pirates in 2024 in the standingse.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)Close

The following players are discussed:1. Gavin Cross (OF)2. Cayden Wallace (3B)3. Blake Mitchell (C)4. Nick Loftin (2B)5. Ben Kudrna (RHP)6. David Sandlin (RHP)7. Trevor Werner (3B)8. Frank Mozzicato (LHP)9. Austin Charles (SS)10. Carson Roccaforte (OF)

The following players are discussed:1. Max Clark (OF)2. Colt Keith (3B)3. Jackson Jobe (RHP)4. Jace Jung (2B)5. Justyn-Henry Malloy (3B)6. Ty Madden (RHP)7. Kevin McGonigle (2B)8. Parker Meadows (OF)9. Wilmer Flores (RHP)10. Eddys Leonard (SS/2B/OF)

The one where they talk about Brewers, Pirates and Cardinals Prospects

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 29, 2023 @ 3 pmSegment 1 – World Series Discussion1.We are tied 1-1Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL East1.Baltimore Oriolesa.Put your GM cap on. Give me two moves that you would do to prevent the Orioles from going three and out in next year’s playoffs.i.Do the Orioles make the playoffs in 2024?b.Roster Resource has Jackson Holliday as the starting shortstop. Do you believe this will happen?c.Stat line for Jordan Westburg – AB, HR, SB, and BAd.Kyle Bradish is going as the 37th pitcher off the board (25th starter). Is this something that interest you? Too high? Too low?i.Is he someone you are personally interested in?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)2.Boston Red Soxa.After some starts and stops, Jarren Duran was pretty good last season—.295/.346/.482 with 8 HRs and 24 SBs in only 362 plate appearances. Statcast shows above-average hard hit rates, elite speed but contact issues (25% K-Rate), and 6.6% BB-Rate. He also had a .381 BABIP.i.With all that, he’s the 45th outfielder off the board. Any interest as your #3 outfielder?b.Tristan Casas will hit ________________ home runs in 2024.c.I believe you mentioned that Brayan Bello is one of your targets this year. If so, what are you liking?d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)3.New York Yankeesa.Anthony Volpe went 20-20 (21 HR and 24 SB), but he also hit .209 with a .283 OBP while striking out 28% of the time. He also posted a .259 BABIP. At 22, you have to consider him as a player who is still developing, and given how deep shortstop is, he’s only the 18th shortstop off the board.i.Would you take him as your MI? Would you wait and take him as your starting SS? Or, just avoid him? b.Over/Under 400 at-bats for Giancarlos Stanton? He is going as the 86th outfielder off the board. On the surface, this seems like value, but why do I have this “wasted pick” feeling? Your thoughts?c.Put your GM hat on. What three moves would you make for the Yankees to return to the playoffs?d.Michael King will finish as a top _______________ pitcher in fantasy baseball.i.He’s going as the 61st pitcher off the board or the 39th starter. Too rich for you, or are you taking the plunge?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)4.Tampa Bay Raysa.Wander Franco – Over/Under 1 game played in 2024? If over, how many?b.Isaac Paredes was one of my sleepers last season, but I didn’t expect 31 home runs. In looking at the data, he’s a launch angle guy (22 degrees) but doesn’t hit the ball all that hard (6% hard-hit rate). He has a great strikeout rate (18.2%).i.Are you buying the 31 home runs? If not, how many are you penciling in?ii.He is going as the 23rd 3B off the board, so in early drafts, it doesn’t seem like people believe.c.Josh Lowe was great as a platoon player last season – 20 HR, 32 SB. Is that enough production to ignore the hit on Runs and RBIs you will take, although he had 83 RBIs last season?i.He is going as the 18th outfielder off the board.d.Shane Baz should be back early next season from TJS (surgery was on 9/24/22). Sneaky pick or somebody to ignore? 91st pitcher off the board (60th or so starter)e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)5.Toronto Blue Jaysa.Vlad is in a three-year decline in home runs (48, 32, and last year, 26) but is still only 25 (next season). He makes excellent contact (14.7% strikeout rate), with high-end exit velos and more launch than he ever had last season. i.He’s dropped down to the third round? Is there value there, or are you in the camp that he’s a good player but will not be a great player?b.Davis Schneider – stat line for 2024 – AB, BA, and HR.c.I felt Alejandro Kirk was an overdraft as a Top 5 catcher last season. This year, he’s hated and is going as the 25th catcher. Will you take a gamble with him as your second catcher?d.Alek Manoah – Over/under 20 starts in Toronto in 2024?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)Close

Tim interviews Rich on the prospects of the NL Central. Today, they review the Cubs and Reds organizations.

The following players are discussed:1. Kyle Manzardo (1B)2. Brayan Rocchio (SS)3. Chase DeLauter (OF)4. George Valera (OF)5. Daniel Espino (RHP)6. Joey Cantillo (LHP)7. Angel Martinez (2B)8. Ralphy Velazquez (C)9. Jaison Chourio (OF)10. Parker Messick (LHP)

The following players are discussed:1. Colson Montgomery (SS)2. Noah Schultz (LHP)3. Jake Eder (LHP)4. Nick Nastrini (RHP)5. Edgar Quero (C)6. Bryan Ramos (3B)7. Jacob Gonzalez (SS)8. Ky Bush (RHP)9. Jose Rodriguez (SS)10. Jonathan Cannon (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 22, 2023 @ 3pmSegment 1 – Review of NLCS and ALCS1.D-Backs vs. Philliesa.The Phillies take a 3-2 lead and look to be the superior team. I would think the edge goes to the Phillies.b.Ketel Marte has been great in the post season and was great in the regular season. His 2023 season compares more to his 2019 season, when he hit 32 home runs. But, in between, not so good. Who is Ketel Marte?c.Seriously, would you have thought that Harper would ever go higher in a draft than Mike Trout? He appears to be aging better than Trout.d.Recap: who wins the series?2.Rangers vs. Astrosa.The Rangers have the Astros just where they want them, as every road team has won each game.b.How much has Jordan Montgomery helped his fantasy stock next season? What do you think about these small sample sizes? Randy Arozerna became a star in the 2020 playoffs, but there are many players who were just hot for two weeks.c.Who wins this series?Segments 2 and 3 – NL East Fantasy Questions1.Atlanta Bravesa.Vaughn Grissom hit .330 in Triple-A but can’t crack the Braves lineups. In early NFBC drafts, he’s the 45th second baseman off the board. Is there any chance he gets enough playing time to warrant a pick in a draft?b.Sean Murphy hit .306 with 17 home runs in the first half. In the second half he hit a dreadful .159 with four home runs. However, he’s the fifth catcher off the board. The splits were not there in 2022. Worthy of a Top 5 catcher off the board?c.Bryce Elder posted a decent ERA at 3.81 but only stuckout 128 in 31 starts (6.6 K/9). His xERA is 4.55. He’s a sinker/change-up pitcher and usually sinker pitchers pitch more to contact. He’s the 138th pitcher off the board, so he’s going as a number 6 or so starter. Any interest?d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors)2.Miami Marlinsa.I continue to be a Josh Bell apologist. He has above-average exit velos, makes league average contact with good on-base skills. Yet, he’s just ok. Last year, he hit 22 home runs with 74 RBIs. Fine, but will he ever get close to the 37 home runs he popped in 2019, or is he just a 20ish, 75ish type of player?b.As you know, I love Eury Perez. The arsenal is off the charts, and baseballsavant suggest #1 starter stuff. Why am I struggling with him going as the #14 starter off the board? Will he pitch enough innings to warrant that? Isn’t there a huge risk for him to be your #1 starter? Help? i.We will also look at other pitchers around where he is going to see if there are others we might take.c.Jesus Sanchez – Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, RBI, BA d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors)3.New York Metsa.I guess we need to start with Tim McLeod, GM. If you were GM of the Mets, what three moves would you make in the off-season?b.Dan Voglebach will be on or off the opening day roster? Warning: I have Mets friends who listen to this podcast, and the wrong answer could be painful to them and then ultimately to me (when I hear the complaints).c.Starlin Marte ranked in the 83 percentile in sprint speed in 2021, 68th in 2022, and 44th last season. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in Advanced Statistics to see that this is not a good trend. Over/under 25 stolen bases. He had 24 last season.d.Stat lines for these two kidsi.Brett Baty – AB, HR, BAii.Ronny Mauricio – AB, HR, SB, BAe.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors)4.Philadelphia Philliesa.Are you comfortable taking Bryce Harper as a first-round pick (top of the second?i.Seriously, would you have thought that Harper would ever go higher in a draft than Mike Trout? He appears to be aging better than Trout.b.The working theory in fantasy circles is that Craig Kimbrell will move on and that Orion Kerkering will be the closer. What say you?c.He might have only won three games, but Christopher Sanchez was very good last season. He pitched to a 3.44 ERA (3.77 xERA). He’s a sinker pitcher with a plus change-up and will never be a huge strikeout guy, but what do you think of him as a number four starter? He’s going as the 94th pitcher off the board (or 65 to 70th starter). d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors)5.Washington Nationalsa.CJ Abrams will finish the 2024 season as a Top ____________ fantasy shortstop.b.Kyle Finnegan, Hunter Harvey or someone else will be the closer for the Nationals?c.James Wood (#137) or Dylan Crew (#114). Who would you rather draft as a spec pick?d.McKenzie Gore – stat line for 2024. IP, wins, ERA, K’se.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors). Close

The following players were discussed1. Maysn Winn (SS)2. Tink Hence (RHP)3. Thomas Saggese (2B)4. Victor Scott (OF)5. Chase Davis (OF)6. Tekoah Roby (RHP)7. Won-Bin Cho (OF)8. Gordon Graceffo (RHP)9. Sem Robberse (RHP)10. Cesar Prieto (3B)

The following players are discussed:1. Paul Skenes (RHP)2. Termarr Johnson (SS)3. Bubba Chandler (RHP)4. Jared Jones (RHP)5. Anthony Solometo (LHP)6. Quinn Priester (RHP)7. Mitch Jebb (SS)8. Lonnie White (OF)9. Nick Gonzales (2B)10. Thomas Harrington (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 15, 2023 – 3 pm ETSegment 1 and 2 – Reviewing the divisional playoff series1. Besides the Phillies vs. the Braves, I thought the playoffs were boring. Your thoughts?2. Why were there so many off days? The Dodgers vs. D-Backs had two off days?3. Rangers sweep the Orioles 3-0a. John Means was not available as his elbow was barking. Does this give you pause at the Draft table?b. Evan Carter played great in September and continues to look good in the playoffs. He hit .429 with a home run. He’s a _____________ outfielder for you next season?c. Grayson Rodriguez – Yikes!4. Astros beat the Twins 3-1a. Royce Lewis had four home runs in the playoffs. He’s a _______________ 3B for you next season?b. Jose Abreu had three home runs in the series. After his horrible start, he was better and finished with 90 RBI and 18 HR, but with a .237 BA and .296 OBP. Is he a middle infielder next season?c. Christian Javier got the win, but walked five in five innings. He’s a ____________ starting pitcher for you next season?5. The D-Back sweep the Dodgers 3-0a. This one was shocking. Freeman and Betts went 1 for 21. How did this happen?b. Carroll is hitting .417 with two home runs and two stolen bases in the postseason. How good can this kid be next season? HR, SB, and BA for 2024.c. Was 2023 the last season for Clayton Kershaw?6. The Phillies beat the Braves 3-1a. I had a feeling that the Phillies might take this, but still, I’m surprised. The Braves have the best team in baseball. How did the Phillies do it?b. Turner hit .500 with two home runs and four stolen bases. He’s finishing up exactly like he started the year in the WBC. Still a first-round pick?c. Castellanos was the big star, though. Four home runs, and he hit .391. He’s a nice player that flies under the radar. However, he hit 29 home runs, and stole 11 bases with 106 RBIs. He also hit .272. He’s a ____________ outfielder for you.d. What do the Braves have to do differently next year to go deeper into the playoffs? It’s the second year in a row that they’ve gotten bounced by the Phillies 3-1. They beat the Phillies 8 out of 13 games in the regular season.Segments 3 and 4 – First NFBC DraftSegment 5 – Preview of the League Championship Series1. Rangers vs. Astrosa. What are the keys?b. Who wins and in how many?2. D-Backs vs. Philliesa. What are the keys?b. Who wins and in how many?Close

The following players are discussed:Jackson Chourio (OF)Tyler Black (2B)Jacob Misiorowski (RHP)Jeferson Quero (C)Robert Gasser (LHP)Yophery Rodriguez (OF)Eric Brown (SS)Brock Wilken (3B)Mike Boeve (3B)Luis Lara (OF)

The following players are discussed:Noelvi Marte (3B)Edwin Arroyo (SS)Cam Collier (3B)Rhett Lowder (RHP)Ricardo Cabrera (SS)Chase Petty (RHP)Carlos Jorge (2B)Julian Aguiar (RHP)Hector Rodriguez (OFConnor Phillips (RHP)The remaining 10 prospects can be found at our Patreon site. Patreon.com/Prospect361

Rich and Tim review the Wild Card Games and then Preview the Divisional Series. Plus, Tim interviews Rich on his trip to the AFL.

The following prospects are discussed:1. Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF)2. Kevin Alcantara (OF)3. Matt Shaw (SS)4. Owen Caissie (OF)5. Cade Horton (RHP)6. Alexander Canario (OF)7. Jordan Wicks (LHP)8. Ben Brown (RHP)9. James Triantos (3B)10. Matt Mervis (1B)

Rich goes through his scouting notebook on the many players he saw this week at the AFL.

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 1. 4pmWrapping up the season.Segments 1 and 2 - Discuss the weekend games.Additional Questions1.The Giants parted ways with Gabe Kapler. Who else do you think is in trouble? Any GMs?a.Yankeesi.Aaron Boone ii.Brian Cashmanb.San Diegoi.Bob Melvinii.AJ Prellerc.Mets – Buck Showalterd.Cardinals – Oliver Marmol2.Did you see the check swing by Bryce Harper that Angel Hernandez called a swing? I mean, what a joke.a.Why does this guy still have a job? If the answer is a strong union, then something has to change.3.Why did the Rockies resign Charlie Blackmon? Sure, he slashed .284/.368/.446, but with eight home runs, he’s a singles hitter who really should be a DH. Kind of like Andrew Benintendi, and he has a job. But still, given where they are in the process, shouldn’t they let their kids play and build for the future? I don’t get it. 4.Two notable pitching performances yesterday – Do either interest you for next season? They should be cheap.a.Frankie Montes – 1.1 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 1K/1BBb.Chris Paddack – 3 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 4K/0BB. Total of five innings, striking out 8 and walking one. FB was 95.5 MPH, up 2.5 MPH from 2022. Better spin. Change-up still looks great.5.On the other hand, Carlos Rodon had a start to forget. a.0.0 IP, 6 hits, 8 ER, 2 BB. Brutal season. 6.85 ERA in 14 starts. Can he be this bad?6.Felix Bautista is having TJS. A real bummer as he will likely not pitch in 2024.Segment 3 – First round of the playoffs – Best 2 out of 3 – October 4 through 61.American Leaguea.Orioles (1) and Astros (2) - Byesb.Rangers (6) vs. Twins (3)c.Blue Jays (5) vs. Rays (4)2.National Leaguea.Braves (1) and Dodgers (2) – Byesb.Diamondbacks (6) vs. Brewers (3)c.Marlins (5) vs. Phillies (4)Segment 4 – Preparing for next season.•What will be the first things you start to look at for 2024?

Take 10 with Tim – September 29, 2023Fantasy Baseball Awards1.Fantasy MVPs – the guys that provided fantasy managers the most valuea.Catcher – i.William Contreras (1, 9) - .289/.367, 17 home runs, 5 SBb.First basei.Yandy Diaz (6, 35) - .328/.408, 21 HR, 94 runsc.Second basei.Ketel Marte (5, 20) - .278/.360, 25 HR, 7 SB, 98 runs, 82 RBI. d.Shortstopi.Nico Hoerner (6, 19) - .284/.384, 9 HR, 43 SB, 98 runs. e.Third basei.Isaac Perades (14, 30) - .250/.352, 31 HR, 97 RBI.f.Outfielder (2)i.Ronald Acuna (1, 1) – .336/.414, 41 HR, 70 SB, 146 runs, 105 RBIii.Josh Lowe (13, 116) - .290/.333, 20 HR, 32 SB, 81 RBI.g.Pitchers (2)i.Zach Eflin (TB, 7, 102) – 3.50 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 16 wins, 186 K’sii.Kyle Bradish (Bal,14, 124) – 2.86 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 12 wins, 163 K’s.2.Your personal Fantasy Baseball MVP – A player, or two, you drafted that helped you the most.a.Estuery Ruiz - 653.Your personal Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickup4.The player you wish you would have left in the Draft queue?5.The player you wish you would have drafted?6.Who is this year’s Scott Baker?7.One or two players that you want on your teams next year?Final look at the standings and the wild card races

Rich covers the Top 58 players that will be at the Arizona Fall League this fall.

The following players are discussed:1. Kyle Manzardo (Cle)2. Connor Norby (Bal)3. Tyler Black (Mil)4. Jackon Chourio (Mil)5. Dustin Harris (Tex)6. Wyatt Langford (Tex)7. Nick Gonzales (Pit)8. Nick Nastrini (CHW)9. River Ryan (LAD)10. Will Warren (NYY)

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 24, 2023 @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games.Additional Questions1.The AFL Rosters came out on Friday afternoon. What are your initial thoughts.a.I will be doing a podcast (recording Monday and released Tuesday), outlining 57 players that fantasy managers should pay attention to.2.Yordan Alvarez hurts his elbow. I love the player, but he misses a lot of time. Does this hurt his draft status on where you would take him next season?3.Ronald Acuna is now 40-40 and will likely be 40-70 soon. How does this season stack up to Aaron Judge’s 62 home run season last year?4.In all the excitement to end the season, Evan Carter is quietly hitting .325 with three home runs and 3 stolen bases in 15 games. How do you feel about him entering next season?Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Pickups, if anySegment 4 – Closer Report and Two-start pitchersClose

Take 10 with Tim – September 22, 20231.We will take a look at the playoff picture2.Projecting the Awards – Who will win and who shoulda.ROY – AL and NLi.Gunnar and Corbinii.Bibee andb.MVP – AL and NLi.Ohtani and Acunac.CY Young – AL and NLi.Cole and Snellii.Castillo and Senga3.Zack Gelof has been very good this season.a..277/.344/.537, 13 HR, 13 SB, 35 runs, 27 RBI.b.Here are his advanced metrics i.Great exit velo at 90.9 MPH, slightly above launchii.92nd percentile in sprint speediii.Approach is a little aggressive and strikeouts are high at 26.6%. BABIP is a little high at .336.c.What kind of player do you think he will be next season? A Top _______________ third baseman off the board.4.Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery this week, but in his own personal post, he didn’t say the word TJS. He suppose to hit without restriction in 2024 and pitch without restriction in 2025. Is he still a first-round pick next season?5.It’s good to see Shane Bieber back. If he pitches well this week, and maybe next week, does it give you confidence for drafting him next season?a.He will go off the board in the Top ________________ of pitchers?b.You will personal draft him as a Top _______________ pitcher.c.No word on Mike Trout that I’ve seen. Does this hurt his draft stock next season? Same question for him.6.Let’s talk about each of the Mets’ kids we’ve seen this year and where they might project for next.a.Francisco Alvarez – He’s a Top _____________ catcher off the board?b.Brett Baty. He’s a Top __________________ third baseman off the board?c.Mark Vientos. He’s a Top _______________ third baseman off the board?d.Ronny Mauricio. He a Top _________________ second baseman off the board?7.What hitter do you want to pickup this weekend in FAAB?8.What pitcher do you want to pickup this weekend in FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Orelvis Martinez (Tor)2. Ryan Bliss (Sea)3. Spencer Jones (NYY)4. Wyatt Langford (Tex)5. Jackson Jobe (Det)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – September 17, 2023Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the Weekend GamesAdditional Questions:1.Shohei Ohtani is done of the season. He’s cleared out his locker and perhaps is done with the Angels. We will discuss.2.Joey Wiemer is optioned to the minors. Fantasy managers like the 13 home runs and 11 stolen bases, but a nearly 30% K-Rate and 8% walk rate won’t cut it with a team that values OBP skills.a.Thoughts for him long-term.3.Are you starting Ronald Acuna in weekly leagues next week?4.Grayson Rodriguez is getting better. Last nights duel against Tyler Glasnow, he was at his best.a.He’s a Top ______________ pitcher in drafts next season.Segments 3 and 4 – Waiver Wire and Two-Start PickupsSegment 5 – Closer ReportCloseCal Quantrill, CLE (CBS: 34% rostered) @Jordan Lyles, KCR and vs. Dean Kremer, BAL.Reese Olson, DET (CBS: 28% rostered) @Ryan Pepiot, LAD and @TBD, OAK.Jose Butto, NYM (CBS: 6% rostered) @Edward Cabrera, MIA and @Michael Lorenzen, PHI.

Take 10 with Tim – September 15, 2023 @ 8 am1.Word association on each of these recently called up kida.Ronny Mauriciob.Maysn Winnc.Jordan Wicksd.Jasson Domingueze.Connor Phillipsf.Evan Carterg.Pete Crow-Armstrong2.What one or two surprise players have been making a difference for you down the stretch?3.Let’s look at the MLB races4.Heston Kerjstad gets the call after Ryan Mountcastle goes out with a shoulder injury. Any interest?5.Have we seen the last at-bat for Shohei Ohtani for the season? He hasn’t played since September 3rd. He’s out with an oblique, but of course the Angels didn’t put him on the IL6.I just finished writing the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system. While I like the system very much, I’ve liked it for the past few years. But their players have just not performed. Hayes, Contreras, End Rodriguez, Mitch Keller, and Henry Davis.a.They look great in the minor leagues and then underperform once they get promoted to the Majors.7.Give me on hitter that you will target for this weekend’s FAAB?8.Give me one pitcher that you will target for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Ben Rice (NYY)2. Sam Basallo (Bal)3. Xavier Isaac (TB)4. Won-Bin Cho (STL)5. Bubba Chandler (Pit)Bonus: Sal Stewart (Cin)

Darick Hall (Phi)Ronny Mauricio (NYM)Ben Rice (NYY)Junior Caminero (TB)Thomas Saggese (STL)Geddy Lee (Tor)Wyatt Langford (Tex)Jett Williams (NYM)Jack Brannigan (Pit)Matt Shaw (CHC)Graham Pauley (SD)Harry Ford (Sea)Trevor Werner (KC)Brian Kalmer (CHC)Seth Stephenson (Det)Lazaro Montes (Sea)Echedry Vargas (Tex)Keinder Delgado (NYY)Javier Mogollon (CHW)Drew Thorpe (NYY)Jacob Misiorowski (Mil)Julian Aguiar (Cin)Jose Corniell (Tex)Parker Messick (Cle)Yordanny Monegro (Bos)

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 3, 2023 @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review Weekend GamesAdditional Questions:1.With Wander Franco out indefinitely, the Rays are turning to Taylor Wells. What are your thoughts on a possible pickup?2.Ronny Mauricio is hitting everything in sight with crazy exit velos 117 MPH and has already stolen a base. I’m assuming you will recommend him as a pickup.3.Blake Snell pitched another shutout. Call me cynical, but I’ve seen his story so many times. A player who is entering his free agent year puts up an unsustainable year and then gets overdrafted the next year only to crush fantasy manager’s souls. Is this what we will see with Snell?4.Trea Turner has woken up. Is he back to being in the first round next season?5.Aroldis Chapman has been brutal of late, losing another game on Saturday. Will he get taken out of the closer role?Segments 3 and 4 – Waiver WireSegment 5 – Closer Report and Two-start pitchersClose

Take 10 with Tim – September 1st1.What are your strategies for the last month of the season?2.I think the Yankees are doing the right thing by waiving Josh Donaldson and Harrison Bader. I know about the report that Bader found out about the move on TV, but that’s hard to believe. I know they are the hated Yankees, but they’ve always had a reputation for doing right by their players.a.Your thoughts on the move and anything else you want to discuss3.The September call-ups are underway. This is who we have so far.a.I just saw Jasson Dominguez last week in Double-A, and he’s reportedly being called up. I’ll preview him as I’ve seen about 100 at-bats of him.b.Austin Wells (C, NYY)c.Ceddanne Rafaela (OF, Bos)d.Ronny Mauricio (IF/OF, NYM)e.Kyren Paris (SS, LAA)f.Nick Loftin (SS, KC)4.The Angels waved the white flag on Tuesday, putting a quarter of their roster on waiver, including Lucas Giolito (Cleveland), Reynaldo Lopez (Cleveland), Matt Moore (Cleveland), Dominic Leone, Hunter Renfroe (Reds), and Randal Grichuk. Harrison Bader (Reds)a.Do any of these players interest you from a fantasy standpoint? If so, who?b.Any thoughts on who gets their playing time?c.I know we’ve talked to this way too much, but what the heck are the Angels doing?5.Someone from Barstool put out a clickbait tweet saying the following: Is it crazy to think that Mookie Betts will retire a better player than Mike Trout?a.What say you?6.I really liked the Royals' acquisition of Cole Ragans, as I didn’t like the way the Rangers were handling him. He’s doing oka.Let’s talk about the pitcher he can become?7.Michael Brantley has finally returned. Any interest?8.Just when you thought Alex Lange had some things figured out, he crushes your soul. He and Aroldis Chapman are reminding all of us what the Closer Report is suppose to look like – Chaotic. a.Thoughts?9.What hitter will you be targeting this weekend?10.What pitcher will you be targeting this weekend?

The following players are discussed:1. Eddys Leonard (Det)2. Zach Dezenzo (Hou)3. Xavier Isaac (TB)4. Matt Shaw (CHC)5. Chase Petty (Cin)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 27, 2023 @ 3 pm.Segments 1 and 2 - Review of the weekend games.Additional Questions1.Shohei Ohtani is done pitching for the year when an MRI revealed he had a torn UCL in his elbow. I guess if you have him rostered in a fantasy league and can play him at either UT or SP, you are playing him at UT, so maybe the short-term effect is not too bad. However, it's still a brutal blow.a.Thoughtsb.Thoughts on what this means for teams in the off-season who might want his services.2.More impactful for fantasy managers this season might be the potential loss of Felix Bautista for the rest of the season. a.Thoughtsb.I’m assuming the pickup is Yennier Cano?3.Wander Franco has been put on Administrative Leave until further notice.a.How are you advising fantasy managers to handle in one-year leagues? Dropping or holding on?4.On a happier note, the Mariners caught both the Rangers and Astros. Who had that on their bingo cards?a.Hot streak or can they make this move stick?Segments 3 and 4 – Waiver WireSegment 5 – Two start pitchersClose

Rich presents his updated Top 100 Prospects in baseball

The following prospects were discussed:1. George Valera (Cle)2. Jacob Berry (Mia)3. Graham Pauley (SD)4. Lazaro Montes (Sea)5. Peter Messick (Cle)

Waiver Wire August 20, 2023Osleivis Basabe, SS/3B, TBR (CBS: 6% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Charlie Blackmon, OF, COL (CBS: 44% rostered, ESPN: 16% rostered): Home runs on back-to-back days in his first week of baseball since June 10. So far, so very good! Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF, CHC (CBS: 20% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Mauricio Dubon, 2B/SS/OF, HOU (CBS: 26% rostered, ESPN: 10% rostered): Stone Garrett, OF, WAS (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 5% rostered): Kyle Harrison, SP, SFG (CBS: 23% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): check out the two-start week potential. Philly on Tuesday. The Giants said they would call him up this year and they have held true to their word.Dakota Hudson, SP, STL (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered): Cole Irvin, SP, BAL (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): Noelvi Marte, SS, CIN (CBS: 28% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): Wade Meckler, OF, SFG (CBS: 4% rostered, ESPN: not rostered): Ryan Pepiot, SP, LAD (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Pablo Reyes, 2B/SS, BOS (CBS: 5% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Nolan Schanuel, 1B, LAA (CBS: 19% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): DJ Stewart, OF, NYM (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered): Masyn Winn, SS, STL (CBS: 37% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered): Two-Start PitchersJavier Assad, CHC (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): @Alex Faedo DET and @Bailey Falter PIT.Johan Oviedo, PIT (CBS: 52% rostered, ESPN: 13% rostered): vs. Adam Wainwright STL and vs. Drew Smiley CHC.Paul Blackburn, OAK (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): vs. Angel Zerpa KCR and @ Mike Clevinger CWS.

Take 10 with Tim – August 18, 2023 @ 8 am1.Masyn Winn is being promoted.2.Mason Miller is pitching in a rehab game.3.We will take a look at the standings4.Drafting the first round next season. I pick first, and then we go back and forth for the duration of the first round.5.Shane McCallahan will have his second Tommy John Surgery next week. He’ll miss all of next season. DID NOT GET TOa.If you’re in a Dynasty League owner, would you be trying to sell or buy?6.Twitter Question: Would you have the cahones to drop Harper for Chas McCormick or Riley Greene? It is a keeper league so there’s that element as well. Thanks! DID NOT GET TO7.What hitter will you be targeting for this weekend?a.Matt Wallner8.What pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend?a.Javier Assad

The following players are discussed:1. Austin Shenton (TB)2. Robert Hassell (Was)3. Matt Shaw (CHC)4. Kendall George (LAD)5. Ty Madden (Det)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 13, 2023 – 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.I know the Cardinals have underperformed, particularly on the pitching front, but Steven Matz has surprising pitched well. ERA of 3.86, xERA of 3.89. What did everyone miss coming into the season with him?2.George Kirby or Logan Gilbert. As the great Kevin McCalister said…Do you give up, or are you thirsty for more?3.Well, we got a few good weeks from Mickey Moniak, but he’s been brutal for the last two weeks. He’s 7 for 52 with 25 strikeouts. So, you are the guru of the waiver wire game of catch and release. Is it time to release Moniak?4.Are you ready to trust Sandy Alcantara after his shutout of the Yankees on Saturday, or are you still worried?a.If the season ended today, the Yankees would not make the playoffs. Will that be the case at the end of the season?5.Curtis Mead. I still don’t see how he gets full-time playing time. Has your position changed from last week, or do you still think people should be running him out there?a.What about the Davis Schneider? What do we do with him? He had a big day on Monday, but 1 for 12 after that.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Podcast Notes – All Request1. Sweet, thanks for the offer! I’ve had Luis Robert for a while (dynasty 12 team 6x6) and finally, a year he is really putting it together - I don’t love the injury history, part of me wants to trade high. Am I crazy for trading away a 50 HR bat who is only 26?2. What’s the status with Dl Hall? Is he still a elite prospect? Bullpen arm? He was dropped in Dl6 and I was able to pick him up for $41 with no other bids3. I have Sal Frelick in a dynasty league and people are making offers. I like him, but feel like he has a pretty low ceiling. Thoughts on comps for his floor and ceiling for him.4. Should I be running out and grabbing Lawrence Butler?5. Good call on Cole Ragans. He looked great in his start on Monday. What did you know that the Rangers didn’t when they wanted to throw him in the bullpen.6. Who do you think will win the Rookie of the Years this year and next.7. What’s wrong with Luis Severino? How does he find his way back to being a decent pitcher again?8. Odds Ethan Salas makes pro debut while 18.Tim’s pickups· Lawrence Butler· Mike Clevinger

The following players are discussed:1. Lawrence Butler (Oak)2. Dru Baker (TB)3. Wyatt Langford (Tex)4. Wilman Diaz (LAD)5. Gavin Stone (LAD)6. Hurston Waldrep (ATL)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 6, 2023 @ 3 pm.Segments 1 and 2 - Review of this weekend’s gameAdditional Questions1.The Marlins come to their senses and bring back Eury Perez. He will pitch on Monday. 2.Trea Turner had a good game on Saturday with a three-run home run, but he’s been moved to eighth in the batting order and is taking a beating in Philadelphia. He’s still on pace for a 15/25 season, but he’s posting a sub .300 OBP. He’s striking out more but his BABIP is sub .300 for the first time in his career. Not what you wanted when you took him as a Top 3 player, but where does he drop next to next season and are you interested?3.Curtis Mead was promoted before Friday’s contest. He’s spent a lot of time on the IL season, so it was a surprise he go the call. Where does he play? Does he play?4.The Orioles quietly optioned Tyler Wells during the trade deadline news after pitching to a 6.83 ERA in July. I did a baseballsavant breakdown and he is what he is. A number four/five starter. Does he get a chance in the second half? Would you be picking him up? Segment 3 – Wavier WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – Trade deadline reviewWe will review some of the big trades and discuss the players involved.1.The Astros acquired Justin Verlander from the Mets for two outfield prospects, Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifforda.The Astros and Verlander reunite. They are surging. Is this enough to overcome/hold off the Rangers2.The Rangers acquired Max Scherzer from the Mets for LuisAngel Acuna and pay a pick part of his salary.a.The Rangers acquire Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton from the Cardinals for Thomas Sagesse, Tekoah Roby, and John Kingb.The Rangers remake 40% of their starting rotation and give up some prospect capital in doing it. Does this help/hurt Scherzer and Montgomery’s fantasy output?3.The Marlins acquired Josh Bell from the Guardians for Khalil Watson and Jean Segura, whom they releaseda.They also acquired Jake Burger from the White Sox for Jake Ederb.They then acquired Ryan Weathers from the Padres for Garrett Cooperc.WOW…you got to give the Marlins credit for trying. Do you know what they are doing? Will it work?d.In Cleveland, is Kyle Manzardo a player that people should be targeting? Isn’t the path open for him?4.The Orioles acquired Jack Flaherty from the Cardinals for Cesar Prieto and Drew Roma.A lot of people were disappointed that the Orioles didn’t do more, what is your take?b.Does Flaherty help them? Will he better than his 4.43 ERA has been this year with the Cardinals?5.So the Mets… They trade many of their older players and according to Max Scherzer will likely not compete next season. There’s also rumors that they will shop Pete Alonso and Nimmo over the winter.a.It feels like what the San Diego Padres did circa 2014-15 when AJ Preller was just hired. He brought in many big-name players to win (James Shields, Matt Kemp, Ryan Haniger, Wil Myers (the big deal that sent Trea Turner to Washington), etc., to dismantle it and start over again with Tatis Jr. as the base. b.Your thoughts on what they are doing?c.We will talk about what that team might look like the rest of the year and next. 6.The Angels brought in a bunch of players as well. Lucas Giolito, CJ Cron, Randal Grichuk.a.Does this push them over the threshold?b.Is this enough to convince Ohtani to stay?c.Pickups in Colorado?7.Any other trades of note for you?8.What one hitter will you be targeting this weekend?9.What one pitcher will you be targeting this weekend?

1. Jace Jung (Det)2. Cameron Cauley (Tex)3. Jacob Melton (Hou)4. Ethan Salas (SD)5. Jared Jones (Pit)

I provide my thoughts in a Marriott Fairfield in Aberdeen MD without my mic. I hope the sound quality is reasonable. If it's not, I'll redo it when I get home on Wednesday.

Fantasy Baseball Live! – July 31, 2023 @3 pm ET.Segment 1 - Trade review – We will review each trade, looking at their fantasy and baseball implication.1.The Mets ship Max Scherzer and approximately $35 million to the Rangers for Luisangel Acuna. If I understand the math, the Rangers will pay $22.5 million for Scherzer this year and next. That’s $5.5 million this year and $17 million. That feels about right as baseballsavant is showing some natural aging, and a guy who’s better days are behind him.a.Did this make sense for the Mets?b.Is this enough for the Rangers to win the American League?c.Luisangel Acuna breakdown.2.The White Sox send Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers. In return, they receive Trayce Thompson, Nick Nastrini, and Jordan Leasure. a.Does this help the Dodgers?b.I love Nick Nastrini, and we could see him up later this season. At worse, next year.Segment 2 – Review of Weekend GamesAdditional Questions:1.Marco Luciano was a surprise call-up (at least for me) on Wednesday. He’s been hurt a lot and has only 269 plate appearances above A Ball. He has 40 home run potential long-term, but I don’t like the setup for this season. What say you?2.Triston Casas is starting to figure this baseball thing out. He’s up to 15 home runs, hitting .253 with a .360 OBP. Hard hit rate is at 80%. Nice leverage at 15.1 degrees. He’s striking out too much at 25%, but that might be the player. a.I’m considering him a 30/100 guy with a high OBP. Am I overvaluing him for the next year?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

We could have called this podcast...Tim doesn't like the AL Central. I was amused by his rant!1.The Angels acquired Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez from the White Sox for Edgar Quero (C) and Ky Bush (LHP). It was steep price for two rentals, but I guess when you’re trying to convince Shohei Ohtani that you are a winner, it’s what you do.a.Your thoughts on the deal?b.Any pickups in Chicago based on the deal?2.The Dodgers have been busy.a.They acquired Amed Rosario from the Guardians for Noah Syndergaard. While they needed a shortstop, they also need innings. It makes you wonder if they will dip back into the farm system for a River Ryan, a Kyle Hurt, or a Nick Frasso.i.Did this make sense to you?ii.Father time and injuries have not been kind to Syndergaard. In 2019, his fastball averaged 98 MPH. Today, it’s averaging 92.6 MPH. However, the Guardians have a history of getting guys to throw harder. Thoughts?b.They also re-acquired Kike Hernandez. He was pretty good the first time but awful with Boston. Will he get enough at-bats to grab him in a fantasy league? Even if he does, would you pick him up?i.The Red Sox got two relievers in Nick Robertson and Justin Hagenman. 1.Robertson is a fastball change-up pitcher. Pretty good change-up with nice tumble and fade. FB sits 95 MPH and is pretty straight.2.Hagenman – Has a three-pitch arsenal (sinker-slider-changeup). The sinker looks average, with a decent slider and change-up. He’s been used as a long reliever/spot starter.3.David Robertson is traded to the Marlins.4.Tuesday was a bad day for pitchers looking to get traded. Do either of these guys get moved? Did they hurt their trade value with that one outing?a.Marcus Stroman – 3 IP, 9 hits, 7 ERb.Lance Lynn – 4.2 IP, 7 hits, 7 ER5.We are at the 2/3 mark of the season. Any advice for fantasy managers who are vying for the money.a.One year leagues?b.Dynasty Leagues?6.Marco Luciano was a surprise call-up (at least for me) on Wednesday. He’s been hurt a lot and has only 269 plate appearances above A Ball. He has 40 home run potential long-term, but I don’t like the setup for this season. What say you?7.Eury Perez started in Double-A, was on a strict pitch limit, and threw 45 pitches in 2.1 innings. Phew!a.He will be back in Miami on _________________ (looking for a date).8.Triston Casas is starting to figure this baseball thing out. He’s up to 15 home runs, hitting .253 with a .360 OBP. Hard hit rate is at 80%. Nice leverage at 15.1 degrees. He’s striking out too much at 25%, but that might be the player. a.I’m considering him a 30/100 guy with a high OBP. Am I overvaluing him for the next year?9.Your buddy was re-upped for four more years. You can stop the collection for Mr. Manfred…he’s going to be just fine. People are waiting for a reaction. Well…10.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?11.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Andres Chaparro (NYY)2. Jackson Chourio (Mil)3. Sam Zavala (SD)4. Keyvn Castillo (LAA)5. Drew Thorpe (NYY)6. Angel Bastardo (Bos)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – July 23, 2023 @ 3 pm.Segments 1 and 2 - Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.Hyun Jin Ryu made his final rehab start and will join the Blue Jays. Are you starting him?2.Sal Frelick gets the call. Is he one of your big pickups this weekend?3.Just when you think that you don’t have to worry about starting a pitcher, Logan Webb has the 1.2 innings and six earned runs debacle. Just remarkable.a.By the way, CJ Abrams is starting to figure some things out.4.Give me three players you think will have bounce-back second halves?a.Seiya Suzuki b.Triston Casasc.Luis Severino5.Give me three players you believe will regress in the second half?a.Clayton Kershawb.Shoehi Ohtanic.Michael LorenzoSegment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – July 21, 20231.Let’s take a look at the standings in the American League2.Let's take a look at the standings in the National League3.Give me three players you think will have bounce-back second halves?4.Give me three players you believe will regress in the second half?5.Fill in the blank game.a.Francisco Alvarez will be a top _______________ catcher for you next season?b.Josh Naylor is a Top ____________ 1B for you next season?c.Elly De La Cruz will go in round _______________. Yes or No. He will be a target of yours?6.Which hitter do you want for the rest of the season?a.Elly De La Cruz or Anthony Volpeb.Pete Alonso or Bryce Harperc.Jared Kelenic or James Outmani.Jarred Kelenic kicks a cand.Chas McCormick or Bryan Reynolds7.Which pitcher do you want for the rest of the season?a.Luis Castillo or Corbin Burnesb.Bryan Bello or Grayson Rodriguezc.Tanner Bibee or Andrew Abbottd.Sandy Alcantara or anyone else8.BaseballSavant review of Marcus Stroman9.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?10.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Jackson Holliday (Bal)2. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Cin)3. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)4. Mason Black (SF)5. Ryan Bliss (Ari)6. Thomas Saggese (Tex)7. Tyler Black (Mil)8. River Ryan (LAD)9. Kyle Hurt (LAD)10. Zach Kokoska (Col)11. Jacob Melton (Hou)12. Abimelec Ortiz (Tex)13. Victor Bericoto (SF)14. Justin Wrobleski (LAD)15. Jared Serna (NYY)16. Hector Rodriguez (Cin)17. Nelson Rada (LAA)18. Yordanny Monegro (Bos)19. Luis Perales (Bos)20. Cristopher Torin (Ari)21. Sebastian Walcott (Tex)22. Santiago Suarez (TB)23. Eduardo Quintero (LAD)24. Welbyn Francisca (Cle)25. Yeremi Cabrera (Tex)

Fantasy Baseball Notes – July 16, 2023 @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Weekend gamesAdditional Notes:1.The A’s finally did something as they promoted Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom. Both are Top 100 prospects for me, with Soderstrom having a chance to be an all-star caliber player. a.Esteury Ruiz has reportedly started hitting off a tee. Good news.b.As a side note. The A’s had the sixth pick in the draft and went with Justin Wilson whose father played in the big leagues primarily for the Pirates. He never strikes out but with no power and modest speed. You have one of the deepest drafts in years, and this is the direction you go. The hope is that you are drafting the unicorn known as Luis Arraez, but lightning rarely strikes twice. What are your thoughts on what the A’s are doing? 2.Many more rumors about the Angels willing to trade Ohtani. However, how will his finger issue affect his trade value? Your thoughts?3.Justin Verlander or Sandy Alcantara – Who do you want to rest of the season?a.Do you think a change of scenery would help Verlander or is he just not yet in synch because of an early season stint on the IL?4.As a Trea Turner owner, I’m not happy. Should I consider sitting him?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

The following players are discussed:1.Dylan Crews (OF, Was, #2)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: First-Round Fantasy PickTools Summary: 20-20 upside with a feel to hit.Dylan Crews had the best combination of safety and upside in the 2023 Draft. A handful of high school players have a higher upside, but when you combine his proven ability to hit in the SEC with a 20-20 profile, he should be the top player selected in supplemental Dynasty League Drafts. If you’re looking for a comp, I liken him to Jackson Holliday. Yep, he has a chance to be that good. 2.Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex, #4)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 30 OFTools Summary: 20-30 upside with high OBP skills.Right behind Dylan Crews in the Draft was Wyatt Langford. He has plus power and is a 70-runner with a feel to hit. From a fantasy standpoint, if you’re picking #2 in supplemental drafts, do not fret, as there is a chance that Langford will be as good as Crews. Crews might be the slightly better hitter, but Langford has more power and speed potential.3.Paul Skens (RHP, Pit, #1)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2024-25 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 15 SPTools Summary: He has the size and arsenal to be a #1 starter. Given how hard he throws, there is risk of early arm troubles, as seen with Hunter Greene.Paul Skens attended the Air Force Academy for two years but then transferred to LSU for his Junior year. Apparently, cadets are allowed to leave the academy before their junior year. While I’m not sure about the rules, I’m surmising that the relaxed rules that have allowed college players to transfer through the NCAA Portal, has opened up this capability for players who decide to pursue a professional career. That rule was not available to those who remember Noah Song.When you’re 6-foot-6 and sitting in the upper 90s and routinely hit the triple-digits with your fastball, you get drafted early. Should he have gone one overall? There is an argument. I would have gone with Crews, but he’s deserving. It’s a Hunter Greene starter kit. He throws hard, but his fastball is relatively straight with secondary pitches that should get plenty of strikeouts. If you decide to take him in your supplemental drafts, the correlation of high velo pitchers to arm trouble is increased. Just know the risk.4.Max Clark (OF, Det, #3)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2026-27 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 30 OFTools Summary: Extremely athletic with plus speed and plenty of bat speed to project future power. Max Clark is one of the most athletic players in the 2023 Draft, with 70-grade speed and plenty of bat speed to project future power. While high school stats should be taken with a grain of salt, he did steal 35 bases while hitting .551. In reviewing film, the swing should work, and over time, I believe he’ll add bulk to his frame with over-the-fence power. The Tigers will be careful with him, so I expect him to spend all of 2024 in Low-A. Once fully developed, the upside is a 15-30+ player with more power as he fills out.5.Walker Jenkins (OF, Min, #5)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2026-27 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 40 OFTools Summary: Athletic with a lefty swing built for 30+ home run future pop. I saw Walker Jenkins multiple times in high school, and he’s a plus athlete with a beautiful lefty swing that should be built for power. He’s a plus runner, but as he fills out his 6-foot-3 body, I think he will emerge into a power-hitting corner outfielder with a handful of stolen bases. It will come down to how much he hits, and the early returns look encouraging. 6.Matt Shaw (SS, CHC, #13)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2024-25 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 10 2B/3BTools Summary: Plus power with a feel to hit and speed early in his career. I was surprised when Matt Shaw dropped to pick 13 in the 2023 Draft. He’s a natural hitter with considerable power despite his 5-foot-11 frame. Across his sophomore and junior season at Maryland, he hit 48 home runs and stole 30 bases in 122 games. He also walked nearly as much as he struck out (14% K-Rate). The profile reminds me a lot of Alex Bregman, and while I don’t think he’ll pop 40 home runs, I think he’ll have serious power.7.Rhett Lowder (RHP, Cin, #7)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 30 SPTools Summary: 70-grade change-up with a chance for at least a 60 slider. Plus, he throws strikes. If the Reds can get him to throw harder, he has the ceiling of a number two starter.Kyle Boddy has made the Reds pitchers better. So when the Reds went early on Rhett Lowder, I immediately set up in my chair. It’s not a big fastball, but he’s got a double-plus change-up with a slider/sweeper that, over time, could grade out as plus. Plus, he throws strikes. In his draft year, he walked less than two per nine; and this is the most critical aspect of his profile. You see, Major League teams are drafting pitchers like Lowder, with plus secondary pitches and the ability to throw strikes, and getting them to throw harder. It would not surprise me to see him touching 97 shortly after the Reds get him into their system. The upside is a number two starter. Finally, don’t you need a Rhett on your Dynasty League team? I know I do!8.Enrique Bradfield (OF, Bal, #17)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 45 OFTools Summary: An 80-grade runner that, with some swing tweaks, could unlock power. The Orioles are a perfect landing spot for him. Enrique Bradfield’s carrying tool is his 80-grade speed, with the MLB Network comping him to Willie McGee. It was hard to deny the similarities when they threw up his swing and put it side-by-side with Bradfield. He does produce high exit velocities, but his swing is more geared for contact. This is where you have to trust the Orioles. I think they can tweak the swing to get him more upright and add loft, and that below-average current power will turn into average power quickly. From a fantasy standpoint, he could steal 40 bases, and his elite defense will make him a big leaguer. I’m investing.9.Tommy Troy (3B, Ari, #12)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 15 3BTools Summary: A potential plus hit tool with above-average speed and power.I’m not a fan of Stanford hitters as they coach their hitters to all hit the “Stanford way” - a very structured approach and swing. This has proven to be sub-optimal for many players over the years. However, it seems to have worked for Tommy Troy, as he can flat-out hit. He hit .394 in his draft year with 17 home runs and 17 stolen bases. The swing is built for contact and lacks loft, so projecting plus future plus power might be a reach. But I can safely project a 15-15 player with a .270 average and 60 to 70 points on top of that for OBP.10.Colin Houck (SS, NYM, #32)Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2026-27 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 15 SSTools Summary: He has a feel to hit with speed and power. Colin Houck is a great athlete with size for future power. At least early in his career, he will have plus speed. He hit .487 with eight home runs in his Senior Year. I’m not sure how he lasted to the 32nd pick, but if he signs, I think the Mets got a huge bargain here.

The following players are discussed:1. Ryan Bliss (Ari)2. Victor Scott (STL)3. Kevin Alcantara (CHC)4. Sebastian Walcott (Tex)5. David Festa (Min)

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.Futures Game – Any observations?2.Eury Perez was demoted to Double-A because they want to limit his innings. What does this mean? Is he still going to pitch every fifth day? Just a couple of innings a week? Relief? Surely, the Marlins know that an inning thrown in Double-A is still an inning on his arm??? Your thoughts.3.Bo Naylor had three hits yesterday. Still hitting .196 with a 32% K-Rate. Getting better or a bust?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

A review of our updated Top 100 Prospects in the game

Take 10 with Tim – July 7, 2023 @ 8am1.For the second year in a row, Mike Trout misses a big chunk of the season. This year, it’s a Hamate fracture, which many times will zap power for a while. Lot’s to discuss here.a.Mickey Moniak or Jo Adell? Who’s the pickup here?b.Is this the death blow for Shohei Ohtani and the Angels? Shouldn’t they now seriously consider trading him now? c.I know that the hamate problem is kind of one-off and last year’s back problem hasn’t resurfaced, but he turns 32 in a month. These kinds of problems start to find players of his age, no? He’s a ___________ round pick next season?2.Tarik Skubal looked great in his return. Up to 96 and threw strikes. Are you starting him with confidence?a.E-Rod did not look good. What are you doing here?b.Akil Baddoo and Riley Greene will both be back. I think the Tigers are going to be tougher in the second half and not the walkover they’ve been to date. Remember, Colt Keith, will likely be up soon. Your thoughts?3.Did you expect Seiya Suzuki would have a .400 SLG halfway through the season? What do you think is going on?4.Colton Cowser finally got the call. For the rest of the season: HR, SB, and B.5.Rich’s Top 100 is released on Saturday morning. You can find the Top 200 on the Patreon site. Can you prepare a segment of just a handful of questions for me? It can be anything. Strategy. When a player might be up. Highest upside, etc… Anything. We will do 15 minutes for the segment.6.Which hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?7.Which pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Jonathan Aranda (TB)2. Zack Gelof (Oak)3. Carlos Jorge (Cin)4. Kristian Robinson (Ari)5. Landon Knack (LAD)6. Luis Perales (Bos)

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 2, 2023 – 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 - Review of the weekend games Additional Questions1.We have a trade. The Royals deal Aroldis Chapman to the Rangers for Cole Ragans, and Roni Cabrera. We discuss…some notes about the prospects below.a.Ragans is a lefty with pretty good stuff. As a starter in 2022, he sat 92 to 93, but as a reliever, his fastball is averaging 96 with great spin. Good looking change-up, Cutter and CB. I wonder if the Royals turn him back into a starter.b.Roni Cabrera is the definition of a thrown-in. He’s a 10K sign in 2022 and a DSL repeater. He’s playing well, hitting 315 with a home run and six stolen bases in 16 games.2.Eury Perez – Madone!3.Darick Hall finally get the return call. Does he stay up? Is he worth rostering?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – June 30, 20231.Domingo German pitched the 24th perfect game in MLB History. It was impressive, but it’s hard to get too excited about it as it was against the A’s. Thoughts?2.Dane Dunning has been so good this season with a 2.69 ERA and 7 wins. Baseballsavant doesn’t like it at all. He pitches to contact, stuff is very average, and his XERA is 4.58, almost two full runs higher than his ERA. Sell high? Just ride him out?3.Speaking of BaseballSavant, I’ll go through my review of Cristian Javier and let you respond. It should be out on the Patreon site. If you could watch it, that would be great.4.Bo Naylor went 3 for 4 on Wednesday with his first home run. Next season, he’s a Top ______________ catcher.a.Let’s look at who will be next season’s Top 5 to 10 catchers.5.Tarik Skubal is finishing his rehab assignment and looks very good. Grayson Rodriguez has also looked good as he tries to sort things out.a.Who do you want to roster for the rest of the season?b.Who do you want for their career?6.As we are at the midway point, let’s look at our mid-year fantasy award. Mine are listeda.Your best player drafted? Esteury Ruizb.The player you wish you never drafted? Alek Manoahc.What is your best pickup of the year? Geraldo Perdomo or Corey Julksd.Biggest fantasy value – hitter (whether on your team or not): i.Corbin Carroll (ADP – 57, Current – 3)ii.Lane Thomas (305, 15)iii.Josh Lowe (558, 31)e.Biggest fantasy value – pitcher:i.Nate Eovaldi (Drafted pitcher - 88, Current – 4)ii.Mitch Keller (134, Current – 10)iii.Joe Ryan (51, 12)7.How should I think about Spencer Torkelson? It’s been another meh season. 9 home runs, 35 RBI, .218 BA, .297 OBP. He’s still only 23 (he will be 24 in August). a.Will he ever be a 25-home-run first baseman?8.Extra question – if time permits9.What hitter will you target for FAAB this weekend? Carlos Santana10. What pitcher will you target for FAAB this weekend? Paul Blackburn

The following players are discussed:1. Tyler Black (Mil)2. Abimelec Ortiz (Tex)3. Emmanuel Rodriguez (Min)4. Micahel Arroyo (Sea)5. Quinn Priester (Pit)

Rich breaks down the upcoming Future Game

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 25, 2023Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.The Angels scored 25 runs last night.a.David Flecther was 4 for 6 with 5 RBI, Mickey Moniak was 5 for 5 with 4 RBIs, Shohei Ontani was 1 for 7. Baseball’s a funny game!2.Bobby Miller and Bryce Miller both got hit hard again this weekend. Bryce has a 7.40 ERA in June, and Bobby has given up 13 earned runs in his last two games.a.How should fantasy managers handle both of these guys going forward? Bryce is home against Tampa, and Bobby is on the road at KC next week.3.Bad news is out on Aaron Judge. He has a torn ligament in his toe with no timetable for a return.a.Rich from NJ calls in…4.The tale of two prospects. Many fantasy managers drafted Bo Naylor and waited patiently for him to get the call. He’s 1 for 16. Luis Matos got zero buzz and is hitting .257 with a home run and two stolen bases. a.Should people just stop listening to fantasy baseball podcasts and reading fantasy analysis as clearly luck is such a huge part of the game – just go with your gut!Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – June 23, 2023, @ 8am1.Break up the Reds. With the additional De La Cruz, McLain, and Abbott, the Reds have been streaking. They are five games over .500 and leading the NL Central. Do they make the playoffs?a.Let’s look at all the playoff races.2.You nailed the eminent promotion of Gavin Williams on Sunday. Were you pleased with the results? Is he someone you will roster for the rest of the season?3.Kenta Maeda is back from the IL today (Friday). Do you dare start him against the Tigers (who have been better of late)4.Julio Teheran has been a revelation, but how long can this continue? What is your strategy with him? Would you try and sell him for another piece, or would you keep running him out there?5.Another guy that’s been a revelation is Nate Eovaldi. But I received an email from one of our Patreon members saying that his velo has been down. Sure enough, it has. What do you do about him?6.Who would you rather roster the rest of the season?a.Aaron Judge or Yordan Alvarez?b.Vlad Guerrero Jr. or Josh Naylor?c.Jonathan India or Marcus Seimien?d.Francisco Lindor or Bryson Stott?e.Josh Jung or Rafael Deversf.Next Season: Julio Rodriguez or Corbin Carroll?7.Who would you rather roster the rest of the season?a.Framber Valdez or Gerrit Cole?b.Tyler Wells or Joe Ryan?c.Bryce Elder or Cristian Javier?d.Felix Bautista or any other closer?e.Next season: Eury Perez or Spencer Strider?8.Listener Question (CubFan815): Are there any pitchers in mlb (or up-and-coming) that you are worried will sustain injury due to their mechanics?9.What one hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?10.What one pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:1. Coby Mayo (Bal)2. Blaze Jordan (Bos)3. Spencer Jones (NYY)4. Stralin Polanco (Pit)5. Luis Perales (Bos)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 18, 2023 – 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Waiver WireSegment 3 – Closer ReportSegments 4 and 5 – Review games of the weekClose

Tim had to drop off mid podcast, but we cover Emment Sheehan and Owen White arrival. We also discuss Quincy Hamilton, a young outfielder who could see time in Houston soon. Once Tim departs, Rich breaks down Scherzer, Witt Jr., Gunnar, and Volpe.

1. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Cin)2. Luis Matos (SF)3. Jud Fabian (Bal)4. Wilderd Patino (Ari)5. Rayner Arias (SF)6. Chase Hampton (NYY)

Ji-Hwan Bae, 2B/OF, PIT (CBS: 43% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered): Why is Ji-Hwan Bae rostered to such a low level? He’s 19-of-24 swiping bases, good for fifth overall as we enter mid-June. It’s time to give your Free Agent pool a scan to see if somehow he has been overlooked. He shouldn’t be.Will Brennan, OF, CLE (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): In the past seven games, Brennan has gone 11-for-29 with two homers and seven RBI. On most teams, that would be a good week. In Cleveland, it’s otherworldly.Kerry Carpenter, OF, DET (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): The injuries to Riley Greene and now Akil Baddoo have allowed Kerry Carpenter to play full-time. He has gone 10-for-15 in his past four games and should see a steady diet of at-bats until the walking wounded are back walking.Colton Cowser, OF, BAL (CBS: 28% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): If it wasn’t for the quad injury, there’s a good chance Cowser would already be plying his trade in Baltimore. Now recovered, how long will it take to see him plying his trade in Baltimore? My guess is not very long.Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 3B, CIN (CBS: 45% rostered, ESPN: Everyone else has been called up in Cincinnati. It’s only a matter of time before Encarnacion-Strand gets his opportunity. With 17 home runs and a .427 BA in 177 at-bats at Triple-A Louisville, that opportunity will likely come sooner rather than later.Stuart Fairchild, OF, CIN (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered): Jake Fraley once again hits the IL, joining Wil Myers and Nick Senzel. Stuart Fairchild has helped pick up the slack and thus far has done an admirable job, slugging a couple of homers with 19 RBI and seven thefts. The outfield has taken a big hit injury-wise in the past couple of weeks. Fairchild could provide at least a temporary option.Nolan Jones, OF, COL (CBS: 42% rostered, ESPN: 8% rostered): Are we finally seeing a breakout from Nolan Jones? In five games this week, he has gone 6-for-16 with a pair of homers. It’s worth a small bid to determine if this hot streak is sustained.Corey Julks, OF, HOU (CBS: 10% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Long-term, Julks is more than likely a fourth outfielder, but short-term, the stolen base potential is providing sneaky value. He has four thefts this week with more to come, and for a small investment could be accumulating them on your Fantasy squad.Nick Pratto, 1B/OF, KCR (CBS: 29% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): Over the past seven games, Pratto has gone 6-for-22 with a homer and 3 RBI, hitting mainly out of the leadoff slot. Playing time should not be an issue with Vinnie Pasquantino on the IL with right shoulder instability.Emmanuel Rivera, 1B/3B, ARZ (CBS: 4% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): It’s crowded in Arizona, with Josh Rojas and Emmanuel Rivera in a job share, but Rivera appears to be slowly winning the battle. The power and speed are limited, but there’s no doubting Rivera’s ability to control the strike zone. In deeper Leagues, that .860 OPS provides value.Tarik Skubal, SP, DET (CBS: 25% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): The rehab clock has started, and so far, so good. We’re looking at a much-anticipated early July return to the Tigers rotation. Buying in early will save you some of that precious FAAB.A.J. Smith-Shawver, SP, ATL (CBS: 58% rostered, ESPN: 13% rostered): The 20-year-old righthander got that first start under his belt and handled it in fine fashion. He went 5 1/3 innings allowing two unearned runs in a no-decision. That has earned him another start against the Tigers. Go get him and get him active.Mark Vientos, 3B, NYM (CBS: 17% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Pete Alonso got plunked on the wrist last Wednesday, suffering a bone bruise and sprained left wrist that will leave him sidelined for the next month. There will be opportunities in New York for additional at-bats, and it’s worth a small bid to see if Vientos and that power potential gets his share of them.Bryan Woo, SP, SEA (CBS: 13% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): The first game was underwhelming, to say the least, but Woo bounced back nicely in his second outing, holding the Angels to two runs over 4 2/3 innings while chipping in with seven strikeouts. He has earned another start.The Closer ReportAdbert Alzolay, RP, DET (CBS: 12% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered): With two saves in his past five appearances and sporting a 30/4 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 30 appearances, Alzolay has moved into the setup role with an eye towards working the ninth regularly.Scott McGough, RP, ARZ (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered): McGough got off to a rough start and lost the closer job but has rebounded nicely. He hasn’t allowed an earned run since May 12, a span of 10 appearances (14 IP). Over that span, he has amassed 21 strikeouts. In Leagues that count holds, it’s time to include him in your future plans.A.J. Minter, RP, ATL (CBS: 24% rostered, ESPN: 12% rostered): The season has been one of very high highs and very low lows, but after both the success and failure, Minter has shown a return to the “good AJ”. He has two saves and a win this week and has solidified his hold on the setup gig. It’s time to get him rostered and active, again.Andres Munoz, RP, SEA (CBS: 51% rostered, ESPN: 47% rostered): There was considerable debate as to whether Paul Sewald would own the ninth inning for the M’s heading into 2023. A right shoulder strain suffered by Munoz back in early April made that decision a moot point. Well, Munoz has returned from the IL and is already flashing that huge strikeout potential. In a worst-case scenario, you wind up with a high K/9 setup man. At the best, a job share closing and save opportunities. It seems like a win/win to us.

Take 10 with Tim – June 9, 20231.Oddly, one of the bigger news stories in our country are the Canadian wildfires and the smoke that’s making it’s way to Northeast and even as far South as North Carolina. In our little world, multiple baseball games have been cancelled which is wreaking havoc in H2H Leagues. Maybe our Canadian connection can clue us in as to when this might let up?2.Elly De La Cruz – Thoughts3.Jacob deGrom – It was the news we all feared. It’s his second TJ Surgery and based on other similar pitchers, his held quite long. The length of time for TJ Surgeries is roughly 10 years. Ask Walker Buehler. a.If you have him, what are you to do?b.What do you think the Rangers will do?c.As a side note, the Rangers elected NOT to get insurance given the cost. Now we know what the insurance companies thought.4.Alex Manoah was finally demoted to Low-A so he can be at the Complex in Dunedin…not because he’s that bad, well…maybe… Anyway, let’s predicta.When does he make his return?b.ERA and K/9 once he returns (i.e for the time he’s pitching, not including his previous starts)5.Rest of the season game.a.Jonny DeLuca or James Outmanb.LaMonte Wade Jr. or Seya Suzukic.Freddie Freeman or Yordan Alvarezd.Taj Bradley, Tanner Bibee or Logan T. Allene.Taijuan Walker or Blake Snell6.Kevin Gausman seems to have found another gear this season. He’s struck out 113 in 82 innings with 18 strikeouts.a.Let’s rank the Top 5 to 10 pitchers going into next seasoni.Shane McClanahanii.Gerritt Coleiii.Shoehi Ohtaniiv.Corbin Burnesv.Zac Gallenvi.Kevin Gausmanvii.Spencer Striderviii.Joe Ryanix.Sandy Alcantarax.Christin Javierxi.Framber Valdez7.Will Luis Arraez have a .400 batting average on the last day of the season?a.I know he’s not a great fantasy option with one home run and one stolen base, but he can be a nice option if you punt batting average early in the draft with, say a Bobby Witt Jr. type of player. Thoughts on how you handle him on a fantasy team?8.Aaron Judge hits the IL with a right toe sprain, and it could him a bit to recover. What should fantasy managers do? Give me a couple of options in a 12-team league?9.What one hitter will you target for this weekend’s FAAB?10.What one pitcher will you target for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players were discussed:1. Pedro Leon (Hou)2. Diego Cartaya (LAD)3. Jeremy De La Rosa (Was)4. Justin Crawford (Phi)5. Spencer Arrighetti (Hou)6. Emmet Sheehan (LAD)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – June 4, 2023Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.Two young pitchers made their MLB debut. The Tigers Reese Olson looked great, and the more heralded Bryan Woo of the Mariners got roughed up. Are you interested in either?2.Ke’Bryan Hayes went back-to-back with home runs on Friday and Saturday. I did a baseballsavant review on him, and the data loves this guy. What say you?3.Cedric Mullins goes down with a hamstring injury, and the Orioles sign Aaron Hicks. The Orioles are smart, but I don’t know about this one. 4.Weekly League dilemma. Jose Altuve is sitting out Saturday and Sunday with an oblique injury. He’s not being sent for any more tests. Do you start him on Monday in weekly leagues?5.Alex Faedo and Marco Gonzalez hit the IL. Both are not household names but are, nonetheless, warm bodies; which we are quickly running out of. Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – June 2, 20231.Questions 1 through 4 – Redrafting the first rounda.Let’s draft the first round as if we were starting a new league for the second half. I’ll go first and take Ronald Acuna (smile)2.The Tigers lost both Eduardo Rodriguez and Riley Greene on Tuesday. Both could be out for a while.a.Who are the pickups?b.Harrison Bader also hits the IL. What else is new… Who is the pickup in New York?3.Cedric Mullins goes down with a hamstring injury, and the Orioles sign Aaron Hicks. The Orioles are smart, but I don’t know about this one. 4.Gavin Stone was sent down, and Michael Grove gets the call against the Yankees this Sunday. Are you starting him?a.Bobby Miller starts the weekend against the Yankees…are you starting him?5.Team McLeod/High is leading our DL League. Congratulations to them…they have a great team. But they also decided to moan to the league that they have 13 guys on the IL. Is this proper fantasy baseball etiquette? Rich from NC will weigh in with the dangers of tempting the Fantasy Gods.6.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?7.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players were discussed:1. Jonny La Duca (LAD)2. Jackson Chourio (Mil)3. Yanquiel Fernandez (Col)4. Cam Collier (Cin)5. Kyle Harrison (SF)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 28, 2023 @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.Did you see Dalton Varsho have two home runs in a row and glance off his glove before going over the wall? One of the craziest sequences I’ve seen.2.Luis Severino looked great on Saturday. How should we think of him for the rest of the season? ERA, WHIP and K/93.Brandon Pfaadt and Grayson Rodriguez were both optioned to Triple-A this weekend. Surprised? Do you expect either back anytime soon? If so, who comes back first?a.Would you be trying to trade for either of these guys in a Dynasty League?4.Akil Baddoo has been better of late. In the last two weeks, he’s slashing .280/.400/.493 with two home runs and SB. I wouldn’t call that red-hot by any stretch, but it’s better. Will he finally get full-time at-bats again?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportLast SegmentWhat’s your take on the Ozuna vs. Will Smith debate? Ozuna told him to move back. Here’s a picture. What’s for Dinner?

Take 10 with Tim – May 25, 20231.Bobby Miller got the call on Tuesday and didn’t disappoint. He pitched five innings, 4 hits, 1 ER, 5K/1BB. What were your thoughts on the outing?2.Christopher Morel and Mickey Moniak have been on fire since being recalled.a.Morel is slashing .367/.404/.980 with 9 HR, 1 SB. He’s striking out 36.5% and rarely walking 5.8%. His BABIP is .429.b.Mickey Moniak is slashing .419/.438/.935 with 4 HR, 2 SB. He’s striking out 34.1% and rarely walking 3.1%. His BABIP is .563c.Out of 100, what are the chances that Morel is on the Cubs on July 15.d.Same question for Moniak.3.Royce Lewis and Drew Waters look close to returning. Lewis can not be promoted until June 1 as he was on the 60-Day DL. a.Do you expect both to contribute to their respected teams when they return?b.Besides Bo Naylor, who else do you think could get a call in the next month or so.4.I traded Matt Mervis for Ke’Bryan Hayes in a Dynasty League and also gave up a 4th round pick. Statcast still likes Hayes, but he’s never produced. Who do you like better for the rest of the season and the next three years?5.We are hitting the third of the season mark, give our listeners two pieces of advice if they are in contention.a.If different, give our listeners two pieces of advice if they are mid pack, but not yet out of it.6.Let’s see how the rookies are producing this year. We will look at mlb.com stats to try and predict the rest of the season for these guys. a.2023 MLB Player Hitting Stats | MLB.comb.2023 MLB Player Pitching Stats | MLB.com7.What’s your take on the Ozuna vs. Will Smith debate? Ozuna told him to move back. Here’s a picture. WE DID NOT GET TO THIS TOPIC.8.You keep saying that everyone is desperate for pitching…well, Kyle Hendricks is finished rehabbing after TJ Surgery, which started on Thursday. Are you interested?a.I’ll get the stat line after his start.9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Prospect361 has updated their Top Prospect list and has expanded it to 125 on it's way to higher.Enjoy the presentation of the Top 50.

The following players are discussed:1. Zack Gelof (Oak)2. Lawrence Butler (Oak)3. Jackson Holliday (Bal)4. Gavin Cross (KC)5. Luis Lara (Mil)6. Emmet Shehan (LAD)

Rich and TIm present this week's waiver wire

Take 10 with Tim – May 19, 2023 – 8 am ET1.JP France…Uh oh…didn’t we make a steak and liquor bet? Ready to concede???2.Mark Vientos got the call for the struggling Mets and proceeded to hit a two-run home run. I’ve always liked Vientos and am glad he got a shot. a.Do you see all three Vientos, Baty and Alvarez all staying up with the Mets? b.Let’s look at the roster to see if we can sort out who will play.3.What was Aaron Judge doing? Was he looking over at the Yankees dugout to get the pitch, or was it something else? What are people saying in Toronto since it was against them?4.Manny Machado has a “small” fracture in his hand, and to make matters worse for fantasy managers, they are going to give him a couple of days to see how things go.a.Thoughts?b.Thoughts on who gets the playing time if he misses time?c.Going up the road, Dustin May pitched one inning on Wednesday, left the game with a flexor pronator strain, and will get a PRP injection. Uh oh. Who gets his starts?5.There was a Matthew Liberatore sighting, and he pitched pretty well. Thoughts on how much one should spend to acquire him this weekend?a.Will you go in heavy on him?b.Jared Shuster pitched on Tuesday and looked better but still not great. 5 IP, 3 ER, 3K/2BB. FB velo was up from his first two starts (92.2). Great change-up.i.Any interest?6.Rank these three young pitchers in who you want to own the rest of the waya.Taj Bradley (TB)b.Bryce Miller (Sea)c.Bryan Bello (Bos)7.Over/Under gamea.Estuery Ruiz – Over/Under 75 steals (He has 20)b.Pete Alonso – Over/Under 50 home runs (He has 16)c.Cedric Mullins – Over/Under 20-20 (He has 6 and 12)d.Wander Franco – Over/Under 30 Steals (He has 14)e.Does anyone win 20 games? – Gallen, Kershaw, and Ryan and have 6f.Mitch Keller – Ends as a Top 30 pitcher. He’s ranked 5th8.Let’s look at the standings and try and make sense of who will take each division. WE DID NOT GET TO THIS QUESTIONa.AL Eastb.AL Centralc.AL Westd.NL Easte.NL Centralf.NL West9.What hitter are you going to target to pickup this weekend?10.What pitcher are you going to target to pick up this weekend?

The following players are discussed:1. Elly De La Cruz (Cin)2. Trei Cruz (Det)3. Darell Hernaiz (Oak)4. Elijah Green (Was)5. Cade Povich (Bal)

Tim and Rich breakdown players to pickup.

Take 10 with Tim – May 11 - @ 9 am1.Believe it or not, we are approaching the quarter pole, as by the end of the weekend, most teams would have played 40 or so games. a.What two or three observations can you now make about this fantasy season?b.What are you doing as a fantasy expert to evaluate your teams?c.Let’s look at your Toutwars and LABR teams, and you can share what, if anything, you are doing to improve your chances of winning.2.If you could do the draft rankings over again today, who would be your tank five players on the board?a.At the end of draft season, it went as follows:i.Ronald Acuna - .347, 7 HR, 15 SBii.Trea Turner - .261, 4 HR, 4 SBiii.Aaron Judge - .273, 6 HR, 2 SBiv.Jose Ramirez - .270, 4 HR, 5 SBv.Julio Rodriguez - .205, 6 HR, 6 SBvi.Tim’s Top 51.Ronald Acuna2.Shoei Ohtani3.Randy Arozarena4.Fernando Tatis Jr.5.Kyle Tucker6.Pete Alonso3.It’s a big day today in the prospect world as Eury Perez, one of the top pitching prospects in the game, gets the start. He just turned 20 and has been dominant in the minors this year. a.Were you surprised he got the call?b.Are you going to start him today?c.Is he up for good, or is this just a one-and-out start?d.BTW, the Marlins are 19-19 and in second place.4.With Kyle Wright and Max Fried telling reporters that they are out for two months, RosterResource shows only three pitchers in their starting rotation.a.Possible candidates are Mike Soroka and Dylan Dodd. What about Jared Shuster and the forgotten one, Ian Anderson?b.Can the Braves piece this together and maintain their lead in the NL East (currently 6.5)?5.Christopher Morel is back with the Cubs. There’s speed and power in the profile. Are you interested?6.Jarred Kelenic has cooled off and has only hit .200 over the past two weeks while striking out nearly 40% of the time. Is this just a slump, or are we going back to the old Kelenic…said another way…back in the minors?7.Should fantasy managers be worried about Dylan Cease? After looking terrific in his first four starts of the season, he’s giving up 20 earned runs in the last four (18 IP). His walk rate is up to 4.5 /9. What say you?8.Dane Dunning is 3-0 with a 1.72 ERA. Dane Dunning? Should I be buying into this?a.Josiah Gray is pitching well with a 2.76 ERA. Should I be buying into this?b.Finally, Bryce Elder is also 3-0 with a 1.74 ERA. Is this a guy I should be buying into?9.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? Seth Brown10.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB? Ser Anthony Dominguez

The following players are discussed:1. Maysn Winn (Stl)2. Noelvi Marte (Cin)3. Jose Ramos (LAD)4. Carson Williams (TB)5. Joey Cantillo (Cle)6. Eury Perez (Mia)

Rich and Tim breakdown this week's waiver wire and closer report

Take 10 with Tim – May 5, 2023 @ 8 AM ET1.Miller vs. Miller was must-watch TV as Mason Miller got the best of Bryce Miller. I don’t know how this game fits into baseball history, but both had no-hitters into the sixth.a.Thoughts on Mason Millerb.Thoughts on Bryce Miller2.Brandon Pfaadt also got the call and looked good early but eventually got beat up by the Rangers. The final line wasn’t good. 4.2 IP, 9 hits, 7 ER, 3K/1BB. What were your thoughts on his outing?3.Finally, Gavin Stone got his shot…4.0 IP, 8 hits, 4 ER, 1K/2BB. a.Order these pitchers whom you would roster/start? Mason Miller, Bryce Miller, Brandon Pfaadt, and Gavin Stone4.Let’s look at the top pitchers in the league and discuss who belongs and who is likely to regress.a.Let’s look at the bottom pitchers and determine how they will improve.b.https://prospect361comdynastyleague5.baseball.cbssports.com/stats/stats-main5.Josh Jung and James Outman won Rookie of the Month honors. Both have gotten off to great starts. What about these four rookies who how gotten off to slow starts? What do you think their status should be going forward? Will they stay up in the Majors? Should you start them on your fantasy team?a.Francisco Alvarez (C, NYM) - .209/.227/.302 with one home runs and 14K/1BB in 44 PA.b.Triston Casas (1B, Bos) - .148/.293/.296 with three home runs and 29K/14BB in 98 PA.c.Ezequiel Tovar (SS, Col) - .226/.273/.344 with 1 home run, 0 SB, 31K/5BB in 98 PA.d.Gunnar Henderson (3B, Bal) - .184/.361/.303 with 2 home runs, 1 SB, 30K/20BB in 96 PA6.The Cardinals might skip Steven Matz or send him to the bullpen. BTW, I just needed to understand that signing. Would you speculatively pick up Liberatore in more shallow leagues? – DID NOT GET TO7.Who are you more worried abouta.Yankees or Metsb.Sandy Alcantra or Max Scherzerc.Aaron Nola or Alek Manoahd.Chris Sale or Blake Snell8.Matt Mervis gets the call for the Cubs. Any interest. - DID NOT GET TO9.What one hitter will you target for pickup in FAAB this weekend?10.What one hitter will you target for pickup in FAAB this weekend?

The following players are discussed:1. Nick Yorke (Bos)2. Denzel Clarke (Oak)3. Blake Dunn (Cin)4. Emerson Hancock (Sea)5. Dylan Ray (Ari)

Rich Tim provides names of the top players to pick up for this week including a ton of names on the Closer Report

In this special screencast, Rich breakdown Jake McCarthy and Mitch Keller by using BaseballSavant to understand better what is happening with each player.You can see the video at:https://vimeo.com/822141648/9ed3542024If you like this, join us at Patreon.com/Prospect361 where I do this and lots of prospect write-ups.

1.Tanner Bibee got the call and did not disappoint. He pitched 5.2 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 8K/0BB for the win.a.What were your thoughts?b.Who do you prefer for the rest of the season? Taj Bradley or Bibee?2.Were you surprised that Jordan Walker was demoted? He wasn’t lighting the world on fire like Gunnar Henderson is, but still… .274/.321/.397 isn’t bad for a 21-year-old.a.Did they pull the trigger too soon?b.If Walker can go down, can Gunnar Henderson be far behind?c.Were you surprised that the Diamondbacks sent Jake McCarthy down?3.According to Sporttrac, the Padres have the third-highest payroll in the league. They have good players but are 13-13 and are underperforming. Is this just a slow start, or do you think there is a problem? If so, what?4.Speaking of the Padres, I have Juan Soto in a Dynasty League, and he’s gotten off to a bad start. Yeah, he’s 24, but when you grab him with a top-10 pick, you expect more than a guy hitting .188. What are your thoughts on what is happening?5.MacKenzie Gore and Hunter Brown had big outings on Wednesday. Who do you like better for the rest of the season?6.Give me three players you want to see promoted over the next several weeks. 7.Estuery Ruiz had four stolen bases on Wednesday and has moved up behind Ronald Acuna.a.First, you’re welcome!b.Second, he’s fast, and we expected a lot of stolen bases, but you know who else has 10 is Ji Hwan Bae of the Pittsburgh Juggernaut Pirates. Can he sustain this?8.Mitch Keller won again yesterday and is now sporting a 3.53 ERA with 40Ks in 35.2 innings. He still walks too many, but are we seeing this guy finally develop into a pitcher you can start with confidence?9.What one hitter are you picking up this weekend?10.What pitcher are you picking up this weekend?

The following players are discussed:1. Colton Cowser (Bal)2. Justyn-Henry Malloy (Det)3. Henry Davis (Pit)4. Juan Brito (Cle)5. Gavin Williams (Cle)

Tim and RIch discuss this week's pickups as well as an update to the closer report

Rich and Tim breakdown the struggles that fantasy managers are having with pitching including a breakdown of Alex Monoah...plus lots of other stuff

The following players are discussed:1. Andres Chapparo (NYY)2. Matt Mervis (CHC)3. Will Wagner (Hou)4. Mason Miller (Oak)

Rich and Tim breakdown the waiver wire for the week of April 17

Rich and Tim discuss 10 topics in this early morning Take 10 with Tim

The following players are discussed:1. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)2. Jo Adell (LAA)3. Luis Matos (SF)4. Alika Williams (TB)5. Jordan Lawlar (Ari)6. Spencer Jones (NYY)7. Hao-Yu Lee (Phi)8. Ben Malgeri (Det)9. Grant McCray (SF)10. Sam Basallo (Bal)11. Miguel Bleis (Bos)12. Elijah Green (Was)13. Andrew Abbott (Cin)14. Ty Madden (Det)15. Zack Zwack (SF)16. Maddux Bruns (LAD)17. Jack Leiter (Tex)

Rich and Tim discuss P361's waiver wire pickups for the upcoming week.

RIch and Tim discuss a lot of random fantasy topics and pick their winners for the World Series

The following players are discussed:1. Brett Baty (NYM)2. Bo Naylor (Cle)3. Connor Norby (Bal)4. Tyler Freeman (Cle)5. Vaughn Grissom (Atl)6. David Hamilton (Bos)7. Brice Turang (Mil)8. Masataka Yoshida (Bos)9. Matthew Liberatore (Stl)10. Taj Bradley (TB)11. Jhony Brito (NYY)12. Hunter Gaddis (Cle)

Rich and Tim breakdown the pickups for Week 1 of the fantasy baseball season.

We finally made it. We have stats and of course injuries to discuss.

The following players are discussed:1. Joey Ortiz (Bal)2. Eddinson Paulino (Bos)3. Bryan Ramos (CHW)4. Justin Campbell (Cle)5. Parker Meadows (Det)6. Jacob Melton (Hou)7. Maikel Garcia (KC)8. Zach Neto (LAA)9. Austin Martin (Min)10. Andres Chapparo (NYY)11. Darrell Hernaiz (Oak)12. Michael Arroyo (Sea)13. Mason Auer (TB)14. Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter (Tex)15. Gabriel Martinez (Tor)

Rich and Tim discuss some early waiver wire pickups or players you should begin to target late in your drafts

The following players are discussed:1. Drey Jameson (Ari)2. Ian Ritchie Jr (Atl)3. Yonathan Perlaza (CHC)4. Christian Encarncion-Strand (Cin)5. Zac Veen (Col)6. Josue DePaula (LAD)7. Khalil Watson (Mia)8. Tyler Black (Mil)9. Alex Ramirez (NYM)10. Griff McGarry (Phi)11. Bubba Chandler (Pit)12. Ethan Salas (SD)13. Grant McCray (SF)14. Tink Hence (Stl)15. Robert Hassell (Was)

Rich and Tim discuss draft strategies and the news of the week

Rich answers 10 great questions from our listeners

Yesterday's podcast had technical problems, so we re-did our annual sleeper podcast. We hope you enjoy.

Rich shares some rookies to draft in the National League this year. Please note, this podcast was recorded before the Andrew Painter injury

RIch reveals his list of rookies to draft on your fantasy team.

P361 finishes its draft preview by discussing closers

Tim and Rich finish discussing starting pitching for the upcoming fantasy baseball season.

Rich and Tim start their marathon breakdown of starting pitching for the upcoming season.

Rich and Tim review Tim's LABR Draft results

Rich reviews the ADPs of the P361 Dynasty League recently completed first year player drafts

Rich and Tim discuss their recent drafts, news and notes of the week and a preview of NL West.

Rich and Tim breakdown the P361 Outfield fantasy rankings

RIch and TIm break down over 150 outfielders for the upcoming fantasy baseball season drafts

Rich and Tim discuss the P361 Top 100 Fantasy Prospects

The Rangers and Mariners systems are covered in this podcast

Rich breaks down the top 50 players on the Prospect361 Top 100 list

Tim and Rich discuss third base.

Rich shares the Prospect361 Top 100 prospects (51 to 100)

Rich and Tim discuss the Astros, Angels, and A's system

Rich reveals the P361 the rankings for players who have first year player dratfs

Rich and Tim breakdown P361's ranking of second base

Rich and TIm break down the P361 rankings for second baseman.

Rich and Tim cover rounds 11 through 23

Rich, Tim and 13 of our listeners draft in our annual live draft

RIch and Tim discuss key questions facing the teams in the AL West and their fantasy implications.

The following players are discussed:1. Josh Jung (3B)2. Evan Carter (OF)3. Dustin Harris (OF/1B)4. Kumar Rocker (RHP)5. Jack Leiter (RHP)6. Justin Foscue (2B)7. Brock Porter (RHP)8. Luisangel Acuna (SS/2B)9. Aaron Zavala (OF)10. Owen White (RHP)11. Cole Winn (RHP)12. Antoine Kelly (LHP)13. Gleider Figuereo (3B)14. Maximo Acosta (SS)15. Emiliano Teodo (RHP)

Rich and Tim discuss who to draft for first base including sleepers and players they believe are overvalued at the draft table.

The following players are discussed:1. Harry Ford (C)2. Emerson Hancock (RHP)3. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF)4. Cole Young (SS)5. Jonatan Clase (OF)6. Bryce Miller (RHP)7. Zach DeLoach (OF)8. Taylor Dollard (RHP)9. Walter Ford (RHP)10. Cade Marlowe (OF)11. Victor Labrada (OF)12. Juan Mercedes (RHP)13. Prelander Berroa (RHP)14. Lazaro Montes (OF)15. Michael Arroyo (SS)16. Bryan Woo (RHP)17. Felnin Celesten (SS)

The following players are discussed:1. Tyler Soderstrom (1B/C)2. Zack Gelof (3B)3. Max Muncy (SS)4. Jordan Diaz (2B)5. Ken Waldichuk (LHP)6. Daniel Susac (C)7. Henry Bolte (OF)8. Luis Medina (RHP)9. Denzel Clarke (OF)10. Lawrence Butler (1B/OF)11. Ryan Cusick (RHP)12. Gunnar Hogland (RHP)13. JT Ginn (RHP)14. Pedro Pineda (OF)15. Carlos Pacheco (OF)

Rich and Tim start their fantasy positional rankings with catchers.

Rich and Tim finish their discussion of the prospects of the NL West with the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants

RIch and TIm review the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies minor league systems

The following players are discussed:1. Logan O'Hoppe (C)2. Zach Neto (SS)3. Ky Bush (RHP)4. Sam Bachman (RHP)5. Kyren Paris (SS)6. Jeremiah Jackson (2B)7. Edgar Quero (C)8. Jordyn Adams (OF)9. Denzer Guzman (SS)10. Brett Kerry (RHP)11. Nelson Rada (OF)12. Adrian Placencia (2B)13. Arol Vera (SS)14. Livan Soto (SS)15. Orlando Martinez (OF)

The following players are discussed:1. Hunter Brown (RHP)2. Pedro Leon (SS/OF)3. Jacob Melton (OF)4. Korey Lee (C)5. Drew Glibert (OF)6. Yanier Diaz (C)7. Colin Barber (OF)8. Kenedy Corona (OF)9. Zach Daniels (OF)10. Joe Perez (3B)11. Alex Santos (RHP)12. J.C. Correa (C/2B)13. Luis Baez (OF)14. Miguel Ullola (RHP)15. Forrest Whitley (RHP)

We had some connectivity issues over the first 20 minutes of the podcast. After that, all was well. However, Tim was in and out over the first 20 minutes

The following players are discussed:1. Marco Luciano (SS)2. Kyle Harrison (LHP)3. Aeverson Arteaga (SS)4. Luis Matos (OF)5. Heliot Ramos (OF)6. Grant McCray (OF)7. Vaun Brown (OF)8. Crason Whisenhunt (LHP)9. Will Bednar (RHP)10. Reggie Crawford (LHP/1B)11. Sean Hjelle (RHP)12. Jairo Pomares (OF)13. Tristan Peters (OF)14. Nick Zwack (LHP)15. Ryan Reckley (SS)

RIch and Tim disucss several fantasy questions for teams in the AL Central

The following players are discussed:1. Jackson Merrill (SS)2. Eguy Rosario (2B)3. Dylan Lesko (RHP)4. Sam Zavala (OF)5. Victor Lizarraga (RHP)6. Robby Snelling (LHP)7. Jay Groome (LHP)8. Corey Roiser (OF)9. Josh Mears (OF)10. Adam Mazur (RHP)11. Nerwilian Cedeno (2B)12. Ethan Salas (C)13. Yendry Rojas (SS)14. Oliver Carrillo (OF/1B)15. Hugo Sanchez (1b)

Rich and Tim finish their tour of the AL East by discussing the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, and Toronto Blue Jays

The following prospects are discussed:1. Diego Cartaya (C)2. Bobby Miller (RHP)3. Miguel Vargas (3B/1B)4. Gavin Stone (RHP)5. Andy Pages (OF)6. Michael Busch (2B)7. James Outman (OF)8. Ryan Pepiot (RHP)9. Eddys Leonard (SS)10. Jose Ramos (OF)11. Dalton Rushing (C)12. Nick Nastrini (RHP)13. Landon Knack (RHP)14. Rayne Doncon (SS)15. Maddux Bruns (LHP)16. Yeiner Fernandez (C/2B)17. Wilman Diaz (SS)

Tim and Rich breakdown the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox top prospects.

The following players are discussed:1. Zac Veen (OF)2. Ezequiel Tovar (SS)3. Adael Amador (SS)4. Drew Romo (C)5. Warming Bernabel (3B)6. Benny Montgomery (OF)7. Juan Brito (2B)8. Dyan Jorge (SS)9. Jordan Beck (OF)10. Sterlin Thompson (OF)11. Gabriel Hughes (RHP)12. Michael Togila (1B/DH)13. Ryan Vilade (OF)14. Hunter Goodman (C)15. Brenton Doyle (3B)

Rich and Tim review all the winter signings and trades

The following players are discussed:1. Corbin Carroll (OF)2. Jordan Lawlar (SS)3. Druw Jones (OF)4. Brandon Pfaadt (RHP)5. Ryne Nelson (RHP)6. Blake Walston (LHP)7. Drey Jameson (RHP)8. Landon Sims (RHP)9. Ivan Melendez (1B)10. AJ Vukovich (1B/3B)11. Deyvison De Los Santos (1B)12. Leandro Cedeno (1B)13. Dominic Fletcher (OF)14. Slade Cecconi (RHP)15. Junior Franco (OF)

The following players were discussed:1. Ricky Tidemann (LHP)2. Orelvis Martinez (3B)3. Yosver Zulueta (RHP)4. Brandon Barriera (LHP)5. Addison Barger (SS)6. Gabriel Martinez (OF)7. Manuel Beltre (OF)8. Tucker Toman (SS)9. Cade Doughty (2B)10. Josh Kasevich (SS)11. Luis Meza (C)12. Hayden Juenger (RHP)13. Nate Pearson (RHP)14. CJ Van Eyk (RHP)15. Otto Lopez (SS/OF)

The following players are discussed:1. Taj Bradley (RHP)2. Curtis Mead (3B/2B)3. Mason Montgomery (LHP)4. Carson Williams (SS)5. Kyle Manzardo (1B)6. Mason Auer (OF)7. Jonathan Aranda (2B)8. Carlos Colmenarez (SS)9. Shane Sasaki (OF)10. Cole Wilcox (RHP)11. Brock Jones (OF)12. Osleivis Basabe (SS/2B/3B)13. Xavier Edwards (2B/OF)14. Junior Caminero (3B)15. Xavier Issac (1B)16. Greg Jones (OF)17. Jose Contreras (OF)

The following players are discussed:1. Anthony Volpe (SS/2B)2. Jasson Dominguez (OF)3. Oswald Peraza (SS)4. Everson Pereira (OF)5. Spencer Jones (OF)6. Trey Sweeney (SS)7. Randy Vazquez (RHP)8. Will Warren (RHP)9. Drew Thorpe (RHP)10. Roderick Arias (SS)11. Clayton Beeter (RHP)12. Matt Sauer (RHP)13. Jared Serna (2B)14. Keiner Delgado (2B/SS)15. Luis Gill (RHP)16. Brando Mayea (OF)

Rich and Tim discuss the deGrom signing and cover the fantasy questions of the Phillies, Nationals, and White Sox.

Tim and Rich discuss the Mets, Phillies and Nationals

The following players are discussed:1. Marcelo Mayer (SS)2. Triston Casas (1B)3. Ceddanne Rafaela (OF)4. Miguel Bleis (OF)5. Nick Yorke (2B)6. Mikey Romero (SS)7. Blaze Jordan (OF)8. Eddinson Paulino (SS/2B)9. Bryan Mata (RHP)10. Matthew Lugo (SS)11. Wikelman Gonzalez (RHP)12. David Hamilton (2B)13. Brainer Bonaci (2B)14. Roman Anthony (OF)15. Chris Murphy (LHP)

Rich and Tim breakdown the Marlins and Mets farm systems

The following players are discussed:1. Gunnar Henderson (3B)2. Grayson Rodriguez (RHP)3. Jackson Holliday (SS)4. Colton Cowser (OF)5. Jordan Westburg (2B/SS)6. DL Hall (LHP)7. Connor Norby (2B)8. Coby May (3B)9. Cesar Prieto (2B)10. Hudson Haskin (OF)11. Dylan Beavers (OF)12. Heston Kjerstad (OF)13. Sam Basallo (C/1B)14. Max Wagner (3B)15. Jud Fabian (OF)16. Noah Denoyer (RHP)17. Ky;e Stowers (OF)