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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...

Take 10 with Tim – June 27, 2025 @ 9:30/8:30 am
Microsoft Teams

1.Chase Burns. Well, what did you think?

2.They both got started late, but what are the chances that Nick Kurtz and Jacob Misiorowski win the Rookie of Year honors?

a.Nick Kurtz - .255/.313/.523, 11 home runs. The 11 home runs lead all rookies, actually tied with Agustin Ramirez
b.Jacob Misiorowski – 16.0 IP, 3 wins, 1.13 ERA.
i.Oddly, I might as the same question about another Brewer, Logan Henderson. But, he’s pitching in Triple-A. BTW, since Henderson was demoted, he’s pitched to a 2.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts and eigh...

The following players are discussed:
1. Spencer Jones (NYY)
2. Esmerlyn Valdez (Pit)
3. Jhonny Level (SF)
5. Tyson Lewis (Cin)
6. Tink Hence (STL)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 22, 2025

Microsoft Teams
Segments 1 and 2: Review the weekend games

Additional Topics
1.    A topic I forgot to bring up on Friday was the Raffy Devers trade.  It happened on Sunday evening after our podcast.  I wrote up 1500 words for our Patreon members.  What did you think?

2.    How did Jacob Misiorowski eclipse his five-inning, no-hit debut? He pitched six perfect innings on Friday night before allowing a hit and then his first run. Unbelievable.
a.    Not to be out done, Clarke Schmidt pitched seven no-hit innings on Saturday afternoon against the Orioles...

Take 10 with Tim – June 20, 2025

1.This time next week, we will be at the halfway point in the season. What three pieces of advice do you have for fantasy managers who are in the upper half of their roto league?
a.Same question for H2H Leagues

2.Order these five young pitchers for the rest of this season, then next season, then 3 years out
a.Roki Sasaki (LAD, 23) – Currently on the IL – 5, 5, 5
b.Cade Horton (CHC, 23) – 36.1 IP, 3.47 ERA, 7.18 K/9, 1.98 BB/9 – 1, 1, 1
c.Logan Evans (Sea, 24) – 40.0 IP, 3.38 ERA, 6.75 K/9, 2.70 BB/9 – 2, 2, 1
d.Quinn Priester (Mil, 24) – 67.2 IP, 3.46 ERA, 6...

The following players are discussed:
1. Brice Matthews (Hou)
2. Carter Jensen (KC)
3. Konnor Griffin (Pit)
4. Esmeryln Valdez (Pit)
5. Noah Schultz (CHW)
6. Travis Sykora (Was)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 15, 2025 @ 3 pm
Microsoft Teams:
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of this weekend's games

Additional Topics:
1.Royce Lewis on the IL, again. This time with a hamstring pull.
2.Clayton Kershaw with seven scoreless innings. That’s back-to-back solid games and he’s now posting a 3.25 ERA but the strikeouts are not there. Thoughts?
3.Zac Gallen with another Ehh start last night. His 5.19 ERA is well earned.
4.Hunter Dobbins with another win last night. I’m assuming you are recommending picking him up. We will look to see how he’s doing it.
5.Tyler...

The following players are discussed:
1. Luis Pena (Mil)
2. Arjun Nimmala (Tor)
3. Kalen Culpepper (Min)
4. Aroon Escobar (Phi)
5. A.J. Ewing (NYM)
6. Gage Jump (ATH)
7. Jonah Tong (NYM)
8. Travis Sykora (Was)
9. Ryan Sloan (Sea)
10. Brandon Clarke (Bos)

Take 10 with Tim – June 13, 2025

Microsoft Teams:
1.Let’s take a look at the standings
a.American League
b.National League

2.Marcelo Mayer had two home runs on Wednesday. In three years, what stat line do you expect to see from him: BA, HR, and SB - .260, 25 HR, 10 SB
a.What about the following young players (same stats):
1)Roman Anthony - .285, 35 HR, 10 SB
2)Nick Kurtz - .245, 30 HR, 0 SB
3)Jac Caglianone - .260, 40 HR, 0 SB
4)Dylan Crews - .270, 30 HR, 40 SB
5)Jasson Dominguez - .245, 25 HR, 20 SB
b.Order all six play...

The following players are discussed:
1. JJ Wetherholt (STL)
2. Brandon Winokur (Min)
3. Charlie Condon (Col)
4. Luis Cova (Mia)
5. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (NYY)
6. Dasan Hill (Min)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Microsoft Teams:
Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games

Additional topics
1.Corbin Burnes announced on Saturday that he is having TJS.
2.Zebby Matthews to the IL with a shoulder strain. It’s unfortunate as he pitched his best game of the season on Wednesday with his first win.
3.Jacob deGrom continues to shove with another great outing on Saturday. The AL is stacked with pitchers have great seasons, so it might be a stretch for him to win. But, maybe not. Can he catch the runaway winner – Kris Bubic – 5 wins, 1.43...

Rich introduces the Top 100 prospects in baseball

Take 10 with Tim – June 6, 2025

1.I released my Top 500 prospects in the game today for our Patreon members and will release the Top 100 to the general public over the weekend. Please provide me with five numbers, and we will discuss those five prospects.
a.2 numbers in the Top 100
b.2 numbers in the Top 200
c.1 number after that. Make it in the 300s as after that, the fidelity of the work lessons.

2.Let’s take a look at the standings.

3.Pablo Lopez is out with a shoulder strain and will miss 8 to 12 weeks. He m...

The following players are discussed:
1. Jac Caglianone (KC)
2. Ryan Ritter (Col)
3. Jesus Baez (NYM)
4. Kaelen Culpepper (Min)
5. Welbyn Francisca (Cle)
6. Ching-Hsien Ko (LAD)
7. Nate George (Bal)
8. Jacob Misiorowski (Mi l)
9. Gage Jump (ATH)
10. Chase Burns (Cin)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 1, 2025

Microsoft Teams:
Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games
Additional Discussion Points
1.Jesus Luzardo – That’ll leave a mark. 3.1 IP and 12 ER (4Ks though) as the Brewers annihilate him.
a.Chourio went 4 for 5 with five RBIs, but no home run
b.Rhys Hoskins with two home runs
2.Brandon Pfaadt – 0.0 IP 6 ER. Another yikes
3.Junior Caminero had two more home runs on Saturday. He’s up to 13, four in the last week.
4.Eddie Cabrera has delivered back-to-back impressive starts. I recently performed a breakdown on baseballsavant, suggesting that while he has...

Take 10 with Tim – May 30, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 am - 45 minutes to an hour

1.We briefly discussed Gavin Sheets on Sunday and I got a note from one of our Patreon members that said he changed his swing and this was real. Let’s explore and see if he’s right.

2.Hunter Renfroe was DFA’d. Does this mean that we are closer to Jac Caglianone time?


3.Veteran pitchers not living up to expectations. What do we do? Sit, start or trade at any cost.

1)Dylan Cease (SD, ADP=11, Rank=107) – 59 IP, 1 win, 72Ks, 4.58 ERA, 1.254 WHIP
2)Zac G...

The following players are discussed:
1. Jac Caglianone (KC)
2. Blaze Jordan (Bos)
3. Keiner Delgado (Pit)
4. Arjun Nimmala (Tor)
5. Tyson Lewis (Cin)
6. Luis Morales (ATH)

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 25, 2025 @ 3:00 pm

Microsoft Teams:
Podcast
Sunday, May 25, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games
Additional Questions:
1.Alex Bregman hits the IL, and the Red Sox promote Marcelo Mayer. His first game didn’t go as planned – 0 for 4 with three strikeouts
2.Trevor Rogers got the spot start in the second half of the Orioles vs. Red Sox doubleheader, surprising us all. 6.1 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 5K/0BB
a.We will look at his start and baseball-reference to see what happened.
3.Joc Pederson fractured his hand on Satur...

Take 10 with Tim – May 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am

1.I know everyone loves Juan Soto, but with eight home runs and a .247 batting average after 30% of the games played this season, it looks a lot like 2022 when he hit 27 home runs and had a .242 average. He is stealing bases, which helps, but should owners be worried? Is this the player they drafted?
a.He’s also been criticized for his lack of hustle. Do you think that now that he’s being paid, he’s lost something?

2.Sal Perez and Adley Rutschman hit home runs on Wednesday. It was Adley’s...

The following players are discussed:
1. Yohendrick Pinango (Tor)
2. Aidan Miller (Phi)
3. Kyle Debarge (Min)
4. Rainel Rodriguez (STL)
5. Carson Whisenhunt (SF)
6. Gage Jump (ATH)

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 18, 2025

Microsoft Teams:

Segments 1 and 2 – Review games of the weekend

Additional Notes
1.Surprise, surprise, the Orioles fired their manager and then promptly lost their next game. They have a team ERA of 5.42, which ranks last in the American League and is the third worst in MLB. I understand that this happens (blame the manager), but ownership claimed they would spend money and simply have not. Thoughts?
a.Oddly, the Marlins are among the teams with a worse ERA than the Orioles. Let’s examine their rotation.
2.Matthew Lugo with a...

Take 10 with Tim – May 16, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 am

1.The next crop of kids have arrived – Your thoughts on projections for the rest of the season (AB, HR, SB)
a.Jordan Lawlar (IF, AZ)
b.Moises Ballesteros (C, CHC)
c.Matthew Lugo (3B/OF, LAA)
d.Dalton Rushing (C/OF, LAD)

2.Let’s grade the following Rookies hitters (A through F) and discuss whether they are a growth stock, need to back down, or not what we thought.
1)Dylan Crews (Was, OF) – 148 AB, 5 HR, 11 SB, .189 BA, 44K/8BB
2)Kristian Campbell (Bos, 2B) – 142 AB, 5 HR, 2 SB, .246 BA...

The following players are discussed:
1. Cole Young (Sea)
2. Braden Montgomery (CHW)
3. AJ Ewing (NYM)
4. Eduardo Quintero (LAD)
5. Jonah Tong (NYM)

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 11, 2025 – 3:00 pm

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

Additional Questions:
1.Are the Padres this good, or are the Rockies this bad? They lost 13-9 on Friday, 21-0 on Saturday, and we shouldn't forget about the doubleheader loss to the Tigers on Thursday (21-3). The Rockies' run differential is -134, having nearly lapped the second-worst run differential in the league, the Baltimore Orioles.
2.Corbin Burnes shoved against the Dodgers on Saturday. Good to see.
3.Cade Horton wins his first game as the bulk innings guy. Were you happy...

Take 10 with Tim – May 9, 2025 – 9:30 am/8:30 am

1.James Wood is off to a phenomenal start with a .281 average, 10 home runs and five stolen bases. Where does he go in drafts next season?

2.With that as a background, it’s been six weeks, let’s draft the first round for the Rest of the Season.

1)Aaron Judge
2)Bobby Witt Jr.
3)Shohei Ohtani
4)Corbin Carroll
5)Juan Soto
6)Ella De La Cruz
7)Kyle Tucker
8)James Wood
9)Tarik Skubal
10)Gunnar Henderson
11)Tatis Jr.
12)Francisco Lindor
13)Jose Ramirez
14...

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 4, 2025
Microsoft Teams:
Segments 1 and 2 – Reviewing the weekend games

Additional Notes:
1.Triston Casas appears to be out for the season due to a left patella tendon rupture. The Sox have dismissed the idea of moving Devers to first. How does the infield look after this injury?
a.Could they move Wilyer Abreu to first and promote Roman Anthony?
2.Jake Meyers had himself a game. He went 4 for 4 with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs. He’s still Jake Meyers, right?
3.Corbin Burnes has struggled this season and will now miss his next s...

Take 10 with Tim – May 2, 2025 – 7:00/6:00 am
Microsoft Teams:
Podcast
Friday, May 2, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
https://teams.live.com/meet/9344301938391?p=FbWCGwzXFMz4LKSw4a

1.Closers have once again been the bane of many fantasy managers' existence. I know I’m struggling. I have excellent teams in a couple of leagues, but my closers suck or are hurt. Last Sunday, I spent a fortune on Will Vest in Detroit as it looked like he had the job. Now, maybe he doesn’t.
a.What’s your advice for me and others who are struggling?
b.Should m...

The following players are discussed:
1. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)
2. Jac Caglianone (KC)
3. Cristian Hernandez (CHC)
4. Josh Adamczewski (Mil)
5. Asbel Gonzalez (KC)
6. A.J. Ewing (NYM)
7. Robby Snelling (Mia)
8. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (NYY)

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 27, 2025
Microsoft Team Invite:
Segment 1 and 2: Review the weekend games

Additional Observations and Questions:
1.Word out of NY is that they might make a move with Devin Williams. Who would you speculate for saves?
a.Speaking of closers, Emmanuel Clase pitched the eighth inning while Cade Smith took the ninth. I understand they are just trying to get Clase back on track, but could this signal a change in closers?
2.Austin Hays hit two home runs on Saturday. He’s now up to five, despite missing the season's first two week...

Take 10 with Tim – April 25, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 am
Microsoft Teams Invite:
1.Well, that didn’t take long. After only 32 games in the minor leagues, the Athletics had seen enough and promoted Nick Kurtz to the Majors. He already has his first hit. How many more?
a.Stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI, BA
b.My buddy Agustin Ramirez finally got the call and promptly went 5 for 8 in his first two games. I think this guy hits and pop.
i.Your thoughts?
c.Surprisingly, the Rays promoted Chandler Simpson to the show and there was no word of a 8-ye...

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 20, 2025 – 3 pm

Segment 1 – Review this weekend’s games


Segment 2 – Waiver Wire


Segment 3 – Closer Report

Take 10 with Tim – April 18, 2025 – 9:30 am. We will use Microsoft Teams


1.The Cubs demoted Matt Shaw this week after getting off to a tough start, where he only hit .172 in 18 games.
a.It appears Gage Workman will be on the strong side of a platoon with Jon Berti. Workman is a Rule-5 guy I recommended during the Spring because I thought he’d get a shot. Any chance for success here?
b.If we’re taking Matt Shaw’s demotion, one has to wonder when the Nationals will pull the plug on Dylan Crews. Crew’s performance...

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 pm

Segment 1 – Review of the weekend games
Additional 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 assu...

Take 10 with Tim – April 11, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 am

1.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 WHIP
b.Kris Bubic (KC, 108, 4) – 12.2 IP, 2 wins, 16K, 0.71 ERA, 0.868 WHIP
c.Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL, 25, 20) – 20 IP, 1 win, 19K, 0.45 ERA, 0.286 WHIP
d.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 WHIP
f.Chris Bassett (Tor, 100, 48) – 12.2 IP, 1 win, 16K, 0.71 ERA, 1.105 WHIP

2.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 WHIP
b.Dylan...

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)