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Fantasy Baseball Live – October 19, 2025 @ 3 pm ET
Segment 1: ALCS and NLCS Games

Segment 2: Fantasy Questions of the NL Central

Chicago Cubs
1.Matt Shaw played ok, but honestly, did he live up to the hype – he hit .226 with a .295 OBP, 13 home runs, 17 stolen bases.
a.What’s his stat line in 2026 – HR, SB, BA, OBP
i.Tim’s response - .240 BA, 17 HR, 24 SB
2.Michael Busch was great in 2025 with 34 home runs and a .261 batting average, .343 OBP. However, he hit .207 vs. left-handed pitches and only 4 of his 34 home runs. Are you worried that he’ll fall into...

The following players are discussed:

1. Konnor Griffin (OF)
2. Bubba Chandler (RHP)
3. Seth Hernandez (RHP)
4. Termarr Johnson (2B)
5. Edward Florentino (OF)
6. Hunter Barco (LHP)
7. Khristian Curtis (RHP)
8. Nick Yorke (2B)
9. Esmerlyn Valdez  (1B)
10. Wyatt Sanford (SS)

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 12, 2025 – 3 pm ET
Microsoft Teams

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of playoff games

The Blue Jays defeat the Yankees 3-1
1.Were you surprised by how easy this was?
2.Yankees fans are going nuts, calling for everyone but Judge’s dismissal. Do you think the Yankees will make any managerial or front office changes or strap it up next year and go again?
3.How are the Blue Jays doing this?

The Dodgers defeat the Phillies 3-1
1.This was a tad more exciting series, but the Dodgers are clicking, and with Sas...

The following players are discussed:
1. Jesus Made (SS)
2. Luis Pena (SS)
3. Jeferson Quero (C)
4. Cooper Pratt (SS)
5. Logan Henderson (RHP)
6. Braylon Payne (OF)
7. Andrew Fischer (3B)
8. Bishop Letson (RHP)
9. Robert Gasser (LHP)
10. Coleman Crow (RHP)

The following players are discussed:

1. Sal Stewart (3B)
2. Afredo Duno (C)
3. Rhett Lowder (RHP)
4. Steele Hall (SS)
5. Tyson Lewis (OF)
6. Cam Collier (3B)
7. Hector Rodriguez (OF)
8. Chase Petty (RHP)
9. Ricky Cabrera (3B)
10. Edwin Arroyo (SS)

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 5, 2025 – 3 pm – 1:15 to 1:30 time

Microsoft Teams
Segments 1 and 2 – Review the playoffs
The wild card games were quite exciting.
•Yankees beat the Red Sox – 2-1
oCam Schlitter was dominant in the closing game. 8.0 IP, 5 hits, 0 ER, 12K/0BB
He was one of my targets last week. I’m not going to get him, am I?
oDuran hit .091. He was good during the regular season, but did he return 2nd round value?
•Tigers beat the Guards – 2-1
oI was pulling for the Guards, but it wasn’t meant to be. Skubal WOW!
•...

The following players are discussed:
1. Moises Ballesteros (C)
2. Owen Caissie (OF)
3. Jefferson Rojas (SS)
4. James Triantos (2B)
5. Kevin Alcantara (OF)
6. Cristian Hernandez (2B)
7. Jaxon Wiggins (RHP)
8. Ethan Conrad (1B)
9. Jonathon Long (1B)
10. Pedro Ramirez (2B)
11. Kane Kepley (OF)
12. Dominick Reid (RHP)
13. Brandon Birdsell (RHP)
14. Juan Tomas (SS)
15. Josiah Hartshorn (OF)
16. Juan Cabada (2B)
17. Jostin Florentino (RHP)
18. Will Sanders (RHP)
19. Tony Schlaffer (RHP)
20. Carter Trice (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 28, 2025 – 5 pm
Segment 1 – Review the Weekend Games and Playoff situation

Additional Questions:
1.One playoff spot is left – Mets or Reds
2.Both the Guards and Tigers make it, but for the first time in years, the Astros are out of the playoff race.
a.Zach Cole looked really good to end the season. Hit his fourth home run yesterday and stole his third base. Thoughts?
3.The Brewers and Phillies get byes in the NL and in the AL it’s the Mariners and either the Yankees or Blue Jays that get the bye

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 21, 2025 @ 2 pm

Microsoft Teams:

ONE WEEK LEFT of the season!

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions:
1.The Tigers lose their fifth in a row and the Guardians are only one game back in the loss column. Who wins this?
2.Sal Stewart has hit four home runs in his first 14 games. He never showed that level of power in the minor leagues, but I always had him projected with plus power. What are you expecting next season? Full-time guy?
3.Nolan Jones hits the IL with an o...

Take 10 with Tim – September 19, 2025 – 45 minutes to an hour
Microsoft Teams:

1.Yordan Alvarez is hurt again. This time, it’s a significant ankle sprain. He’s been a huge bust this season for fantasy managers. Let’s provide our Top 5 bust of the season. Mine are listed.
a.Adley Rutschman (C, Bal, 56) – 85 games, 9 HR, 29 RBI, .227 BA
b.Marcel Ozuna (DH, Atl, 61) – 137 games, 20 HR, 58 HR, .233 and became a part-time player in the second half. The last two years he hit 40 and 39 home runs.
c.Brenton Doyle (OF, Col, 68) – 23-30 last season and 14-16 this season. He has been better...

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 14, 2025
Microsoft Teams:
Podcast
Sunday, September 14, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
1.The Angels fire Phil Nevin after deciding to not pick up his option for next season. The Angels are in a spiral and are just not getting better. Do you see that changing anytime soon?

2.Connelly Early got the call this week for the Red Sox and shoved it against the Athletics. He pitched five shutout innings, striking out 11.
a.Thoughts on him for the next few weeks to end the season.
b.Payton Tolle has not been very go...

The following players are discussed:

Travis Bazzana (Cle)

Kemp Alderman (Mia)

Victor Bericoto (SF)

Max Clark (Det)

Jansel Luis (AZ)

Aroon Escobar (Phi)

Kendall George (LAD)

Josue De Paula (LAD)

Sean Keys (Tor)

Caden Powell (Hou)

Alfredo Duno (Cin)

Dax Kilby (NYY)

Ethan Holliday (Col)

Roldy Brito (Col)

Robby Snelling (Mia)

Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (NYY)

Carlos Lagrange (NYY)

Ty Johnson (TB)

Cam Caminiti...

Rich releases his final 2025 update of the Top 100 minor league prospects.

The following players are discussed:

Justin Crawford (Phi)

Carter Jensen (KC)

Junior Perez (ATH)

Aidan Miller (Phi)

Jacob Reimer (NYM)

Braden Montgomery (CHW)

Walker Jenkins (Min)

Ryan Waldschmidt (AZ)

Jeral Perez (CHW)

Jesus Made (Mil)

Kendall George (LAD)

Kane Kepley (CHC)

John Gil (Atl)

Alfredo Duno (Cin)

Robby Snelling (Mia)

Connelley Early (Bos)

Jarin Susana (Was)

Thomas White (Mia)

Brody Hopkins (TB)<...

Take 10 with Tim – August 31, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 1.5 hours

The following players are discussed:
1. Ryan Clifford (NYM)
2. Charlie Condon (Col)
3. Jacob Reimer (NYM)
4. Eduardo Tait (Min)
5. Wehiaw Aloy (Bal)
6. Payton Tolle (Bos)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 24, 2025 @ 3:00 pm

Microsoft Teams:

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of Weekend Games

Additional Questions:
1.Five young kids that we might see soon. Your thoughts for picking up:
1)JJ Wetherholt (3B/2B/SS, STL) – The Cardinals have played him at third base seven times this month, and he’s been on and off second base this season.
2)Spencer Jones (OF, NYY) – He’s tied for the lead in home runs in the minor leagues with 32.
3)Jonah Tong (RHP, NYM) – Word coming out of New York is this might happen sooner rather than la...

Take 10 with Tim – August 22, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 60 minutes
Microsoft Teams:
1.Let’s review the standings
a.American League
b.National League

2.Wilyer Abreu hits the IL and the Red Sox are calling up Jhostynxon Garcia, 'the Password.' There’s some chase in his approach but big power ,potential. Are you interested?

3.The September callups continue – remember, after 8/15, they will, likely retain rookie eligibility. Here’s a list – Who are you bidding on? Rank these guys in who you want the rest of the season.
a.Bubba Chandler (RHP, Pit) – Reportedly coming in to pitch in reli...

The following players are discussed:
1. Jeferson Quero (Mil)
2. Ralphy Velazquez (Cle)
3. Kevin McGonigle (Det)
4. Jesus Made (Mil)
5. Robby Snelling (Mia)
6. Jarlin Susana (Was)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 17, 2025
Microsoft Teams:
Podcast
Sunday, August 17, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
https://teams.live.com/meet/9394923586620?p=gQB4mcrdktGIPu9WCC

Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games

Additional Questions:
1.We’ve had several call-ups this week. Give me your thoughts on each?
a.Owen Caisse (OF, CHC)
b.Nolan McClain (RHP, NYM)
c.Dylan Beavers (OF, Bal)
d.Sam Basallo (C/1B, Bal)

2.Josh Hader hits the IL with a shoulder injury and will not be back after his 15-day IL stint is up. This i...

The following players are discussed:
Sam Bassalo (Bal)
Denzer Guzman (LAA)
Abimelec Ortiz (Tex)
Aidan Miller (Phi)
Patrick Clohsy (Atl)
Carson Roccaforte (KC)
Home Bush (TB)
Konnor Griffin (Pit)
Devin Saltiban (Phi)
Jeral Perez (CHW)
Elian Perez (NYM)
Cristian Arguelles (Col)
Robby Snelling (Mia)
Quinn Mathews (Stl)
Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (NYY)
Trey Gibson (Bal)
Miguel Mendez (SD)
Luis De Leon (Bal)
Alex Clemmey (Was)
Cam Caminiti (Atl)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 10, 2025 @ 1 pm

Microsoft Teams:
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend’s games

Additional Topics
1.James Wood woke up on Saturday and finally hit a home run. It was his first home run since July 9.
2.Roki Sasaki is finally pitching again and will make a rehab this week in Oklahoma City. Any chance he’ll be relevant down the stretch?
3.Luis Morales starts Sunday against the Orioles.
4.Hurston Waldrep looked great in his second start of the season. Thoughts on picking him up?
5.Mookie Betts must have heard our disc...

Take 10 with Tim – August 8, 2025 @ 9:30/8:30 ET
Two questions are long, so I cut back the total number of topics. We still might not get to the review of the standings.
Microsoft Teams:
1.Let’s draft the first round for 2025
1)Bobby Witt Jr. – Tim
2)Shohei Ohtani – Rich
3)Tarik Skubal – Tim
4)Elly De La Cruz – Rich
5)Kyle Tucker – Tim
6)Jose Ramirez – Rich
7)Juan Soto – Tim
8)Jackson Chourio – Rich
9)Vlad Guerrero – Tim
10)Paul Skenes – Rich
11)Pete Crow-Armstrong – Tim
12)Ronald Acuna – Rich
13)Junior Caminero – Tim
14)Julio Rodriguez – Rich
15)Kyle Schwarber - Tim

The following players are discussed:
1. Spencer Jones (NYY)
2. Carson Benge (NYM)
3. Braylon Payne (Mil)
4. Edward Florentine (Pit)
5. Brandon Sproat (NYM)
6. Kyle Carr (NYY)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 3, 2025 @ 3 pm

Microsoft Teams:

Segment 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games

Additional Questions
1.CJ Kayfus gets the call and makes his MLB Debut on Saturday. There’s a bit more swing and miss in his game as he got to the upper levels of the minor leagues with above-average power.
a.Any interest?
2.Jeremiah Jackson also makes his debut with the Orioles. I’ve been writing about him since he hit 23 home runs in the Complex League in 2019. He never bested that total.
a.Any interest?
3.Tyler Locklear...

Rich and Tim discuss yesterday's trades and their baseball and fantasy baseball implications.

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 27, 2025 @ 3 pm ET
Microsoft Teams:
Podcast
Sunday, July 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games
Additional Topics:
1.The Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon from the Rockies for RHP LHP Griffin Herring and RHP Josh Grosz
2.The Mets acquired Gregory Soto from the Orioles for RHP Cameron Foster and RHP Wellington Aracena
3.If Nick Kurtz didn’t already have the AL ROY award wrapped up, his 6-for-6 game on Friday night with four home runs surely did it. He now has 23 home runs this season and is battin...

Take 10 with Tim – July 25, 2025


Taj Bradley and the trade last night. Josh Naylor.
1.Give me three hitters that have exceeded your expectations this season
a.Otto Lopez, Kyle Stowers, Jo Adel.

2.Give me two pitchers that have exceeded your expectations this season
a.Nick Pivetta, Cristopher Sanchez

3.Who is your biggest disappointment?
a.Hitter – Yordan Alvarez, Maysn Winn
b.Pitcher – Zac Gallen, Tanner Bibee, Baily Ober, and Walker Buehler

4.Give me a player or two who you like to bounce back in the second half?
a.Bryc...

The following players are discussed:

Spencer Jones (NYY)

Charlie Condon (Col)

George Lombard Jr. (NYY)

Walker Jenkins (Min)

Dauri Fernandez (Cle)

Paulino Santana (Tex)

Luis Cova (Mia)

Brandon Sproat (NYM)

George Klassen (LAA)

Jackson Ferris (LAD)

TJ Nichols (TB)

Jostin Florentino (CHC)

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 20, 2025 @ 3pm
Microsoft Teams
Segment 1 – Review of the Weekend Games

Segment 2 – Tim’s Review of his first half fantasy All-Stars.

Segment 3 – Additional Questions (May overlap some of Segment 2)
1.Give me three hitters that have exceeded your expectations this season

2.Give me two pitchers that have exceeded your expectations this season

3.Who is your biggest disappointment?
a.Hitter
b.Pitcher

4.Give me a player or two who you like to bounce back in the second half?
a.Bryce Harper
b.Adolis Garcia

Rich releases his Top 100 prospects in baseball, including the recently drafted players

The following players are discussed:
1. Sam Basallo (Bal)
2. Carson Benge (NYM)
3. Braylon Payne (Mil)
4. Elorky Rodriguez (Tex)
5. Nolan McLean (NYM)
6. Ixan Henderson (STL)

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 13, 2025 @ 3 pm
Microsoft Teams
Segments 1 and 2 – Review the Weekend Games
Additional Questions
1.Any thoughts on yesterday’s Futures Game?
2.Christian Encarnacion Strand was demoted. I know I sound like a broken record, but when you never walk, it doesn’t matter if you hit six home runs in five weeks; teams don’t want you if you’re sporting a low OBP. In CES’s case, it was .234.
3.Andrew Vaughn got called up for the Brewers to replace Rhys Hoskins and is hitting .429 with two home runs this week. Thoughts?
a.I suppose th...

The following players are discussed:

1. Ethan Holliday (SS, HS)

2. Liam Doyle (LHP, College)

3. Aiva Arquette (SS, College)

4. Ike Irish (C/1B, College)

5. Kade Anderson (LHP, College)

6. Kyson Witherspoon (RHP, College)

7. Wehiwa Aloy (SS, College)

8. Seth Anderson (RHP, HS)

9. Gavin Kilen (2B, College)

10. Slater de Brun (OF, HS)

11. Eli Willits (SS, HS)

12. Jamie Arnold (LHP, College)

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Owen Caissie (CHC)
2. Roc Riggio (NYYM)
3. Kendall George (LAD)
4. Braylon Payne (Mil)
5. Christian Arguelles (Col)
6. Peter Messick (Cle)

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 6, 2025 @ 3 pm ET

Microsoft Teams:

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend's game
Additional Topics:
1.Luis Ortiz of the Pirates was suspended with pay from the Pirates as the league investigates gambling allegations.
2.Casey Mize continues to shove it with another gem against the Guardians on Saturday.
3.Ryne Nelson also pitched well again. Are we looking at the real deal here? He’s been great over the past month.
4.Matt Chapman and Wyatt Langford both return on Saturday. Who do you like better in the second half?
5.Michael Busch...

The following players are discussed:

1. Gage Jump (ATH)

2. LuJames “Gino” Groover (AZ)

3. JR Ritchie (ATL)

4. Enrique Bradfield (Bal)

5. Braden Montgomery (CHW)

6. C.J. Kayfus (Cle)

7. Josue Briceno (Det)

8. Josue De Paula (LAD)

9. Zyhir Hope (LAD)

10. Jesus Made (Mil)

11. Jonah Tong (NYM)

12. Andrew Painter (Phi)

13. Konnor Griffen (Pit)

14. Jurrangelo Cijntje (Sea)

15. Carson Whisenhunt (SF)

16. Sebastian Walcott (Tex)

The following players are discussed:

1. Jakob Marsee (Mia)

2. Max Anderson (Det)

3. Nick Morabito (NYM)

4. Konnor Griffin (Pit)

5. Esmeryln Valdez (Pit)

6. Carter Trice (CHC)

7. Michael Arroyo (Sea)

8. Jared Thomas (Col)

9. Eric Bitonti (Mil)

10. Tommy Hawke (Cle)

11. Franyerber Montilla (Det)

12. Eduardo Quintero (LAD)

13. Jhonny Level (SF)

14. Cristian Argurlles (Col)

15. Luis Arana (Mia)

16. Cam Schlittler (NYY)

17. Jonah Tong (NYM)

18. Coleman Crow (Mil)

19. Kohl Drake (Tex)<...

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 29, 2025 @ 3 pm ET
Microsoft Teams
Segments 1 and 2: Review the weekend games
Additional Topics
1.    Quinn Priester is on a roll.  In five games in the month of June, he’s 4-0 with a 1.98 ERA, 9.55 K/9 and 1.65 BB/9.  This is what I wrote at the time of the trade:
After looking at the data, I see the allure and why the price was so high.  The arsenal looks like a mid-rotation starter and he throws strikes.  With proper pitching instruction- at least that’s what every organization will say- you should be able to get Priester...

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 29, 2025 @ 3 pm ET
Microsoft Teams
Segments 1 and 2: Review the weekend games
Additional Topics
1.Quinn Priester is on a roll. In five games in the month of June, he’s 4-0 with a 1.98 ERA, 9.55 K/9 and 1.65 BB/9. This is what I wrote at the time of the trade:
After looking at the data, I see the allure and why the price was so high. The arsenal looks like a mid-rotation starter and he throws strikes. With proper pitching instruction- at least that’s what every organization will say- you should be able to get Pr...