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Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 31, 2026 Segments 1 and 2 – Review this weekend’s games Additional Discussion Points 1.Finally, Tatis gets on the board with his first home run. a.Over/Under 20 home runs for the season 2.Kumar Rocker had a strong game on Saturday – 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 2K/3BB a.He has a 3.54 ERA but his xERA is 4.55. He’s also only striking out 7.5 per nine. Is he anything more than a number four/five starter? 3.Lucas Erceg has been awful this week and not much better over the past two. He completely imploded yesterday – giving up five hits and 3 ER, taking a blown save and the loss. a.There has to be someone better in Kansas City to grab for saves. Tell us who? 4.Mike Trout hit his 14th home run and has pushed his average to .241 with an impressive .412 OBP. Is there any chance he gets moved at the deadline to try be on a team that at least wins a playoff game? Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Segment 4 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Take 10 with Tim – May 29, 2026 @ 9:15 am 1.David Sandlin and Gage Jump made their MLB debut this week. a.Sandlin (RHP, CHW) – 6.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 ER, 4K/0BB; FB: 97.7 mph (T 99.3), CB: 29% whiff rate b.Gage Jump (LHP, ATH) – 5.0 IP, 9 hits, 4 ER, 5K/1BB; FB: 95.9 mph (T 97.9); SL 45% whiff rate; sweeper 33% whiff rate c.Jump is the more heralded as the Red Sox had moved Sandlin to the bullpen, but after the trade to the White Sox and moving back to the rotation, and had him throw his curveball more, he’s been better. Jump of course pitches half his games in Sacramento d.Who will you make the larger bid this weekend? 2.Teoscar Hernandez pulls a hammy and will be lost for a few weeks. Tommy Edman is due back soon, and then there’s Alek Thomas or Ryan Ward. I’m guessing you’re not too interested, given the situation, or are you? a.I’m assuming when Tommy Edman is ready to return, he’ll be the Dodgers' second baseman. Is that how you see it? b.I got an interesting text from a Patreon member discussing all the potential bad contracts looming for the Dodgers. Let’s look at their roster and see if we can figure out what they will do in a few years. i.Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 Financial Summary ii.Here’s how I responded: 1.Question: We hold up the Dodgers as the exemplar org in baseball, but many of their big contracts are going to start looking very bad, as soon as next year. Is it possible that their model actually turns sour? 2.My Response: “I think that’s been their strategy. Play for today and worry about tomorrow some other day. Remember, they also have a bunch of deferred money kicking in with Ohtani, etc. one thought is as they deal with the bad contracts, they promote all their young kids as cheap alternatives as the Mookies of the world become backup players. So cheap everyday players and expensive backups. Besides Betts and Smith, freeman, Tucker, Teoscar all are done in three more years. The strategy might work. I will say that Smith’s contract looks the worse but he’s also the most reasonable. They might have to buy him out. Mookie should be ok for next 2 years and then, his will really look ugly” 3.Tatsuya Imai was involved in a no-hitter this week. He danced around four walks over six innings and then turned it over to the bullpen. It wasn’t pretty, but he’s in the history books. a.I’m assuming you are still concerned? b.How should I view him moving forward? 4.Let’s take a look at the standings 5.Top Ranked Fantasy Players according to Fantrax. WOW – no Judge, no Ohanti, no ANYBODY! The first two months have truly been unique this season. a.Mason Miller – 23.2 IP, 16 saves, 47K, 0.76 ERS b.James Wood – .276 BA, 15 HR, 10 SB, 37 RBI, and 50 runs! Second in runs scored is Brice Turang with 43. c.Cam Schlitter – 72 IP, 7 wins, 81K, 1.50 ERA d.Oneil Cruz – .260 BA, 11 HR, 17 SB, 38 runs, 35 RBI e.Chris Sale – 62 IP, 7 wins, 72K, 1.89 ERA f.Chase Burns – 64.1 IP, 7 wins, 72K, 1.96 ERA g.Jordan Walker - .300 BA, 15 HR, 7 SB, 38 runs, 42 RBI h.Jacob Misiorowski – 64 IP, 5 wins, 100K, 1.83 ERA – Sanchez is second in Ks with 95 and is number 13 on this list. i.Andy Pages - .303 BA, 13 HR, 7 SB, 34 runs, 50 RBI j.CJ Abrams - .294 BA, 12 HR, 8 SB, 34 runs, 47 RBI k.Davis Martin – 61.2 IP, 7 wins, 66K, 2.04 ERA 6.Questions related to #5 above a.Which two players do you think are the most securely locked in to a Top 25 rankings in fantasy baseball at the end of the season? b.Which two player do you think will NOT finish in the Top 25 in fantasy baseball at the end of the season? c.I got an email from a Patreon member during draft season – I’ve brought this up before, but it’s proved to be prescient. He asked of the young pitchers in that 45 to 55 pitcher range: Schlitter, Sheehan, Misio, Burns, Nolan McLean i.Rank the order of these player for the rest of the season? ii.Rank the order of these players over the next five years – time on the IL WILL be considered a factor. 7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? 8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2026

The following players were discussed: 1. Franklin Arias (Bos) 2. Jace LaViolette (Cle) 3. Jhonny Level (SF) 4. Steele Hall (Cin) 5. Karson Milbrandt (Mia)

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 24, 2026 Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games Additional Notes: 1.With the struggles of Steven Kwan this season, Travis Bazzana has been moved to the leadoff spot. a.What is your assessment of him so far this season? b.When do we pull the trigger on Steven Kwan and throw him on the waiver wire – he’s hitting .199 with 1 home run and 2 SB. Granted, he also has a .224 BABIP, so I would expect a correction. But the xERA is still only .223. Yikes! 2.Kevin Alcantara is getting another shot. He can’t hit, but there is speed and power. Your thoughts. a.BTW, quietly Spencer Jones was demoted last week. The fanfare of a demotion is never the same as that of a promotion. 3.So it’s not Franklin Arias at shortstop, the Red Sox are turning to Marcelo Mayer and his .216 batting average and .286 OBP. a.I really missed on this one. The bat speed is clearly there – ranking in the top quartile of the leagues, but his 87 mph EV and 9% of loft is making him an easy out. Makes great contact, it’s just weak. i.Your thoughts? 4.Gerrit Cole returned and the velo was spot on. The swing miss of his secondary stuff was not quite there but overall he looked good. a.Your thoughts? 5.Cristopher Sanchez has pitched 37.2 of scoreless innings. How is that possible? He’s also pitching extremely deep into games. Just dominant. 6.Jonah Tong quietly got the call but it appears he will pitch out of the bullpen. a.Any interest? 7.Taj Bradley is back, touching 100 mph and shoving it. On Saturday, he pitched 5 innings of one run ball, striking out 7. 8.Zack Wheeler has been dominant since returning from TOS. I thought pitchers didn’t come back very well from that? Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Segment 4 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

The following players are discussed: 1. Austin Overn (TB) 2. Devin Fitz-Gerald (Was) 3. Kane Kepley (CHC) 4. Ethan Holliday (Col) 5. Josuar Gonzalez (SF) 6. Seth Hernandez (Pit)

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 17, 2026 Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games Additional Questions: 1.Murakami hit’s his 17th home run last night – Over/Under 50 2.More pitchers hurt a.Blake Snell – out for a good chunk of the season to remove loose bodies – ala Tarik Skubal. Skubal looks like he’s already playing toss, hopefully Snell can following a similar rehab. i.Who gets his starts? River Ryan looked great in his last start in the minor leagues – he’s still getting stretched out after having his rehab from TJS halted. He’ll likely need another two starts in the minor leagues. b.Clay Holmes will miss two to three months after fracturing his leg with a comebacker. Ugh. i.Any peoples for him in the Mets? 3.Trevor Story is out with a groin issue that the Red Sox are implying was the reason for his slow start. a.I know he’s cooled off, but I think Franklin Arias could be an option. Yeah, he’s only in Double-A, but he can really hit. 4.I saw Casey Mize on Saturday and he looked great. 5.Spencer Arrighetti – who had him on their bingo card? 5 wins in 6 starts with a 1.5 ERA. a.But, it’s a 4.97 xERA. In this pitching climate, would you be moving him? 6.I got to see Seth Hernandez Segment 3 – Waiver Report Segment 4 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

Take 10 with Tim – May 15, 2026 @ 9:15 – 45 minutes to an hour. 1.God help us, but Zebby Matthews looked great yesterday. It was the Marlins, but a line of 7.0 IP, 4 hits, 0 ER, 5K/1BB is pretty awesome. a.What are you doing about him? b.I’ve held onto him in a couple of Dynasty Leagues, but I think this is a sucker setup. 2.The kids are getting called nearly every day. a.On Tuesday, A.J. Ewing was promoted to “save the Mets' season”. Well, the Mets win their first series against the Tigers, and Ewing is 3 for 6, with a home run, a stolen base, 4 walks, and 3 strikeouts. i.I actually have him in all 10 Dynasty Leagues (I think) and started him where I could. What’s your take? b.Henry Bolte also gets the call and looks to get plenty of playing time for the Athletics. i.What’s your take? c.Order the following for the rest of the season - Waldschmidt, Ewing, Eldridge, and Henry Bolt 3.Zach Cole has been on fire since you recommended him on Sunday. Well done! Thoughts for the rest of the season. 4.Cal Raleigh hit the IL, a day after breaking a 0-36 hitless streak. Fantasy managers can’t be happy with his season – he has seven home runs, but it’s come at a cost of a .161 BA and a brutal .243 OBP. Now, he hits the IL with an oblique issue. a.Let’s dig into his season to see if we can figure out what’s going on. 5.Robby Snelling – just brutal. He started one game, looked ok and now hits the IL with a left UCL sprain. That might explain this season’s poor control. a.I think it’s odd how many pitchers get the call and then seem to go out with an elbow issue. It almost makes you think they know there is a problem but don’t speak up until they get on the MLB roster. Yeah, I know this is all conspiracy stuff, but it happens a lot. 6.Max Fried hits the IL, and as of this writing, we don’t know how long he’ll be out. Gerrit Cole is getting close, more once he gets into shape instead of getting his arm stretched out. I heard a bit of grumbling this week in Somerset. Anyway, I don’t think Elmer Rodriguez gets another start. Your thoughts? a.Speaking of the Yankees, Jose Caballero hits the IL, and Anthony Volpe is back. Will he be somebody who interests you this weekend? 7.Ohtani seems to be having a better year as a pitcher than as a hitter. With the decision to rest him on pitching days and to assume a few more days off during the season, do you think this time off, coupled with being relegated to DH, will push him down in next year’s draft? 8.Jacob Wilson hits the IL with a shoulder issue, and it sounds like it will be more than 10 days. Darell Hernaiz gets a shot. Is he worth grabbing? 9.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend? 10.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend?

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 10, 2026 @ 3 pm Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games Additional Questions 1.What did you think about Robby Snelling’s start on Friday – 5.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 ER, 2K/4BB 2.Ryan Waldschmidt got the call on Friday and got his first hit and then his first start on Saturday. a.Who are you going to spend more on this weekend – Waldschmidt or Spencer Jones? 3.Anthony Kay and Foster Griffin continue to pitch well. a.Who would you rather roster for the rest of the season? 4.After brutalizing Alec Bohm on Friday’s show, he hits two home runs. Maybe Donnie baseball knows more about him than we do. 5.Snell finally made his 2026 debut and got smoked on Saturday – 3.0 IP, 6 hits, and 4 ER. a.Worried or just needs to knock the rust off? 6.The Guardians traded for Patrick Bailey on Saturday, sending Bo Naylor to Triple-A and sending the Tugboat and their 2026 compensation pick to the Giants. Bailey has some of the best defensive metrics in baseball for a catcher. He’ll provide very little offensively. a.Your take? b.How much does this help the Guards pitching the rest of the way? Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Segment 4 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

The following players are discussed: 1. James Tibbs III (LAD) 2. A.J. Ewing (NYM) 3. Caleb Bonemer (CHW) 4. Ronny Cruz (Was) 5. Charles Davalan (LAD) 6. Anthony Eyanson (Bos) 7. Seth Hernandez (Pit)

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2026

Take 10 with Tim – May 8, 2026 1.Well, the big news of the week was Tarik Skubal needing elbow surgery to remove loose bodies – in other words, bone chips. Provided that’s all there is, the recovery is likely three months. Add two to three more weeks for rehab, and maybe he’s back in September. Brutal blow for fantasy managers to lose their first-round pick. a.What’s the plan if you have Skubal or your team? b.Is this a reminder of the risk of using a first-round pick on a pitcher, or well, everybody gets hurt? c.Pitching injuries throughout the ranks have been tough this season – Skubal, Crochett, and Brown. Arguably, three of the big four will or have already missed considerable time. i.Just a bad year or is the list of elbow and shoulder injuries getting worse? 2.Carlos Rodon returns on Sunday against the Brewers. He was good, during his rehab/spring training, but are you ready to start him right away? 16.0 IP, 16K, 3.38 ERA 3.You commented on Sunday that Emilo Pagan was one of the few closers who was secure. Well, not anymore, as he’s got a hamstring pull and will miss 4 to 8 weeks. a.You’ve been doing the Closer Report for years. Have you ever seen anything like this? b.What’s the strategy for picking up guys and not burning through most of your FAAB? Or, should you just do it? c.Who’s the pickup here? 4.I know Carlos Correa is not what he used to be, but he was owned as middle infielder in a lot of leagues and will miss the rest of the season. Brice Matthews has not posted a high batting average, but has speed and power. Does he now get full-time at-bats and if so, are you in? 36% rostered in Fantrax Leagues. 5.Robby Snelling finally gets the call and starts tonight against the Nationals. I’m sure you’re going to start him, but give me a realistic stat line for his first start? a.Do you think he’s up for good? 6.Sung-Mun Song got the call for the Padres. Is he worth a pickup? 7.Play, Sit, or Drop? 1)Steven Kwan (OF, Cle, 94%) – .211 BA, 1 HR, 2 SB 2)Matt Chapman (3B, SF, 94%) - .234 BA, 1 HR, 0 SB 3)Justin Crawford (OF, Phil, 69%) - .264 BA, 0 HR, 3 SB 4)Ezequiel Tovar (SS, Col, 67%) - .186 BA, 1 HR, 2 SB 5)Alec Bohm (3B, Phi, 62%) - .159 BA, 1 HR, 0 SB 6)Colton Cowser (OF, Bal, 50%) - .179 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB – what happened to him? 7)Cedric Mullins (OF, TB, 35%) - .139 BA, 2 HR, 6 SB – platoon player 8.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB 9.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 3, 2026 @ 3 pm Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the Weekend games Additional Comments: 1.Trey Gibson making his Major League debut today. Let’s see how he’s doing? 2.Jasson Dominguez got the call earlier this week with Giancarlos Stanton hitting the IL? Will he get enough at-bats to warrant picking up. a.The Yankees need to decide on what to do with Anthony Volpe on Monday. I’ve seen him play four games, I think. Whatever it was, he didn’t get a hit in any of them. Overall, he has played ok - .270 BA with a home run. Will the Yankees really mess with things and move Cabs off shortstop. He’s a better defender there than Volpe. 3.Ryan Helsley hits the IL with elbow inflammation. The initial diagnosis is no structural damage. How much would you be spending on Andrew Kittredge this weekend? 4.I started Zack Wheeler against the Marlins and held my breath. He was good – fastball still a bit off, but better (93.6 mph – off 0.7 mph). Last week, his velo was off by almost 2 mph. Still getting plenty of whiffs though. He’s got the Athletics this week in Philadelphia. Are you starting him? 5.The Red Sox get more bad news with their Ace going down with a sore shoulder. Reports indicate there are no structural damage. a.I guess this gives Tolle more of a run. Anybody else? 6.Brandon Woodruff hits the IL after a HUGE drop in velocity. Another shoulder issue. a.Anyone of interest in Milwaukee? i.Logan Henderson? Robert Gasser? Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Segment 4 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live! – April 26, 2026 Segments 1 and 2 – Reviewing the weekend games. Additional Questions: 1.The Red Sox had enough and fired Alex Cora and a number of coaches. a.Can a shakeup of the Mets and Phillies be far behind? 2.Sal Stewart hit another home run and is now upto nine home runs and is hitting .303. He’s the early favorite for NL ROY. Is Carter Jenson leading in the AL – over Chase DeLauter and Murakami? 3.Konnor Griffin might be heating up as he had three hits on Friday with a home run and two more hits on Saturday. 4.After I trashed Okamoto, he’s hit home runs in back-to-back games. Is he finally heating up? 5.Zack Wheeler pitched ok on Saturday, but his fastball was off 1.5 mph. I don’t know about this one. He’s at Miami on Friday. Do you start him? Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Segment 4 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

The following players are discussed: 1. Zach Ehrhard (LAD) 2. Franklin Arias (Bos) 3. Devin Fitz-Gerald (Was) 4. Jaison Chourio (Cle) 5. Jamie Arnold (ATH)

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

Take 10 with Tim – April 24, 2026 @ 9:15 am 1.The Mets finally win after losing 12 in a row a.Let’s review the races and who’s playing well and who’s not. 2.JR Ritchie got the start on Thursday. Let’s see how he did and whether there is any staying power. a.Payton Tolle also got the call for the Red Sox against the Yankees 3.Over/Under game 1)Cal Raleigh – Over/Under 50 home runs. He has four 2)Jose Soriano – Over/Under 4.00 ERA 3)Yordan Alvarez – Over/Under 40 home runs – he has 11 4)Munetaka Murakami – Over/Under 40 home runs – he has 10 5)Kazuma Okamota – Over/Under 20 home runs – he has 3 i.Over/Under - .250 batting average – he’s at .202 with a 33% K-Rate 6)Nasim Nunez – Over/Under 45 SB – he has 10 7)Bobby Witt – Over/Under 18 home runs – he has 0 8)Gunnar Henderson – Over/Under .240 batting average - .190 9)Pete Grow Armstrong – Over/Under – 40 combined home runs and SB. He has 1 HR and 4 SB 10)Nico Hoerner – 45 combined home runs and SB. He has 4 home runs and 7 SB. Last year, he had 7 and 29 (or 36) 4.Over/Under – Demotion Game a.Carsen Benge – May 15 b.Jakob Marsee – June 1 c.Coby Mayo – May 15 5.Well it happened. Lucas Giolito signs with the Padres. Is going to be a big pickup for this weekend? 6.Wyatt Langford hits the IL. Who is the pickup? a.Francisco Lindor will likely hit the IL. I’m assuming the Mets will call up Ronny Mauricio – who hit three home runs in a game on Tuesday. Is he worth a look? 7.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? 8.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live! – April 19, 2026 Segment 1 and 2 – Review games of the week Additional Questions: 1.With the Cubs and Astros pitching staffs decimated with injuries, why is Lucas Giolito still not signed? 1)Is it time for fantasy managers to put him on their rosters? 2.Ben Rice was the one guy I told our Patreon members not to leave the draft without. It’s proving prescient, and now the Yankees are using him more against lefties. Over/Under 35 home runs. 3.Speaking of the Yankees, Will Warren has looked very good so far this season. 2 wins, 11 K/9, 2.49 ERA, 3.68 xERA 4.The Phillies put Jhoan Duran on the IL with an oblique strain. Who gets the save opportunities in Philadelphia? 5.Gerrit Cole and Zach Wheeler have both had rehab games this week and they were “Ehh”. Who do you want the rest of the season? 6.If you take away Yamamoto, the rest of the best Japanese pitchers who have migrated to MLB haven’t been very good. What’s your take on each? 1)Kodai Senga (NYM, 2023) – 8.83 ERA 2)Roki Sasaki (LAD, 2025) – 6.23 ERA 3)Tatsuya Imai (Hou, 2026) – 7.27 ERA Segment 3 – Wavier Wire Segment 4 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

The following players are discussed: 1. Max Clark (Det) 2. Jesus Made (Mil) 3. Franklin Arias (Bos) 4. Theo Gillen (TB) 5. Noah Schultz (CHW) 6. Robby Snelling (Mia)

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2026

Take 10 with Tim – April 17, 2026 @ 9:15 am Microsoft Teams: 1.We’ve had some impressive early-season pitching performances, which might be showing a new baseline, and which are going to correct? 1)Jeffrey Springs (LHP, ATH) – 24.2 IP, 20K/8BB, 1.46 ERA, 3 wins i.Tim: Concerned about the park 2)Emerson Hancock (RHP, Sea) – 23.2 IP, 25K/4BB, 2.38 ERA, 2 wins i.New baseline for Tim. 3)Parker Messick (RHP, Cle) – 25.2 IP, 25K/7BB, 1.05 ERA, 3 wins i.Tim sees him as a #2/#3 4)Sandy Alcantara (RHP, Mia) – 30.1 IP, 22K/6BB, 2.67 ERA, 2 wins i.Tim: The rust has been knocked off and he’s back to being a fantasy ace 5)Drew Rasmussen (RHP, TB) – 16.0 IP, 17K/1BB, 1.13 ERA, 1 win i.Tim: He’s been pretty good to-date and that continues. K-Rate will normalize. Needs to stay healthy. 6)Randy Vazquez (RHP, SD) – 21.2 IP, 25K/8BB, 2.49 ERA, 1 win i.Tim: Correction coming. 7)Braxton Ashcraft (RHP, Pit) – 17 IP, 20K/XBB, 2.12 ERA, 1 win i.Tim likes him. 8)Bryce Elder (RHP, Atl) – 23.1 IP, 23K/7BB, 0.77 ERA, 2 wins i.Tim: Sell high – now. 9)Justin Wrobleski (LHP, LAD) – 17.0 IP, 6K/5BB, 2.12 ERA, 2 wins i.Tim: He’s ok, more of a 4.00 ERA 10)Tomoyuki Sugano (RHP, Col) – 16.2 IP, 12K/3BB, 2.16 ERA, 1 win i.Tim: Only one game at home. He’s an innings eater and will eat into your ERA. Big time correction coming. 2.Long-time Angels’ prospect Jeremiah Jackson is getting a chance to play for the Orioles as Jackson Holliday is rehabbing. In fact, the Orioles have slowed Holiday’s arrival to Baltimore – not sure if it’s related to how well JJ has been playing. He hit his fifth home run of the season on Wednesday. He’s always swung at everything, and 2026 is no different, as he hasn’t walked yet. What happens with Jackson Holliday is ready to return? 1)Holliday gets sent down? 2)Jeremiah Jacksion gets sent down? 3)Coby Mayo gets sent down? 4)The Orioles keep all three on the roster. 3.What did you think of Noah Schultz’s start on Tuesday – 4.1 IP, 4 hits, 3 ER, 4K/4BB 1)In case you’re wondering, all the damage in his start was done by RHB. .883 OPS vs. .200 OPS. Of course, it was a tiny sample size 4.Kevin McGonigle continues the trend my signing a massive contract at 8 years and $150 million. Rank these young players on who you would like to own for the next five years. 1)Kevin McGonigle 2)Samuel Basallo 3)Roman Anthony 4)Konnor Griffin 5)Jackson Chourio 5.With the Cubs and Astros pitching staffs decimated with injuries, why is Lucas Giolito still not signed? 1)Is it time for fantasy managers to put him on their rosters? 6.The mediocrity at the start of the season among MLB teams is pretty stark. I’m writing this on Wednesday afternoon, and over half the teams are at or near .500, either even or one game over or under. Is this just a weird start to the season, and will the better teams start to accelerate? 1)The three best records in the league belong to the Dodgers, Braves, and Twins. I think we all assumed the Dodgers would be good, but you weren’t all that bullish on the Braves. Thoughts on their start – without Ronald Acuna doing anything. 2)What about the Twins? Can they keep this up? 7.What hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? 8.What pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live! – April 12, 2026 @ 3 pm Microsoft Teams: Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games Additional Questions: 1.The White Sox listened to our podcast on Friday, as it’s being reported that Noah Shultz will be called up to start Tuesday against the Rays. I’ve already put my Hot Prospects of the Week in place and wrote three paragraphs about Shultz before the game. In sum, I’m not convinced his control problems are behind him. What say you? a.Will you be starting him on Tuesday if he gets the call? 2.David Bednar is one of the funks runs given up in four of his five last games, with a blown save yesterday and another loss on Wednesday. If you were to handcuff, who would it be? 3.Ranger Suarez had a good outing yesterday, and his early-season jitters are hopefully behind him. 4.Tatsuya Imai with another brutal outing. That’s two bad and one good. I hope to put out a baseballsavant breakdown videocast on him as I’ve done a thorough analysis of what the data is telling me. 5.Adley Rutschman hits the IL with ankle inflammation. Is there anything worth picking up here? a.Wyatt Langford appears to have only suffered a small quad injury and can hopefully avoid the IL. But maybe he should spend 10 days on it, finding his swing. 6.Both Riley Greene and Julio Rodriguez finally did something after we chastised them on Friday. I think we should give these players some kind of bonus, since it always seems that after we criticize them, they perform well. What say you? Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Segment 4 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

The following players are discussed: 1. James Tibbs III (LAD) 2. Yanquiel Fernández (NYY) 3. William Bergolla (CHW) 4. Max Clark (Det) 5. Charlie Condon (Col) 6. Blaze Jordan (STL) 7. George Lombard (NYY) 8. Dakota Harris (STL) 9. Austin Overn (TB) 10. Jhonny Severino (Pit) 11. Gavin Kilen (SF) 12. Roderick Arias (NYY) 13. Brendon Tunick (LAD) 14. Jhonny Level (SF) 15. Seth Hernandez (Pit) 16. Owen Murphy (ATL) 17. Kade Anderson (Sea) 18. Santiago Suarez (TB) 19. Jurrangelo Cijntje (STL) 20. Tyler Bremnar (LAA)

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2026

Take 10 with Tim – April 10, 2026 Microsoft Teams: Take 10 with Tim Friday, April 10, 2026 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1.Maybe it’s just me, but offense seems to be a problem to start the season. There are a ton of guys struggling. Here are just 12. I could have gone 30 or 40 deep. Start, Sit, and Drop 1)Julio Rodriguez (OF, Sea, 100% rostered, 9 ADP) - .143 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB, 4 runs, 2 RBI 2)Nick Kurtz (1B, ATH, 100%, 19) - .189 BA, 0 HR, 2 SB, 6 runs, 2 RBI 3)Riley Greene (OF, Det, 100%, 73) - .196 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB, 7 runs, 6 RBI 4)VinnyP (1B, KC, 99%, 78) - .200 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB, 3 runs, 5 RBI 5)Michael Busch (1B, CHC, 99%, 105) - .140 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB 6 runs, 0 RBI 6)Trevor Story (SS, Bos, 91%, 105) - .151 BA, 1 HR, 0 SB, 1 run, 8 RBI 7)Jorge Polanco (2B, NYM, 84%, 210) - .200 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB, 2 runs, 1 RBI 8)Marcus Semien (2B, NYM, 84%, 244) - .209 BA, 1 HR, 0 SB, 2 runs, 6 RBI 9)Trent Grisham (OF, NYY, 84%, 248) - .167 BA, 0 HR, 1 SB, 7 runs, 4 RBI 10)Marcell Ozuna (UT, Pit, 58%, 321) – 2 for 31, 0 HR, 1 run, 0 RBI 11)Carson Benge (OF, NYM, 83%, 340) – .108, 1 HR, 4 SB, 3 runs, 3 RBI 12)Coby Mayo (3B, Bal, 54%, 389) - .133 BA, 1 HR, 0 SB, 2 runs, 1 RBI 2.The world was very excited about Konnor Griffin, but more often than not, he’s struggling – 3 for 18, 0 HR, 0 SB, 5K/2BB. You likely started him when he first came up, but now what do you do? 3.We never discussed the crazy game Jo Adel had. While not fantasy related, he stole three home runs on the night and did it with a lot of style. Did you see it? 4.Taj Bradley has been a revelation this season and is seventh on the Fantrax Player Rater for pitching. 16.2 IP, 22K/4BB, 2 wins, 1.08 ERA. A lot has been expected of him, dating back to his days with Tampa. Is this real? 1)As good as Bradley has been, sitting on the top of the pitcher Player Rater is the Angels Jose Soriano – 20 IP, 21K/6BB, 3 wins, 0.45 ERA i.Who had this on their bingo card? Real or not? 2)Who would you rather roster the rest of the season – Bradley or Soriano? 5.Cade Horton is having elbow surgery – UGH! Who do you look to pick up his starts? 1)It was also made official that Cody Ponce will miss the rest of the season. Sorry Tim. i.It does bring up a question. For fantasy players, is it wise to invest heavily across a bunch of leagues in one player, like Ponce. When you do, you’re scrambling What say you? 6.On our Patreon site, I’ve written several times about Noah Schultz. He’s looked great so far this season, throwing a lot more strikes, but still doesn’t have a change-up. He looks to be getting close. I see the appeal, but I want to see more before adding him this season. What say you? 1)Do you have two or three prospects you are looking to get called up soon? 7.What hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? 8.What pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live! – April 5, 2026 @ 3 pm Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games Additional Notes: 1.Mookie Betts with an oblique and Hunter Brown with a shoulder? a.Who are the pickups? 2.What happened to Cristian Javier, or was he always overrated? He’s a flyball pitcher with a 92-93 mph fastball. While he had a great season in 2022, he wasn’t good prior to TJS and has been really inconsistent since. a.Is he somebody who can bounce back? 3.When do we start to worry about Nick Kurtz? Prior to Saturday’s game, he’s one for 21 with 13 strikeouts in 26 plate appearances. Most of his games have been on the road. It’ll be interesting to see if things change now that the A’s are home. Last season, he posted the same batting average, but made better contact at home with a lot more power. 4.Jordan Lawlar has a fractured wrist and will miss the next 6 to 8 weeks. The guy just can’t catch a break. Thoughts on who gets his at-bats? a.Also, I’m wondering what happens with Gurriel's return. Will Lawlar still have a job? 5.Eury Perez couldn’t find the plate against the Yankees. It could have been a lot worse than 4 ERs in 4 innings. Any worries? 6.Don’t look now, but Jordan Walker is hitting .296 with two home runs over the first 8 games. It’s clearly a small sample size, but at least it’s a nice start to the season. 7.Tatsuya Imai – Great call by us as he dominated the As in Sacramento. He still walked three though. Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Segment 3 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026

Take 10 with Tim – April 3, 2026 @ 9:15 am – 1 hr 1.    Now were talking…Konnor Griffin will be promoted prior to Friday’s game.  It’s being reported that the Pirates signed him to a nine year, $140 million contract.  It was in line with what the Red Sox signed Roman Anthony for last season 8-years and $130 million. a.    It’s smart given what has happened to contracts, but as we’ve been saying, you’ve got to get Griffin in the big leagues soon to get acclimated i.    Ok – projections – AB, HR, SB and BA ii.    Does this make a difference for the Pirates?  If so, how many wins? b.    The Mariners have also signed Colt Emerson to a long-term deal (8-years and $95 million) but are keeping him in the minor leagues – for now. 2.    Who would you nominate for each position after the first week of play? Mine are listed a.    Best fantasy hitter i.    Rich: Shea Langeliers – 24 AB and five home runs 1.    Is he 2026’s Cal Raleigh ii.    Tim: Drake Baldwin – 3 HR, 7 RBI b.    Best fantasy pitcher i.    Rich: Cam Schlitter – 11.2 IP, 2 wins, 15K, 0.00 ERA ii.    Tim: Kevin Gausman – 12.0 IP, 21K, 1.00 ERA c.    Biggest surprise i.    Rich: Chase DeLauter – 22 AB, 4 HR ii.    Tim: Liam Hicks – 1.659 OPS and leading the league in RBIs d.    Come on, do something. i.    Rich: Jakob Marsee – 22 AB, 3 hits, 1 SB, 7K/3BB, .136 BA ii.    Tim: Wyatt Langford – 4 for 28, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 SB e.    Surprise team i.    Rich: Red Sox – 1-5, vs. Reds and Astros – Only 17 runs scored, second worse in baseball only behind the Giants ii.    Tim: Marlins – 5-1 and scored 33 runs and Yankees 5-1 and only given 6 urns. f.    Best individual performance in a game i.    Rich: Gavin Williams – 4/1 vs. LAD – 7 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 10K/3BB ii.    Tim: Sandy Alcantara – 4/1 vs. CHW – 9 IP, 3 hits, 7K/0BB in 97 pitches 3.    Carlos Estevez officially goes on the IL, and it’s now Lucas Erceg in the closer role.  Can Erceg keep the job regardless of what happens to Estevez, or is this just temporary, given that  Estevez makes $10 million a year, and well, Erceg doesn’t? 4.    You guy, Cody Ponce hurts his knee and while there is no treatment plan yet, it appears he’ll be out for a good chunk of the season. Who gets his starts in Toronto? 5.    Are you ready to give the Closer role in St. Louis to Riley O’Brien? 6.    Given me a hitter that you are targeting for this weekend? a.    Jose Fernandez - Diamondbacks 7.    Give me a pitcher that you are targeting for this weekend? a.    Clayton Beeter - Washington

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 29, 2026 @ 3 pm – I need to be done by 4:15 pm. Segment 1 – Review the games of the weekend Other notes: 1.Cam Schlitter was dominate in his first outing – 5.1 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 8K/1BB a.I wasn’t sure about him coming into the season, but WOW that was something. 2.Several rookies have gotten off to strong starts a.Chase DeLauter – 4 for 9, 2K/0BB, 3 HR against the Mariners (against Gilbert and Kirby) b.JJ Wetherholt – 3 for 9, 1 HR, 1 SB, 1K/0BB, including a walk off hit c.Sal Stewart – 5 for 8, 1 HR, 1K/0BB 3.Michael McGreevy fastball averaged 90.7 mph (T 92.2) with only 6 whiffs on 36 swings, but somehow no-hit the Rays for six innings. I’m not sure about this one. Thoughts? 4.Andrew Vaughn becomes the fourth guy to fracture his hamate bone. Jeferson Quero gets the callup, they shift Bauers to first for Saturday’s game and Lockridge fills in for Bauers, who was filling in for Chourio. a.Any interest in Quero. b.Odd, they didn’t give Tyler Black a shot after a great spring. 5.Christopher Morel has an oblique issue and the Marlins call on Deyvison De Los Santos to make his long awaited MLB debut? a.Any interest? Segment 2 – Tim’s First Waiver Wire of the year Segment 3 – Closer Report Close

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2026

Topics - 1. Review last night's games and today's game. In general, just talk about how glad we are to get back into looking at stats. 2. Jackson Chourio - What the heck!!! 3. Predictions: a. Divisional Winners b. Wildcards - 2 per conference c. World Series Opponents d. World Series Winners

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

Notes – March 22, 2026 @ 3pm Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.Dylan Crews was demoted this weekend. While surprising on one level, I had concerns after reviewing the data over the winter and shared that with our Patreon members. Plus, he just didn’t perform well this spring. a.How concerned are you for the long term for Crews? 2.Brandon Sproat wins the fifth starter role over Logan Henderson. a.I liked the deal that brought Sproat to Milwaukee, and he had a great spring. Your thoughts? 3.Logan Henderson might be back, as there is talk of Brandon Woodruff not quite being ready. He did not pitch well in his last outing. 4.Marcelo Mayer wins the second base job over Kristian Campbell. a.Thoughts on Mayer this season. b.What happened to Kristian Campbell – from the penthouse to the doghouse 5.As discussed, Jasson Dominguez will start the season in the minor leagues. Let’s see if he can hit lefties. a.Are you worried long-term about him? He’s only 23 – just turned 23 last month. 6.Carson Benge will go north with the team. He posted a great batting average this spring, but he only hit one extra-base hit. a.What are your thoughts for him in 2026? 7.Trey Yesavage has a shoulder impingement and will start the season on the IL. a.Why doesn’t this surprise me? 8.Andrew Painter appears to have secured the fifth starter spot in Philadelphia – although, I haven’t seen official confirmation yet.t. a.Thoughts on him this season? Segment 2 – Guys you avoided at the draft We talked about all the players we liked for 2026, give me a couple of players you just avoided and why. Segment 3 – 2026 Bold predictions – Mine are listed •Hitters oWyatt Langford emerges as a superstar and becomes a first-round pick in 2027 oRoman Anthony hits 40 home runs and becomes the face of the Red Sox oCoby Mayo hits .270 with 28 home runs, and despite ugly defense at third, keeps Jordan Westburg on the bench when he returns. Bonus: In the offseason, the Orioles will try to trade Pete Alonso, but will instead move Rutschman. This will move Basallo full-time to catcher and Mayo full-time to DH. Since the emperor has no clothes, the junior members of the Orioles front office will be thinking they made a mistake in signing Pete Alonso, but nobody will have the courage to bring it up to GM Mike Elias. oJac Caglione hits 50 home runs but fantasy managers have to deal with his .225 batting average. oKevin McGonigle will win the April Rookie of the Month award and carry that throughout the season to easily win ROY •Pitching oShane Baz finally puts things together in Baltimore and becomes a Top 20 to 25 starting pitcher in the game. oIn July, the Dodgers starting rotation will be Shohei Ohtani, Emmet Sheehan, River Ryan, and Landon Knack. By late July, they will jump the gun on everyone and trade for Tarik Skubal oRobby Snelling will get the first call in Miami, but it’s Thomas White who excels, pushing Snelling back to Triple-A. oHogan Harris saves 30 games for the A’s oRiver Ryan will win the NL ROY as he’ll dominate once all the Dodgers pitchers get hurt in May. Close What are you doing for Opening Day?

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2026

Segment 3 – Our Sleepers 1.Catchers (1 or 2) a.Rich - Carter Jenson and Daniel Susac b.Tim – Endy Rodriguez and Cooper Ingle 2.First Base (1 or 2) a.Rich - Ben Rice and Ralphy Velasquez b.Tim – Andrew Vaughn and Charlie Condon 3.Second Base (1 or 2) a.Rich - JJ Wetherholt and Colt Emerson b.Tim – Jake Cronenworth and Cole Young 4.Third Base (1 or 2) a.Rich - Ryan McMahon and Tommy White b.Tim – Jordan Lawlar and Tommy White 5.Shortstop (1 or 2) a.Rich - Jeremy Pena and Carson Williams b.Tim - Josh Smith and Jett Williams 6.Outfield (2 or 3) a.Rich - Wyatt Langford, Roman Laureano, and Jhostynxon Garcia b.Tim – Brenna Davis, Josh Baez, Henry Bolte, and LuisAngel Acuna 7.Starting Pitchers (3 or 4) a.Rich - Brandon Woodruff, Emmet Sheehan, Michael Soroka, Brandon Sproat, River Ryan b.Tim – Ryan Weiss, Anthony Kay, Foster Griffin, Cody Ponce, Mike Burrows, Mick Abel, Johan Oviedo, JR. Ritchie, Grant Holmes, Ian Seymour 8.Relievers (1 or 2) a.Tim’s – Danny Palenica, Matt Svanson, Hogan Harris

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 15, 2026 @ 3 pm Microsoft Teams Segment 1 – News and Notes •WBC Action oWhat have you thought about the action so far? oUS vs. Dominican – Who you got? oItaly vs. Venezuela – Who you got? oWho will be the winner? •Over-reacting to Spring Training Stats – which of these pique your interest, if any? oMatt McLain is hitting .543 with five home runs oBrennen Davis, now with the Mariners has four home runs and is hitting .364 oCole Young has four home runs and two stolen bases oCharlie Condon has three home runs and is hitting .419 oJhostynxon Garcia is hitting .500 with 14 hits, 2 home runs and three stolen bases – for the Pirates. oCoby Mayo is also hitting .500 with 13 hits but only one home run. o27-year-old, career minor league, Baiden Ward has 17 stolen bases on 13 hits. oMick Abel, now with the Twins has 17Ks in 13.1 IP with a 1.35 ERA oMike Burrows, now with the Astros has 14 K’s in 11 innings, giving up six hits and no runs. oJohan Oviedo, now with Boston has 14K in 11.1 innings with a 1.59 ERA Segment 2 – Tim’s Tout Wars Team •League Draft Result - Fantrax Segment 3 – Our Sleepers 1.Catchers (1 or 2) a.Rich - Carter Jenson and Daniel Susac b.Tim – Endy Rodriguez and Cooper Ingle 2.First Base (1 or 2) a.Rich - Ben Rice and Ralphy Velasquez b.Tim – Andrew Vaughn and Charlie Condon

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2026

Rich and Tim draft in a 15-team roto league and walk through their picks and many others.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2026

Rich and Tim draft in a 15-team roto league and walk through their picks and many others.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 1, 2026 Microsoft Teams: Segment 1 – Review Tim’s LABR Draft Fantasy Football Baseball Basketball and DFS | RealTime Fantasy Sports Segment 2 – News and Notes 1.Zack Wheeler might not have much, if any, time, as he’s being targeted for a debut on April 9th. He hasn’t risen too much in ADP, likely as TOS has proven challenging to work through. He went in the early part of the eighth round in LABR. Thoughts on how to handle Wheeler this season? 2.What did you think of Tatsuya Imai debut? He averaged 93.3 MPH with his fastball. 3.I’m sure we will discuss Josh Hader in the next segment, but there is no timetable yet for him to start throwing. How are you handling Hader this season? He went in the 11th round in LABR, so people seem concerned. 4.MLB.TV has changed – I’ll explain. Segment 3 – Closer Report 1.The Closer Report was relatively stable until the trade deadline and then became volatile in August. Looking at the board, do you see a stable closer board this season, or is it just too hard to predict?t? 2.We will go through each team and discuss the closer situation. 3.What are your five sleepers for saves this season? 4.Do you have a couple of deep sleepers that you could recommend?

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 22, 2026 – 3 pm Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.We had games this weekend. a.Any takeaways? 2.Last week, it was hamate bones. This week, UCL tears hit a.Pablo Lopez – is out for the season with TJS. Who gets his starts? b.Jordan Westburg – has a partially torn UCL to go along with his oblique. He’s on a PRP injection program (Ugh). i.Do you put him on your DND list? 3.The Cardinals signed Ramon Urias to a one-year deal. It’s likely as a backup, but it also puts pressure on JJ Wetherholt to hit. a.We are seeing a number of these “small, pressure signs” this year. 4.Gerrit Cole faced batters in a bullpen session on Saturday and reportedly looked good, hitting 97 to 98 on the radar gun. a.I know there’s risk, but it is Gerrit Cole. I grabbed him in the 19th round and I’m very happy about that. Your thoughts? 5.The Guardians sign Rhys Hoskins to a minor league deal as insurance for Kayfus and Manzardo. However, if somebody slips, he should get some playing time. a.Interested? Segment 2 – Finish up with pitchers – We left off at 51. 1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts? a.Covered last week 2.We will break down the top 60 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 sleepers 6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2026

Rich and Tim continue their discussion about the 2026 starting pitchers

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 15, 2025 – 12 noon Segments 1 – News and Notes 1.Hamate surgery has struck early and often, with three prominent players, Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday, going down in the first week of Spring Training. Each has already been downshifted in drafts. Too much, not enough, or just right? Also, should we draft their backup in drafts? a.Corbin Carroll – Moved from 8.08 to 13.20 b.Francisco Lindor – Move from 16.66 to 27.80 c.Jackson Holliday – Moved from 136.36 to 162.40 2.The Blue Jays and Astros exchange outfielders with the Astros receiving Joey Loperfido and the Blue Jays getting Jesus Sanchez a.Any uptick or downtick in playing time for either player? b.Are you interested? 3.In an ugly release the Phillies DFA Nick Castellanos. He can be signed for a minimum by anyone. a.There was a free-for-all article on the Athletic that was not very complimentary of Castellanos. He’s already been discounted for fantasy managers, going in the 26th round. 4.The Tigers sign Justin Verlander. He’s going as the 205 pitcher off the board. Where do you have him going after the trade? 5.Nathaniel Lowe signs a minor league deal with the Reds, putting pressure on Sal Stewart to hit out of spring training. a.What is the level of worry with this signing if you decide to draft Stewart? 6.Other random early injuries a.Shane Bieber will start the season on the IL to slowly build him up for the season. b.Jordan Westburg has an oblique injury with no timetable for a return Segment 2 – Pitcher Preview – We will go until time expires or we get tired and potentially, wrap it up next week. 1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts? 2.We will break down the top 60 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 sleepers 6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2026

The following players are discussed: 1. Ethan Holliday (SS, Col) - Advanced bat, plus hit tool, developing power, solid athlete 2. Kade Anderson (LHP, Sea) - Advanced command, polished pitch mix, competitive edge; mid‑rotation with strikeout upside. 3. Tatsuya Imai (RHP, Hou) - Undersized right-handed hitter with a lower three-quarters delivery. 97 to 99 MPH fastball that flattens out due to his arm swing. Plus slider. 4. Liam Doyle (LHP, STL) - Swing-and-miss lefty with a deceptive splitter. Could be a high-strikeout SP2 if he stays healthy. 5. Kazuma Okamoto (3B, Tor) - Older prospect who demonstrated plus power and a feel to hit in Japan. 6. JoJo Parker (SS, Tor) - Loud tools, clean health, and trending trajectory; potential middle-of-the-order bat. 7. Ike Irish (C, Bal) - Advanced hit tool, emerging power, and catcher eligibility. Impact upside with multi-category juice. 8. Eli Willits (SS, Was) - Speed/OBP shortstop, needs power to unlock fantasy value. 9. Aiva Arquette (SS, Mia) - Strong-bodied infielder with power upside and defensive versatility 10. Seth Hernandez (RHP, Pit) - 100 MPH fastball and starter traits. Long runway, but top-30 SP ceiling if it clicks. 11. Kyson Witherspoon (RHP, Bos) - Premium pitch traits, no pro debut yet. 12. Wehiwa Aloy (SS, Bal) - 2025 Golden Spikes winner with power, athleticism, and SEC pedigree. Could be a fantasy shortstop with pop. 13. Marek Houston (SS, Min) - High-floor bat with zone control and defensive value. 14. Dax Kilby (SS, NYY) - Strong debut with more speed than originally projected; power continues to be a question mark 15. Steele Hall (SS, Cin) - 80-speed and emerging power. Contact risk is real, but the tools are loud and fantasy-relevant. 16. Gavin Fien (SS, Was) - Advanced bat speed, strong plate discipline, above-average power, versatile defender. 17. Gavin Kilen (SS, SF) - High-contact lefty bat, 15+ HR upside, mature plate discipline 18. Billy Carlson (SS, CHW) - Bat-to-ball skills and defensive value. Power projection remains limited, but everyday role possible. 19. Slater De Brun (OF, TB) - A diminutive, toolsy outfielder with a great-looking swing. 20. Jamie Arnold (LHP, ATH) - He has a plus fastball-slider combination but his lower three-quarters delivery might work best in the bullpen.

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 8, 2026 @ 1 pm ET Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.The Reds sign Eugenio Suarez for a one-year, $15 million contract. He mostly played third base last season, but with future HOFer Ke’Bryan Hayes there, I guess he’ll be the full-time DH. a.Thoughts? b.In looking at their lineup, Spencer Steer or Sal Stewart is going to lose playing time. Steer is 28 and is one year removed from a 20-20 season, but with serious concerns about how much he’ll hit, and Sal Stewart is a rookie, although he looked great in his debut last season. How does this shake out? 2.The Red Sox sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year, $6 million contract. Is this just depth or is this a message that Marcelo Mayer needs to hit? a.What happened to Kristian Campbell? 3.The Padres sign Miguel Andujar for $1.5 million, and in looking at their roster. Is he going to get enough at-bats at DH to make him a sneaky late-round grab? He’s an afterthought in drafts at an ADP of 601. 4.The Yankees re-sign Paul Goldschmidt, and in reading details of the signing, the Yankees were not the only suitor. He’s far from the player he was, but should I be worried that he could steal at-bats away from Ben Rice? a.If so, do you discount Rice at the draft table? 5.Finally, the Tigers had an eventful and expensive week. First they lost their arbitration hearing with Skubal, which cost of them $32 million and they signed Framber Valdez to a big three-year deal. a.I guess if there were worries about them moving Skubal, that appears to be unlikely. Thoughts on Tigers this season? Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL West The Athletics 1.Denzel Clarke looks like he will get the first shot at center field. Do you like Clarke or Colby Thomas to get the bulk of the at-bats? a.Does it even matter? 2.Outside of Nick Kurtz, which two Athletics are you most interested in rostering? 3.We now have data on the first year at Sutter Park in Sacremento and it ranked as the second best ballpark to hit in after Coors Field. a.Luis Severino had a 3.02 ERA away from Sutter and a whopping 6.01 ERA at home. I grabbed him in the 31st round of my NFBC Draft Champions League and was going to do the Home/Away game. Dumb idea? b.The ballpark factor does not bode well for young rookies like Luis Morales and Gage Jump. Thoughts? 4.Who gets the saves for A’s? 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) Houston Astros 1.After a great spring training, Cam Smith wasn’t very good. In 134 games, he hit nine home runs and stole eight bases while hitting .236. In Spring Training, he hit .342 with four home runs and 15 games. a.Is this a reminder to ignore spring training stats? b.Also, do you see 2026 as a growth year for Smith? If so, could he become a 15+ home run guy with 10+ stolen bases? 2.Yordan Alvarez – Over/Under 400 at-bats? 3.Stat line for Tatsuya Imai – IP, K’s, ERA and wins – 165, 180K, 3.50 ERA, 10 wins 4.Christian Javier was a horse, and then 2024 came, and he had TJS. He struggled in his returns, but the fastball was back and the change-up was as good as ever. He doesn’t throw particularly hard, but his xERA was 3.36 last season. a.Any interest? 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) Los Angeles Angels 1.Nolan Schanuel – Over/Under 15 home runs? a.Everyone thought he would hit, and while he makes great contact, his low hard-hit rate drives his BABIP down, and he hit .264 with a .263 xBA. How can you start this guy at first base? 2.After Zach Neto and Jo Adel, give me two players you are interested in drafting from the Angels and why. 3.Reid Detmers' stat line for 2026 – IP, Ks, ERA a.Detmers or Alek Manoah – who would you rather roster? 4.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) Seattle Mariners 1.Cal Raleigh will hit closer to 40 home runs or 60 home runs in 2026. 2.Dominic Canzone or Victor Robles – Who would you rather roster and why? 3.Which one of Colt Emerson or Kade Anderson do we see in 2026? Or, do we see both? a.I know you’re not a big Emerson fan, but I think he’s going to be very good when he gets up – hint, I think we see him in the first half 4.I can’t think of a good pitching question – but, WOW, what a staff? 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) Texas Rangers 1.Wyatt Langford – 2026 stat line – HR, SB, Runs, RBIs, and BA 2.It’s hard to say that Evan Carter is a bust, but so far, he’s been a disappointment. He’s still going as a number five outfielder – pick #71. Are you going to be one of those managers? 3.I don’t believe we talked about Josh Jung much last season or even when we did your third base rankings. He actually was somewhat healthy last season – 131 games, but hit 14 home runs and a SLG of .390. What happened? a.Is he of interest to you in upcoming drafts? 4.Are you ready to trust Jack Leiter? 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2026

Tim and RIch finish up their preview of the outfield for the 2026 season

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 1, 2026 – 3 pm ET Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.The Giants agree on a one year deal for Luis Arraez. While the adage that there is no bad deal, I’m not sure what this does for the Giants except block Casey Schmitt – but maybe he’s not much better. Is there anything here for fantasy managers? 2.The Giants also sign Harrison Bader. Any interest? 3.The White Sox sign Seranthony Dominguez. I know the White Sox have said that they will make Grant Taylor a multi-inning reliever, so I’m assuming Dominguez is the closer. How are you handicapping the closer situation in Chicago? a.Also, the White Sox sign Austin Hays which push Luisangel Acuna to a utility role. Thoughts? Segment 2 – Outfield Rankings for the 2026 Season 1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts? 2.We will break down the top 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 sleepers 6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2026

The following players are discussed: 1. Jacob Melton (OF) 2. Brice Matthews (2B) 3. Kevin Alvarez (OF) 4. Xavier Neyens (SS) 5. Walker Janek (C) 6. Zach Cole (OF) 7. Ethan Frey (OF) 8. Joseph Sullivan (OF) 9. Bryce Mayer (RHP) 10. AJ Blubaugh (RHP)

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 25, 2026 – 3:00pm Microsoft Teams Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.The Braves get bad news this week as Ha-Seong Kim suffered a hand injury and will miss at least the first half of the season. Are the Braves really going to battle with Mauricio Dubon at shortstop? a.If so, how much does his value increase? 2.The White Sox finally trade Luis Roberts – moving him to the Mets IF/OF Luisangel Acuna and RHP Truman Pauley a.The deal felt a little light for me, but maybe Roberts is more famous than good, posting a sub .300 OBP the last two seasons. He did steal 33 bases in 2025. i.Does this give him a new lease with a chance to produce the 38-20 season he did in 2023, or was that just an outlier? ii.Acuna is slated to start in center field and if true, I’m assuming his draft value goes up? 1.Stat line for 2026: AB, HR, SB, and BA iii.Let’s compare the Mets lineup to the Dodgers. 3.The Mets also acquired Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers for SS Jett Williams and RHP Brandon Sproat. a.WOW – huge trade as the Brewers once again move an ace pitcher with one more year of team control. However, unlike their 2024 deal to the Orioles for Corbin Burnes, they get two high-end prospects. Thoughts on the deal? b.Does Sproat start the season in the Brewers rotation? If not, when do you see him up? c.How long until Williams is in Milwaukee to either play shortstop or center field? 4.The Rangers acquired MacKenzie Gore for five prospects – SS Gavin Fein, RHP Alejandro Rosario, 1B Abimelec Ortiz, SS Devin Fitz-Gerald, and OF Yeremy Cabrera a.This one is a quantity deal for the Nationals as only Ortiz is near-ready for the big leagues. What do you think of the deal? Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL West Los Angeles Dodgers 1.Andy Pages is a divisive player coming into 2026. He looked pretty good during the season, but in the playoffs, he was awful. He’s the 29th outfielder off the board. Too high, too low, or just right? 2.Does Dalton Rushing get enough at-bats to be rostered in 2026? His ADP is 403 (27th round). 3.Hyesong Kim didn’t play much last season, but is penciled into the starting second base position entering the 2026 season. Over/Under 30 home runs/stolen bases in 2026? a.His ADP is 443 – 39th second baseman off the board. 4.One fallout of the Edwin Diaz signing is that Roki Sasaki will not start the season as the closer. He’s listed as the Dodgers' 6th starter. He’s the 79th pitcher off the board; let’s call it a Top 60 pitcher. Does that feel good to you? Too high, too low? a.We will look at other pitchers going around where his is going. 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) San Diego Padres 1.Jackson Merrill – 2026 stat line – AB, HR, SB, and BA 2.Ramon Laureano finally broke the stigma of not being able to hit right-handed pitching. He posted the same batting average against both arms and hit 15 of his 24 home runs against right-handed pitching. After the trade to San Diego, he kept on hitting – 9 home runs in the last two months. a.Are you buying this breakout? b.The NBFC really isn’t as he’s the 55th outfielder off the board. 3.I think I recall you willing to take a flyer on Sung Mun Song. Is that still your take? 4.Joe Musgrove will cost you an 18th-round pick. Are you interested? 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) San Francisco Giants 1.Bryce Eldridge is listed as the starting DH in San Francisco. Will this play out? a.Over/Under 400 ABs in 2026 2.Will Drew Gilbert get enough playing time to make a difference in 2026? 3.Luis Matos hit eight home runs in 57 games last season. He makes great contact with solid exit velocity and launch angle data. There’s even average speed? a.Is he a little undervalued with an ADP of 600? 4.Landen Roupp (417) or Kai-Wei Teng (627). Who would you rather draft in a Draft and Hold League? 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) Close

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2026

Rich releases his Top 100 Prospects in baseball

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2026

Tim interviews Rich about the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants prospects.

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2026

Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.    The Dodgers made a splash by signing Kyle Tucker to the largest AAV in history – 4 years and $240 million with opt-outs after 2027 and 2028.8. a.    A lot of people are upset about the dominance of the Dodgers.  “They are ruining baseball!”  What say you? b.    Were you surprised that Tucker signed a shorter deal but for more money? c.    The odd thing is that he’s not even the best player on the team, maybe not even the top 3 players on the team. d.    I don’t see any playing time loss for anyone with the exception of a potential delay in the arrival of Josue DePaula or Zyhir Hope.  Do you see anything? 2.    The Mets were spurned by Tucker and pivoted to Bo Bichette, signing him to a massive three-year, $126 million deal with a unique opt-out clause.  He can opt out after each year, and if he does, the Mets have to pay him a $5 million bonus.  a.    $42 million a year for Bichette?  Thoughts on the signing? b.    He’ll likely play third base.  Who sits out of Baty or Vientos? c.    Also, I think Jett Williams needs to learn the outfield, plus, with the Mets not getting Tucker, Benge is still safe – for now.  Thoughts? 3.    A small but interesting, three-way trade was pulled off by the Angles, Rays and Reds.  The Rays sent Josh Lowe to the Angels and Gavin Lux to the Rays, with the Reds acting as the intermediary. The Angels shipped RHP Chris Clark to Tampa Bay and LHP Brock Burke to Cincinnati. a.    Who’s value goes up more?  Lowe, Lux, or neither? b.    Does this open a chance for Jacob Melton in Tampa? c.    Will Lux ever be more than an afterthought? Segment 2 – Third Base Rankings for the 2026 Season 1.    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 sleepers 6.    Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2026

Tim interviews Rich about the D-Backs and Rockies prospects

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 11, 2026 – 3:00pm Microsoft Teams Podcast Sunday, January 11, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM https://teams.live.com/meet/9360960458392?p=wO31KjtHU9wOTPVZVJ Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.The Cubs trade for Edward Cabrera, sending OF Owen Caissie, SS/2B Christian Hernandez, and 2B/3B Edgardo De Leon a.I wrote a long note to our Patreon members after the trade was finalized, so I won’t reiterate my views. But, what is your take? i.Does Eddie Cabrera go up or down in your rankings or stay the same? ii.I’m assuming Caissie goes up, as he should get a chance to play. What’s your take? 2.The Cubs also make news, signing Alex Bregman to a long 5-year deal. This one has a lot of ramifications, as it was reported that the Red Sox really wanted to re-sign him. a.What happens to Matt Shaw? It’s been widely reported, and I’ve heard from my contact that the Cubs are not happy with Shaw. I’ve heard he’s difficult to work with, and the Cubs were not happy when he took a day off in September to attend the Charlie Kirk memorial. b.Who plays third for the Red Sox? Do they double down on signing Bo Bichette or go with some combination of Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell 3.The Rockies acquire Jake McCarthy on Saturday for RHP Josh Grosz a.I know it’s the Rockies, but does McCarthy get a jump in value? RosterResource lists him as the starting right fielder. b.It’s a bit of a bummer for Dynasty League owners waiting for Zac Veen and Sterlin Thompason to get a shot. It could even gum up the works for Cole Carrigg. Your thoughts? c.I saw Josh Grosz pitch with the Yankees last season in High-A. Fastball sat 93 to 94 MPH and was pretty flat with average secondaries. He does get a new lease with the Diamondbacks, but he’s not someone I’d be running out to grab in Dynasty Leagues. 4.My draft has slowed to a crawl. I’ll share some of my mid-round picks. Segment 2 – Shortstop Rankings for the 2026 Season 1.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 sleepers 6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2026

The following players are discussed: 1. Leo De Vries (SS) 2. Gage Jump (LHP) 3. Tommy White (3B) 4. Jamie Arnold (LHP) 5. Wei-En Lin (LHP) 6. Devin Taylor (OF) 7. Henry Bolte (OF) 8. Junior Perez (OF) 9. Henry Baez (RHP) 10. Daniel Susac (C)

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2026

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 4, 2026 – 3:00pm Microsoft Teams Segment 1 – Introduction and News and Notes – It was Asian Week 1.The Astros sign to a three-year, $54 million contract with an opt-out after each season. a.Please tell us about him and give us a stat line for 2026 – GS, wins, ERA, Ks 2.The Blue Jays sign Kazuma Okamato to a four-year, $60 contract – no opt outs. a.I can’t remember, was this the player you liked better than Murakami? b.Let us about him. 3.The Angels sign Kirby Yates. a.Who is the closer in Los Angeles and does Yates have a chance for some saves? 4.Mercifully, Anthony Rendon retired from baseball. a.He was paid $245 million and had 224 hits in 257 games for the Angels. Just wow! Segment 2 – Let’s review my first few rounds of my NFBC Draft and Hold Draft. Segment 3 – Second Base Ranking for 2026 Season 1.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 sleepers 6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting? Close

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2026

The following players are discussed: 1. Bryce Eldridge (1B) 2. Josuar Gonzalez (SS) 3. Jhonny Level (SS) 4. Gavin Klien (2B) 5. Luis De La Torre (LHP) 6. Bo Davidson (OF) 7. Carson Whisenhunt (LHP) 8. Joe Whitman (LHP) 9. Dakota Jordan (OF) 10. Blade Tidwell (RHP)

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

Segment 1 – Fantasy Questions of the NL West – Diamondbacks and Rockies Arizona Diamondbacks 1.Geraldo Perdomo broke out in a big way in 2025 with 20 home runs, 27 stolen bases, and a .290 batting average. The data suggests being wary of repeats in power and speed. What do you say? 2.Jordan Lawlar – AB, HR, SB, and BA 3.Are the Diamondbacks going to go to war with Alek Thomas in center field and Blaze Alexander in left field? If so, do you have any interest in either? 4.I’ve got Brandon Pfaadt wrong, as I thought he would be more than a 5.25 ERA pitcher. Any hope, or should I just move on? 5.How many waiver wire articles will Kevin Ginkle make this year? – Over/Under - 2 6.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) Colorado Rockies 1.Brenton Doyle – HR, SB, and BA for 2026 a.He’s going as the 37th outfielder off the board. We will look around to see if it’s too high or too low. 2.Kyle Karros (574), Zac Veen (494) and Adael Amador (590). a.According to RosterResource, they all will start the year with a job. Order them in how you would draft them. Do you have any real interest in any of them? 3.Victor Vodnik has the Closer gig, I think. Uhh…you interested? 4.How many wins do the Rockies get in 2026 – they were 43-119 in 2025 5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors) Segment 2 – News and Notes 1.The Athletics trade for Jeff McNeil, with the Mets receiving Yordan Rodriguez. a.a. The Mets pay 5.75 million of McNeil’s contract, and it appears he will slot in at second base. Any interest? Would you have rather seen Darrel Hernaiz get some at-bats? b.b. Yordan Rodriguez is a young 17-year-old RHP with a fastball that can touch the mid-90s. 2.The Marlins sign Pete Fairbanks a.The Marlins needed a closer and signed Fairbanks. I guess they think they can compete. What say you? 3.The Pirates sign Ryan O’Hearn a.The Pirates are continuing to get better, maybe marginally, but this feels like what the Royals did two years ago when they signed several mid-level Major Leaguers and did ok. Your thoughts?

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2025

The following players are discussed: 1. Ethan Salas (C) 2. Kruz Schoolcraft (LHP) 3. Kash Mayfield (LHP) 4. Ty Harvey (C) 5. Jorge Quintana (SS) 6. Tucker Musgrove (RHP) 7. Bradgley Rodriguez (RHP) 8. Miguel Mendez (RHP) 9. Tirso Ornelas (OF) 10. Victor Lizarraga (RHP)

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2025