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Fantasy Baseball Live – July 27, 2025 @ 3 pm ETMicrosoft Teams:PodcastSunday, July 27, 20253:00 PM - 4:30 PMSegments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend gamesAdditional Topics:1.The Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon from the Rockies for RHP LHP Griffin Herring and RHP Josh Grosz2.The Mets acquired Gregory Soto from the Orioles for RHP Cameron Foster and RHP Wellington Aracena3.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 batting .305.a.Now the question is, where does he go in fantasy drafts next season?4.Aaron Judge’s elbow is sore. One manager in every fantasy league is holding their breath.5.Zebby had a dominant performance on Friday, against the Nationals, mind you, but 6.0 shutout innings with seven strikeouts and no walks was still impressive. Thoughts?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – July 25, 2025Taj Bradley and the trade last night. Josh Naylor.1.Give me three hitters that have exceeded your expectations this seasona.Otto Lopez, Kyle Stowers, Jo Adel.2.Give me two pitchers that have exceeded your expectations this seasona.Nick Pivetta, Cristopher Sanchez3.Who is your biggest disappointment?a.Hitter – Yordan Alvarez, Maysn Winnb.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.Bryce Harperb.Adolis Garciac.Brenton Doyled.Brandon Pfaddt5.Do you have a sell-high candidate that has been great in the first half, but you are expecting to regress in the second half?a.Emilo Pagan6.Who do you like for next season, based on what they’ve done this season?a.Bryan Bello, Nick Kurt, Quinn Preister, Jackson Holliday, Jung Ho Lee7.Felix Bautista hits the IL with a sore shoulder. It’ll be interesting to see what the Orioles do as Dominguez, Cano, et.al could all be moved.a.Who do you like to get

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 @ 3pmMicrosoft TeamsSegment 1 – Review of the Weekend GamesSegment 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 season2.Give me two pitchers that have exceeded your expectations this season3.Who is your biggest disappointment?a.Hitterb.Pitcher4.Give me a player or two who you like to bounce back in the second half?a.Bryce Harperb.Adolis Garcia5.Do you have a sell-high candidate that has been great in the first half, but you are expecting to regress in the second half?6.Who do you like for next season, based on what they’ve done this season? Segment 4 – Waiver Wire and Closer Report•Anything you have – not expecting an articleSegment 5 – Top 500 Prospects in Baseball1.Give me two numbers between 1 and 100 and I’ll talk about those players2.Give me two numbers between 101 and 200, and I’ll talk about those players3.Give me a number betwe

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 pmMicrosoft TeamsSegments 1 and 2 – Review the Weekend GamesAdditional Questions1.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 the White Sox didn’t actually need him with all their talent.4.Sean Manaea was finally activated. He performed well last season, and his underlying data looked very strong. Thoughts?5.When I broke down PCA for our Patreon members a few weeks back, I told them that either PCA or Ceddanne Rafaela had to correct, as their baseballsavant pages looked almost identical. Rafeala has hit .400 in July with four home runs and two stolen bases. Thoughts?6.Brady House hit his firs

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 ETMicrosoft Teams:Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend's gameAdditional 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 hit three home runs on Friday, and my fantasy teams definitely appreciate it. He’s having a great season with a .288 batting average, 17 home runs, and 55 RBIs. However, he’s only started eight games against lefties. Will the Cubs give him a full-time role or keep him as a strong-side platoon option?6.Colson Montgomery was promoted on Friday. I’ve downshifted on his because he’s striking out a third of the time. I’m sure people will lay big money down becau

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)20. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (NYY)21. Travis Sykora (Was)22. Khal Stephen (Tor)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 29, 2025 @ 3 pm ETMicrosoft TeamsSegments 1 and 2: Review the weekend gamesAdditional Topics1.    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 to throw better strikes.  Since the Brewers are a great organization in his aspect of the game, there could be some sneaky value here.  I would be a buyer.  He’s better than his stat line.2.    Cam Smith is starting to heat up. In June, he’s hitting .318 with four of his seven home runs.3.    David Festa had a great start on Friday against the Tigers.  When do we start to trust him?4.    Wyatt Langford hits the IL with an oblique strain.  Ugh. Who gets his at-bats?

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 29, 2025 @ 3 pm ETMicrosoft TeamsSegments 1 and 2: Review the weekend gamesAdditional Topics1.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 to throw better strikes. Since the Brewers are a great organization in his aspect of the game, there could be some sneaky value here. I would be a buyer. He’s better than his stat line.2.Cam Smith is starting to heat up. In June, he’s hitting .318 with four of his seven home runs.3.David Festa had a great start on Friday against the Tigers. When do we start to trust him?4.Wyatt Langford hits the IL with an oblique strain. Ugh. Who gets his at-bats?5.Matt Vierling

Take 10 with Tim – June 27, 2025 @ 9:30/8:30 amMicrosoft Teams1.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 Ramirezb.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 eight walks.c.Here’s another I don’t understand. Emmet Sheenen pitched six perfect innings on Wednesday – in Oklahoma City.3.First the Diamondbacks lose Corbin Burnes and now they lose Corbin Carroll with a fractured wrist. Do you think the Diamondbacks have enough to compete or will they become sellers are the deadline and reload for 2026?a.Who gets the Carroll’s playing time?4.Deadline trades – We will each provide two trades we w

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, 2025Microsoft TeamsSegments 1 and 2: Review the weekend gamesAdditional Topics1.    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.3.    Chris Sale hits the IL with a fractured bone in his ribcage.  I didn’t think last year was their year.  Maybe this year is not.  Who do they turn to for his starts?4.    Jack Burger hits the IL with a left oblique strain.a.    It sounds like Justin Foscue will get the call.  Any interest?5.    Adley Rutschman hits the IL and Tim’s dream of a Sam Basallo call up is still on hold.  I’m disappointed too.6.    Nick Kurtz hit an

Take 10 with Tim – June 20, 20251.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 Leagues2.Order these five young pitchers for the rest of this season, then next season, then 3 years outa.Roki Sasaki (LAD, 23) – Currently on the IL – 5, 5, 5b.Cade Horton (CHC, 23) – 36.1 IP, 3.47 ERA, 7.18 K/9, 1.98 BB/9 – 1, 1, 1c.Logan Evans (Sea, 24) – 40.0 IP, 3.38 ERA, 6.75 K/9, 2.70 BB/9 – 2, 2, 1d.Quinn Priester (Mil, 24) – 67.2 IP, 3.46 ERA, 6.12 K/9, 3.46 BB/9 – 4, 4, 4e.Hayden Birdsong (SF, 23) – 48.1 IP, 2.79 ERA, 9.50 K/9, 3.54 BB/9 – 3, 3, 33.Who would you rather roster the rest of the season? Over the next three years.a.Junior Caminero or Roman Anthonyb.Jackson Holiday or Evan Carterc.Jackson Chourio or James Woodd.Agustin Ramirez or Tyler Soderstrome.Wyatt Langford or Dylan Crewsf.Chris Sale or Jacob deGromg.Roki Sasaki or Jackson Jobe – Let’s do next five seaso

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 pmMicrosoft Teams:Segments 1 and 2 – Review of this weekend's gamesAdditional 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 Mahle hits the IL and gulp, Kumar Rocker is back. Any interest in Rocker?6.Hey, didn’t you recommend Zach Agnos as the closer for the Rockies? Well, he got demoted. That’s an impossible team to handicap, no?7.Emmet Sheehan will make a start with the Dodgers next week. I’m not sure he’s totally stretched out, but what’s your take on starting him?8.You laughed at my Charlie Morton suggestion. Another solid outing on Saturday.Segment 3 – Waiver Wi