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Fantasy Baseball Live – August 31, 2024 @ 10 am

Segments 1 through 3

1.Spencer Torkelson is hitting .333 with three home runs since returning in mid-August. How’s your confidence with him for the rest of the season and next year?

2.Lawrence Butler hit his 16th home run this week to go along with 12 stolen bases. Since the All-Star break, he’s slashing .298/.340/.557 with seven home runs. His strikeout rate is 17.4%. Is he starting to figure things out?
a.Are you interested in him next season? If so, as what number outfielder?

3.Spencer Arrighetti is another player who has been hot recently. In five August starts, he’s pitching to a 1.95 ERA 47 strikeouts and 10 walks.
a.Same questions. Can you trust him for the rest of this season, and what about next year? Are you interested?

4.Who do you want for the rest of the season? Jackson Holliday or Dylan Crews? What about for 2024?

5.David Bednar. When will the Pirates take fantasy owners out of their misery? Just brutal.

6.Liam Hendrix is about ready to return. Is there any chance that he will get a save opportunity or two?

7.Jared Jones returned and did not pitch well. Are you going to start him for his next start? He has a two-start week next week against the Cubs and Nationals.

8.Kumar Rocker had an amazing outing in Triple-A on Thursday. He went five innings (his longest of the season), he gave up one hit, striking out ten while not walking anyone.
a.Is it possible we will see him this season?
b.Is there any pitcher in the minor league you would rather have on a Dynasty League? Including Jackson Jobe?

9.Vinnie P. injury

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 25, 2024 - @ 3 pm

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


Segment 3 – Waiver Wire


Segment 4 – Closer Report


Close

Take 10 with Tim – August 23, 2024

1.We are in late August, with five to six weeks left. What three pieces of advice do you have for managers who have a chance to be in the money?

2.Let’s look at the standings

3.My buddy Victor Vodnik hits the IL with bicep tendonitis. Ugh! Is there anyone you are interested in for closing games in Colorado?

4.Jared Jones looks close to returning. Will you put him in immediately?
a.Ranger Suarez is back on Saturday. Are you starting him?

5.Joey Gallo returns. Who loses playing time in Washington? Chaparro, Yepez, or someone else?

6.The Marlins recall Connor Norby. Do you think he will be fantasy-relevant the rest of the way?

7.Teams are discussing reducing the number of innings from pitchers that have been key arms for many fantasy managers – Paul Skenes and Tarik Sukbal. Any thoughts on what fantasy managers should do now to prepare?

8.I would think Paul Skenes has ROY locked in the NL, but Jackson Chourio has looked great in the second half and might push for second place. Who would be your top three finishers in the ROY in the NL?
a.Who do you see as the favorites in AL ROY?

9.What one hitter are you going to target this weekend?

10.What pitcher are you going to target this weekend?

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

Fantasy Baseball Live! – August 18, 2024

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


Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

Close

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

Enjoy!

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 11, 2024 @ 2 pm

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend games

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

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire


Segment 4 – Closer Report


Close

1.I released my Top 400 Prospects. Please have five questions prepared for me.

2.Jonathan Cannon has pitched ok for the White Sox. He has a 3.91 ERA but not many strikeouts. Any interest?

3.Joe Musgrove might be back this weekend against the Marlins. Would you start him? He was not very good prior to hitting the IL.

4.Joe Ryan left Wednesday’s game with tight triceps. If he misses some starts, who will get them?
a.One thought - Zebby Matthews is now in Triple-A. Good stuff and pounds the strike zone – just doesn’t walk anyone. One of this season’s big breakout pitchers.

5.I’m a big fan of Zach Dezenzo. He got the call for Houston and started Wednesday’s game. Many rookies have gotten the call for Houston, but few have actually played. Does Dezenzo play?

6.That Holliday kid’s pretty good, no?
a.Coby Mayo seems to be following in Holliday’s Part 1 debut. The Orioles just signed JD Davis. He better hit and hit soon. Thoughts?

7.Josh Bell has four home runs since becoming a Diamondback. He’s terribly streaky, but he’s on a roll now. I’m assuming you’re running him out there.
a.He has 18 home runs. Over-under 25?
b.Even if it’s under, he’s a 20/75 guy. Not bad for a cheap corner infielder.

8.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

9.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

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

The following players are discussed:

1. Thomas Sagesse (Stl)

2. Ryan Clifford (NYM)

3. Cooper Bowman (Oak)

4. Daniel Susac (Oak)

5. Mikey Romero (Bos)

6. Termarr Johnson (Pit)

7. Mitch Jebb (Pit)

8. Kyle Karros (Col)

9. Jaison Chourio (Cle)

10. Walker Jenkins (Min)

11. Leodalis De Vries (SD)

12. Welbyn Francisca (Cle)

13. Engelth Urena (NYY)

14. Franklin Arias (Bos)

15. Rainiel Rodriguez (STL)

16. Will Warren (NYY)

17. Thomas Harrington (Pit)

18. Jackson Jobe (Det)

19. Drue Hackenberg (ATL)

20. Yoniel Curet (TB)

21. Jackson Ferris (LAD)

22. Jose Davila (STL)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 4, 2024

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend games

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

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

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The following players are discussed:

1. Zach Dezenzo (Hou)

2. Jakob Marsee (Mia)

3. Cooper Bowman (Oak)

4. Dalton Rushing (LAD)

5. Mitch Jebb (Pit)

6. Mikey Romero (Bos)

7. Carlos Jorge (Cin)

8. Homer Bush Jr. (TB)

9. Dyan Jorge (Col)

10. Luis Castillo (Mil)

11. Franklin Arias (Bos)

12. Leo De Vries (SD)

13. Caden Dana (LAA)

14. Chase Petty (Cin)

15. Victor Lizarraga (SD)

16. Jackson Ferris (LAD)

17. Sean Sullivan (Col)

18. Travis Sykora (Was)

19. Luis Serna (NYY)

20. Brody Hopkins (TB)

Deadline Deals

1.The Diamondbacks acquire AJ Puk
a.The Marlins receive 1B Deyvison De Los Santos and OF Andrew Pinter

2.The Mariners acquire Randy Arozarena
a.The Rays receive OF Aiden Smith and RHP Brody Hopkins

3.The Phillies Acquire Austin Hays
a.The Orioles receive OF Cristian Pache and RHP Seranthony Dominguez

4.The Mariners acquire Yimi Garcia
a.The Blue Jays receive OF Jonatan Clase and Catcher Jacob Sharp

5.The Orioles acquire Zach Eflin
a.The Rays receive IF/OF Mac Horvath, OF Matthew Etzel, and RHP Jackson Baumeister

6.The Cubs acquire Nate Pearson
a.The Blue Jays receive OF Yohendrick Pinango and SS Josh Rivera

7.The Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm
a.The Marlins receive C/1B Augstin Ramirez, 2B Jared Serna, and SS Abrahan Ramirez

8.The Phillies acquire Carlos Estevez
a.The Angels receive LHP Samuel Aldegheri and RHP George Klassen
b.Questions
i.Luis Garcia also got moved, who is the closer in Los Angeles?

9.The Mets acquire Jesse Winker
a.The Nationals receive RHP Tyler Stuart

10.The Padres acquire Jason Adams
a.The Rays receive RHP Dylan Lasko, Catcher J.D. Gonzalez, and OF Homer Bush Jr.

11.The Red Sox acquire Danny Jansen
a.The Blue Jays receive 3B/2B Eddinson Paulino, 3B Cutter Coffey, and RHP Gilberto Batistia

12.The Cubs acquire 3B Isaac Paredes
a.The Rays receive 3B/DH Christopher Morel, RHP Hunter Bigge, and RHP Ty Johnson
b.Questions
i.A challenge trade. Your 3B for mine. Who wins here?
ii.What are the fantasy implications

13.The Royals acquire Michael Lorenzen
a.The Rangers receive RHP Walter Pennington

14.The Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham
a.The Dodgers receive Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech from the White Sox and Oliver Gonzalez (17 year-old DSL pitcher)
b.The White Sox receive 2B/3B Jeral Perez, 3B Alexander Albertus, and OF Miguel Vargas
c.Questions
i.We will break this done

15.The Red Sox acquire Quinn Priester
a.The Pirates receive 3B/2B Nick Yorke
b.Questions
i.Another challenge trade. Yorke is interesting. He’s just about ready. Will he get a chance in Pittsburgh this season?
ii.Do the Red Sox make Priester better?

16.The Mariners acquire Justin Turner
a.The Blue Jays receive OF RJ Schreck

17.The Guardians acquire Lane Thomas
a.The Nationals receive LHP Alex Clemmey, SS Jose Tena, and IF Rafael Ramirez
b.Questions
i.That’s a lot of talent for Lane Thomas. Your thoughts?

18.The Astros acquire Yusei Kikuchi
a.The Blue Jays receive RHP Jake Bloss, OF/1B Joey Loperfido and IF Will Wagner
b.Questions
i.This appears to be one of the biggest overpays of the deadline. Kikuchi is a two-month rental and is not very good.
ii.Finally though, Pedro Leon gets the call!!!!

19.The Pirates acquire Jalen Beeks
a.The Rockies receive LHP Luis Peralta

20.The Brewers acquire Frankie Montas
a.The Reds receive OF Joey Wiemer and RHP Jakob Junis

21.The Braves acquire Jorge Soler
a.The Giants receive LHP Tyler Matzek and 3B Sabin Ceballos
b.Questions
i.Will the magic return for Soler and the Braves

22.The Yankees acquire Mark Leiter Jr.
a.The Cubs receive 3B/SS Ben Cowels and RHP Jack Neely

23.The Orioles acquire LHP Trevor Rogers
a.The Marlins receive 2B Connor Norby and OF Kyle Stowers
b.Questions
i.Rogers and Efrin. Is it enough for the Orioles?
ii.Does Norby become a start?
iii.Jackson Holliday gets the call!

24.The Diamondbacks acquire Josh Bell
a.The Marlins receive XXX

25.The Royals acquire RHP Lucas Erceg
a.The A’s receive RHP Mason Barnett, RHP Will Klein, and OF Jared Dickey
b.Questions
i.Who’s the closer in Oakland while Mason Miller is on the IL?

26.The Rangers acquire Andrew Chafin
a.The Tigers receive XXX

27.The Royals acquire Paul DeJong
a.The White Sox receive RHP Jarold Rosado

28.The Mets acquire RHP Paul Blackburn
a.The A’s are receiving RHP Kade Morris

29.The Padres acquire LHP Tanner Scott
a.The Marlins receive RHP Adam Mazur, LHP Robby Snelling, OF Graham Pauley, and IF Jay Beshears
b.Questions
i.Another big ovepay here. Or at least it feels that way

30.The Pirates acquire Bryan De La Cruz
a.The Marlins receive RHP Jun-Seok Shim and C/3B Garret Forrester

31.The Pirates acquire Isiah Kiner-Falefa
a.The Blue Jays receive 3B/OF Charles McAdoo

32.The Orioles acquire Eloy Jimenez
a.The White Sox receive Trey McGough
b.Questions
i.I didn’t see this one coming. What’s the thinking here?

33.The Rays acquire Dylan Carlson
a.The Cardinals receive Shawn Armstrong
b.Questions
i.What year does Dylan Carlson become an All-Star?

34.The Orioles acquire Gregory Soto
a.The Phillies receive RHP Seth Johson and RHP Moises Chace

35.The Red Sox acquire Luis Garcia
a.The Angels receive OF/3B Matthew Lugo, 1B Nick Kavadas, RHP Ryan Zeferjhan, and RHP Yerferson Vargas

36.The Dodgers acquire Jack Flaherty
a.The Tigers receive C Thayron Liranzo and SS Trey Sweeney
b.Questions:
i.Did you like this deal?
ii.Give me the stating six for the Dodgers?
iii.Do you think the Tigers would have the courage to DFA Javier Baez and start Trey Sweeney?

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 28, 2024

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

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

Close

Take 10 with Tim – July 26, 2024 @ 8 am

1.The trade deadline is in four days. Here are the 10 players most likely to be traded. Do they get moved, and if so, where?
1)Jack Flaherty (Det)
i.Red Sox
2)Garrett Crochet (CHW)
i.Astros
3)Carlos Estevaz (LAA) – New York
i.Who gets the saves in LA? Ben Joyce??
ii.Do you think Estevez remains a closer?
4)Tanner Scott (Mia) - Phillies
i.Who gets the saves in Miami?
ii.Do you think Scott stays closer?
5)Jazz Chisholm (Mia)
i.Astros
6)Erick Fedde (CHW)
i.Brewers
7)Zach Eflin (TB)
i.Padres
8)Luis Roberts (CHW)
i.Yankees
9)Brent Rooker (Oak)
i.Guardians
10)Cal Quantrill (Col)
i.Orioles

2.Players who would be fun to be traded
1)Tarik Skubal (Det)
i.Orioles
2)Kyle Finnegan (Was)
i.Moved -
3)Mason Miller (Oak)
i.Does not get moved
4)Vlad Jr. (Tor)
i.Does not get moved

3.Let’s look at the division races

4.Chayce McDermott got the call and pitched on Wednesday. What did you think?

a.David Festa got another shot on Wednesday and looked good against a pretty good Phillies team – 4.1 IP, 4 hits, 1 ER, 7K/2BB – Thoughts?

5.Jorge Mateo hits the IL, and Connor Norby gets the call. Are you interested?

6.Christian Yelich might be lost for the season with another back issue. He will see a specialist to discuss options. Who will secure his playing time?

7.What one hitter are you targeting for your FAAB this weekend?
a.Victor Robles

8.What one pitcher are you targeting for your FAAB this weekend?
a.River Ryan

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 21, 2024 @ 3 pm.

Segments 1 and 2 – Games of the weekend

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

Segment 3 – Tim’s First Half Waiver Wire Pickups – Any waiver wire pickups for this week…

Segment 4 – Let’s look at the standings

Close?

The following players were discussed:

1. Travis Bazzana (Cle)

2. Chase Burns (CIn)

3. Charlie Condon (Col)

4. Nick Kurtz (Oak)

5. Hagen Smith (CHW)

6. Jac Gaglianone (KC)

7. JJ Wetherholt (STL)

8. Christian Moore (LAA)

9. Konnor Griffin (Pit)

10. Seaver King (Was)

11. Bryce Rainer (Det)

12. Braden Montgomery (Bos)

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

Fantasy Baseball Live! – July 14, 2024 – 1 pm ET
Note the earlier time slot. I hope this works.

Segments 1 and 2 - Review of this weekend’s Game

Additional Questions:
1.Your buddy Tobias Myers pitched well again. We will look at his baseballsavant page and discuss his value the rest of the season.

2.Rece Hinds. Are you buying?

3.Junior Caminero is back playing games after spending the last six weeks on the IL. Is there any reason to hold onto him? Isn’t it just going to be a September callup?

4.Lawrence Butler starting to show some signs of life. Hit leadoff yesterday. Throught on him the rest of the season.

5.Did you get a chance to think of any under-the-radar players you like going forward?

6.We will review any highlights from the Futures Game


Segment 3 – Waiver Wire and any Closer Report Updates

Segment 4 – All-Star Game Talk
1.Here is the link to the rosters - 2024 All-Star Game rosters (mlb.com)

2.Any notable absences?

3.Anyone not deserving that got in?

Close

Take 10 with Tim - @ 7:45 AM ET
I hope this time works, as I have a hard stop at 8:45 am.

1.Five players you think will have big second half
a.Wyatt Langford
b.Francisco Alvarez
c.Colt Keith
d.Taj Bradley
e.Heliot Ramos
f.Kodai Senga

2.Two or three sell-high players
a.Tyler Glasnow
b.Luis Gil
c.Jurickson Profar
d.Teoscar Hernandez
e.Nolan Gorman

3.The Futures game is on Saturday at 4 pm. As has been in the past couple of years, it will only be seven innings and will be competing with MLB baseball games.

a.Give me two or three players from each league that you are interesting in seeing? Here are the rosters: Rosters | All-Star Futures Game | MLB.com

4.Your buddy Tobias Myers pitched well again. We will look at his baseballsavant page and discuss his value the rest of the season.

5.Rece Hinds. Are you buying?

6.Junior Caminero is back playing games after spending the last six weeks on the IL. Is there any reason to hold onto him? Isn’t it just going to be a September callup?

7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
a.Eugenio Suarez

8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend FAAB?
a.Yilber Diaz

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 7, 2024 @ 3 pm

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

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

Close

Take 10 with Tim – July 5, 2024 @ 8am

1.Fantasy MVPs by Position (My guys are below)
a.Catcher
i.David Fry (#6 current rank, 68-ADP) - .303 BA, 8 HR, 4 SB, 29 HR, 32 SB
ii.William Contreras -
b.First Base
i.Wow, it’s a brutal position. Maybe Jake Cronenworth?
ii.Josh Naylor
c.Second Base
i.Brice Turang (2, 34) - .287 BA, 6 HR, 28 SB, 41 runs, 38 RBI
ii.Luis Garcia
d.Third Base
i.Jordan Westburg (7, 30) – .281 BA, 13 HR, 6 SB, 41 runs, 48 RBI,
e.Shortstop
i.Gunnar Henderson (1, 7) - .288 BA, 26 HR, 13 SB, 74 runs, 58 RBI
f.Outfield (3)
i.Jarren Duran (3, 35) - .287 BA, 10 HR, 21 SB, 58 runs, 40 RBI
ii.Jurickson Profar (5, 241) - .311 BA, 11 HR, 4 SB, 47 runs, 55 RBI
iii.Jackon Merrill (16, #379 ADP) - .291 BA, 12 HR, 9 SB, 39 runs, 9 SB
g.Pitchers (3)
i.Seth Lugo (1, 101) – 116 IP, 11 wins, 105K/27BB, 2.17 ERA
ii.Ranger Suarez (4, 132) – 103 IP, 10 wins, 99K/21BB, 2.27 ERA
iii.Garrett Crochet (9, 193) – 101.1 IP, 6 wins, 141K/20BB, 3.02 ERA

2.Players you wish you would left on the draft table
a.Catcher
i.Bo Naylor (14-ADP, 36-Rank) - .207 BA, 4 HR, 1 SB, 22 runs, 18 RBI
b.First Base
i.Spencer Torkelson (11, minors) - .201 BA, 4 HR, 18 RBI
c.Second Base
i.Ozzie Albies (2, 21) - .254 BA, 6 HR, 6 SB, 39 runs, 39 RBI
d.Third Base
i.Royce Lewis (6, 35) – My only injured guy, but this is ridiculous. 89 at-bats, but 10 home runs.
e.Shortstop
i.Oniel Cruz (11, 25) - .237 BA, 12 HR, 6 SB, 100K/23BB
f.Outfield (3)
i.Corbin Carroll (4, 76) - .210 BA, 2 HR, 14 SB. Last year, he hit 25 HR with 41 SB
ii.Julio Rodriguez (2, 37) - .244 BA, 7 HR, 17 SB, 98K/22B. Last year, he went 32/37
iii.Nolan Jones (15, way down) - .189 BA, 3 HR, 2 SB in 143 AB. He has been on the IL, but hasn’t been good when he’s played
g.Pitchers (3)
i.Pablo Lopez – (8, 46) – 94 IP, 4.88 ERA, 110K/20BB
ii.Blake Snell - (24, Not good) - 6 starts, 9.51 ERA and lots of time on the IL
iii.Jordan Montgomery (67, Not good) – 13 starts, 6.44 ERA, 45K/23BB. Now on the IL.

3.Five players you think will have big second halves

4.Two or three sell high players.

5.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

6.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend FAAB?

The following players are discussed:

1. Deyvison De Los Santos (AZ)

2. Kristian Campbell (Bos)

3. Joe Mack (Mia)

4. Cutter Coffey (Bos)

5. Jared Sunstrom (Sea)

6. Aron Estrada (Bal)

7. Michael Arroyo (Sea)

8. Joan Delgado (CHC)

9. Luis Pena (Mil)

10. Logan Henderson (Mil)

11. Jarlin Susana (Was)

12. Gary Gill Hill (TB)

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 30, 2024

Segments 1 and 2 – Review the games of the weekend.

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



Segment 3 – Waiver Wire



Segment 4 – Closer Report



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Rich discusses the Hot Prospects of the Week - 10 players

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 23, 2024

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

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire


Segment 4 – Closer Report


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Take 10 with Tim – June 21, 2024

1. The injuries have been brutal of late. What is your advice for managers who have been kicked in the teeth multiple times this season with the loss of, just not fifth outfielder, put first, second, and third-round picks?

2.    Mookie Betts will be out for 6 to 8 weeks with a fractured hand. This opens up an opportunity for a player to step up. Who do you think will seize this chance and make a significant impact?

3.    Kyle Bradish will have Tommy John Surgery.  This should secure Cade Povich for the rest of the season.  How good can he be this year and in the future?

4.    Bo Bichette hits the IL with a calf strain.  While it doesn’t sound too bad, that doesn’t seem to be the case this season.  Orelvis Martinez gets his chance.  Does he hit?  Does he stick?

5.    Christian Encarnacion Strand might need season-ending surgery. Noelvi Marte should be finishing his 80-game suspension soon, as the Reds have played 75 games this year.  Is he the answer for playing time there.  Should fantasy managers be excited by the potential?

6.    Anthony Rizzo is out for two months with a fractured arm.  Ben Rice has been promoted and will get the strong side of the platoon.  Should fantasy managers be excited about this?

7.    Justin Verlander hits the IL with neck soreness.  It might not be too long, but the Astros are out of pitchers.  What will they do?  Is there anything of interest for fantasy managers?

8.    Yimi Garcia hits the IL with a nerve issue in his elbow.  I’ve heard of no time frame for his return.  Who is the pickup for saves now in Toronto?

9.    As expected, Mike Trout is healing slower than anticipated.  It’s really interesting that some people heal faster than others.  I remember when Albert Puljos broke his arm and spent the minimum time on the IL (15 days).  Trout appears to be on the opposite side of that equation.  Not a criticism, just an observation and a disappointment to his fantasy managers.  Thoughts?

10.    Tyler Black has been promoted back to the Brewers.  Does he get enough playing time to be relevant for fantasy managers?

11.    Johan Rojas was demoted earlier this week when the Phillies activated Trea Turner from the IL.  Were you surprised that Rojas got demoted?  They kept Mickey Moniak, Christian Pache, and David Dahl.  Sure, they were all of out options, but really?

12.    The Mets are playing much better, and arguably, Christian Scott, their best pitcher, was sent back to the minors and continues to pitch well.  What am I missing?

13.    What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

14.    What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB?

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 16, 2024

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

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire


Segment 4 – Closer Report

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It's a different Friday show today. Only three topics.

1. We review the first six questions of the Athletics' player survey.

 Best Player

Overrated Player

Best Teammate

Is the season too long

Best organization to play for

Worst organization to play for

2. Tim asks Rich several questions on his latest Top 400 Prospect List

3. Who is Tim targeting in this weekend's FAAB?

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

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

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

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
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Fantasy Baseball Live! – June 9, 2024

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


Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

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Take 10 with Tim – June 7, 2024

1.Joey Estes had a great start on Thursday. While his ERA is 4.67, his xERA is 3.08. He doesn’t throw particularly hard but pounds the strike zone. Your thoughts on him going forward?

2.Adam Mazur got the call and pitched well on Tuesday – 6 IP, 2 hits, 1 ER, 2K/4BB. Is he going to be a big FAAB guy this weekend? Will it be worth it?

3.Cade Povich finally got the call. We will discuss his start and whether there is any interest.

4.Give me five players that have let fantasy managers down this season. Please provide at least two that have let you down personally.

a.Yordan Alvarez – 28 RBI
b.Pablo Lopez – 5.40 ERA
c.Nico Hoerner – 7 SB
d.Jordan Walker –
e.Bo Naylor -


5.Which of the following bounce-back performances are you the most surprised with, and which one (s) do you think will continue?
a.Carlos Rodon – 3.08 ERA vs. 2023 ERA of 6.85
b.Dylan Cease – 3.51 ERA vs. 4.58 ERA
c.Jack Flaherty – 4.99 ERA vs. 3.22 ERA

6.Blake Snell is hurt again and is pitching to a 9.51 ERA and Jordan Montgomery is pitching to a 6.80 ERA. We saw this coming a mile away, but fantasy managers still invested. What are the takeaways from this?
a.Do you think other Scott Boras pitching clients will think twice about signing well after spring training starts?

7.I sat Jared Jones against the Dodgers this week because, well, they are the Dodgers. He shoved it. Should fantasy managers be less worried about facing the Dodgers? Some flaws in the lineup are starting to show.

8.The Pirates recalled Henry Davis. He did go 1 for 3 in his first game back. Any interest?


9.Which one hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

10.Which one pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

The following players are discussed:

1. James Wood (Was)

2. Brennen Davis (CHC)

3. Ryan Ritter (Col)

4. Matthew Lugo (Bos)

5. Carson Williams (TB)

6. Brooks Baldwin (CHW)

7. Cooper Bowman (Oak)

8. Gavin Cross (KC)

9. Xavier Isaac (TB)

10. Kristian Campbell (Bos)

11. Luke Keaschall (Min)

12. Miguel Bleis (Bos)

13. Aidan Miller (Phi)

14. Druw Jones (AZ)

15. Robert Calaz (Col)

16. Yeremi Cabrera (Tex)

17. Jhonny Severino (Pit)

18. Braxton Ashcraft (Pit)

19. Hurston Waldrep (Atl)

20. Logan Evans (Sea)

21. Yilber Diaz (AZ)

22. Trevor Martin (TB)

23. Jared Lyons (Cin)

24. Spencer Giesting (AZ)

25. Noble Meyer (Mia)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 2, 2024 @ 11 am

Segments 1 and 2 – Review games of the weekend

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

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

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Take 10 with Tim – May 31, 2024 @ 8 am

1.It’s official: Ronald Acuna is lost for the season. It’s his second knee surgery in three years, and I have to ask the question: Should we draft Acuna early in the first round when he has just not been able to stay healthy?
a.If you're one of the unfortunate ones with Acuna on your roster, who are a couple of players you might consider adding as a replacement?
b.React to these Dynasty League trades that occurred within 24 hours of his injury.
i.Aaron Judge and Torkelson for Acuna, Jung Hoo Lee, Nick Gonzalez, Alex Kiriloff
ii.Fernando Tatis Jr. and James Triantos for Acuna

2.More Injuries
a.Mets
i.Edwin Diaz was put on the IL with a right shoulder impingement. True or not, it doesn’t matter. Give me the breakdown of who gets saves in New York.
ii.Pete Alonso – Only has a bruised hand.
b.LaMonte Wade will miss time with a left hamstring strain.
i.While not a big name, pretty important guy in OBP Leagues. Do you have any thoughts on who might be a pickup here to replace modest power but high OBP?
c.Evan Carter hits the IL with a back strain.
i.Does he return to Texas when he’s healthy, or does he go to Triple-A?
d.Junior Caminero will miss 4 to 6 weeks with a Grade-2 left quad strain. See, the Rays were right. Why bring him up simply for him to get hurt and be on the IL? He might not be up until a September call-up (again)

3.Jorge Lopez made news when he threw his glove into the stands after another loss by the Mets and then told a reporter that the Mets were the worst team in baseball. He got designated for assignment.
a.Can’t speak the truth in New York I guess.
b.Will he have trouble getting work?

4.The much-maligned Angel Hernandez retired abruptly this week, and social media sites blew up. Fans and even players seemed thrilled. We will toss this around for a few minutes.

5.The cream is rising to the surface pretty early, as most of the top players in fantasy were high picks. We will look at the Top 15 guys and evaluate whether they are first-round quality or not. We will use the CBS player rater as our guide.

6.We will also do the same thing with pitchers…although Top 10. We will use the CBS player rater as our guide.

7.Should the Astros admit that their window is closed and start retooling, or should they still try to be contenders?

a.Based on your answer, give me a few things they should do.

8.One more question based on Thursday’s games.

9.Give me a hitter you will target for this weekend’s FAAB.

10.Give me a pitcher you will target for this weekend’s FAAB.

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 26, 2024

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games

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

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire


Segment 4 – Closer Report


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Take 10 with Tim – May 24, 2024 @ 8 am

1.Real or Memorex – These players are all playing well and are outearning their draft slots. Is this a new level or is a correction coming?
a.David Fry (Cle, 67th catcher [Drafted in only 48 leagues out of 5000 in the NFBC], 6th ranked catcher) - .338 BA, .476 OBP, 5 HR, 32 RBI
b.Connor Joe (Pit, 88, 11) - .277 BA, .345 OBP, 6 HR, 2 SB, 25 runs, 22 RBI
c.Jordan Westburg (Bal, 32, 7) - .288 BA, .339 OBP, 7 HR, 5 SB, 24 runs, 29 RBI
d.Maikel Garcia (KC, 20, 5) - .263 BA, .308, 5 HR, 11 SB, 28 runs, 32 RBI
e.Jose Caballero (TB, 40, 11) - .257 BA, .315 OBP, 2 HR, 17 SB (8 CS), 21 runs, 14 RBI
f.Brent Rooker (Oak, 73, 8) - .288 BA, .361 OBP, 11 HR, 2 SB, 23 runs, 32 RBI
g.Jarren Duran (Bos, 35, 12) - .271 BA, .342 OBP, 2 HR, 11 SB, 30 runs, 20 RBI
h.Jo Adell (LAA, 245, 15) - .242 BA, .311 OBP, 9 HR, 8 SB, 25 runs, 24 RBI
i.Brenton Doyle (Col, 102, 16) - .274 BA, .335 OBP, 5 HR, 9 SB, 29 runs, 13 RBI
j.Brandon Marsh (Phi, 89, 28) - .252 BA, .323 OBP, 6 HR, 8 SB, 16 runs, 23 RBI

2.We joked when Cal Quantrill got traded to the Rockies last November, but he’s getting the last laugh. His season looks a lot like his breakout season in 2022. He’s posting a 3.59 ERA, but not striking out a ton (about seven per nine) with three wins. He’s even pitching a sub 4.00 ERA in four starts at home.
a.Should I be excited about this or is this a mirage?
b.He should get traded at the deadline, but with the Rockies do it?

3.Josh Hader has settled down and has pitched much better of late. Should we look at him as a Top 3 closer again?

4.I actually liked Nick Gonzales entering this season and he made my target list for Draft and Hold Leagues. I’m sure people thought I was crazy, but he’s been ok. He looks like he’s turning back into the player that he was in his first two years of college – a contact hitter with doubles power and 10 to 12 home run pop. Your thoughts?

5.Is there any reason to expect Eloy Jimenez to play more than 100 games a year? He’s done 120 for two seasons, 55 and 84, and is hurt again. Do you just avoid rostering these injured-riddled players?

6.Xander Boegarts fractured his shoulder and hits the IL for a while. I’m assuming Arraez moves to second. Who gets his playing time?

7.Julio Rodriguez still hits the ball hard (92.6 MPH exit velo) and is still in the 98th percentile in speed, but he’s striking out 28% of the time and walking less than 6% of the time – both career worst. His quality of contact (squared-up balls) is in the bottom 20% of the league. How concerned should fantasy managers be?

8.One question after today’s games…

9.What hitter are you targeting this weekend?

10.What pitcher are you targeting this weekend?

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 19, 2024 @ 3 pm


Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend games
Additional Notes:
1.What’s going on with Edwin Diaz? What do fantasy managers do?
2.Walker Buehler with a great start. Is he back, or will there be some wobbles?
3.Luis Matos – Looking good
4.Blake Snell looks untouchable in his rehab. Are you buying it?

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire


Segment 4 – Closer Report


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Take 10 with Tim – Saturday, May 18 @ 8 am

1.The Pirates DFA’d, Roansy Contreras and then traded him to the Angels. Will this be another reclamation of a failed Pirates starter or someone to avoid?

2.How worried are you about Ronald Acuna? The Braves gave him Thursday off as a baseball “De-Tox” day. He’s slashing .245/.354/.342, which looks more like his 2022 season than his 2023 season. Will 2023 be his outlier season?

3.The White Sox acquired Corey Julks from the Astros as he was likely going to be DFA’d. He had some good games last year with the Astros and has played pretty well this year in Triple-A. I would think he would get a chance. Any interest?

4.Who are you most surprised with this season between the following pairs?

a.Ryan Jeffers 10 home runs or Brent Rookers’ 10 home runs
b.Randy Arozarena’s .159 batting average or Corbin Carroll’s .193 batting average
c.William Contreras’ .359 batting average or Jeremey Pena’s .329 batting average
d.Carlos Rodon health or Tyler Glasnow health
e.Ranger Suarez arguably being the best pitcher in the league to-date or Shota Imanaga arguably being the best pitcher in the league
f.Dylan Cease’s bounce back or Jack Flaherty’s
g.Tanner Bibee’s 4.34 ERA or Michael King’s 4.31 ERA
h.Kyle Finnegan’s league-leading 13 saves or Suarez’s 12 saves
i.The Astros’ 18 and 25 start or the Blue Jays 19 and 23 start

5.A lot of people drafted and have kept Jasson Dominguez on their benches/IL. He’s rehabbing now. What are odds he starts back in Triple-A after his rehab?
a.Should managers be prepared to drop him or still hold onto him?

6.I released my updated Top 400 Prospects to our Patreon subscribers and the Top 100 for everyone. Let’s do one segment on questions you might have. Just a handful. Maybe certain players, when a guy might be up….anything.

7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Prospect361 has released it's updated Top 400 Prospects in the game.  The list can be found at our Patreon site.  Patreon.com/Prospect361

In this prodcast, Rich reveals the Top 100 and adds color commentary.