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Fantasy Baseball Live – August 30, 2026 @ 3 pm
Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games
Additional Topics
1.    Let’s look at the standings
2.    We have talked much about Jac Caglinone’s breakout - .285/.334/.499 with 23 home runs.  Nine home runs since July 1 and hitting .320.  Never walks  – 6% BB-Rate.
a.    Thoughts for him next season?
3.    Roman Anthony finally gets activated from the IL
4.    Juan Soto is activated from the IL on Saturday without a rehab – let’s see how that goes
5.    PCA is starting to separate himself from Ohtani with a huge game on Saturday – 4 for 6 with three home runs
6.    Walker Jenkins...

Take 10 with Tim – August 28, 2026 @ 9:15 am

Microsoft Teams
1.Five inning Freddie pitched a gem on Wednesday – 6.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 4K/0BB
a.The Rays core competency is getting their pitchers to throw more strikes. Did they figure something out with Peralta or was it just luck. His next game is against his old team, the Mets next week. Are you starting him?

2.Elmer Rodriguez with a nice start on Wednesday against the Astros. 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 3 ER, 6K/2BB. He should have gotten the win, but the bullpen blew it.
a.It looks like it was...

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 23, 2026 @ 3 pm

Microsoft Teams
Segment 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games
Additional Topics
1.Kade Anderson – Pitched well for 5 innings and ran out of gas in the 6th, giving up two home runs. Thoughts on his outing?
2.First George Klassan pitched a gem and Saturday, Ryan Johnson did for the Angels – 7.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 3K/2BB vs.Tex. Who would you rather pickup?
3.Tarik Skubal gets his first win as a Dodger on Saturday
4.Craig Kimbrell gets a save on Saturday. He’s been DFA’d from multiple team this season. I had lost t...

Take 10 with Tim – August 21, 2026 @ 9:15 am

Microsoft Teams
1.Paul Skenes with another bad outing on Wednesday – 4 walks and 3 ERs in 4.1 innings against the light-hitting Tigers. Velo was at season average 96.8 mph.
a.Would you consider sitting him for his next start? Since July 1, he’s posted a 5.67 ERA with over four walks per nine.
b.Wants some comps?
i.For the season
1.Five inning Freddie has a 5.27 ERA for the season and walking 3.7 per nine.
2.Aaron Noal has a 5.12 ERA for the season and walking 3 per nine.
ii.In the same time frame...

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 16, 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Segment 1 and 2 – Review the Weekend Games
Additional Topics/Questions
1.Josh Baez – Have a debut!
2.Since returning on 7/29, Edwin Diaz has a 10.80 ERA and 1 clean inning out of the eight he’s appeared in and 3 blown saves. I know this might be his spring training, but at what point do the Dodgers try something different?
a.Who would they try? Tanner Scott? Sasaki?
3.Vlad Jr. hits the 7-day concussion protocol. Who gets his at-bats?
4.Is the Field of Dreams games doing it for you? Should they NOT do it every...

Take 10 with Tim – August 13, 2026 @ 3 pm ET/2 pm CT

Microsoft Teams:
1.Let’s take a look at the standings.

2.All disappointing team (hitters) – my picks. Are these players you will target for next season or are you done?

a.Catcher (1st catcher off the board) - Cal Raleigh - .159 BA, 12 home runs in 86 games
b.1B - Vinnie P (10) - .232 BA, 6 home runs in 79 games
c.2B – Jose Altuve (6) - .240 BA, 14 home runs, 2 SB in 96 games
d.3B – Manny Machado (4) – 23 runs but a .215 BA. He does have a .229 BABIP.
e.SS – Geraldo...

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 9, 2026 @ 3pm

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions/Topics
1.Hunter Greene is having elbow surgery again.
2.Kaelen Culpepper is getting the call
3.Kade Anderson, Joshua Baez, and other top prospect math – After August 13, players can be promoted and still stay under the 45-day threshold for losing rookie eligibility. The other threshold is 130 AB and 50 IP.
4.Jackson Jobe’s long awaiting return to the mound occurred on Saturday where he shoved it against the Giants – 5.0 IP, 1 hit, 4K/1BB with the win. He maxed out at 100.1 mph.
5.Traded sta...

Rich and Tim discuss all the trades made at the deadline and who to pick up.

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 2, 2026 @ 2pm ET

Segment 1 – We have some trades
•The Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from the Tigers for RHP River Ryan, OF Zyhir Hope and RHP Brady Smith
•The White Sox acquire Luis Castillo from the Mariners and pay his entire 2027 salary, the rest of 2026 and if he pitches 180 innings in 2027, his vested 2028 option. In return, the Mariners receive reliever Seranthony Dominguez, OF Nolan Jones, and Double-A catcher Boston Smith
•The Braves acquired OF Lane Thomas, LHP Baily Falter from the Royals for minor league lefty pitcher Carter Holton and Triple-A right-handed pitcher Lucas Brau...

Take 10 with Tim – July 31, 2026 @ 9:15 am

Max Clark getting the call.
1.Let’s take a look at the standings. We will also talk about whether they are buyers or sellers and if sellers, who might get traded.
a.American League
b.National League

2.Trades so far
a.Curtis Mead for Connelly Early – Well, that didn’t work out too well the Red Sox. He had two at-bats and then got hit in the wrist and will miss the rest of the season. The Nationals are still hopeful that Connelly gets back of the mound as...

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 26, 2026 @ 3 pm.
Segment 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games
Additional Questions/Topics
1.Hunter Greene had a bad start on Saturday, and his velocity was a bit down as well. 5.1 IP, 6 ER, 3K/2BB – now with a 7.06 ERA. Not what we wanted!
2.Dylan Cease with another gem. A lot has been made about Cam Schlitter winning the CY Young, but Dylan Cease is right there. His wins are bit down because the Blue Jays can’t score runs, but your thoughts on his season.
3.Juan Soto hits the IL with a grade 2 calf strain. He might...

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 19, 2026 @ 2 pm ET


Segments 1 and 2 – Review the Weekend Games

Additional Questions/Notes
1.Shane Bieber – 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 6K/2BB. Still not throwing hard, but ok. He did pitch better in his last outing as well. Maybe, he’s improving??? What do you do here?
2.Esmerlyn Valdez with another home run – also Jared Jones looked great in his Saturday afternoon win against the Guards. You have to bear in mind the competition, but he did look very good. Thoughts on him for the ROS and long-term.
a.Speaking of the Pirates, t...

Fantasy Baseball Live! – July 12, 2026

Segments 1 and 2 – Review game of the Weekend
Additional Topic/Questions:
1.Konnor Griffin is out with a torn tendon in his ring finger. Total bummer as he just got back from the IL and was playing well.
a.In response, the Pirates, believe it or not made a quick trade – acquiring Jacob Gonzalez from the White Sox for the 34th slot in yesterday’s draft. They also received RHP Brandon Eisert.
i.Any interest in Gonzalez?
ii.Eisert pitched yesterday but I didn’t see a box score for Gonzalez.
2.Vla...

Tim interviews Rich about his Top 500 Prospects in baseball.

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 5, 2026 @ 3pm

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend games
Additional Questions/Topics
1.    All star rosters – Any surprises - Full All-Star rosters unveiled, including 26 first-timers
2.    Hunter Greene – Well, that didn’t go well.
3.    Ian Seymour looks like the latest pop-up guy with the Rays.  Great outing on Thursday night and now with a 3.32 xERA and over a strikeout an inning.
a.    Thoughts?
4.    Josh Bell is hot – you know what that means.
5.    Murakami – took batting practice yesterday and Mike Trout says he’ll be back next week (yeah, right)
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment

Take 10 with Tim – July 3, 2025 – Reviewing the first half and looking to the second half


1.We are at the halfway point of the season. What three lessons have you learned or were reminded when reflecting on the first half?
a.Which player did you get wrong at the draft table – not injury, but you just thought he would be better?
i.Jacob Marsee – for me.
b.Which player did you get right and wish you had more shares?

2.First half MVPs – Mine are listed.
a.Your personal MVP
i.Tim – Sal Stewart

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 28, 2026 @ 3 pm ET

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the Weekend Games

Additional questions and topics
1.You mentioned Sean Keys last week, and he gets the call. Nice job.
2.Max Meyer – We have talked much about him, but 9 wins, a 2.60 ERA (x3.61) with over a strikeout per inning. The xERA suggests a correction is coming, but is it enough for you to sell high?
3.Trevor Rogers has been pitching better of late – 2 wins in a row with one run over 13.1 IP. Last five games – 2.05 ERA, but still not striking out many – 6.75 per nine. Keep...

Take 10 with Tim – June 26, 2026 @ 9:15 am.

1.We had a trade on Wednesday night with the Cubs acquiring David Peterson from the Mets for minor leaguer Cole Mathis – Cole Mathis profile is at the end of the notes.
a.Is this the first sign of the Mets throwing in the towel?
b.If so, give me the top 3 players the Mets will trade before the deadline?
c.Will Lindor or Soto be one of those players?
d.Good move for the Cubs?
e.Who gets Peterson’s starts in New York? Tong?
f.Kodai Senga...

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 21, 2026 @ 3 pm.

Microsoft Teams:

Segments 1 and 2 – Review the games of the day
Additional Observations/Questions:
1.I know Zac Gallen was once a pretty good pitcher, but last year was tough. After a few good starts at the beginning of the season, his ERA in May and June is 7.76, with 35 strikeouts in 51 innings. Why are people still holding on to him? His name?

2.Elmer Rodriguez gets a spot start against the Tigers tomorrow with Cole’s start being pushed back. Are you going to start him if you have him? I’m as...

Take 10 with Tim – June 19, 2026

Microsoft Teams:

1.We are approaching the halfway mark of the season (45% completed), so let’s draft the first round of the 2027 Draft based on what we know today.

1)Bobby Witt Jr. (Tim)
2)Shohei Ohtani (Rich)
3)Juan Soto (Tim)
4)James Wood (Rich)
5)Aaron Judge (Tim)
6)Elly De La Cruz (Rich)
7)Jacob Misiorowski (Tim)
8)Pete Crow-Armstrong (Rich)
9)Yordan Alvarez (Tim)
10)Nick Kurtz (Rich)
11)Jose Ramirez (Tim)
12)O’Neil Cruz (Rich)
13)Paul Skenes (Tim)
14)Tarik Skubal (Rich)
15)Corbin Carroll (Tim)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 14, 2026 – Time Tentatively will be 4:30 pm ET

Microsoft Teams
Segment 1 – Review of the weekend games

Segment 2 – Waiver Wire

Segment 3 – Closer Report

Close

The following players are discussed:
Kaelen Cullpepper (Min)
Jaison Chourio (Cle)
Zhyir Hope (LAD)
Eric Hartman (ATL)
Zach Root (LAD)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 7, 2026 – 3 pm ET

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games
Additional Notes:
1.Tanner Bibee with a great game on Saturday. They announced on the game that he was the least supported starter in baseball this season.

2.Imai with another good start on Saturday – 5 IP, 5 hits, 2 ER, 8K/3BB. That’s three in a row, including the no-hitter.
a.Is he turning the corner?

3.Sure it was the Angels, but Roki Sasaki looked great on Friday. 7 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 10K/2BB. He’s been particularly good over his past four starts...

The following players are discussed:
1. Joshua Baez (STL)
2. Raudi Rodriguez (LAA)
3. Wehiwa Aloy (Bal)
4. Murf Gray (Pit)
5. Johan De Los Santos (Pit)
6. Karson Milbrant (Mia)
7. Kade Anderson (Sea)

Take 10 with Tim – June 5, 2026

1.Let’s take a look at the standings

2.FYI – Corbin Burnes hurt his shoulder during his rehab and now is unlikely to pitch this season.

3.Revisiting Sandlin vs. Jump. Both came up together, and Sandlin outpitched Jump in the first game, but Sandlin got it handed to him in game two, and Jump pitched 7 strong innings for the win.
a.Who do you take for Game 3?

4.Justin Verlander is expected back this weekend. He has a favorable matchup against the Mariners.
a.Do you dare?

5...

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 y...

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...

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)

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...

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)

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 sta...

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, wit...

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 s...

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)

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.Pit...

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 wi...

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 hit...

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)

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...

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...