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2224 - Prospects of the AL Central and their fantasy implications - Part 2 Nov 20, 2024

Tim interviews Rich about the prospects of the Tigers, Royals and Twins.

2223 - 2025 New York Mets Top Prospects Nov 19, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Jett Williams (OF)
2. Brandon Sproat (RHP)
3. Drew Gilbert (OF)
4. Ronny Mauricio (SS)
5. Luisangel Acuna (2B)
6. Jonah Tong (RHP)
7. Alex Ramirez (OF)
8. Nick Morabito (OF)
9. Carson Benge (OF)
10. Jesus Baez (OF)

2222 - Fantasy Questions of the AL Central (Tigers, Royals and Twins) Nov 17, 2024

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The Rays will play their 2024 home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. It’s hard to say exactly what the hitting and pitching effects will be, but Steinbrenner Field has always benefited offense.
a.Will you make draft changes on Rays players based on this information?
b.Not to be outdone, the Orioles announced they would move back the left field fences (after cutting the big hole). It should benefit right-handed power.
c.Back to Tampa, apparently, their new stadium deal is off – again. I have no idea what this means, but a potential move out of the Tampa/St. Pete area is back on the table.
2.Wander Franco got into more trouble. I’m no attorney, but those holding Franco in Dynasty Leagues…it’s pass time to give up on him. It would take a miracle to see him play in MLB again.
3.Award Predictions
a.AL ROY – Colton Cowser, Luis Gil, and Austin Wells
b.NL ROY – Jackson Chourio, Paul Skenes, and Jackson Merrill
c.AL CY Young – Emmanuel Clase, Seth Lugo, and Tarik Skubal
d.NL CY Young – Chris Sale, Paul Skenes and Zack Wheeler
e.AL MVP – Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., and Juan Soto
f.NL MVP – Francisco Lindor, Ketel Marte, and Shohei Ohtani
Segment 2 – Fantasy Baseball Questions of the AL Central
1.Detroit Tigers
a.Spencer Torkelson is being drafted as the 20th first baseman off the board – after Michael Busch and before Nate Lowe. Are you as high on him at this draft slot as you were last season?
b.Javier Baez – over/under 400 ABs
i.If a lot less, will they acquire someone or give the job to Trey Sweeney?
c.Parker Meadows was my dark horse for AL ROY. Was I a year early?
i.2025 stat line: AB, HR, SB, BA
d.Jackson Jobe's current ADP is 95. I thought it would be higher. Interested:
i.2025 stat line: IP, K’s, ERA
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
2.Kansas City Royals
a.Vinnie P. had a nice step-up year in 2024, with 19 home runs and a .264 batting average. He is currently the 12th first baseman off the board. Is that too high, or do you like the spot?
i.Over/Under – 25 home runs
b.Maikel Garcia did not have the power upswing I thought he would have, and his .281 OBP is problematic. He is going as the 17th third baseman off the board. Is there growth here, or is he just a light-hitting 3B/2B with speed?
i.He still hits the ball hard, but there just isn’t any leverage with a 49.5% ground ball rate.
c.Seth Lugo will get CY Young votes, but nobody is buying it, as his current ADP is 167 (69th pitcher off the board—52nd starter). Would you take him as your number three starter?
d.Kyle Wright missed the entire 2024 with shoulder surgery. I haven’t seen much of an update, but he’s nearly free in drafts (665). Is it worth a gamble in a Draft and Hold League?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
3.Minnesota Twins
a.The Twins team's talent is excellent. However, it's a problem when your top three players are Buxton, Correa, and Lewis, all of whom can’t stay healthy. Do the Twins try to move one or two of them, or cross their fingers and hope they defy the odds and stay healthy?
b.2025 stat line for Carlos Correa – AB, HR, BA
c.Is Brooks Lee ready for a growth year?
i.2025 stat line – AB, HR, SB, and BA
ii.His current ADP is 431, and while he’s only SS eligible on the NFBC, that would make him the 35th-second baseman of the board. Interested?
d.Joe Ryan's current ADP is 101. He is the 41st pitcher (30th starter). Would you rather have him as a #2 or #3 starter?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
Final Questions
1.Who wins the AL Central
2.Three teams made it to the playoffs in 2024; how many do you see making it in 2025?

2221 - Prospects of the AL Central and their fantasy projections - Part 1 Nov 15, 2024

Rich and Tim discuss the White Sox and Guardians prospects

2220 -2025 Miami Marlins Top Prospects Nov 14, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Thomas White (LHP)
2. Noble Meyer (RHP)
3. Agustin Ramirez (C)
4. Jared Serna (2B)
5. Robby Snelling (LHP)
6. Adam Mazur (RHP)
7. Deyvison De Los Santos (1B)
8. Dillon Head (OF)
9. Jakob Marsee (OF)
10. Javier Sanoja (OF)

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2219 - Free Agent Talk and fantasy questions of the AL Central Nov 10, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 10, 2024 – 3 pm
Segment 1 – Where will the Free Agents sign
1.Juan Soto (OF, NYY)
a.Rich – SF
b.Tim - NYM
2.Corbin Burnes (RHP, Bal)
a.Rich – NYM
b.Tim - Det
3.Max Fried (LHP, Atl)
a.Rich – CHC
b.Tim - Bal
4.Willy Adames (SS, Mil)
a.Rich – SD
b.Tim - SF
5.Roki Sasaki (RHP, FA)
a.Rich – SD if after 1/15 or LAD is before 1/15
b.Tim - SD
6.Alex Bregman (3B, Hou)
a.Rich – NYY
b.Tim - Tor
7.Blake Snell (LHP, SF)
a.Rich – STL
b.Tim - Bos
8.Jack Flaherty (RHP, LAD)
a.Rich – Bos
b.Tim - NYM
9.Pete Alonso (1B, NYM)
a.Rich – NYY
b.Tim - Ari
10.Jurickson Profar (OF, SD)
a.Rich – LAD
b.Tim - Mia
11.Teoscar Hernandez (OF, LAD)
a.Rich – Bal
b.Tim - LAD
12.Anthony Santander (OF, Bal)
a.Rich – Sea
b.Tim - KC
13.Ha-Seong Kim (SS, SD)
a.Rich – SD
b.Tim - SD
14.Sean Manaea (LHP, NYM)
a.Rich – STL
b.Tim - Bal
15.Michael Wacha (RHP, KC)
a.Rich – KC
b.Tim - Det
16.Yusei Kikuchi (LHP, Hou)
a.Rich – Hou
b.Tim - Hou
17.Nathan Eovaldi (RHP, Tex)
a.Rich – Tex
b.Tim - Tex
18.Christian Walker (1B, AZ)
a.Rich – Cin
b.Tim - Tor
19.Gleybar Torres (2B, NYY)
a.Rich – SF
b.Tim - Sea
20.Luis Severino (RHP, NYM)
a.Rich – Det
b.Tim - LAA
Segment 2 – Fantasy Baseball Questions of the AL Central – I don’t think we get to all of them.
1.Chicago White Sox
a.Luis Roberts will play for the ________________ on Opening Day. If not the White Sox, will he be moved before the deadline?
b.Andrew Vaughn is a Top _______________ first baseman in fantasy baseball
i.Over/Under 24 home runs
c.Garrett Crochet – 2025 stats - IP, wins, Ks, ERA
d.The White Sox won 41 games and lost 121. Over/Under 50 wins in 2025
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
2.Cleveland Guardians
a.Kyle Manzardo is only UT eligible to start the season, but his current NFBC ADP is 355, or he’s being taken as the 31st 1B off the board. After Tyler Soderstrom. Interested?
i.Give me his ABs, HR, and BA
b.Brayan Rocchio is the 39th shortstop off the board with an ADP of 488. Is he nothing more than a waiver wire pickup, or is he a growth stock?
c.Jhonkensy Noel is being taken as a fifth outfielder. We will look at players around where he is being taken to see if we like it or not.
d.Tanner Bibee was your dark horse for CY Young in 2024. He was good, but not that good. Are you still bullish?
i.2025 stats – IP, wins, K’s, and ERA
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

2218 - 2025 Atlanta Braves Top Prospects Nov 09, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP)
2. Drake Baldwin (C)
3. Hurston Waldrep (RHP)
4. Jose Perdomo (SS)
5. Nacho Alvarez (3B)
6. Drue Hackenberg (RHP)
7. Cam Caminiti (LHP)
8. JR Ritchie (RHP)
9. Owen Murphy (RHP)
10. Luis Guanipa (OF)

2217 - 2025 Minnesota Twins Top Prospects Nov 07, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Walker Jenkins (OF)
2. Emmanuel Rodirguez (OF)
3. Zebby Matthews (RHP)
4. Luke Keaschall (2B)
5. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF)
6. Yasser Mercedes (OF)
7. CJ Culpepper (RHP)
8. Kaelen Culpepper (SS)
9. Rubel Cespedes (3B)
10. Rayne Doncon (3B)

2216 - Tim from the Arizona Fall League calls in Nov 03, 2024

This is one of my favorite podcasts of the year. I hope you enjoy!
Segment 1 – Tim is at the Arizona Fall League
1.How many games did you see?
2.Give me three players that really impressed you during the week.
3.Is there a player that made you go…”He’s not for me?”
4.Any player that piqued your interest as a late-round gamble for 2025 Drafts?
5.What was your best meal?
6.Who was the best player you saw?
7.Was there any player that you wanted to see but didn’t?
8.Did you see any pitcher that intrigued you?
9.Was there anything notable at the HQ event?
10.How did your draft go?
Segment 2 – World Series Wrap-up
1.The Dodgers win in five. Surprised?
2.What happened in the fifth inning of game 5? Did the Yankees just lose focus?
3.With the return of all the Dodgers’ pitchers, will they be the heavy WS favorite entering the season?
4.Where will Juan Soto sign? Will he break Ohtani’s contract – the net present value of 465ish?

2215 - 2025 Kansas City Royals Top Prospects Nov 02, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Jac Caglianone (1B)
2. Blake Mitchell (C)
3. Gavin Cross (OF)
4. Carter Jensen (C)
5. Austin Charles (SS)
6. Ben Kudrna (RHP)
7. Blake Wolters (RHP)
8. Ramon Ramirez (DH)
9. Yandel Ricardo (SS)
10. Peyton Wilson (2B)

2214 - 2025 Detroit Tigers Top Prospects Oct 31, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Max Clark (OF)
2. Jackson Jobe (RHP)
3. Kevin McGonigle (SS)
4. Jace Jung (2B)
5. Bryce Rainer (SS)
6. Jaden Hamm (RHP)
7. Thayron Liranzo (C)
8. Josue Briceno (C)
9. Max Anderson (2B)
10. Ty Madden (RHP)

2213 - Prospects of the NL Central and their fantasy projections - Part 2 Oct 29, 2024

Tim intereviews Rich about the Brewers, Pirates and Cardinals.

2212 - Fantasy Questions of the NL Central - Brewers, Pirates, and Cardinals Oct 27, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live! – October 27, 2024
Segment 1 – World Series Talk
1.The Dodgers take a 2-0 lead after two great games, particularly game 1.
2.Shohei Ohtani hurt his shoulder sliding into second base. The early word is he’ll be ok, but we’ve heard that story before.
3.What must the Yankees do to get back in the series?
4.Predictions.
Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL Central
1.Milwaukee Brewers
a.Stat line for Jackson Chourio – BA, HR, and SB
b.Does Tyler Black get more than 200 ABs in 2025?
c.Assuming health, Rhys Hoskins will be the full-time first baseman for the Brewers in September?
d.Tobias Meyers doesn’t throw hard (92.9 MPH FB), and only his change-up misses bats. However, he only throws the pitch 11% of the time. His ERA was 3.00 but his xERA is 4.11. I’m avoiding if I have to pay anything for him. What say you?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
2.Pittsburgh Pirates
a.Oneil Cruz went 20-20 last season. Actually, 21 home runs and 22 stolen bases. Have you become a believer?
b.It’s early, but RosterResouce is showing Nick Gonzalez getting full-time at-bats. Does this stick?
c.Who would you rather roster for 2025 - Joey Bart or Henry Davis?
d.Mitch Keller did not live up to his draft status last season after a solid 2023. Is he on your radar for 2025? If so, where do you grab him?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
3.St. Louis Cardinals
a.Stat line for Jordan Walker – AB, HR, SB, and BA
b.Is Maysn Winn a growth stock for 2024?
i.Baseballsavant shows poor exit velos, good speed, and an xBA of .259. He is only 22 years old.
c.True or False. The Cardinals will bring back Paul Goldschmidt. If yes, for how many years? He turned 37 last month, but it is the Cardinals.
d.Does Erick Fedde excite you for 2025 like he did last season? If so, how do you see him at the draft table. He’s a top ____________ starting pitcher.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
4.Predictions on NL Central
a.Who wins the division and who will compete for a wildcard spot

2211 - Prospects of the NL Central and their fantasy projections - Part 1 Oct 26, 2024

Tim interviews Rich on the prospects of the Cubs and Reds

2210 - 2025 Cleveland Guardian Top Prospects Oct 25, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Travis Bazzana (2B)
2. Chase DeLauter (OF)
3. Jaison Chourio (OF)
4. Juan Brito (SS)
5. Welbyn Francisca (SS)
6. Angel Genao (3B)
7. CJ Kayfus (1B)
8. Ralphy Velazquez (1B)
9. Joey Cantillo (LHP)
10. Austin Peterson (RHP)

2209 - 2025 Chicago White Sox Top Prospects Oct 24, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Noah Schultz (LHP)
2. Hagen Smith (LHP)
3. Colson Montgomery (SS)
4. Edgar Quero (C)
5. Jairo Iriarte (RHP)
6. Nick Nastrini (RHP)
7. Jake Eder (LHP)
8. Sam Zavala (OF)
9. Jeral Perez (2B)
10. Bryan Ramos (3B)

2207 - Fantasy Questions of the NL Central - Cubs and Reds Oct 20, 2024

Segment 1 – ALCS and NLCS
Segment 2 – How playoff money is distributed.
Segment 3 – Fantasy Questions of the NL Central
1.Chicago Cubs
a.Michael Busch got out of the gates strong with six home runs in April. He finished with 21, or three a month after that. Do you think he’s more of a 15 to 20 home run bat or something more than that?
b.I was disappointed in PCA's overall performance. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the 27 stolen bases, but I was hoping for more power. His exit velo is mid-pack. Can we see 15 to 18 home runs pop next season? What might worry me the most is he’s allergic to walking (5.6 BB-Rate). He rarely walked in the minor leagues. Thoughts??
c.Shota Imanaga was a God-send for fantasy managers with a 2.91 ERA and a strikeout an inning. Over/Under 3.50 ERA in 2025?
d.How bullish are you on Porter Hodges. Could you see a strong #1 Closer or more mid-pack?
i.Over/Under 25 saves
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
2.Cincinnati Reds
a.Do you think Matt McLain will come at a discount next season? Where are you comfortable drafting him – as a ____________ second baseman?
b.Spencer Steer went 20/25 with a .225 batting average. Is this about right for 2025?
i.Baseballsavant shows slightly below-average exit velo, 73rd in sprint speed and a .237 xBA.
c.Noelvi Marte didn’t have the season fantasy managers had hoped. First it was suspension and then he wasn’t very good – ending the season on the IL.
i.Give me ABs, HR, SB and BA for 2025
d.Hunter Greene will be selected as a Top __________ pitcher off the board. Assuming health, he will end the season as a Top __________ starting pitcher.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

2206 - 2025 St Louis Cardinal Top Prospects Oct 18, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. JJ Wetherholt (2B)
2. Tink Hence (RHP)
3. Quinn Matthews (LHP)
4. Sem Robberse (RHP)
5. Tekoah Roby (RHP)
6. Thomas Saggese (2B)
7. Chase Davis (OF)
8. Chen-Wei Lin (RHP)
9. Jimmy Crooks (C)
10. Cooper Hjerpe (LHP)

2205 - The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates Top Prospects Oct 17, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Bubba Chandler (RHP)
2. Konnor Griffin (SS)
3. Termarr Johnson (SS)
4. Braxton Ashcraft (RHP)
5. Nick Yorke (2B)
6. Thomas Harrington (RHP)
7. Mitch Jebb (SS)
8. Jack Brannigan (3B)
9. Keiner Delgado (OF)
10. Lonnie White (OF)

2204 - The first NBFC Draft and Playoff Talk Oct 13, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 13, 2024
Segment 1 – Review of the ALDS and NLDS
1.New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals (3 to 1)
a.Bobby Witt hit .192, and Vinnie P. hit .130. I had both of them in my multiple fantasy teams, and when they didn’t produce, my teams had a bad day. The same is true with the Royals.
b.Are the Royals close to being a long-term player in the playoffs?
2.Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers (3 to 2)
a.The Tigers gave it all they had, but one swing by Lane Thomas was the difference. You can even argue that the HBP on Jose Ramirez was the moment.
b.Are the Tigers on the rise finally or was this just a lucky streak?
c.I’m not sure how the Skubal and pitching chaos approach would work. You’re thoughts.
3.New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies (3 to 1)
a.The Mets seem to be finally hitting on all cylinders
b.What do the Phillies need to do over the offseason, if anything to get back to the World Series
4.Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres (3 to 2)
a.It was a great series, and I was rooting hard for the Padres, but the Dodgers prevailed.
b.Do you think the Padres will be active in the trade market this winter?

Segment 2 – First NFBC Draft
Greg Ambrosius (@GregAmbrosius) / X
Segment 3 – Preview of the ALCS and NLCS
1.NLCS – Mets vs. Dodgers
a.What are each team's keys to victory?
b.Who wins and in how many?
2.ALCS – Guardians vs. Yankees
a.What are each team's keys to victory?
b.Who wins and in how many?

2303 - Initial Thoughts from the Arizona Fall League Oct 12, 2024

Rich shares his thoughts from the fall league. The following players are discussed:
1. Zyhir Hope (LAD)
2. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)
3. Xavier Isaac (TB)
4. Denzel Clarke (Oak)
5. Tre' Morgan (TB)
6. Leodalis De Vries (SD)
7. Colt Emerson (Sea)
8. Kemp Alderman (Mia)
9. Connor Phillips (Cin)
10. Yu-Min Lin (AZ)
11. Robert Hassell (Was)
12. Termarr Johnson (Pit)

2302 - 2025 Milwaukee Brewers Top Prospects Oct 11, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Tyler Black (1B)
2. Jacob Misiorowski (RHP)
3. Jeferson Quero (C)
4. Yophery Rodriguez (OF)
5. Robert Gasser (LHP)
6. Brett Wichrowski (RHP)
7. Jesus Made (OF)
8. Luis Pena (2B)
9. Braylon Payne (OF)
10. Mike Boeve (3B)

2301 - 2025 Top Cincinnati Reds Prospects Oct 08, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Cam Collier (3B)
2. Sal Stewart (3B)
3. Rhett Lowder (RHP)
4. Chase Burns (RHP)
5. Edwin Arroyo (SS)
6. Chase Petty (RHP)
7. Ricardo Cabrera (SS)
8. Alfredo Duno (C)
9. Julien Aguiar (RHP)
10. Sammy Stafura (SS)
11. Carlos Jorge (2B)
12. Adolfo Sanchez (C)
13. Hector Rodriguez (OF)
14. Connor Phillips (RHP)
15. Blake Dunn (OF)
16. Ty Floyd (RHP)
17. Hunter Hollan (LHP)
18. Tyler Callihan (2B)
19. Ariel Almonte (OF)
20. Lyon Richardson (RHP)

2300 - We draft the first round Oct 06, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live! – October 6, 2024 – 3 pm
Segment 1 – Review of Round 1 of the playoffs. Any observations?
• Series 1: Royals beat Orioles (2 to 0). The Royals scored only three runs, while the Orioles scored only one run in two games.
• Series 2: Tigers beat Astros (2 to 0): I think it’s fair to say the Astros laid an enormous egg
• Series 3: Padres beat Braves (2 to 0) – Losing Chris Sale might have been the final dagger
• Series 4: Mets beat Brewers (2 to 1) – The only fun series. Are the Mets a team of destiny or are they going to run out of pixie dust
Segment 2 – Divisional Series – We will discuss the keys to each series.
• Series 1: Tigers vs. Guardians
• Series 2: Royals vs. Yankees
• Series 3: Padres vs. Dodgers
• Series 4: Mets vs. Phillies
Segment 3 – We draft the first round of 2025.
• I’ll give you the honor of making the first pick as I’m confused. If there is time, maybe another six picks.
Close

2299 - 2025 Top 10 Chicago Cubs Prospects Oct 04, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Matt Shaw (SS)
2. Moises Ballesteros (C)
3. Cade Horton (RHP)
4. Kevin Alcantara (OF)
5. Owen Caissie (OF)
6. Jefferson Rojas (SS)
7. James Triantos (3B)
8. Cam Smith (3B)
9. Fernando Cruz (SS)
10. Alexander Canario (OF)

2298 - We wrap up the season Sep 29, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 29, 2024
Segment 1 – Review weekend games and general discussion
Segment 2 – Fantasy MVPs for the season (Mine are listed)
1. Catcher
a. Connor Wong (9th on CBS rankings) - .280 BA, 13 HR, 8 SB
2. First Base
a. Alec Burleson (10) - .265 BA, 21 HR, 9 SB, 70 runs, 75 RBI
3. Second base
a. Luis Garcia (6) - .281 BA, 17 HR, 22 SB
4. Third Base
a. Jose Ramirez (1) - .277 BA, 38 HR, 41 SB (4th overall)
5. Shortstop
a. Zach Neto (7) - .249 BA, 23 HR, 30 SB
6. Outfield
a. Jarren Duran (3) - .286 BA, 109 runs, 21 HR, 34 SB
b. Jackson Chourio (14) - .274, 80 runs, 79 RBI, 21 HR, 21 SB
c. Lawrence Butler (28) - .265 BA, 22 HR, 18 SB
7. Starting Pitching
a. Paul Skenes (9) – 131 IP, 11 wins, 167K/32BB, 1.99 ERA
b. Seth Lugo (4) – 204.2 IP, 16 wins, 178K/47BB, 3.03 ERA
c. Jack Flaherty (12) – 162 IP, 14 wins, 194K/38BB, 3.17 ERA
8. Relievers
a. Robert Suarez (4th in saves) – 65 IP, 36 saves, 2.77 ERA, 59K
9. Your personal MVP
a. Jarren Duran, Lawrence Butler, Robert Suarez, Bryce Miller, and Carlos Rodon
Segment 3 – Arizona Fall League
1. What five players are you most anxious to see?
Segment 4 – Wild card matchups
1. American League
a. Detroit vs. Baltimore
b. Kansas City vs. Houston
2. National League – I don’t think this is set but it is the likely outcome with the D’Backs on the outside looking in.
a. Atlanta vs. San Diego
b. New York Mets vs. Milwaukee

2297 - AFL Preview Sep 27, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Edwin Arroyo (Cin)
2. Colson Montgomery (CHW)
3. Zyhir Hope (LAD)
4. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)
5. Mac Horvath (TB)
6. Ethan Salas (SD)
7. Leodalis De Vries (SD)
8. Colt Emerson (Sea)
9. Tommy Troy (AZ)
10. Robert Hassell (Was)
11. Thayron Liranzo (Det)
12. Bryce Eldridge (SF)
13. Termarr Johnson (Pit)
14. Jac Caglianone (KC)
15. Chase DeLauter (Cle)

2296 - Prospect of the Year Sep 26, 2024

Prospect361 reveals our Prospect of the Year and our minor league Pitcher of the Year.

2295 - Hot Prospects of the week - September 23, 2024 Sep 25, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Curtis Mead (TB)
2. Roman Anthony (Bos)
3. Orelvis Martinez (Tor)
4. Drew Gilbert (NYM)
5. Agustin Ramirez (Mia)
6. Alex Freeland (LAD)
7. Dalton Rushing (LAD)
8. Joe Rock (TB)
9. Carson Whisenhunt (SF)
10. AJ Blubaugh (Hou)

2294 - Waiver Wire - September 22, 2024 Sep 22, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 22, 2024
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions:
1.CJ Abrams was demoted for staying out all night at a Casino. Youth - and a soul crusher for fantasy managers if he’s out all week.
2.Nick Yorke gets the call for the Pirates. Any interest?
3.Mercifully, the Orioles optioned Coby Mayo to the minor leagues. Are there any concerns about him long-term after his less-than-ideal MLB debut?
4.Ohtani is now 52/52. Ho-hum.
5.Gerrit Cole goes nine innings, giving up one run, and doesn’t get the win. Is this when fantasy managers declare they hate fantasy baseball?
6.Who would you rather gamble on in 2025 – David Festa or Richard Fitts. Both pitched well on Friday.
7.How about Jared Jones or Rhett Lowder? Lowder got the best of Jones on Saturday afternoon
8.Justin Verlander could not get through the Angels on Friday night. Yikes!
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire and Closer Report
write a baseball joke
Why did the baseball team recruit a computer?
Because they needed a good catcher!
write a baseball joke in style of tim mcleod of prospect361
Why did the prospect bring a ladder to the game?
Because he heard the big leagues had a lot of “upside”!
Segment 4 – Two-start pitchers – On next page
Close

2293 - Ohtani's big game and other end of season talk Sep 20, 2024

Take 10 with Tim – September 20, 2024
1.Shohei Ohtani had one of the greatest games in baseball history. 6 for 6, 3 HR, 2 SB and 10 RBI that led to the Dodgers clinching a playoff spot. He’s now sitting on 51 home runs and 51 stolen bases, slashing .294/.376/.629 with 77 walks. Where does this stack up in the greatest season in baseball history? Here are some others…
a.Barry Bonds (2001) – 73 HR, 137 RBI, 177 walks, .328 BA, .515 OBP, .863 SLG
b.Barry Bonds (2004) – 45 HR, 232 walks, .362/.609/.812
c.Mickey Mantle (1956) – 52 HR, 130 RBI, 10 SB, .353/.464/.705
d.Ricky Henderson (1982) – 130 SB, 119 runs, .398 OBP
e.Bob Gibson (1968) – 34 starts, 28 complete games, 12 shutouts, a 1.12 ERA and 268 strikeouts.
2.Luisangel Acuna has been the talk of fantasy baseball since he was promoted. He’s hitting .467 with two home runs. Ronald who? What do you think so far?
3.Landon Knack pitched well on Wednesday and should get another start against the Padres next week. Are you interested?
4.What has happened to Bobby Miller? He had a brutal start this week, and then was optioned to Triple-A.
5.The Orioles are 18-24 since Jordan Westburg got hurt. Before that, they were 66-44. It’s clear he was a massive part of the equation. He is just about ready for his return.
a.Does this return the Orioles to who they were in the early part of the season?
b.Is Westburg an immediate insertion into a fantasy manager?
c.Speaking of the Orioles, they DFA’d Craig Kimbrel on Wednesday. It went South in a hurry for him. What happened?
6.Jose Quintana has been shoving it in the second half, particularly of late. He has a 3.11 ERA with six wins since the All-Star break and in his last five games, he’s 4-0 with a 0.28 ERA but only 20 strikeouts.
a.What do you make of this resurgence?
b.Is he setting a new baseline or is this just a hot streak?
7.We have discussed Ryan Pepiot much this season, but he’s posted a 3.64 ERA and 131 strikeouts in 121 innings. He shoved it on Wednesday night with 12 K’s in 6 innings, but still did not get the win.
a.What do you think about him for next season?
8.Any advice for these last two weeks of the season?
9.Juan Soto hit his 40th home run this week and his 200th for his career. It’s crazy to think he’s only 25. I’m assuming you believe he’s on an HOF path? Who of these ten current MLB players have a shot at making the Hall of Fame? I didn’t include the three obvious guys (Trout, Scherzer, Verlander)
1)Mookie Betts – Age 31, 69.4 WAR, 269 HR, 1,607 hits, .294 AVG, 1 MVP
2)Manny Machado – Age 32, 57.8 WAR, 342 HR, 1,894 hits, .279 AVG, 0 MVP
3)Jose Altuve – Age 34, 52.9 WAR, 228 HR, 2,227 hits, .306 AVG, 1 MVP
i.BTW, Jose Altuve taking off his shoes and socks to prove to the home plate umpire was a classic. Just awesome! That alone should push him into Cooperstown
4)Jose Ramirez – Age 32, 51.4 WAR, 251 HR, 1,488 hits, .278 AVG, 0 MVP
5)Aaron Judge – Age 32, 51.2 WAR, 310 HR, 1,017 hits, .287 AVG, 1 MVP
6)Francisco Lindor – Age 30, 49.3 WAR, 246 HR, 1,486 hits, .274 AVG, 0 MVP
7)Bryce Harper – Age 31, 50.7 WAR, 335 HR, 1,662 hits, .282 AVG, 2 MVP
8)Gerrit Cole – Age 34, 41.8 WAR, 151 wins, 2,239 Ks, 3.20 ERA, 1 CY Young
9)Shohei Ontani – Age 30, 26.7 WAR, 219 HR, 861hits, .277 AVG, 2 MVP
10)Ronald Acuna – Age 26, 25.8 WAR, 165 HR, 815 hits, .289 AVG, 1 MVP
It looks like you need at least a 70 WAR to make it.
10.What hitter are you targeting for pickup this weekend?
11.What pitcher are you targeting for pickup this weekend?

2292 - Hot Prospects of the Week - September 16, 2024 Sep 18, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Jonathan Rodriguez (Cle)
2. Abimelec Ortiz (Tex)
3. Kahlil Watson (Cle)
4. Gino Groover (AZ)
5. Carter Jensen (KC)
6. Max Acosta (Tex)
7. Sebastian Walcott (Tex)
8. Harry Ford (Sea)
9. Bubba Chandler (Pit)
10. Wikelman Gonzalez (Bos)
11. Riley Gowens (CHW)
12. George Klassen (LAA)
13. Isaac Coffey (Bos)
14. KC Hunt (Mil)
15. Mason Barnett (Oak)

2291 - Waiver Wire and End of Season Talk Sep 15, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 15, 2024 – time to be determined
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend games
Additional Questions:
1.What’s up with Gerrit Cole intentionally walking Rafael Devers in the first and then when he faced him next, he intentionally walked him with nobody on base. I know Devers has owned him, but his walked led to four runs.
2.Keider Montero had a shutout earlier this week and then shutout the Orioles for six innings today. Thoughts?
3.Heston Kjerstad is back. Does he get enough at-bats to help fantasy managers?
4.Ben Joyce hits the IL with a shoulder injury. Who would have thunk it?
5.Tyler Glasnow is also out with an elbow strain for the rest of the season. He did beat his 120-innings high watermark, but barely. He’s just a tough “own” for fantasy managers.
6.Carlos Correa is back for the Twins
7.Justin Verlander has not been good since returning from the IL, posting a 5.20 ERA. He did have a good outing last night against the hapless Angels. The arsenal is not what it used to be. His fastball is averaging 93.5 MPH, and his secondary pitches are still good, but nothing looks elite anymore (20-ish whiff rate).
a.Is he a sit now?
b.Should he be avoided next season?
8.The Dodgers are saying that Shohei Ohtani might pitch in the playoffs. This seems like a bad idea to me. Your thoughts.
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire and Closer Report
Segment 4 – Two-start pitchers

2290 - Hot September Call-up performances Sep 13, 2024

Take 10 with Tim – September 13, 9:15 am ET
1.Bowden Francis has taken two no-hitters into the ninth this season. The first was against the Angels on 8/24 and then again on Wednesday. WOW…he’s been pretty good this season. What do you think long-term? He’s a number _______ starter.
2.Aaron Judge is laying an egg for fantasy managers in September. He hasn’t hit a home run since August 26 and is hitting .196. He also laid an egg in April. Weird. This streakiness is tough to deal with, no matter what format you play in. Thoughts on him for next season.
3.Let’s take a look at the standings.
4.Don’t look now, but Cedric Mullins has 17 home runs and 27 stolen bases. He’s only hitting .236, but the production is there. He was the 35th outfielder off the board in the spring. Does that improve, worsen, or stay about the same for next season?
5.I believe Keider Montero was a no when we did two-start pitchers. Of course, he pitched a shutout and earned the win in his first game. Was this a lucky game, or is he better than we think?
6.We will discuss Kumar Rocker’s outing.
7.Justin Verlander has been brutal since returning from the IL, posting a 9.68 ERA. The arsenal is not what it used to be. His fastball is averaging 93.5 MPH, and his secondary pitches are still good, but nothing looks elite anymore (20-ish whiff rate).
a.Is he a sit now?
b.Should he be avoided next season?
8.Let’s look at the September call-ups. What do you think?
1)Andres Chaparro (Was, 1B) – 101 PA, .250/.317/.489 with four home runs
2)Jose Tena (Was, 3B) – 105 PA, .310/.343/.410 with two home runs and three stolen bases. (lost rookie eligibility)
3)Dylan Crews (Was, OF) – 61 PA, .222/.295/.444 with three home runs and five stolen bases
4)Trey Sweeney (Det, 2B) – 66 PA, .242/.288/.468 with four home runs and two stolen bases
5)Junior Caminero (TB, 3B) – 116 PA, .250/.328/.385 with three home runs and two stolen bases (lost rookie eligibility)
6)Kyle Manzardo (Cle, 1B) – 117 PA, .236/.274/.400 with two home runs
7)Bryan Ramos (CHW, 3B) – 60 PA, .211/.233/.298 with one home run
8)Grant McCray (SF, OF) – 81 PA, .231/.259/.487 with five home runs and three stolen bases.
9)Coby Mayo (Bal, 3B) – 37 PA, .094/.216/.094 with three singles. Yikes!
10)Billy Cook (Pit, OF) – 11 PA, .182/.182/.273
11)Jacob Wilson (Oak, SS) - .233/.277/.302 with eight singles and one double
9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB
10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB

2289 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Sept 9, 2024 Sep 11, 2024

The following players were discussed:
1. Carson Williams (TB)
2. Josue De Paula (LAD)
3. JJ Wetherholt (STL)
4. Kyle DeBarge (Min)
5. Jackson Jobe (Det)

2288 - Waiver Wire - September 8, 2024 Sep 08, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 8, 2024
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games
Additional questions:
1.Richard Fitts gets the call. Let’s see how his outing is going.
2.Jack Leiter is struggling to find his sea legs. What do you think about next season? Are you a buyer late in a draft?
3.Aroldis Chapman has been about as good as Bednar. What about Colin Holderman?
4.It almost feels like plantar fasciitis is becoming the new TJS. It is a totally different type of injury, but it appears challenging to return from. How long has Carlos Correa been out? Did Kris Bryant ever recover?
5.Did the Orioles pick the wrong guy to trade? Connor Norby has six home runs and is hitting .277. In fairness, he’s striking out a third of the time.
a.Who do you want next season – Connor Norby or Jackson Holliday?
6.Every since we trashed Yordan Alvarez about his lack of home runs, he’s been crushing the ball. He’s up to 32 home runs.
a.Who should we trash now to help out our listeners? How about Bryce Harper? He hasn’t hit a home run since August 9th and only has five since the All-Star break. Brutal.
b.Next season – Bryce Harper or Yordan Alvarez
7.The Dodgers continue to mock the IL. This time, it’s Gavin Stone.
8.Since we missed last Sunday, we didn’t get a chance to discuss why the Yankees decided not to promote Jasson Dominguez. What are your thoughts?
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Segment 5 - Two start pitchers

2287 - Hot Prospects of the Month (August) Sep 04, 2024

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Dalton Rushing (LAD)
2. Kristian Campbell (Bos)
3. Sam Basallo (Bal)
4. Gabriel Rincones Jr. (Phi)
5. Chandler Simpson (TB)
6. Jimmy Crooks (STL)
7. Spencer Nivens (KC)
8. Thayron Liranzo (Det)
9. Bryce Eldridge (SF)
10. Gino Groover (AZ)
11. Elijah Green (Was)
12. Echedry Vargas (Tex)
13. Brandon Winokur (Min)
14. Bo Davidson (SF)
15. Kumar Rocker (Tex)
16. Bubba Chandler (Pit)
17. Chase Dollander (Col)
18. Caden Dana (LAA)
19. Quinn Matthews (STL)
20. Yordanny Monegro (Bos)
21. Ty Johnson (TB)
22. Jose Cabrera (AZ)
23. Travis Sykora (Was)
24. Chen-Wei Lin (STL)

2286 - Waiver Wire - September 1, 2024 Sep 01, 2024

Segments 1 and 2 – Waiver Wire
Samuel Aldegheri, SP, LAA (CBS: 3% rostered)
Seth Brown, 1B/OF, OAK (CBS: 4% rostered)
Caden Dana, SP, LAA (CBS: 9% rostered)
DL Hall, SP, MIL (CBS: 16% rostered)
Otto Lopez, 2B/3B, MIA (CBS: 5% rostered)
Rhett Lowder, SP, CIN (CBS: 22% rostered)
Garrett Mitchell, OF, MIL (CBS: 13% rostered)
Jhonkensy Noel, 1B/OF, CLE (CBS: 49% rostered)
Luis Ortiz, SP, PIT (CBS: 29% rostered)
Kumar Rocker, SP, TEX (CBS: 11% rostered)
Kyle Stowers, OF, MIA (CBS: 3% rostered)
Jose "Future HOF'er" Tena, SS/3B, WAS (CBS: 5% rostered)
Jordan Walker, OF, STL (CBS: 26% rostered)
Segment 3 – Closer Report – Any updates would be great
Aroldis Chapman, RP, PIT (CBS: 22% rostered)
Segment 6 – Two start pitchers

2285 - We are in the home stretch Aug 31, 2024

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

2284 - Hot Prospects of the Week - August 26, 2024 Aug 28, 2024

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)

2283 - Waiver Wire - August 25, 2024 Aug 26, 2024

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

2282 - Advice for the final weeks of the season Aug 23, 2024

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?

2281 - Hot Prospects of the Week - August 19, 2024 Aug 21, 2024

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)

2280 - Waiver Wire - August 18, 2024 Aug 19, 2024

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

2279 - Special - How to evaluate minor league players Aug 16, 2024

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

2278 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Week of August 12, 2024 Aug 14, 2024

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)

2277 - Waiver Wire - August 11, 2024 Aug 12, 2024

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

2276 - Take 10 with Tim – August 9, 2024 Aug 10, 2024

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?

2275 - Top 400 Prospects in Baseball Aug 09, 2024

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

2274 - Hot Prospects of the Month (July) Aug 07, 2024

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)

2273 - Waiver Wire - August 4, 2024 Aug 05, 2024

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
Close

2272 - Hot Prospects of the Week - July 29, 2024 Aug 02, 2024

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)

2271 - Wrapping up the 2024 Trade Deadline Jul 31, 2024

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?

2270 - Waiver Wire - July 28, 2024 Jul 29, 2024

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

2269 - Trade Deadline Activity Jul 26, 2024

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

2268 - Hot Prospects of the week - Week of July 22, 2024 Jul 25, 2024

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)

2267 - Tim's First Half Waiver Wire All-Stars Jul 21, 2024

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?

2266 - Review the Top 12 players taken in the MLB Draft Jul 19, 2024

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)

2265 - Breakout prospects of the season Jul 17, 2024

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)

2264 - Waiver Wire - Week of July 14, 2024 Jul 15, 2024

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

2263 - Five Player poised for a big second half Jul 12, 2024

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

2262 - Hot Prospects of the Week - July 8, 2024 Jul 10, 2024

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)

2261 - Waiver Wire - July 7, 2024 Jul 08, 2024

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

2260 - First Half MVPs and Non-MVPs Jul 05, 2024

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?

2259 - Hot Prospects of the Month - June Jul 03, 2024

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)

2258 - Hot Prospects of the Week - July 1, 2024 Jul 02, 2024

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)

2257 - Waiver Wire - June 30, 2024 Jul 01, 2024

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
Close

2256 - Hot Prospects of the Week Jun 27, 2024

Rich discusses the Hot Prospects of the Week - 10 players

2255 - Waiver Wire - June 23, 2024 Jun 24, 2024

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
Close

2254 - Injuries and more injuries and who to pick up Jun 21, 2024

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?

2254 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Week of June 17, 2024 Jun 19, 2024

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)

2253 - Waiver Wire - June 16, 2024 Jun 17, 2024

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
Close

2252 - Reviewing "The Athletic" Player Survey Jun 14, 2024

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?

2251 - Top 100 Prospects Refresh Jun 13, 2024

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

2250 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Week of June 10, 2024 Jun 12, 2024

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)

2249 - Waiver Wire - June 9, 2024 - Republished Jun 10, 2024

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
Close

2249 - Waiver Wire - June 9, 2024 Jun 10, 2024

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
Close

2248 - Players that have been disapointing - will they improve? Jun 07, 2024

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?

2247 - Hot Prospects of the Month - Month of May Jun 05, 2024

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)

2246 - Waiver Wire - June 2, 2024 Jun 02, 2024

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
Close

2245 - Are these players really first round talent? May 31, 2024

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.

2244 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Week of May 27, 2024 May 29, 2024

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)

2243 - Waiver Wire - May 26, 2024 May 27, 2024

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
Close

2242 - Are these performances real? May 24, 2024

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?

2241 - Hot Prospects of the Week - May 20, 2024 May 22, 2024

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)

2240 - Waiver Wire - May 19, 2024 May 20, 2024

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
Close

2239 - Are MLB Teams promoting kids to quickly? May 18, 2024

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?

2238 - Top 100 Prospects Update May 16, 2024

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.

2237 - Hot Prospects of the Week - May 14, 2024 May 15, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. James Wood (Was)
2. Jackson Holliday (Bal)
3. Zac Veen (Col)
4. Tyler Callihan (Cin)
5. Brock Wilken (Mil)
6. Deyvison De Los Santos (AZ)
7. Xavier Isaac (TB)
8. Mac Horvath (Bal)
9. Yohendrick Pinango (CHC)
10. Aidan Miller (Phi)
11. Jeffry Rosa (NYM)
12. Colt Emerson (Sea)
13. Sammy Stafura (Cin)
14. Esteban Mejia (Tex)
15. Brailer Guerrero (TB)
16. David Festa (Min)
17. Julian Aguiar (Cin)
18. Zebby Matthews (Min)
19. Yilber Diaz (AZ)
20. Jaden Hamm (Det)
21. Andrew Sears (Det)

2236 - Waiver Wire - May 12, 2024 May 13, 2024

Rich and Tim reviewed this weeks waiver wire

2235 - Will Paul Skenes light it up? May 11, 2024

Take 10 with Tim – May 11, 2024
1.Paul Skenes will make his Major League debut today (Saturday). He’s being hyped relentlessly. MLB.COM has an article entitled: The making of Paul Skenes a ‘one’ in a decade kind of pitcher.
a.Are you starting him?
2.Let’s take a look at the standing since we are getting close to the quarter point in the season.
3.Well, that didn’t last long, as Tyler Black was optioned back to Triple-A. When do you think we'll see him back up?
4.Willson Contreras got hit in the arm by a swing from JD Martinez. I read that the Cardinals had him move closer and given how deep Martinez is in the box, well, it didn’t go well. It’s interesting you don’t see more of this.
a.Who gets the playing time in St. Louis? Are you interested?
5.Kyle Harrison has been great this season, posting a 3.20 ERA. Who are your top two ROY contributors in each league at this point?
6.While we are waiting for the Rays to promote Junior Caminero, the Rays promoted Jonny DeLuca instead, and he’s been great so far. Any thoughts?
7.The Angels put Brandon Drury and Luis Rengifo on the IL. Let’s take a look at the Angels lineup and discuss who is “startable” in a fantasy league.
8.Maybe a question from tonight’s game…we will see..
9.Which hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
10.Which pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2234 - Hot Prospects of the Week - May 6, 2024 May 08, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Pedro Leon (Hou)
2. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)
3. Mitch Jebb (Pit)
4. Lazaro Montes (Sea)
5. Chayce McDermott (Bal)
6. Zebby Matthews (Min)

2233 - Waiver Wire - May 5, 2024 May 06, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 5, 2024 @ 3pm
Segment 1 – Review the games of the weekend
Additional Notes:
1.We had a trade. Luis Arraez goes to the Padres for a package of prospects (Dillon Head, Jakob Marsee, Woo-Suk Go, and Nathan Martorella
a.Do you like this trade for the Padres? What about the Marlins return
b.Any change in the fantasy outlook of Arraez?
c.c. You’re a big fan of Jakob Marsee and drafted him in numerous leagues this season. Now that he is in Miami, you might get a payoff. What do you think? When do we see him?
d.Woo-Suk Go. What do you think we should see from him this season?
2.John Means looked good on his return to Baltimore. Is he a no-doubt start every week?
3.Christian Scott looked great in his debut. 6.2 IP, 5 hits, 1 ER, 6K/1BB
4.Steven Kwan was pulled from last night’s game with a hamstring injury. Any thoughts if he misses time?
5.Trea Turner hit the IL and Edmundo Sosa is the likely fill-in. Any interest?
Segment 2 – Waiver Wire
Segment 3 – Closer Report
Close

2232 - Players off to poor starts - can they be salvaged? May 03, 2024

Take 10 with Tim – May 3, 2024—There will be only eight questions because one of them is quite long. I will limit it to an hour.
1.How are your teams doing?
2.The all-bad start to the season team. Any hope of a recovery
C: Gabriel Moreno (ARI, 11th catcher off the board): .238, 9 Runs, 13 RBI, 0 HR, 0 SB,
1B: Vlad Guerrreo (Tor, 5th) - .231, 11 runs, 11 RBI, 3 HR, 0 SB
2B: Gleyber Torres (NYY, 6th) - .215, 14 runs, 6 RBI, 0 HR, 3 SB
3B: Austin Riley (ATL, 2nd) - .235, 17 runs, 16 RBI, 2 HR, 0 SB
SS: Bo Bichette (Tor, 8th) - .205, 9 runs, 11 RBI, 1 HR, 3 SB
OF: Corbin Carroll (AZ, 4th) - .197, 13 runs, 5 RBI, 1 HR, 8 SB
OF: Randy Arozarena (TB, 13th) - .139, 12 runs, 9 RBI, 3 HR, 4 SB
OF: Wyatt Langford (Tex, 30th) - .239, 13 runs, 11 RBI, 1 HR, 1 SB
SP: Joe Musgrove (SD, 30th) – 41 IP, 6.37 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 36K, 3 wins
RP: Josh Hader (Hou, #2) – 12.2 IP, 6.39 ERA, 2 saves
Any other player or players you would like to throw into the fold.
3.We had three of the more prominent prospects get the call this weekend. How much are you spending on each:
a.Joey Loperfido (Hou, OF/1B)
b.Tyler Black (Mil, 2B/3B/1B)
c.Jordan Beck (Col, OF)
4.Three more prominent prospects have to be up soon, don’t they? When do they arrive?
a.Kyle Manzardo (Cle, 1B)
b.Junior Caminero (TB, 3B)
c.Paul Skenes (Pit, RHP)
5.Kyle Bradish made his long-awaited season debut yesterday and looked good. Are you starting him with confidence?
6.I’m really bummed about Mike Trout. He looked great, and out of nowhere, he tears his meniscus and is gone for 2 to 3 months. Given how slow he’s been to heal of late, I would not be surprised if he is out the rest of the season?
a.Give me some names you would grab if you roster Trout.
b.He’s limping to the finish line. Does he make it to the Hall of Fame? First ballot?
c.I’ll provide you my comp for him…I think you’ll like it.
7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2231 - Hot Prospects of the Month - April May 01, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Kyle Manzardo (Cle)
2. Deyvison De Los Santos (AZ)
3. Dylan Beavers (Bal)
4. Gavin Conticello (AZ)
5. Jeral Perez (LAD)
6. Cade Povich (Bal)
7. Matt Wilkinson (Cle)
8. Jonah Tong (NYM)

2230 - Waiver Wire - April 28, 2024 Apr 28, 2024

Rich discusses this week's Waiver Wire Pickups.
He also does a breakdown of Parker Meadows and Andrew Vaughn.

2229 - Redrafting the first round Apr 26, 2024

Take 10 with Tim
Let’s redraft the first round as if the season started today, but we have all the knowledge from the first three weeks.
1.Let’s do a similar exercise for closers and draft the Top 10 closers.
2.Connor Wong hit his fifth home run on Wednesday to add to his .370 batting average. I have him in a couple of leagues just because my catcher went down. I surely didn’t expect this. Is this sustainable?
3.The Cardinals demote a struggling Jordan Walker. I wrote about this for our Patreon members, and the analytics show some encouraging things. What say you?
4.Heston Kjerstad gets the call. Will you be going after him aggressively this weekend?
5.More moves
a.Cody Bellinger hits the IL with a fractured rib, and your guy, Pete Crow Armstrong, gets the call. Will he get enough at-bats to matter? Is he worth rostering?
i.What about Mike Tauchman to get increased playing time?
b.Kevin Keirmair hits the IL and Addison Barger gets the call.
i.Any interest?
c.Blake Snell hits the IL…insert joke here.
6.Give me the one hitter you are targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? PCA and Hunter Goodman
7.Give me the one pitcher that you are targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? Landon Knack

2228 - Hot Prospects of the Week - April 22, 2024 Apr 24, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Tyler Black (Mil)
2. Kyle Manzardo (Cle)
3. Frederick Bencosme (Bal)
4. Cole Carrigg (Col)
5. Ralphy Valazquez (Cle)
6. AJ Blubaugh (Hou)
7. Jaden Hamm (Det)

2227 - Waiver Wire - April 21, 2024 Apr 22, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 21, 2024
Segment 1 – Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions:
1.Blake Snell – Yikes!
2.Yariel Rodriguez – Another nice outing. What’d think?
3.As you know, I liked Maysn Winn better than Jordan Walker, but I didn’t expect Walker to be this bad. What happened? His strikeout is up; he’s showing zero power (.283 SLG). WOW!
4.Will Shota Imanaga be a better fantasy option than Yamamoto?
5.Max Scherzer will start a rehab this week. Maybe 3 weeks or so?
Segment 2 – Waiver Wire
Segment 3 – Closer Report
Close

2226 - Ten Topics to help you win your fantasy league Apr 19, 2024

Take 10 with Tim – April 19, 2024 – 8 am ET
1. We had two big prospects get the call and make their MLB Debut. Are you interested in either player?
a. Andy Pages
i. Does he get full-time at-bats? If so, what does the outfield in LAD look like?
b. Jack Leiter
i. He was a little shaky on his first start against a Quad-4 lineup.
2. The Red Sox pitching duo of Kutter Crawford (21.1 IP, 0.42 ERA, 10 K/9, 3.4 BB/9, 0 wins) and Tanner Houck (26.2 IP, 1.35 ERA, 9.5 K/9, 0.68 BB/9 3 wins), have been terrific. Are you buying their starts?
3. What one or two players that you drafted that you wish you would have left for someone else?
4. Who is your early personal MVP on your teams. A guy you believed in and took earlier than others?
5. We have passed the 10% mark on the season. What advice do you have for fantasy managers
a. Managers who are doing well.
b. Managers who are struggling.
6. Over-Under game
a. Mike Trout – 35 home runs (currently has 8)
b. Mike Trout – 15 stolen bases (5)
c. Brice Turang – 40 steals (9)
d. CJ Abrams – 25/25 (5 and 3) – Has he become a Top 5 SS (drafted 9th). Witt, Gunnar, Abrams??
e. Jordan Westburg – 25/15 (4 and 2)
f. Jared Jones – 200 strikeouts (32 K’s in 23 innings)
g. Reid Detmers – 200 strikoeuts (30 K’s in 22.2 innings)
h. Kyle Finnegan – 30 saves (7 currently) – Who would have thunk it!
7. Esteury Ruiz. He got the call – hit a pitch hit home run the day of the call. Two days later, he hit another one (a bomb that went 412 feet and left the bat at 109.8 MPH). He also stole a base.
a. What’s going on here?
b. Why does their field manager, Kotsay, not seem excited for the kid?
8. Did you hear the interview with Peter Fairbanks? If not, here it is. Rich Wilson on X: "Kind of hard not to like Peter Fairbanks after this." / X (twitter.com)
a. So refreshing to hear a player say that he sucks.
b. Ok, are you worried? Who should fantasy managers be picking up in case he really does suck?
9. What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
10. What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2225 - Hot Prospects of the Week - April 15, 2024 Apr 17, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Joey Loperfido (Hou)
2. Andy Pages (LAD)
3. Abimelec Ortiz (Tex)
4. Luke Keaschell (Min)
5. Lazaro Montes (Sea)
6. Santiago Suarez (TB)

2224 - Waiver Wire - Week of April 15, 2024 Apr 15, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 14, 2024
Segment 1 – Review Weekend Games
Additional Questions and Observations
1.Holliday has been struggling and over his first three games he’s 0 for 11 with seven strikeouts. Please ease the nerves of Holliday’s fantasy managers.
2.Talk about struggling, Maikel Garcia has been struggling. Do you think he’ll be dropped from the top of the lineup? Demoted??
3.Yariel Rodriguez started Saturday’s game and looked great. 3.2 IP 1 ER, 6K.
a.Kevin Gausman continues to struggle. At least his velo was back. He’s got NY this week. Do you sit him?
4.Bobby Miller hits the IL with shoulder inflammation. Of course, he did.
5.Ronel Blanco gave up a run. I didn’t think this was allowed…
6.Your call on MacKenzie Gore continues to look really good. He was great on Saturday. Granted it was against the A’s, but the stuff looks great. Is he starting to put it together?
7.Talk about great. How about Nick Lodolo’s first outing of the season? In 5.2 IP, he gave up one hit and struck out 10! Holy Moly. Can this guy stay healthy?
Segment 2 – Waiver Wire
Segment 3 – Closer Report
Close

2223 - Players off to bad starts - Should we be worried? Apr 12, 2024

Take 10 with Tim – April 12, 2024 at 8 am ET
1. Jackson Holliday gets the call. Kind of makes you wonder why he didn’t just go North with the team?
a. Stat line for 2024 – HR, SB, BA
2. Four hitters off to hot starts – Should we be buying into this?
a. Tyler O’Neill (ADP=221) - .343/.489/.857, 6 HR, 10K/8BB
b. Ryan McMahon (223) – .383/.464/.553, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 12K/8BB
c. Alex Kiriloff (356) – .324/.385/.647, 1 HR, 5K/3BB
d. Dominic Canzone (486) – .233/.303/.567, 3 HR
3. Four pitchers off to hot starts – Should we be buying into this?
a. Tanner Houck (393) – 12 IP, 2 wins, 0.00 ERA, 17K/2BB
b. Brady Singer (428) – 13.1 IP, 1 win, 0.68 ERA, 14K/2BB
c. Cody Bradford (483) – 19.1 IP, 3 wins, 1.40 ERA, 17K/2BB
d. Paul Blackburn (486) – 13 IP, 1 win, 0.00 ERA, only a 4.85 K/9
4. Five hitters off to slow starts – Should we be worried?
a. Ronald Acuna (1) - .256/.383/.308, 0 HR, 4 SB, 13K/7BB
b. Julio Rodriguez (3) - .196/.255/.216, 0 HR, 2 SB, 18K/3BB
c. Nolan Jones (49) - .157/.246/.235, 0 HR, 1 SB, 23K/4BB, 40% K-Rate
d. Paul Goldschmidt (76) - .182/.294/.250, 0 HR, 0 SB, 16K/6BB
e. Henry Davis (234) - .156/.293/.219, 0 HR, 0 SB, 12K/6BB
5. Five pitchers off to slow starts – Should we be worried?
a. Luis Castillo (32) – 15.2 IP, 0 wins, 6.89 ERA, ERA, 18K/4BB
b. George Kirby (39) – 14.1 IP, 1 win, 8.16 ERA, 13K/2BB
c. Jesus Luzardo (86) – 15 IP, 0 wins, 7.20 ERA, 17K/9BB
d. Zach Eflin (83) – 17 IP, 1 win, 6.35 ERA, 15K/2BB
e. Joe Musgrove (106) – 18.1 IP, 1 win, 6.87 ERA, 17K/7BB
6. I decided not to start Ryan Weathers against the Yankees, and of course, he pitched well and got the win. I like him, but the strand rate is pretty high as he’s walking too many. What should fantasy managers think for the season? Stat line: ERA, WHIP, Ks and Wins
7. Dylan Cease is off to a strong start. How are you feeling about him the rest of the way? Is he more the pitcher of 2022 or 2023?
8. I was going to ask if Dylan Cease is a sell-high guy. Let me ask you this? Is there such a thing as a sell-high pitcher anymore? You can argue with pitching as thin as it is, why would you sell anyone? What’s your thinking on this long-held fantasy adage?
9. Which one hitter will you be targeting in this weekend’s FAAB?
10. Which one pitcher will you be targeting in this weekend’s FAAB?

2222 - Hot Prospect of the Week - April 8, 2024 Apr 10, 2024

The following players were discussed:
1. Heston Kjerstad (Bal)
2. Agustin Ramirez (NYY)
3. Cam Collier (Cin)
4. Rayne Doncon (Min)
5. Yariel Rodriguez (Tor)
6. Chase Dollander (Col)

2221 - MLB Pitching Crisis Apr 09, 2024

Rich and Tim discuss Major League Baseball's pitching crisis

2220 - Waiver Wire - Week of April 8, 2024 Apr 08, 2024

Segment 2 – Review of this weekend’s games
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report

2219 - Players off to hot starts - time to invest? Apr 05, 2024

Take 10 with Tim – April 5, 2024
1.Five hitters with hot starts – Which ones are you buying?
a.Maikel Garcia - .280, 3 HR, 7 RBI,1 SB, 7K/1BB.
b.Michael Conforto - .391, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 7K/2BB.
c.Jarren Duran - .393, 0 HR, 6 SB, 6K/2BB
d.Brice Turang - .438, 0 HR, 6 SB, 5K/1BB
e.Luis Campusano - .400, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 1K/0BB
f.Jeremy Pena - .400, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3K/1BB
2.Five pitchers with hot starts – Which ones are you buying?
a.Shane Bieber – 12 IP, 10 hits, 0 ER, 20K/1BB
b.Garrett Crochet – 13 IP, 8 hits, 2 ER, 16K/1BB
c.Nick Pivetta – 11 IP, 8 hits, 1 ER, 13K/1BB
d.Aarron Civale – 12 IP, 8 hits, 2 ER, 14K/2BB
e.Clay Holmes – 4.1 IP, 3 runs, 0 ER, 2 HB, 1K/0BB, 3 saves (leads the league)
3.Four disappointing starts from hitters – Which ones concern you?
a.Evan Carter – 0 for 15, 1 SB, 2K/6BB
b.Anthony Rendon – 0 for 19, 5K/1BB
c.Ramon Urias – 0 for 13, 1K/1BB – Jackson Holliday is hitting .400 with 2 HRs
d.Kris Bryant – 1 for 19, 10K/2BB
4.Three disappointing starts from pitchers – Which ones concern you?
a.Mitch Keller – 2 starts, 6.55 ERA, 8K/4BB
b.Michael King – 2 games, 6.14 ERA, 11K/10BB
c.AJ Puk – 2 starts, 9.00 ERA, 6K/9BB
5.The Yankees, Tigers and Angels are leading their respective divisions after the first week in the American League. The Braves, Pirates, and Dodgers in the National League.
a.I don’t think anyone is buying the Angels, but what about the Pirates and Tigers?
6.We had a no-hitter from some guy named Ronel Blanco. What’s your take here? Will he be a target this weekend for you? How much are you will to spend?
7.The Pirates acquired Joey Bart after the Giants placed him on waivers.
a.Bart has just not developed. Did this surprise you?
b.Does this concern you that Henry Davis will lose playing time?
8.Were you surprised that the A’s sent down Esteury Ruiz? Both the manager and GM were adamant that they wanted him to be selective at the plate.
9.What hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
10.What pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2218 - Hot Prospects of the Week - April 1, 2024 Apr 03, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Shota Imanaga (CHC)
2. Jackson Chourio (Mil)
3. Braden Shewmake (CHW)
4. Kyle Harrison (SF)
5. Jared Jones (Pit)
6. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD)
7. Paul Skenes (Pit)
8. Owen Caissie (CHC)
9. Junior Caminero (TB)
10. Jackson Holliday (Bal)
11. Connor Norby (Bal)
12. Jack Leiter (Tex)
13. Carson Whisenhunt (SF)
14. Quinn Priester (Pit)
15. Joey Loperfido (Hou)

2217 - Waiver Wire - March 31, 2024 Apr 01, 2024

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Notes:
Segment 1 – Review games of the weekend
Additional Notes
1.Phew – Yamamoto had a better game on Saturday.
2.Oswaldo Cabrera is off to a strong start.
3.Mookie Betts is also off to a strong start.
4.Brice Turang and CJ Abrams are leading the league in three stolen bases.
5.The Yankees have taken three straight from the Astros
Segment 2 – News and Notes
1.Royce Lewis is out with a quad injury and will be re-evaluated in a month. They promoted Austin Martin, but I assume Willi Castro gets the at-bats. Is there enough playing time for you to recommend Martin?
a.Is Royce Lewis the next Byron Buxton? Tons of talent but just can’t stay healthy/
2.Sean Murphy made it through seven innings before injuring his LAT and will be out for a while. I assume Travis D’Arnaud is the guy?
3.Justin Steele is hitting the IL, and the Cubs are promoting Ben Brown. A lot of people are excited about this. Are you?
4.Can we conclude that Esteury Ruiz is a platoon outfielder…and on the wrong side?
5.Jackson Holliday went 3 for 4 and missed the cycle by a triple. Three balls were hit over 100 MPH. He did make an error, though, so I guess the Orioles are right—he needs more time in the minor leagues.
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report

2216 - Reflections on Opening Day Mar 29, 2024

Take 10 with Tim – March 29, 2024 – 9 am
1.Opening Day Game - Reflections
2.What team will be this year’s Baltimore Orioles – A team that appears to have turned the corner?
3.Give me three bold predictions for the 2024 Season
a.The Pirates make the playoffs, or at a minimum are relevant into late August.
b.Jackson Chourio hits 20 home runs and steals 40 bases and will be a first-round pick in 2025.
c.Shane Bieber wins the AL CY Young
d.Victor Scott takes over center field for Dylan Carlson and plays so well, that Carlson gets Wally Pipp. Oh yeah, Scott steals 50 bases and is this season Esteury Ruiz.
e.Ceddanne Rafaela finishes is a finalist in ROY voting.
4.Fantasy Award Predictions
a.A hitter that jumps up into the top echelon
b.A pitcher that jumps into the top echelon
c.A hitter and a pitcher that nobody is talking about today, that everyone will be at the end of the season
5.Annual Awards Predictions (Favorite and Dark Horse) – This will count as two questions
a.ROY
i.American League
ii.National League
b.CY Young
i.American League
ii.National League
c.MVP
i.American League
ii.National League
6.Post Season Prediction
a.American League Champions Series
b.National League Championship Series
c.World Series
7.What one hitter are you targeting for Sunday’s FAAB?
8.What one pitcher are you targeting for Sunday’s FAAB?

2215 - 12 Things I'm anxious to see this season Mar 27, 2024

Segment 1 – The Weather
Segment 2 – Percota
Segment 3 – 12 things I’m anxious to see this season
1.How do Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery get along this season? – Discuss the whole Broas setup this offseason and their having big seasons could go a long way to re-establishing Boras as the elite of elite agencies. If not, there might be a sea change in agency representatives.
2.Did the off-season training for Shane Bieber, Casey Mize, and Ryan Weathers truly make them better pitchers, or is this just Spring Training noise?
3.Giancarlo Stanton looks physically great, but will that translate into success on the field? He is the active leader in career home runs at 402 and still has a solid shot at 500. However, he’s 34, so he needs to have a bounce back year in order to stay on that pace.
4.Does Wyatt Langford pull a Mike Trout. There is not only some physical resemblance, but both made the minor leagues look easy and moved through quickly. Trout was a high school kid, but Langford is an older college player.
5.Will the Orioles outsmart themselves with Jackson Holliday? Will he stay down longer than we all think? I’ll explain.
a.If he finishes in the Top 2 of ROY, then he automatically gets a year of service credited.
b.If he doesn’t start the year on the 40-man, the Orioles can not get a draft pick if he finishes in the Top 3 of ROY voting.
c.Bring up the signing of Tony Kemp.
6.Which Rookie not named Langford or Yamamoto will be Rookie of the Year?
7.Does Maikel Garcia add more power?
8.Will Estuery Ruiz be a true one-hit wonder?
a.Will he get full-time playing time?
b.There have been rumors of improved plate patience. Is that real?
c.Side note – Is Victor Scott II going to be Estuery Ruiz 2.0?
9.Is Jarred Kelenic any good?
10.Will Nolan Jones take the next step, or will that .401 BABIP cause such a correction that managers who drafted him in the fourth round, are not going to be happy?
11.How good will Yamamoto be?
12.Is Gerrit Cole going to be ok or will he join the TJ Club?
a.Will Carlos Rodon and Nestor Cortes return their 2022 form?
b.Will Juan Soto have that magical season where he hits 50 home runs and drives in 120 with 120 runs scored?

2214 - Waiver Wire - Week of March 25, 2024 Mar 24, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 24, 2024 – 12:30 pm ET
Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The Ohtani Saga – I’ve written about this and even recorded a podcast on it. Would you care to weigh in?
2.Any takeaways from the Korean Series?
3.Blake Snell finally found a home earlier this week and will join the Giants’ staff sometime in April. I’m torn. I love where he landed, but I just hate the setup for fantasy managers. A new team, and rushing to get ready just doesn’t feel good.
a.Your thoughts?
4.The Mets signed JD Martinez to a one-year, $12 million deal. Have the early shares of Mark Vientos expired worthless?
a.JD Martinez hit 33 home runs last season. How many does he hit this season?
i.Note: His exit velocity has been up and down over the past few years, but last year it was 93.4 MPH with a hard hit rate of 55% and a launch of 16.9 degrees.
5.Wyatt Langford starts the season in Texas, and Jackson Holliday will call Norfolk his home.
a.Are the Orioles just being cheap? When do we see him in Baltimore?
6.Max Meyer also makes the Opening Day roster. Any interest?
7.The Rangers signed Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $4.5 million contract. He’ll be starting at least early in the season. Any interest?
Segment 2 – Waiver Wire
Segment 3 – Closer Report
Close

2213 - Ohtani, Yamamoto and the MLBPA Mar 21, 2024

Rich breaks down the Ohtani mess and what it could mean for baseball and all involved. He also discusses the latest on the coup occurring at the MLB Players Association. Finally, he reviews Yamamoto's first outing.

2212 - Tim's new rankings of Outfielders and Starting Pitching Mar 20, 2024

Outfield
1.Tommy Edman drops
2.Wyatt Langford has to make the Ranger's opening-day lineup, doesn’t he?
3.Parker Meadows looks like a legitimate ROY candidate.
4.Ceddanne Rafael has to break camp in Boston?
5.Lawrence Butler having a good Spring and right now has to move up from his current #140 ranking.
Starting Pitching
1.The following in my Top-30 in order are all hurt and likely to start the year on the IL.
Garrett Cole
Kevin Gausman
Kodai Senga
Eury Perez
Kyle Bradish
Justin Verlander
In addition both Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery haven’t signed.
Other injuries
Gavin Williams #41
Braxton Garret #43
Lucas Giolito #61
Alek Manoah #104
•On a positive note Shane Bieber has looked great and needs to move up. Luis Severino has had a very good Spring as well.
•Casey Mize needs to move up. A.J. Puk at #130 looks poised to start the year in the rotation. The only healthy starter in Miami that was projected to be in the rotation is Jesus Luzardo???
•Paul Skenes looks to be ready. The Pirates aren’t.
I returned to my 2023 SP Rankings, and 18 of the top 50 are currently hurt. One is suspended, and two are unsigned. Only 3 of the Top-10 starters heading into 2023 will start the ’24 campaign.
Relief Pitching
The loss of Devin Williams has moved the Brewers pen from the #1 slot to a bottom five ranking.

2211 - Tim's new rankings of 1B, 2B, SS, and 3B Mar 17, 2024

Segment 1 - News and Notes
1.Gerrit Cole has been shut down for a month with nerve inflammation in his pitching elbow. He will pick up a ball at that point to test things.
a.This blows for people who drafted Cole in the first round.
b.Who gets the starts for the Yankees?
2.Eury Perez's elbow is also barking, and he’s meeting with a surgeon this week to get a diagnosis.
a.Another top-10 pitcher is gone. This is when I would like you to discuss your pitching narrative below. Only three of the top-10 starters in 2023 will begin the 2024 season, and 18 of 50 are hurt.
b.Who gets the starts in Perez’s absence?
3.Devin Williams will be out for three months. Yikes. He was a top 3 closer off the board. Who do you pick up? – Miguel, Uribe, Payamps
4.Taj Bradley will start the season on the IL with pectoral discomfort. Who gets his starts in Tampa?
5.On a positive pitching note. Scherzer and Verlander are getting closer to picking up a baseball.
6.There was a big trade this week with the Padres on the move again. They acquired Dylan Cease for Drew Thorpe (the second time he’s been traded this offseason), Jairo Irarate, Sammy Zavala, and Steven Wilson.
a.Do you like the move for fantasy managers who have drafted Cease?
b.Do you move up Thorpe in your rankings?
c.c. The Padres do this a lot: trade for big names. Will it work this time? The last I looked, they were in the same division as the Dodgers.
7.Shota Imanga has looked better than Yamamoto this spring. It had to said.
Segment 2 – Updating Tim’s Rankings
First Base
1.I’d move Rhys Hoskins up ahead of Sal Perez. He’s having a good Spring.
Second Base
1.Drop Tommy Edman down below Gavin Lux. The wrist isn’t coming around and he is starting the season on the IL. It could turn out to be a long-term issue.
2.Drop Zach McKinstry down into the 30’s. He won’t be a full-time bat.
3.Drop Jonathan India down.
4.Move Brendan Rodgers up into the mid-20’s.
5.Joey Ortiz at #65 moves up into the high 20’s with the trade to Milwaukee.
6.Drop Taylor Walls down. Starting the season on the IL.
Third Base
1.Drop Noelvi Marte. A reserve pick in 15-team ReDrafts.
2.It looks like the Joey Ortiz trade bumps Tyler Black down the board, as it should.
3.Colt Keith should slide up a few slots.
Shortstop
1.Oneil Cruz has to move up.
2.Jackson Merrill has to move up as it looks like he’s making the Padres as the CF.
3.Masyn Winn and Brice Turang should be bumped up.

2210 - American League Impact Rookies and Sleepers Mar 15, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Wyatt Langford (Tex)
2. Parker Meadows (Det)
3. Evan Carter (Tex)
4. Kyle Manzardo (Cle)
5. Colt Keith (Det)
6. Bryan Rocchio (Cle)
7. Nolan Schanuel(LAA)
8. Jackson Holliday (Bal)
9.Junior Caminero (TB)
10. Nick Nastrini (CHW)
11. Darrell Hernaiz (Oak)
12. Colton Cowser (Bal)
13. Ceddanne Rafaela (Bos)
14. Chase DeLauter (Cle)
15. Curtis Mead (TB)
16. Brooks Lee (Min)
17. Jackson Jobe (Det)
18. David Festa (Min)
19. Bryan Ramos (CHW)
20. Justyn-Henry Malloy (Det)
21. Will Warren (NYY)
22. Clayton Beeter (NYY)
23. Jonny Deluca (TB)
24. Orelvis Martinez (Tor)
25. Justin Foscue (Tex)
26. Chase Hampton (NYY)
27. Jack Leiter (Tex)

2209 - Reviewing Tim's Tout Draft and reviewing players great Springs Mar 13, 2024

Segment 1 – Breakdown of Tim’s Tout Wars Team
Segment 2 – Overreacting to Spring Training Stats (What do we make of it)
1. Miguel Andujar (OF, Oak) – 10 for 23, 4 HR, 10 RBI, .435/.458/.957
2. James Wood (OF, Was) – 9 for 24, 3 HR, 6K/6BB., .375/.500/.750
3. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex) – 7 for 23, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 9K/4BB, .304/.414/.826
4. Henry Davis (C, Pit) – 6 for 18, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 5K/2BB, .333/.381/.833
5. Colton Cowser (OF, Bal) – 6 for 15, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 6K/3BB, .400/.550/1.000
6. Ryan Bliss (OF, Sea) – 7 for 18, 3 SB, .389/.450/.444
7. Ismael Munguia (OF, SF) – 9 for 13, 2 HR, 4 SB, .692/.714/.1.154
8. Tylor Megill (RHP, NYM) – 8 IP, 4 hits, 1 HR, 13K/2BB
9. Ryne Nelson (RHP, Ari) – 8 IP, 9 hits, 3 ER, 12K/1BB
10. Jhony Brito (RHP, SD) – 8.1 IP, 9 hits, 3 ER, 10K/0BB

2208 - Outfield Sleepers Mar 10, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 10, 2024
Segment 1 - News and Notes
1.Noelvi Marte gets suspended for 80 games to start the season after testing positive for a BAN PED. Given the length it takes to test, I’m wondering if he tested positive last season.
a.When sports leagues try to convince us that PEDs are out of their league, it seems like they are more hopeful or just trying to convince us that their product is clean. Your thoughts…is Marte an anomaly or just a young kid who got caught?
b.Break down the infield for the Reds to start the season.
2.It appears that Mookie Betts will gain SS eligibility after the Dodgers moved Gavin Lux to second with concerns about his ability to make the throw.
a.I know we people get excited about what Ohtani can do, but moving from the outfield back to shortstop after not playing there for years is pretty impressive. I’m not sure fans have a true appreciation for this.
b.Given this news, would you give pause to drafting Gavin Lux as a sleeper? It's not the lack of SS eligibility, but it appears he is not completely healthy.
3.Tommy Edman will start the season on the IL. Dylan Carlson gets another life. What about Victor Scott II?
4.Joey Votto signs a minor league deal with the Blue Jays. Any interest?
5.Nathaniel Lowe will start the season on the IL. It looks like Justin Foscue will get a chance. Also, this might give more confidence that Wyatt Langford will come North with the team. Although he’s been a monster this spring, keeping him down would be tough to do. Your thoughts?
a.What happens when Lowe returns?
6.Fascinating article this week in the Athletic from Rangers head physician Dr. Keith Meister (he’s the inventor of the brace elbow surgery). His position is that many of the injuries occurring with pitchers are now just not velocity, but the expanded use of sweepers and power change-up (turbo change-up). I surmised that added horizontal movement from sweepers would tax the arm, but the power change-up was something I had not considered. He said it came a lot from how hard the player had to squeeze the ball. When you look at the pitchers with the highest change-up velos, it’s a little scary.
7.Lucas Giolito has a UCL tear and is getting a second opinion, but TJS looks likely. This will be his second.
8.Mason Black could be start the season in the Giants rotation. Any interest?
Segment 2 – Outfield Sleepers – Please have five or so.
1.Jaren Duran (OF, Bos, ADP=167) – When I did my targets in December, his ADP was 200
2.Henry Davis (OF, Pit, 295) – When I did my targets in December, his ADP was 441
3.Riley Greene (OF, Det, 163) – He’s looking increasingly like he’ll start the season with full-time at-bats. Hits the ball hard with speed. Step up?
4.Dylan Crews (OF, Was, 570) – Yes, Wyatt Langford could be a monster, but people are forgetting about Crews and he’s free in drafts
5.Chase DeLauter (OF, Cle, 669) – He’s better than Ramon Laureano. Look for him in the second half.
6.Andy Pages (OF, LAD, 747) – I love the setup here despite no room at the inn.

2207 - National League Impact Rookies and Sleepers Mar 08, 2024

The following players are discussed:

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD)
Noelvi Marte (3B, Cin)
Jackson Chourio (OF, Mil)
Michael Busch (1B, CHC)
Maysn Winn (SS, STL)
Jung Ho-Lee (OF, SF)
Shota Imanaga (LHP, CHC)
Joey Ortiz (3B, Mil)
Kyle Harrison (LHP, SF)
Marco Luciano (SS, SF)
Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF, CHC)
Gavin Stone (RHP, LAD)
Dylan Crews (OF, Was)
Tyler Black (3B, Mil)
Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit)
Jordan Lawlar (SS, Ari)
James Wood (OF, Was)
Jackson Merrill (OF, SD)
Jared Jones (RHP, Pit)
Andy Pages (OF, LAD)

2206 - Shortstop and Thirdbase Sleepers Mar 06, 2024

Segment 2 - Infield Sleepers – One or two at each position. Mine are listed.
d. Shortstop
i. Brayan Rocchio (Cle, #47)
ii. Darrell Hernaiz (Oak, #53)
iii. Jackson Merrill (SD, #48) – He’s been moved to the outfield and this should make an easier path to the Majors
e. Third Base
i. Ke’Bryan Hayes (Pit, #17)
ii. Maikel Garcia (KC, #21)
iii. Bryan Ramos (CHW, #66)
Segment 3 – When will these rookies make their debut and where should they really be taken
1. Jackson Chourio (Mil, 148 ADP)
2. Wyatt Langford (Tex, 154)
3. Jackson Holliday (Bal, 197)
4. Junior Caminerio (TB, 235)
5. Kyle Harrison (SF, 273)
6. Jordan Lawlar (Ari, 359)
7. Paul Skenes (Pit, 364)
8. Kyle Manzardo (Cle, 408)
9. Tyler Black (Mil, 455)
10. Drew Thorpe (SD, 598)
11. Colton Cowser (Bal, 602)
12. River Ryan (LAD, 743)

2205 - Sleepers for Catchers, First Base, and Second Base Mar 03, 2024

Segment 1 - News and Notes
1.Ronald Acuna tweaked his knee, and it was bad enough to do an MRI that revealed only inflammation.
a.What do you do with this news if you have an upcoming draft?
2.Some players in danger of missing opening day – We will talk about each player/situation
a.Alex Manoah and Yariel Rodriguez – Who would the Blue Jays turn to for the fifth starter?
b.Vaughn Grissom – Who would get the second base reps?
c.Justin Verlander has yet to throw in Spring Training
d.Gunner Henderson is still recovering from his oblique injury but has started taking batting practice
e.
3.The Giants sign Matt Chapman to a 3-year, $54 million contract.
a.Thoughts on the signing
b.Who looses playing time in San Francisco
4.Yamamoto started his first Spring Training game and looked good – 2 IP, 1 hit, 2 K’s, 0 BB
Segment 2 - Infield Sleepers – One or two at each position. Mine are listed.
a.Catcher
i.Luis Campusano (SD, #17 catcher off the board)
ii.Drew Romo (Col, #68)
b.First Base
i.Rhys Hoskins (Mil, #19)
ii.Kyle Manzardo (Cle, #32)
c.Second Base
i.Gavin Lux (LAD, #24)
ii.Thomas Saggese (STL, #57)

2204 - National League Prospect Sleepers Mar 01, 2024

The following players are discussed:

Thomas White (LHP, Mia)
Christian Scott (RHP, NYM)
Sal Stewart (3B, Cin)
Carlos F. Rodriguez (RHP, Mil)
Jansel Luis (SS/2B, Ari)
Thayron Liranzo (C/1B, LAD)
Rayner Arias (OF, SF)

2203 - Reviewing an expert draft of LABR Feb 28, 2024

Rich interviews Tim McLeod about his LABR Draft last week.

2202 - Pitching Sleepers Feb 25, 2024

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.Help me understand the Marlins signing of Tim Anderson. He’s there starting shortstop after posting a .245/.286/.296 slash line. That’s a .296 SLG! Nothing in his data points to a bounce back. Tim, what are they doing?
2.Riley Greene and Manny Machado were both questionable entering spring training but are scheduled to make their debuts next week. Are you moving them up in your draft rankings?
3.The Pirates signed a player! Mitch Keller signed a 5-year, $77 million contract this week. It seems pretty cheap, given how little pitching there is.
a.Stat line for 2024 – IP, Ks, and ERA
4.Yuki Matsui looked impressive on Thursday. He struck out the side in 12 pitches. Remind everyone of your view on the Padres bullpen situation.
5.Casey Mize appears to be ready to go this spring, and few people are talking about him. He was a target of mine in Dynasty League startups, as people seem to have forgotten about him. After all, he was drafted 1:1 just a few years ago. Your thoughts on him?
a.BTW, did you see that Skubal was throwing 100 MPH last week?
6.Kodai Senga. Yikes. Any early thoughts on who the Mets will turn to?
7.Aaron Judge this week said that his injured toe will require “constant maintenance” for the REST OF HIS CAREER! What? Do you downshift at all on him at the draft table? What about in Dynasty Leagues?
a.Speaking of the Yankees…did you see Giancarlos Stanton? He looks like he lost 40 pounds.
Segment 2 – Pitcher Sleepers.
We will start to lay out our sleeper for the year. Please come up with five guys. My guys are below with a few extras.
1.Pablo Lopez (Min, 37.6) – Ace-level quality that you can get in the third round
2.Shane Bieber (Cle, 140.59) – His velo has taken a tick up this season, and that has been a problem for him over the past couple of years. I’ll take a gamble in the 9th round.
3.Nestor Cortes (NYY, 238.31) – Cortes’ data looks great and if he can stay healthy, he’s a steal in 15 to 16th round.
4.Casey Mize (Det, 415) – If he’s healthy, there are some pitch changes he’s made that should play well.
5.Christian Scott (NYM, 644) – With the injury to Senga, I like the setup for Scott this season.
6.Nick Nastrini (CHW, 665) – Four pitches, fastball up to 96. He’s a bit of a fly-ball hitter, and that could be problematic in Chicago, but overall, there is a #3 starter upside.
7.Cade Povich (Bal, 809) – The Orioles will need pitching help this season and I believe Povich could help. It’s a 94 to 95 MPH fastball with a high spin from the left side. He just needs to throw more strikes.
Close

2201 - AL Prospect Sleepers Feb 23, 2024

The following players are discussed:

Henry Lalane (NYY)
Santiago Suarez (TB)
Enmanual Bonilla (Tor)
Yariel Rodriguez (Tor)
Bryan Rocchio (Cle)
David Festa (Min)
Echedry Vargas (Tex)

2200 - Closer and DH Preview Feb 20, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 18, 2024
Segment 3 - DH Preview
Segment 4 - Closer Preview
Close

2199 - Top 10 mistakes to avoid at the draft table Feb 18, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 18, 2024
Segment 1 – 10 mistakes to avoid at the draft table
1.Here are my five
a.Don’t fall in love with a player and overdraft him.
b.With catchers and pitchers reporting, it’s time to downshift on the big five Boras clients who have not signed.
c.I know people are buying into the hype of Yamamoto, and he could be great. Be careful not to overdraft him, as he’s yet to pitch in the major leagues. He’s going as a fantasy ace. Just understand the risk if you make the pick.
d.Best shape of my life translate into (I might have screwed up last season). I put on 20 pounds of muscle many times, translating to putting on weight (some good, some bad). VS. My fastball has increased velo by a meaningful amount. I’m going to add more launch to hit more home runs.
i.Look for tangible changes, not platitudes, to alter your draft plan.
e.If you don’t like a player, don’t draft him, no matter what others say. I will retell my Yasmanny Tomas story.
Segment 2 - News and Notes
1.The spring has started off very poorly for the Orioles
a.John Means admits he’ll likely start on the IL
b.Even worse, Kyle Bradish has a torn UCL. He received a PRP injection and hopes to pitch again after rest and rehab. Uh oh...
2.The D-Backs sign Randal Grichuk. Any interest? Who loses playing time?
3.Josh Jung has been pushed back 2 to 3 weeks with a left calf strain. Any concerns?
a.Does Justin Foscue get a chance this season?
4.With the addition of Dan Voglebach to the Blue Jays, A lot of online mems going around about the size of some of the Blue Jays (Vlad, Kirk, and Manoah)
a.That said, Vlad has lost weight, and Manoah also looks to have. Thoughts?
5.Whitt Merrifield signs with the Phillies for $8 million, and it looks like he’ll be the super-sub.
a.Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB and BA
6.With the injury news and possible trade involving Kenley Jansen all over the place, you are suggesting people pick up Chris Martin. Can you elaborate?

2198 - Minor League Players I want to see this season and why Feb 16, 2024

The following players are disucssed:

Dylan Crews (Was)
Max Clark (Det)
Enrique Bradfield (Bal)
James Wood (Was)
Marceolo Mayer (Bos)
Nick Nastrini (CHW)
Brayan Rocchio (Cle)
Josue De Paula (LAD)
Felnin Celesten (Sea)
Jack Leiter (Tex)

2197 - Mock Draft Part 2 Feb 14, 2024

Rich, Tim and 13 other listeners partake in a Mock Draft that they will play out this season.

2196 - Live Mock Draft - Part 1 Feb 11, 2024

Rich and Tim conduct our annual mock draft.

2195 - AL West Prospects - Part 2 Feb 09, 2024

Tim finishes his interview with Rich on the AL West Prospects (A's, Mariners, Rangers).

2194 - Starting Pitching Preview - Part 2 Feb 06, 2024

Rich and Tim finish their breakdown of starting pitching for the upcoming season.

2193 - Starting Pitching Preview Feb 04, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 4, 2024
Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The Angelos family agreed to sell their team to a group headed by famed private equity manager David Rubenstein. Also included in the team is HOFer Cal Ripken and former NYC mayor and billionaire Mike Bloomberg. The Angelos family still has a controlling interest but has agreed to sell the team upon the passing of Peter Angelos, who is 94 and in failing health.
a.While this doesn’t guarantee that the new ownership group will spend money, the Angelos family was not going to. Therefore, I think it’s a good thing for the Orioles franchise. Your thoughts?
2.Perhaps related to the sale, the following day, the Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes from the Brewers for IF Joey Ortiz, LHP DL Hall and the Orioles 1st round competitive balance pick (Pick #34).
a.What did you think of the deal? Was it a win-win or did one side get the better of the other?
b.You have to like the Orioles top three starters now in Burnes, G. Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish, no?
c.Do you think the Brewers had to do this deal as the likelihood of signing Burnes, a Boras client, was next to zero?
d.Are you investing in either Hall or Ortiz?
3.The A’s acquire Ross Stripling. It’s not great stuff but he throws strikes. Any interest?
Segment 3 – Starting Pitching Preview (We will likely do two podcast)
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

2192 - AL West Prospects - Part 1 Feb 03, 2024

Tim interviews Rich on the AL West

2191 - Rich answers your Prospect Questions (Part 2) Feb 02, 2024

Prospect Questions – Part 2
Q1 – Greg K. (Patreon)
1.Prospect cut-down day after FYPDs is always tricky. Any thoughts on the general makeup of your prospects? For example, do you lean a certain percentage hitter vs. pitcher? Floor vs. upside? Positional need vs. best players available? Thanks, Rich!
Q2 – Bob K (Patreon)
Darren Bowen was one of the prospects traded to the Twins as part of the Polanco deal. I had not heard much, if anything, about him until now. Curious as to your thoughts. Thanks!
Q3 – John D (Patreon)
My favorite thing on the Patreon service is your breakdown of players using baseballsavant. I’ve learned so much, but still have a long way to go. You’ve mentioned several times that if a player adds loft, they could also see an increase in their strikeout rate. Why is this? Thanks and keep up the great work.
Q4 – Jon Dean (Patreon)
Would like to hear a breakdown of the top college prospect, JJ Weatherholt. Is he a Gunnar Henderson type or a Bryson Stott type? West Virginia minds are inquiring.
Q5 - Matt D (Patreon)
1.What happened to Jacob Berry? They don't give $6M bonuses to just anyone.
2.Is D.J. Herz a closer in waiting? And should I care?
Q6 - Mike H (Patreon)
1.Hey rich, what would you do in dynasty with prospects who are no longer prospects. For me I have guys like Alec Burleson, Mark Vientos, Jordan Diaz and Drew Waters. These are four edge cases I have to make choices on. I can see scenarios where maybe one of them breaks out but it’s so hard, especially with a competitive team. Thanks!
Q7 - Dustin P (Patreon)
1.How about Paul Skenes. I want him in a dynasty league but he’s with the pirates and that scares me. I’m leaning towards taking Dylan Crews.
Q8 - Albert C (Patreon)
1.Over the next 5 years who has 1st round upside with an adjustment to their profile? You were so good in pointing out Acuna before most. Who are we etching into our wood tables?

2190 - All-Request Prospect Podcast Jan 31, 2024

Prospect All-Request – January 31, 2024
Q1 – Mike W. (Patreon)
Any advice for keeper leagues?
Any Rule 5 guys to keep an eye on?
Q2 – Chris
1. I hear you talk about spin rates or chase rates for MiLB players and I want that data. Is Statcast data publicly available for MiLB players? If so where? (I think I would even pay for it) I know you can look it up for AAA games, but it's pretty much the only source I know about.
2. Any DSL or J15, other then big $ guys, that you're hearing are potential impact players?
3. What do you think is/are the most important statistic(s) to look at when stat scouting MiLB hitters or pitchers?
Q3 – RandMM (X)
1. Maybe more a "Tim" question, and hopefully it's not "0.0"... New to .5 holds and I "don't pay for saves" - does "pay for holds" strategy work? i.e. Hader, $22 last year - multiple $7 [Tim saves poacher/high k/9/holds leader] instead? NLonlydynasty thinking Uribe/Kekering types?
Q4 – Robby (Patreon and X)
1. Colt Keith and Cayden Wallace
Q5 – Nick (X)
1. How much does Nick Yorkes value change with the acquisition of Vaughn Grissom?
Q6 – Paul (Patreon)
1. How much stock should we put in our analysis of minor leaguers' splits by month?
For example, Rece Hinds and Cam Collier are two players who turned their seasons around with significantly better performances in the 2nd Half of the season. Hinds - 1st half = 255/311/515 and 39.2% K rate Hinds - 2nd half = 289/355/566 and 26.7% K rate Collier - 1st half = 202/310/320 and 27.5% K rate Collier - 2nd half = 283/382/387 and 23.7% K rate Do you think that's real improvement due to the player developing? Or do you think that's a result of the best pitchers getting promoted? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2. Fun question - What's your favorite minor league park? What's the minor league park that you've always wanted to visit that you haven't seen a game at yet? Thanks for the everything! Keep up the great work!
Q7 – David B. (Patreon)
How good can Henry Davis be?

2189 - Drafting the first three rounds Jan 28, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 28, 2024 – 3 pm
Segment 1 - News and Notes
1. The Tigers sign Colt Keith to a very team-friendly contract – 6-years and $28 million dollars.
2. The Brewers sign Rhys Hoskins to a two-year, $34 contract.
a. I wrote about this on the Patreon site and liked the deal all around. Your thoughts?
b. Does this mean that the Brewers will keep Corbin Burnes?
3. The Rangers sign David Robertson to a one-year, $11.5 million contract.
a. Breakdown the save situation in Texas for me.
4. The Dodgers sign James Paxton and it appears Emmet Sheehan is the odd man out, for now. Does Paxton interest you? Does Sheehan interest you?
5. Small signs by non-contenders (Any interest?)
a. The Royals sign Adam Frazier
b. The Nationals sign Joey Gallo
Segments 2 and 3 – Drafting the first three rounds of a fantasy league. Standard cats
Segment 4 – San Francisco Giants Prospect Discussion
Tim interviews Rich on the Giants’ prospects

2188 - First Year Player Draft (First Round) Jan 26, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex) - He has 20-30 upside with high OBP skills, and it won’t take him long to make his Major League debut.
2. Dylan Crews (OF, Was) - He has an advanced approach at the plate with high-end exit velocities.
3. Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit) - He has the size and arsenal to be a #1 starter. Given how hard he throws, there is risk of early arm troubles, as seen with Hunter Greene.
4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD) - The stat line says he's a CY Young pitcher. His physicality gives me pause.
5. Walker Jenkins (OF, Min) - Athletic with a lefty swing built for 30+ home run future pop.
6. Max Clark (OF, Det) - Extremely athletic with plus speed and plenty of bat speed to project future power.
7. Matt Shaw (SS, CHC) - Plus power with a feel to hit and speed early in his career.
8. Colt Emerson (2B, Sea) - High-floor player who should hit with 15+ home run pop.
9. Kyle Teel (C, Bos) - He has a plus hit tool with average power.
10. Noble Meyer (RHP, Mia) - He has all the building blocks to pitch at the top of the rotation.
11. Rhett Lowder (RHP, Cin) - 70-grade change-up with a chance for at least a 60 slider. Plus, he throws strikes. If the Reds can get him to throw harder, he has the ceiling of a number two starter.
12. Hurston Waldrep (RHP, Atl) - He has a solid fastball-splitter combination, and with some tweaks to his delivery, he could develop into a top-of-the-rotation starter. His control is currently well below average.
13. Brayden Taylor (3B, TB) - High OBP skills with 20+ home run pop with solid speed.
14. Tommy Troy (3B, AZ) - A potential plus hit tool with above-average speed and power.
15. Enrique Bradfield (OF, Bal) - An 80-grade runner that, with some swing tweaks, could unlock power. The Orioles are a perfect landing spot for him.
16. Colin Houck (SS, NYM) - He has a feel to hit with speed and power.
17. Bryce Eldridge (1B, SF) - His carrying tool is his 70-grade raw power. However, at 6-foot-7, there are concerns about how much contact he will make.

2187 - Outfield Preview - Part 2 Jan 24, 2024

Segment 3 – Outfield Preview (We will likely do two podcast)
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

2186 - Outfield Preview - Part 1 Jan 21, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 21, 2024
Segment 1 – Follow-up on our drafts
1.How is your draft going?
2.I will review some of my sleeper picks in my NFBC Draft
3.Dynasty League startup – a few notes on how they are going
Segment 2 – News and Notes
1.The Astros signed Josh Hader for a record 5-year and $95 million.
a.Thoughts on the deal for the Astros
b.What happens to Ryan Pressly
Segment 3 – Outfield Preview (We will likely do two podcast)
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

2185 - Top 100 Prospects in Baseball - (1 to 50) Jan 20, 2024

The following players are disucssed:
1. Jackson Chourio (OF, Mil)
2. Jackson Holliday (SS, Bal)
3. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex)
4. Junior Caminero (3B, TB)
5. Jordan Lawlar (SS, AZ)
6. Dylan Crews (OF, Was)
7. Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit)
8. Jasson Dominguez (OF, NYY)
9. Evan Carter (OF, Tex)
10. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD)
11. Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF, CHC)
12. Marcelo Mayer (SS, Bos)
13. Walker Jenkins (OF, Min)
14. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP, Tor)
15. James Wood (OF, Was)
16. Kyle Manzardo (1B, Cle)
17. Kyle Harrison (LHP, SF)
18. Colt Keith (3B, Det)
19. Noelvi Marte (3B, Cin)
20. Sam Basallo (1B, Bal)
21. Cole Young (SS, Sea)
22. Jackson Jobe (RHP, Det)
23. Harry Ford (C, Sea)
24. Ethan Salas (C, SD)
25. Spencer Jones (OF, NYY)
26. Masyn Winn (SS, Stl)
27. Jackson Merrill (SS, SD)
28. Max Clark (OF, Det)
29. Emmanuel Rodriguez (OF, Min)
30. Kevin Alcantara (OF, CHC)
31. Chase DeLauter (OF, Cle)
32. Tyler Black (3B, Mil)
33. Jett Williams (OF, NYM)
34. Brooks Lee (SS, Min)
35. Edwin Arroyo (SS, Cin)
36. Termarr Johnson (SS, Pit)
37. Zac Veen (OF, Col)
38. Andrew Painter (RHP, Phi)
39. Adael Amador (SS, Col)
40. Jacob Misiorowski (RHP, Mil)
41. Tink Hence (RHP, Stl)
42. Drew Gilbert (OF, NYM)
43. Curtis Mead (3B, TB)
44. Matt Shaw (SS, CHC)
45. Brayan Rocchio (SS, Cle)
46. Carson Williams (SS, TB)
47. Colson Montgomery (SS, CHW)
48. Druw Jones (OF, AZ)
49. Colton Cowser (OF, Bal)
50. Sebastian Walcott (SS, Tex)

2184 - The Top 100 Prospects in Baseball (51-100) Jan 19, 2024

The following players are discussed:
51. Dalton Rushing (C, LAD)
52. Luisangel Acuna (2B, NYM)
53. Mick Abel (RHP, Phi)
54. Marco Luciano (SS, SF)
55. Ronny Mauricio (SS, NYM)
56. Yanquiel Fernandez (OF, Col)
57. Colt Emerson (2B, Sea)
58. River Ryan (RHP, LAD)
59. Kyle Teel (C, Bos)
60. Bubba Chandler (RHP, Pit)
61. Roman Anthony (OF, Bos)
62. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF, Sea)
63. Heston Kjerstad (OF, Bal)
64. Everson Pereira (OF, NYY)
65. Justin Crawford (OF, Phi)
66. Coby Mayo (3B, Bal)
67. Drew Thorpe (RHP, SD)
68. Gavin Cross (OF, KC)
69. Noah Schultz (RHP, CHW)
70. Alex Ramirez (OF, NYM)
71. Sammy Zavala (OF, SD)
72. Owen White (RHP, Tex)
73. Ceddanne Rafaela (OF, Bos)
74. Brady House (SS, Was)
75. Jace Jung (2B, Det)
76. Diego Cartaya (C, LAD)
77. Jeferson Quero (C, Mil)
78. Jared Jones (RHP, Pit)
79. George Valera (OF, Cle)
80. AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP, Atl)
81. Miguel Bleis (OF, Bos)
82. Dylan Lesko (RHP, SD)
83. Carson Whisenhunt (LHP, SF)
84. Robby Snelling (LHP, SD)
85. Ryan Bliss (OF, Sea)
86. Xavier Isaac (1B, TB)
87. Noble Meyer (RHP, Mia)
88. Orelvis Martinez (3B, Tor)
89. Anthony Solometo (LHP, Pit)
90. Dyan Jorge (SS, Col)
91. Jonatan Clase (OF, Sea)
92. Dustin Harris (OF, Tex)
93. Rhett Lowder (RHP, Cin)
94. Justin Foscue (2B, Tex)
95. Ricardo Cabrera (SS, Cin)
96. Gavin Stone (RHP, LAD)
97. Cam Collier (3B, Cin)
98. Mason Miller (RHP, Oak)
99. Jacob Melton (OF, Hou)
100. Cristhian Vaquero (OF, Was)

2183 - Texas Rangers Top Prospects Jan 18, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Wyatt Langord (OF)
2. Evan Carter (OF)
3. Sebastian Walcott (SS)
4. Owen White (RHP)
5. Dustin Harris (OF)
6. Anthony Gutierrez (OF)
7. Justin Foscue (3B)
8. Abimelec Ortiz (1B)
9. Max Acosta (SS)
10. Brock Porter (RHP)

2182 - Third Base Preview Jan 16, 2024

Segments 3 and 4 – Third Base Preview
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

2181 - Who are Tim and Rich drafting? Jan 14, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 14, 2024 – 3 pm.
Segment 1 – Breaking down Tim’s NFBC Draft
Segment 2 – News and Notes
1.The Yankees signed Marcus Stroman for two years and $37 million.
a.What did you think of the signing?
b.We will talk about the kind of year Stroman can have for the Yankees.
2.The Cubs sign Shota Imanaga to a four-year $53 million deal with an option for a fifth year. He does get slightly less money than Kodai Senga.
a.Tell us what the Cubs got here.
b.Give me a stat line for 2024: IP, wins, Ks, and ERA
3.The Cubs acquire Michael Busch and Yency Almonte from the Dodgers for Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope.
a.Will Busch finally get a chance to play in Chicago? If so, what kind of player will he be in 2024? Long-term.
b.Any thoughts on Yency Almonte?
c.I’ll briefly touch on Ferris and Hope
4.The Dodgers signed Teoscar Hernandez to a one-year $23.5 million with $8.5 of it deferred. Apparently, Herandez could have signed for a longer-term deal but decided on the big AAV and a chance to play with the Dodgers.
a.Let’s review the Dodgers team for next season to see where their holes are.
5.The Mets get in on the fun and sign Harrison Bader
a.Stat line for 2024 – ABs, SB, HR, and AVG

2180 - Seattle Mariners Top Prospects Jan 12, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Cole Young (SS)
2. Harry Ford (C)
3. Colt Emerson (2B)
4. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF)
5. Ryan Bliss (2B)
6. Jonatan Clase (OF)
7. Michael Arroyo (OF)
8. Tyler Locklear (1B)
9. Emerson Hancock (RHP)
10. Lazaro Montes (OF)

2179 - Oakland A's Top Prospects Jan 09, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Mason Miller (RHP)
2. Darell Harnaiz (2B)
3. Denzel Clarke (OF)
4. Max Muncy (SS)
5. Jacob Wilson (SS)
6. Luis Morales (RHP)
7. Joey Estes (RHP)
8. Joe Boyle (RHP)
9. Ryan Lasko (OF)
10. Royber Salinas (RHP)

2178 - Shortstop Preview Jan 07, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 7, 2024 – 3 pm.
Segment 1 – Breaking down Rich’s NFBC Draft
Segment 2 – News and Notes
1.The Mariners rebuild their outfield
a.The Mariners trade Robbie Ray to the Giants and received former Mariner, OF Mitch Haniger, and RHP Anthony Desclafani
b.They also acquired Luke Raley from the Rays in exchange for Jose Caballero.
c.Questions:
i.So long, farewell to Dominic Canzone and Cade Marlowe. What do you think about the rebuilt outfield?
ii.Who gets the ABs in SF and Tampa with Raley and Haniger moving on?
iii.Who will get Haniger’s playing time in San Francisco?
iv.RosterResource is showing Caballero as the starting SS, but there are splits vs. RHP with him. I’m inclined to give the nod to Walls. However, will it matter for either? Will either get enough PT to draft them in fantasy league for 2023.
v.Desclafini ADP is 439. Does this feel about right, too low, too high?
2.The Mets did a very Un-Mets signing. They went small, signing Harrison Bader to a one-year deal. With Ronnie Mauricio lost for a good part of the season, they needed an outfielder and Bader is it. There is speed and great defense, but the data doesn’t show much power at all. He does swing with a lot of loft, but it’s hard to see more than a handful of home runs. Also, he hasn’t been able to stay healthy since 2019. What’s your take?
Segments 3 and 4 – Shortstop Preview
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?
Close

2177 - Los Angeles Angels Top Prospects Jan 06, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Nolan Schanuel (1B)
2. Kyren Paris (SS)
3. Nelson Rada (OF)
4. Caden Dana (RHP)
5. Ben Joyce (RHP)
6. Alberto Ruiz (OF)
7. Trey Cabbage (1B)
8. Denzer Guzman (SS)
9. Jordyn Adams (OF)
10. David Calabrese (OF)

2176 - Houston Astros Top Prospects Jan 04, 2024

The following players are discussed:
1. Jacob Melton (OF)
2. Zach Dezenzo (2B)
3. Luis Baez (OF)
4. Joey Loperfido (2B)
5. Brice Matthews (SS)
6. Waner Luciano (3B)
7. Kenedy Corona (OF)
8. Spencer Arrighetti (RHP)
9. Pedro Leon (OF)
10. Zach Cole (OF)

2175 - Second Base Preview Jan 02, 2024

Fantasy Baseball Live! – January 2, 2024
Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The Braves acquire Chris Sale from the Red Sox for Vaughn Grissom.
a.After several difficult seasons, Sale was better in 2023. He was a tad healthier, starting 20 games with 4.30 ERA (3.71 xERA) with nearly 11 K’s per nine and a walk rate of 2.5. He’s going into his 35th year. What can we expect in 2024?
b.He’s going as the 70th pitcher off the board, #50th or so starter. Any interest?
c.Vaughn Grissom was blocked, and this does give him new life. His current ADP is 539 and is likely to go up. What round would you be grabbing him?
i.The data shows he’s more of a line drive hitter with solid speed (far from elite – 59% percentile), below-average exit velos, and excellent contact, but an overly aggressive approach.
2.The Reds sign Frankie Montas to a one-year $16 million deal. He missed most of last season but has shown flashes. What can we expect from him in 2024?
a.ADP is 533, or the 147th pitcher off the board.
3.The Red Sox signed Lucas Giolito to a two-year $38.5 million contract. It’s been a tough couple of years for him. He’s going as the 86th pitcher off the board – likely the 60th starter off the board. Any interest?
4.The Yankees acquired Cody Morris from the Guardians for Estevan Florial.
a.Any thoughts on this trade?
Segments 2 and 3 – Second Base Preview
5.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
6.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
7.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?
8.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?
9.Give me a couple of sleepers
10.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

2174 - Prospect Review NL West - Part 2 Jan 01, 2024

Tim interviews Rich about the Dodgers and Padres minor league systems.

2173 - San Francisco Giants Top Prospects Dec 29, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Kyle Harrison (LHP)
2. Marco Luciano (3B)
3. Carson Whisenhunt (LHP)
4. Bryce Eldridge (1B)
5. Victor Bericoto (OF)
6. Mason Black (RHP)
7. Rayner Arias (OF)
8. Grant McCray (OF)
9. Reggie Crawford (LHP)
10. Hayden Birdsong (RHP)

2172 - Prospect Review NL West - Part 1 Dec 28, 2023

Tim interviews Rich on the Arizona Diamondback and Colorado Rockies minor league systems.

2171 - San Diego Padres Top Prospects Dec 26, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Ethan Salas (C)
2. Jackson Merrill (SS)
3. Sam Zavala (OF)
4. Dylan Lesko (RHP)
5. Robby Snelling (LHP)
6. Jairo Iriarte (RHP)
7. Graham Pauley (2B)
8. Dillon Head (OF)
9. Jakob Marsee (OF)
10. Homer Bush Jr. (OF)

2170 - Yamamoto, Prospects, and more Dec 25, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 23, 2023 – 9:30 am???
Segment 1 – News and Notes (Slow week)
1.Yamamoto makes his selection, and it’s…drum roll, the Dodgers. He signs for 12 years, $325 million. He gets a $50 mxillion signing bonus, and then the deal is backloaded with some light tax years in between.
a.To say the Dodgers are in it to win it, is an understatement.
i.Thoughts on the signing
ii.Who else do they grab or is this it for the big signings?
iii.On paper, the Dodgers look great, but I’ve seen this story many times (like the 2023 Padres) and it doesn’t always end well. Does this one end well with the Dodgers in the World Series?
b.You had the Mets, I had the Yankees landing Yamamoto.
i.What do the Yankees do? They signed Soto and need pitching: Snell, Montgomery? Do they trade for someone?
ii.Mets, same question. Do they sell and play for 2025…Alonso?
2.Rule changes. A lot of changes were made, most were small and too detailed to discuss, but here are three that I would like you feedback on?
a.The runners lane to first base was expanded to include the base line to the grass cut to first. This one always comes up when a pitcher hits the batter who looks like he’s running straight to first base but is called out, because he’s running out of the baseline.
b.Pace of game changes. Reduce time from 20 to 18 seconds when runners are on pace before the pitcher has to deliver a pitch.
c.Mound visits cut down from 5 to 4. It was noted that this is the least favorite thing for fans. I don’t dispute the survey, but really???
d.These all seem trival to me.
e.The big one is that the players don’t like the changes and voted against them. Since they don’t have a say in the rule changes, it didn’t matter. Why on earth did the players allow the owners to have full power over the rules?
Segment 2 – Top 400 Dynasty League rankings.
This week, I did a Top 400 Dynasty League ranking for our Patreon subscribers. We will talk about the Top 50. It’s on the Patreon site, but I’ve also included the spreadsheet. Some thoughts on a direction.
1.I’d like your thoughts on the overall rankings and whether they are even helpful for fantasy managers.
2.Age was a huge driver for me. In your experience, how do you evaluate the Mike Trout’s vs. the Jackson Holidays and Jackson Chourios?
3.We will go through and list the players and talk about them briefly. Not everyone.
Close

2169 - First Base Preview Dec 23, 2023

Segments 3 and 4 - First base Preview
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down in detail the top 15 to 20. Then go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

2168 - Los Angeles Dodgers Top Prospects Dec 22, 2023

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Dalton Rushing (C)
2. River Ryan (RHP)
3. Deigo Cartaya (C)
4. Gavin Stone (RHP)
5. Josue De Paula (OF)
6. Andy Pages (OF)
7. Michael Busch (2B)
8. Kyle Hunt (RHP)
9. Nick Frasso (RHP)
10. Joendry Vargas (SS)

2167 - Colorado Rockies Top Prospects Dec 20, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Zac Veen (OF)
2. Adael Amador (SS)
3. Yanquiel Fernandez (OF)
4. Dyan Jorge (SS)
5. Jordan Beck (OF)
6. Sterlin Thompson (2B)
7. Benny Montgomery (OF)
8. Drew Romo (C)
9. Chase Dollander (RHP)
10. Warming Bernable (3B)

2166 - Prospect Review of the AL East - Part 2 Dec 19, 2023

Tim finishes up his interview of Rich on the American League East Prospects of the Yankees, Rays, and Blue Jays.

2165 - Signings and Reviewing Tim's First Draft Dec 17, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 17, 2023
Segments 1 and 2 - News and Notes
1.The Dodgers stayed busy acquiring Tyler Glasnow and Manny Margot for Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca
a.Glasnow is going as the 14th pitcher off the board, the #10 starting pitcher. How many teams will he be on of yours?
b.Stat line for Ryan Pepiot – IP, wins, K’s, ERA
c.How many at-bats do you think Jonny DeLuca gets this season?
2.Max Scherzer had surgery this week to repair a herniated disc. How do you handle pitchers in drafts that will miss the first half of the season?
a.Tyler Mahle, Jacob deGrom, et. al.
3.The Tigers sign Jack Flaherty to a one-year $14 million contract.
a.We will look at his draft position and compare him to others going before and after him.
4.The Giants finally get on the board by signing Jung Hoo-Lee to a 6-year, $113 million. When you include the posting fees, it’s well over $20 million a year. You’re the Asian expert. Did you expect this?
a.Give our listeners a comp for him. What should we expect in 2024?
5.The Royals were busy, signing Seth Lugo to a three-year deal, Michael Wacha for two-years, and Hunter Renfroe for a one-year deal. Plus, they added Will Smith and Chris Stratton.
a.Will these players make any difference? The Royals lost 106 games last season. How many will they lose in 2024?
b.We will discuss Lugo and Wacha and where they are going in drafts.
c.Who is the starting outfield in Kansas City?
d.On a related move, the Royals traded Eddie Oliveras to the Pirates. Does he get a chance to play?

2164 - Prospect Review of the AL East - Part 1 Dec 16, 2023

Tim interviewed Rich on the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox minor league systems.

2163 - Arizona Diamondbacks Top Prospects Dec 15, 2023

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Jordan Lawlar (SS)
2. Druw Jones (OF)
3. Tommy Troy (3B)
4. Cristopher Torin (SS)
5. Jansel Luis (SS)
6. Ivan Melendez (1B)
7. Wilderd Patino (OF)
8. Gino Groover (3B)
9. Kristian Robinson (OF)
10. Yu-Min Lin (LHP)

2162 - Catcher Preview Dec 14, 2023

Rich and Tim discuss their 2024 Catcher Rankings. Tim's full rankings can be seen here.
https://prospect361.com/tims-stage/2024-fantasy-positional-rankings/catchers/

2161 - Toronto Blue Jays Top Prospects Dec 13, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP)
2. Orelvis Martinez (3B)
3. Arjun Nimmala (SS)
4. Brandon Barriera (LHP)
5. Alan Roden (OF)
6. Manuel Beltre (SS)
7. Enmanuel Bonilla (OF)
8. Dasan Brown (OF)
9. Addison Barger (2B)
10. Kendry Rojas (LHP)

2160 - Prospect review of the NL East - Part 2 Dec 12, 2023

Tim interviews Rich about the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals Top Prospects.

2159 - Review of the Winter Meetings Dec 10, 2023

Segments 1 and 2 - Winter Meeting Recap
1.Ohtani signs for 10-years and $700 million with the Dodgers
2.Jarred Kelenic was traded to Atlanta.
a.Atlanta gets Kelenic, Marco Gonzalez, and Evan White, and Seattle gets Jackson Kowar and Cole Phillips
b.This was somewhat of a salary dump for Seattle, and the key is Kelenic for the Braves, as both Gonzalez and White have been subsequently moved. What did you think about the trade?
c.Is Kelenic an upgrade for the Braves in left field? He’s going as the 51st outfielder off the board. We will discuss other guys around him to see who you would rather draft.
d.Who gets the playing time in Seattle?
3.Juan Soto was traded to the Yankees.
a.The huge trade of the off-season to-date. Soto and Grisham go to the Yankees, and in return, the Padres receive four pitchers: Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Randy Vazques, Jhony Brito, and catcher Kyle Higashioka.
b.A lot to unpack.
i.The setup for this season for Soto is great. In his walk year, does he walk through the door and have a monster season? Stat line: HR, SB, and BA
ii.How do you like the return for the Padres
iii.Let’s compare this haul for the Padres for what they gave to Washington to get Soto. CJ Abrams, James Woods, MacKenzie Gore, Robert Hassell and Jarlin Sussana. Was it worth the one year they made the playoffs where they went to the NLCS where they lost to the Phillies in 2022?
4.Alex Verdugo was traded to the Yankees.
a.Verdugo goes to the Yankees, In return, Boston receives a trio of pitchers in Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert, and Nicholas Judice
b.We will look at the Yankees lineup and try to figure it out.
c.Who gets the playing time in Boston?
5.Erick Feede signed with the White Sox for 2-years and $15 million.
a.He did well moving to Asia. Interested? He’s going at pick 671, which is surely to go up.
6.Craig Kimbrel signs with Baltimore for one year and $13 million, including a club option for 2025.
a.Over/Under 30 saves for Kimbrel.
7.Eduardo Rodriguez signed with the Diamondbacks for 4-years and $80 million.
a.I thought this was a nice acquisition by the D-Backs. After their big three (Gallen, Kelly, and Pfaadt), putting E-Rod as your #4, seems very strong. Your thoughts?
b.Stat line for 2024: IP, wins, Ks, and ERA
8.The Reds signed Jeimer Candelario for 3-year and $45 million.
a.Candelario is a fine player and can play third or first for the Reds. HOWEVER, why did the Reds sign him?
b.We will try to sort out the lineup with the Reds and who loses playing time.
9.Cleveland wins draft lottery and gets first overall pick in 2024

2158 - Prospect review of the NL East - Part 1 Dec 09, 2023

Tim interviews Rich on the prospects of the NL East

2157 - Tampa Bay Rays Top Prospects Dec 08, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Junior Caminero (3B)
2. Curtis Mead (3B)
3. Carson Williams (SS)
4. Xavier Isaac (1B)
5. Brayden Taylor (3B)
6. Cole Wilcox (RHP)
7. Mason Montgomery (LHP)
8. Dru Baker (OF)
9. Adrian Santana (SS)
10. Osleivis Basabe (2B)

2156 - New York Yankees Top Prospects Dec 06, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Jasson Dominguez (OF)
2. Spencer Jones (OF)
3. Everson Pereira (OF)
4. Drew Thorpe (RHP)
5. Roderick Arias (SS)
6. Jared Serna (2B)
7. Chase Hampton (RHP)
8. Henry Lalane (LHP)
9. Will Warren (RHP)
10. Clayton Beeter (RHP)

2155 - Fantasy Questions of the American League West - Part 2 Dec 05, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 3, 2023 @ 3 pm
3.Oakland A’s
a.I never gave you kudos for talking up Ryan Noda last season. I drafted him very late in my NFBC Draft in 2023, and he played a lot for me. He was ok. He hit leadoff a lot, hit 16 home runs, and if I had had him in an OBP league, I would have been really happy.
i.Once again, he’s going late in drafts. Round 39. Am I crazy for taking him late in Draft and Hold Leagues?
b.Over/Under 50 stolen bases for Esteury Ruiz
c.Stat line for Lawrence Butler – AB, HR, SB, and BA
d.Any interest in Mason Miller this season? He’s going as the 105th pitcher off the board (Round 18)
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
4.Seattle Mariners - This segment was recorded before the Kelenic trade
a.Jared Kelenic – Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BA
b.Dominic Canzone (ADP=679) and Cade Marlowe (ADP=737) are penciled into the outfield. I wouldn’t guess this sticks to the end, but who do you like as a flyer late in Draft and Hold Leagues?
c.Bryce Miller pitched to a 4.28 ERA, striking out 119 in 131 innings. It's not a stat line that jumps out at you, yet he’s going as the 72nd pitcher off the board or likely a Top 50 starting pitcher. Are you happy with him as your #4 pitcher?
i.He’s still a two-pitch pitcher with a great fastball and an OK slider.
d.Do the Mariners make the playoffs in 2024?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
5.Texas Rangers
a.Give me the arrival date for Wyatt Langford.
i.His ADP is 155 (11th round). Would you take a flyer?
b.Would you like to opine again on your platoon concerns with Evan Carter?
i.His ADP is 129, and he’s going as the 30th outfielder. We will look at other outfielders in the same area and who we like better.
c.Nate Eovaldi was great last season. He’s going as the 79th pitcher off the board (Round 14). Is this solid value, or are you worried about his workload last year and the injuries he had in the second half?
i.His ERA was 3.63, and xERA was 3.98.
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
Close

2154 - Fantasy Questions of the American League West Dec 03, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 3, 2023 @ 3 pm
Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.Jackson Chourio signs with the Brewers.
2.The Mets signed Luis Severino to a one-year deal. The adage is that there is no such thing as a bad one-year deal. However, Severino said he was the worst pitcher in baseball last season, and at the time, he might have been right. What do you think? Good signing by the Mets? He’s going off the board as the 137th pitcher (round 32) and is basically free. Will you be taking a flyer?
3.The Tigers sign Kenta Maeda to a two-year, $24 million contract. While he continued not to be very durable, he pitched ok with an xERA of 3.77 and a 10 K/9 rate while keeping his walk rate at 2.4 per nine. He’s going as the 107th pitcher off the board (round 18). Thoughts?
4.The Cardinals continued their youth movement by signing 34-year-old Sonny Gray to a 3-year, $75 million contract. He had a great season in 2023, pitching to a 2.77 ERA and striking out 183 in a robust 184 innings. He’s going as the 58th pitcher off the board or the 40th starting pitcher. Solid #3 starter for you, or would you grab him earlier?
5.The Reds signed Nick Martinez to a two-year deal (opt-out after the first year). The Reds plan on starting him. His average ADP Is 593, but he’s trending up, and it looks like his ADP is #400 in recent drafts. Are you interested in him as a #5/#6 starter if he's a starter?
6.Many discussions about Juan Soto with the Yankees appear to be the best fit. However, they are playing hardball and maybe only want to give up Clarke Schmidt and some young prospects for him. How does this all end?
Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL West
1.Houston Astros
a.Chas McCormick went 20-19 last season and helped a lot of fantasy managers. His baseballsavant data looks ok. He has an average exit velo, plus speed and a 26% K-Rate.
i.Stat line for 2023 – HR, SB, RBI, and BA
ii.He’s being drafted as the 38th outfielder off the board. Does this interest you?
b.Jeremy Pena went from 22 home runs in 2022 to 10 last season and is now the 22nd shortstop off the board. Looking at his BaseballSavant page, it's not great. Part of the reason his power dropped is his launch angle dropped from 8.7 degrees to 5.5 degrees. However, he has below-average power, chases too much, and is aggressive at the plate. I dunno; he looks like an average player worthy of his draft selection. Your thoughts?
c.Cristian Javier – Stat line for 2024. IP, Wins, Ks, and ERA
d.How many wins for the Astros in 2024 – They had 90 in 2023.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
2.Los Angeles Angels
a.Stat line for Mike Trout – AB, HR, BA, and OBP
b.I don’t get Nolan Schanuel from a fantasy standpoint. He’s a singles hitter. There’s no power with exit velos and hard-hit rates in the bottom 10% of the league. He can hit, though. But at first base, how do you make this work? Of course, he’s only 21, so you can argue he’s going to get stronger, add loft, blah, blah, but I’m not sure I can buy that. Help?
c.There’s a game called F, Kill, Marry. You are given three women, and you have to F one of them, kill one, and marry the last. Let’s do it with the Angels pitching staff.
i.Who would you F? Defined as the pitcher you think could blow up this year and be better than anyone thinks.
ii.Kill – Defined as the pitcher, you just won’t touch
iii.Marry – The pitcher you like and would not mind having on your team.
d.Percentage chance that the Angels sign Ohtani.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

2153 - Boston Red Sox Top Prospects Dec 01, 2023

The following players are disucssed:
1. Marcelo Mayer (SS)
2. Kyle Teel (C)
3. Ceddanne Rafaela (OF)
4. Roman Anthony (OF)
5. Miguel Blies (OF)
6. Eddinson Paulino (SS)
7. Nick Yorke (2B)
8. Luis Perales (RHP)
9. Nazzan Zanetello (SS)
10. Yordanny Monegro (RHP)

2152 - Baltimore Orioles Top Prospects Nov 29, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Jackson Holliday (SS)
2. Sam Basallo (C)
3. Colton Cowser (OF)
4. Heston Kjerstad (OF)
5. Coby Mayo (1B)
6. Dylan Beavers (OF)
7. Connor Norby (2B)
8. Enrique Bradfield (OF)
9. Joey Ortiz (SS)
10. Cade Povich (LHP)

2151 - Fantasy Questions of the National League West Nov 26, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 26, 2023 @ 3 pm
Segment 1 - News and Notes
1.The Diamondbacks acquired Eugenio Suarez for RHP Carlos Vargas and Catcher Seby Zavala
a.Suarez brings a 30% K-Rate but has always hit for power. He had back-to-back 31 home run seasons, and then last year, he hit 22. In looking at the data, the exit velos are the same, the launch angle is the same, the K-Rate is the same, and the walk rate is the same. You got it…everything is the same. He’s dropped to the 24th third baseman off the board. If you think he can return to 30 home runs, does this give him some value here? Especially if you need power late in the draft.
b.Carlos Vargas has a great arm with a fastball that will touch triple-digits, but he has no idea where the ball is going. He’s likely a bullpen arm. Seby Zavala came through the White Sox organization and strikes out too much. Not sure he’s more than a backup catcher. Thoughts on both players?
2.The Cardinals sign two pitchers. Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn. Both were okay last year with the Orioles and White Sox/Dodgers. Lynn’s ADP is 353, and Gibson is 564. Any interest?
a.Does this move the needle for the Cardinals?
3.We both got excited about the trade that brought Brandon Shewmake to the White Sox. Maybe he would get a shot. What do the White Sox do? Sign Paul DeJong.
a.He has one of the worse baseballsavant pages I’ve seen. 2% rank in exit velo. 15% in hard-hit rate, 5% in whiff, 10% in walks, 37th percentile in speed. It looks like he has good range at short with a poor arm.
b.He’s only been drafted in four out of the 44 Drafts at the NFBC so far. Maybe that goes up?
c.This doesn’t appear to be a profile of a Major League full-time regular. Maybe a utility player. What am I missing?
Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL West
1.Arizona Diamondbacks
a.Alek Thomas is currently living off his great defensive chops. Huge range in center field. He’s also a plus runner, ranking in the 87th percentile. There is some solid exit velo, but he beats everything on the ground. He’s the 80th outfielder off the board – a number-five outfielder. Is this a growth stock, or would you take a bet on someone else as your fifth outfielder?
b.What about Jake McCarthy? There’s plus speed but no power. He also beats everything on the ground? Thoughts on McCarthy? Is he a guy you’re interested in? His ADP is 490, or the 94th outfielder off the board?
i.Can you be a Championship level team with this level of power in centerfield and right?
c.Brandon Pfaadt looked great on the biggest stage, and his ADP climbed a little. He’s still going as the 87th pitcher off the board – likely the 60th or so starter off the board. Is there value as your fifth pitcher?
i.Stat line: IP, wins, Ks, and ERA
d.The Diamondbacks won 84 games last season. Does the win total go up or down next season?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
2.Colorado Rockies
a.Nolan Jones went 20-20 with a .297 average. He’s going as the 15th outfielder off the board – pick #58. How many teams of yours will he be on? We will look at other outfielders around the same area.
i.Notes: Jones had a .401 BABIP and struck out 30% of the time. There is serious pop with an exit velocity of 90 MPH with a max of 115. There’s not a ton of launch.
b.Stat line of Ezequiel Tovar – HR, SB, RBI, and BA
c.Hunter Goodman (#624) or Brenton Doyle (#541)?
d.You have to hold your nose and pick a Rockies starter. Who’s it going to be?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
3.Los Angeles Dodgers
a.Gavin Lux stat line: AB, HR, SB and BA
b.Are the Dodgers going to battle with Chris Taylor (#429), Gavin Lux, Michael Busch (#546), and Miguel Rojas (#726) hitting at the bottom of the order? We will discuss each (not Lux) and whether they are worth drafting.
c.Walker Buhler’s stat line: IP, wins, K’s, and ERA
d.Bobby Miller is going as the #36 pitcher off the board in early NFBC Drafts. That’s a #2 starter when you factor in closers. Too high, too low, or just about right?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
4.San Diego Padres
a.Luis Campusano – AB, HR, RBI, and BA
b.Manny Machado is going as the #7 third baseman off the board. He’s been passed by Gunnar Henderson and Royce Lewis. Solid value in the fifth round, or would you pass him over?
c.Yu Darvish had a tough season, pitching to a 4.56 ERA and ending the season on the IL after having bone spurs removed from his pitching elbow. He’s fallen to the 15/16 round in 15-team drafts. Any interest?
d.2024 will mark AJ Preller’s 10th year on the job. He went in big when he first arrived. He quickly sold off almost everyone he traded for when it didn't work. He then drafted and signed high-end Latin player for a few years in what looked like a rebuild. Then, he traded away those prospects for veterans while signing high-priced free agents (Hosmer, Machado, Xander, et. al). They’ve made the playoffs twice and even got to the NLCS in 2022. However, he’s spent a fortune and needs to sell off pieces so the Padres can make payroll. How has he kept his job?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
5.San Francisco Giants
a.Marco Luciano: Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, RBI, and BA
b.Michael Conforto’s bat speed has slowed. He used to light up statcast with his exit velos and hard-hit rates. Now, it’s below average – in the 40s for both, with an average launch angle. He’s not that old – he turns 31 in March. Could we see a bounce back in 2024, or is he just a 15- to 18-year-old home run guy with some OBP skills now?
c.Kyle Harrison: Stat line for 2024 – IP, wins, Ks, and ERA
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
Close

2150 - Washington Nationals Top Prospects Nov 24, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Dylan Crews (OF)
2. James Wood (OF)
3. Brady House (3B)
4. Cristhian Vaquero (OF)
5. Robert Hassell (OF)
6. Cade Cavalli (RHP)
7. Yohandy Morales (3B)
8. Elijah Green (OF)
9. Jarlin Susana (RHP)
10. Travis Sykora (RHP)

2149 - Philadelphia Phillies Top Prospects Nov 21, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Andrew Painter (RHP)
2. Mick Abel (RHP)
3. Justin Crawford (OF)
4. Aidan Miller (3B)
5. Simon Muzziotti (OF)
6. Starlyn Caba (SS)
7. Devin Saltiban (OF)
8. Carlos De La Cruz (OF)
9. Gabriel Rincones (OF)
10. Griff McGarry (RHP)

2148 - Fantasy Questions of the AL Central Nov 19, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 19, 2023 @ 3 pm ET
Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The Braves trade Kyle Wright to the Royals for Jackson Kowar. Wright will miss most of the 2024 season recovering from shoulder surgery and is a long-term play for the Royals. He will be under team control for 2025 and 26. Jackson Kowar hasn’t developed.
a.Your thoughts on the trade?
2.The Marlins acquired Vidal Brujan and RHP Calvin Faucher from the Rays for IF Erick Lara and RHP Andrew Lindsey. Brujan is the name here and brings big speed. Will he get enough playing time in Miami to warrant any interest?
a.Don’t dismiss Lara. He’s a 17-year-old kid who played well in the DSL, walking nearly as much as he struck out with a little bit of speed and power.
b.Lindsey was the Marlins fifth-round pick last July and was the University of Tennessee Friday Night starter. His fastball is up to 98 with a plus slider. He did turn 24 last week and has only pitched in the Complex League. He should be watched very closely.
3.The Braves acquired Aaron Bummer from the White Sox for five players. The five players going back to the White Sox are RHP Mike Soroka, LHP Jared Shuster, MI Nicky Lopez and Braden Shewmake, and RHP Riley Gowens.
a.On the surface, it looks like a lot for Bummer, but he’s controllable for three years, and his stuff is better than you think. He’s a sinkerballer with an xSLG of .386 despite an SLG of 452. His signature pitch is his sweeper, and it’s one of the best in baseball. It’s a good arm.
b.In return, the White Sox get a lot of famous guys, but all of them have hair on them. Soroka has never stayed healthy. Jared Shuster was a top-ranked prospect until we got a look at his Statcast data. It’s not great with a below-average fastball and two solid but unspectacular secondary pitches in his cutter and change-up.
c.Braden Shewmake might be the most interesting of the bunch. He makes great contact with plus speed (27 SB in Triple-A) with a little bit of power. He can play both second and short and might get a shot at short if Colson Montgomery needs more grooming in the minor leagues.
4.The Rockies acquired Cal Quantrill from the Guardians. He was one of your sleepers last year. I’m going out on a limb and thinking…not so much for 2024.
5.A bunch of players were non-tendered over the weekend.
a.Brandon Woodruff – shoulder issues
b.Nick Senzel – Is he any good?
c.Danny Vogelbach – The Mets fans are surely pleased.
Segment 2 – Fantasy questions of the AL Central
1.Chicago White Sox
a.I think it’s safe to say that Oscar Colas did not set the world on fire in 2023. He hit .216 with a .257 OBP. He does hit the ball hard (114 max exit velo) but has never had great leverage in his swing. Of course, he’s also never walked.
i.He’s going as the 120th outfielder off the board. Pick 537. Any interest?
b.Who will you be suggesting for saves in Chicago this season?
i.How many?
c.Dylan Cease – Stat line for 2024. IP, wins, Ks, and ERA.
i.Which team does he start the 2024 season, and which does he end the season with?
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
2.Cleveland Guardians
a.The Guardians recently acquired Ramon Laureano. He doesn’t appear to be the high-contact player that like to roster, yet he is the starting right fielder. Over/Under 400 Abs.
b.Stat line for Kyle Manzardo. AB, HR, BA, RBI.
c.Bo Naylor is going as the 12th catcher off the board. He will finish the season as the _______ catcher in fantasy baseball.
d.Triston McKenzie only started four games last season and is going 90th pitcher off the board…call it 60th starter. Did you think there is sneaky value there?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
3.Detroit Tigers
a.True or False. Riley Greene will have a breakout season in 2024.
b.Javier Baez is signed for another four years and $98 million. No question…just an observation.
c.Kerry Carpenter is going as a number three outfielder (43). Early drafters must think there is more in the tank than 20 home runs. What say you?
d.Who would you rather have, Reese Olson at pick 252 or Sawyer Gibson-Long at pick 321?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
4.Kansas City Royals
a.Vinnie P. should be back in 2024. He is going as the 17th first baseman off the board. Is there value there or is there too much risk?
b.Will Eddie Olivares break my heart again? I’m thinking 15-15 with a .260 to .270 average? He did 12-11 last year in 385 Pas.
c.Cole Ragans has flown up draft list. He is the 52nd pitcher, but the 37th starting pitcher. Is he worth being your number three starter?
d.Over/Under 100 losses for the Royals.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
5.Minnesota Twins
a.Annual Question – Over/Under 100 games for Byron Buxton. He only did that in 2017 when he played 140 games.
b.With all the talk of Carlos Correa’s injury concerns, he’s played the last three seasons basically injury-free (148 games, 136 and 135). The real question might be his eroding production. He only hit 18 home runs last season with a 46% groundball rate. He still hits the ball hard, but his launch angel continues to flatten. Over/Under 20 home runs in 2024?
c.I debated including Joe Ryan in my sleeper pitcher list, but he was one of the final cuts. I like the new splitter, the xERA of 3.53, and the much better xSLG than SLG on all his pitches. However, he is the 30th starter off the board (44th pitcher overall), and I thought that was too much.
i.What are your thoughts?
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Majors)
Close

2147 - New York Mets Top Prospects Nov 17, 2023

The following players are disucssed:
1. Jett Williams (OF)
2. Drew Gilbert (OF)
3. Luisangel Acuna (2B)
4. Ronny Mauricio (SS)
5. Alex Ramirez (OF)
6. Kevin Parada (C)
7. Ryan Clifford (OF)
8. Colin Houck (SS)
9. Christian Scott (RHP)
10. Brandon Sproat (RHP)

2146 - Miami Marlins Top 10 Prospects Nov 15, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Noble Meyer (RHP)
2. Xavier Edwards (2B)
3. Max Meyer (RHP)
4. Yiddi Cappe (SS)
5. Thomas White (LHP)
6. Victor Mesa Jr. (OF)
7. Jacob Berry (1B)
8. Dax Fulton (LHP)
9. Ian Lewis (2B)
10. Pat Monteverde (LHP)

2145 - Tim and Rich discuss the Tigers, Royals, and Twins top prospects Nov 14, 2023

Rich and Tim break down the Tigers, Royals, and Twins farm system.

2144 - Free Agents - Where are they going? Nov 13, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 12, 2023 @ 3 pm.
Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.It was reported that Ronny Mauricio will play 3B in the DWL, and Christopher Morel will play first. Any significance to this news?
2.It will be awards week this week. Let’s discuss who wins each award.
a.AL ROY
i.Tanner Bibee
ii.Triston Casas
iii.Gunnar Henderson
b.NL ROY
i.Corbin Carroll
ii.James Outman
iii.Kodai Senga
c.AL CY Young
i.Gerrit Cole
ii.Kevin Gausman
iii.Sonny Gray
d.NL CY Young
i.Zac Gallen
ii.Blake Snell
iii.Logan Webb
e.AL MVP
i.Shohei Ohtani
ii.Corey Seager
iii.Marcus Semien
f.NL MVP
i.Ronald Acuna
ii.Mookie Betts
iii.Freddie Freeman
Segments 2 and 3 – Free Agency Predictions. We will discuss each player and where they might be going.
1.Shohei Ohtani (DH/SP, LAA) – Dodgers or Giants
a.Dodgers
2.Cody Bellinger (OF, CHC) – Cubs
a.Yankees
3.Aaron Nola (RHP, Phi) – Cardinals
a.Braves
4.Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, JP) – Yankees
a.Mets
5.Sonny Gray (RHP, Min) – Red Sox
a.Phillies
6.Jordan Montgomery (LHP, Tex) – Texas
a.Texas
7.Blake Snell (LHP, SD) – Mets
a.Red Sox
8.Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP, Det) – Dodgers
a.Giants
9.Matt Chapman (3B, Tor) – Giants
a.Toronto
10.Jung Hoo-Lee (OF, KR) - Giants
a.Tigers
11.Marcus Stroman (RHP, CHC) – Phillies
a.Giants
12.Shota Imanaga (LHP, JP) – Mets
a.Yankees
13.Kyle Hendricks (RHP, CHC) - Cubs
14.Jeimer Candelario (3B, CHC) – Blue Jays
a.Giants
15.Rhys Hoskins (1B, Phi) – Cubs
a.Blue Jays
16.Jorge Soler (OF, Mia) – Angels
a.Mariners
17.Mike Clevinger (RHP, SD) – Texas
a.Diamondbacks
18.Josh Hader (LHP, SD) – Orioles
a.Texas
19.Lucas Giolito (RHP, LAA) – Twins
a.Angels
20.Luis Severino (RHP, NYY) – Orioles
a.Reds
Segment 4 – Possible Trade targets
1.Juan Soto (OF, SD) – Yankees
a.Braves
2.Corbin Burnes (RHP, Mil) – Texas
a.Dodgers
3.Jonathan India (2B, Cin) – Brewers
a.White Sox
4.Cedric Mullins (OF, Bal) – Yankees
a.Pittsburgh
5.Anthony Santander (OF, Bal) – Seattle
a.Astros
6.David Bednar (RHP, Pit) – Orioles
a.Orioles
Close

2143 - Tim and Rich discuss the White Sox and Guardians Prospects Nov 11, 2023

It's the AL Central Divisional prospect review and the White Sox and Guardians are up

2142 - Atlanta Braves Top Prospects Nov 10, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP)
2. Hurston Waldrep (RHP)
3. Spencer Schwellenbach (RHP)
4. Ignacio Alvarez (3B)
5. Owen Murphy (RHP)
6. JR Ritchie (RHP)
7. David McCabe (3B)
8. Braden Shewmake (2B)
9. Luis Guanipa (OF)
10. Cade Kuehler (RHP)

2141 - Minnesota Twins Top Prospects Nov 08, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Walker Jenkins (OF)
2. Emmanuel Rodirguez (OF)
3. Brooks Lee (SS)
4. Marco Raya (RHP)
5. David Festa (RHP)
6. Austin Martin (OF)
7. Tanner Schobel (SS)
8. Luke Keaschall (2B)
9. Jose Salas (SS)
10. Brandon Winokur (OF)

2140 - Fantasy Baseball Questions of the National League Central Nov 05, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 5, 2023 – 3 pm, ET
Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The Rangers win the World Series in five games. Final thoughts on the series.
2.The series had the lowest ratings in history – down 23% from 2022. In 2016, Hou vs. LAD, each game averaged 18.9 million viewers. This year, it was less than half at 9.1 M.
a.You can argue that the Rangers and D-Backs don’t have National appeal, but viewership is declining. The last four WS are the four lowest-rated series in history.
b.Is this just the way it is? So far, it hasn’t affected TV rights, but is this coming?
c.What about the Padres having to take a loan out to make payroll?
3.The White Sox did not pick up Tim Anderson’s option. No surprise here as he slashed .245/.286/.296 with one home run. You can make the argument that he was the worst full-time regular in the big leagues.
a.Statcast shows nothing good. Poor average exit velo and hard-hit rate. He’s lost his speed, now ranking 46% in the league. 23% K-Rate and of course, he still never walks.
b.Does he get a job? If so, is there any value here?
4.We have our first trade of the off-season as the Tigers acquired Mark Canha from the Brewers for RHP, Blake Holub
a.The Tigers truly do not see Akil Baddoo as a full-time regular. Thoughts on the deal for the Tigers?
b.We will talk about the Brewers implications in the next segment
Segment 2 and 3 - Fantasy Baseball Questions of the NL Central
1.Chicago Cubs
a.Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) – Stat line for the season: AB, HR, SB, and BA
b.Christopher Morel hit 26 home runs in only 107 games. He also struck out 31% of the time. Few hit the ball harder than he does (92nd percentile in hard-hit rates), but he’s going as the 51st outfielder off the board. Is he someone you are interested in as your number-four outfielder?
c.Javier Assad got 10 starts last season and overall pitched to a 3.09 ERA. He’s a sinker ball pitcher without a true out-pitch, but he avoided hard contact and was pretty good. He’s going as an afterthought in drafts – pick 436 (round 30). Any interest?
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
2.Cincinnati Reds
a.Elly De La Cruz – Stat line for the season: AB, HR, SB, and BA.
b.TJ Friedl hit 18 home runs and stole 27 bags. Are you buying this? Early drafts are saying people do as he’s going as the 30th outfielder off the board.
c.Hunter Greene is going as the 45th pitcher off the board (29th starter). That makes him a number two starter. Any interest in drafts?
i.He will be a number ___________ pitcher at the end of the season.
d.Will the Reds make the playoffs?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
3.Milwaukee Brewers
a.With the trade of Mark Canha, the Brewers appear to be clearing the decks for their young outfielders. Assuming health, who will be in the starting outfield at the end of the season
b.Jackson Chourio – Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BA.
i.90 AB, 5 HR, 11 SB, .255 AVG.
c.Brice Turang wasn’t very good last season. He slashed .218/.285/.300 but did have 26 stolen bases. He also had a .268 BABIP. Statcast shows a light-hitting second baseman as he has one of the poorest hard-hit rates in the league, but he only struck out 21% of the time and always him the minor leagues. Finally, he’s going as the 40th second baseman off the board. Is there value here in Draft and Hold Leagues? Would you take him in a one-year league?
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
4.Pittsburgh Pirates
a.Oneil Cruz – stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BA.
b.I still like Ke’Byran Hayes. He hits the ball hard, has solid speed, and makes excellent contact - ok, he never walks. But, he added loft to his swing in 2023 and I think he’s poised for a breakout. Am I on another planet here? He’s going as the 20th third baseman off the board.
c.Which of the kids we discussed last week is starting games for Pittsburgh in the second half in 2024?
d.The Pirates win _________________ ballgames in 2024.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
5.St. Louis Cardinals
a.Maysn Winn – Stat line in 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BA
b.Jordan Walker over/under 25 HRs in 2024
c.Miles Mikolos's sinker wasn’t sinking, and he got crushed. He ranked in the bottom 15% in the league in giving up hard hits. He doesn’t throw hard and doesn’t strike out anyone, but of course, the Cardinals have him signed for two more years.
i.That said, he has an ADP of 420, so he’s nearly free. Would you take a gamble on him in one-year leagues or is he better left in the draft queue?
d.The Cardinals finish ahead or behind the Pirates in 2024 in the standings
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
Close

2139 - Kansas City Royals Top Prospects Nov 03, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Gavin Cross (OF)
2. Cayden Wallace (3B)
3. Blake Mitchell (C)
4. Nick Loftin (2B)
5. Ben Kudrna (RHP)
6. David Sandlin (RHP)
7. Trevor Werner (3B)
8. Frank Mozzicato (LHP)
9. Austin Charles (SS)
10. Carson Roccaforte (OF)

2138 - Detroit Tigers Top Prospects Nov 01, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Max Clark (OF)
2. Colt Keith (3B)
3. Jackson Jobe (RHP)
4. Jace Jung (2B)
5. Justyn-Henry Malloy (3B)
6. Ty Madden (RHP)
7. Kevin McGonigle (2B)
8. Parker Meadows (OF)
9. Wilmer Flores (RHP)
10. Eddys Leonard (SS/2B/OF)

2137 - Tim and Rich discuss the Brewers, Pirates and Cardinals Top Prospects Oct 30, 2023

The one where they talk about Brewers, Pirates and Cardinals Prospects

2136 - Fantasy Questions of the AL East Oct 29, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 29, 2023 @ 3 pm
Segment 1 – World Series Discussion
1.We are tied 1-1
Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL East
1.Baltimore Orioles
a.Put your GM cap on. Give me two moves that you would do to prevent the Orioles from going three and out in next year’s playoffs.
i.Do the Orioles make the playoffs in 2024?
b.Roster Resource has Jackson Holliday as the starting shortstop. Do you believe this will happen?
c.Stat line for Jordan Westburg – AB, HR, SB, and BA
d.Kyle Bradish is going as the 37th pitcher off the board (25th starter). Is this something that interest you? Too high? Too low?
i.Is he someone you are personally interested in?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
2.Boston Red Sox
a.After some starts and stops, Jarren Duran was pretty good last season—.295/.346/.482 with 8 HRs and 24 SBs in only 362 plate appearances. Statcast shows above-average hard hit rates, elite speed but contact issues (25% K-Rate), and 6.6% BB-Rate. He also had a .381 BABIP.
i.With all that, he’s the 45th outfielder off the board. Any interest as your #3 outfielder?
b.Tristan Casas will hit ________________ home runs in 2024.
c.I believe you mentioned that Brayan Bello is one of your targets this year. If so, what are you liking?
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
3.New York Yankees
a.Anthony Volpe went 20-20 (21 HR and 24 SB), but he also hit .209 with a .283 OBP while striking out 28% of the time. He also posted a .259 BABIP. At 22, you have to consider him as a player who is still developing, and given how deep shortstop is, he’s only the 18th shortstop off the board.
i.Would you take him as your MI? Would you wait and take him as your starting SS? Or, just avoid him?
b.Over/Under 400 at-bats for Giancarlos Stanton? He is going as the 86th outfielder off the board. On the surface, this seems like value, but why do I have this “wasted pick” feeling? Your thoughts?
c.Put your GM hat on. What three moves would you make for the Yankees to return to the playoffs?
d.Michael King will finish as a top _______________ pitcher in fantasy baseball.
i.He’s going as the 61st pitcher off the board or the 39th starter. Too rich for you, or are you taking the plunge?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
4.Tampa Bay Rays
a.Wander Franco – Over/Under 1 game played in 2024? If over, how many?
b.Isaac Paredes was one of my sleepers last season, but I didn’t expect 31 home runs. In looking at the data, he’s a launch angle guy (22 degrees) but doesn’t hit the ball all that hard (6% hard-hit rate). He has a great strikeout rate (18.2%).
i.Are you buying the 31 home runs? If not, how many are you penciling in?
ii.He is going as the 23rd 3B off the board, so in early drafts, it doesn’t seem like people believe.
c.Josh Lowe was great as a platoon player last season – 20 HR, 32 SB. Is that enough production to ignore the hit on Runs and RBIs you will take, although he had 83 RBIs last season?
i.He is going as the 18th outfielder off the board.
d.Shane Baz should be back early next season from TJS (surgery was on 9/24/22). Sneaky pick or somebody to ignore? 91st pitcher off the board (60th or so starter)
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
5.Toronto Blue Jays
a.Vlad is in a three-year decline in home runs (48, 32, and last year, 26) but is still only 25 (next season). He makes excellent contact (14.7% strikeout rate), with high-end exit velos and more launch than he ever had last season.
i.He’s dropped down to the third round? Is there value there, or are you in the camp that he’s a good player but will not be a great player?
b.Davis Schneider – stat line for 2024 – AB, BA, and HR.
c.I felt Alejandro Kirk was an overdraft as a Top 5 catcher last season. This year, he’s hated and is going as the 25th catcher. Will you take a gamble with him as your second catcher?
d.Alek Manoah – Over/under 20 starts in Toronto in 2024?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
Close

2135 - Tim and Rich discuss the Cubs and Reds Top Prospects Oct 27, 2023

Tim interviews Rich on the prospects of the NL Central. Today, they review the Cubs and Reds organizations.

2134 - Cleveland Guardians Top Prospects Oct 27, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Kyle Manzardo (1B)
2. Brayan Rocchio (SS)
3. Chase DeLauter (OF)
4. George Valera (OF)
5. Daniel Espino (RHP)
6. Joey Cantillo (LHP)
7. Angel Martinez (2B)
8. Ralphy Velazquez (C)
9. Jaison Chourio (OF)
10. Parker Messick (LHP)

2133 - Chicago White Sox Top Prospects Oct 24, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Colson Montgomery (SS)
2. Noah Schultz (LHP)
3. Jake Eder (LHP)
4. Nick Nastrini (RHP)
5. Edgar Quero (C)
6. Bryan Ramos (3B)
7. Jacob Gonzalez (SS)
8. Ky Bush (RHP)
9. Jose Rodriguez (SS)
10. Jonathan Cannon (RHP)

2132 - Fantasy Questions of the NL East Oct 22, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 22, 2023 @ 3pm
Segment 1 – Review of NLCS and ALCS
1.D-Backs vs. Phillies
a.The Phillies take a 3-2 lead and look to be the superior team. I would think the edge goes to the Phillies.
b.Ketel Marte has been great in the post season and was great in the regular season. His 2023 season compares more to his 2019 season, when he hit 32 home runs. But, in between, not so good. Who is Ketel Marte?
c.Seriously, would you have thought that Harper would ever go higher in a draft than Mike Trout? He appears to be aging better than Trout.
d.Recap: who wins the series?
2.Rangers vs. Astros
a.The Rangers have the Astros just where they want them, as every road team has won each game.
b.How much has Jordan Montgomery helped his fantasy stock next season? What do you think about these small sample sizes? Randy Arozerna became a star in the 2020 playoffs, but there are many players who were just hot for two weeks.
c.Who wins this series?
Segments 2 and 3 – NL East Fantasy Questions
1.Atlanta Braves
a.Vaughn Grissom hit .330 in Triple-A but can’t crack the Braves lineups. In early NFBC drafts, he’s the 45th second baseman off the board. Is there any chance he gets enough playing time to warrant a pick in a draft?
b.Sean Murphy hit .306 with 17 home runs in the first half. In the second half he hit a dreadful .159 with four home runs. However, he’s the fifth catcher off the board. The splits were not there in 2022. Worthy of a Top 5 catcher off the board?
c.Bryce Elder posted a decent ERA at 3.81 but only stuckout 128 in 31 starts (6.6 K/9). His xERA is 4.55. He’s a sinker/change-up pitcher and usually sinker pitchers pitch more to contact. He’s the 138th pitcher off the board, so he’s going as a number 6 or so starter. Any interest?
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors)
2.Miami Marlins
a.I continue to be a Josh Bell apologist. He has above-average exit velos, makes league average contact with good on-base skills. Yet, he’s just ok. Last year, he hit 22 home runs with 74 RBIs. Fine, but will he ever get close to the 37 home runs he popped in 2019, or is he just a 20ish, 75ish type of player?
b.As you know, I love Eury Perez. The arsenal is off the charts, and baseballsavant suggest #1 starter stuff. Why am I struggling with him going as the #14 starter off the board? Will he pitch enough innings to warrant that? Isn’t there a huge risk for him to be your #1 starter? Help?
i.We will also look at other pitchers around where he is going to see if there are others we might take.
c.Jesus Sanchez – Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, RBI, BA
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors)
3.New York Mets
a.I guess we need to start with Tim McLeod, GM. If you were GM of the Mets, what three moves would you make in the off-season?
b.Dan Voglebach will be on or off the opening day roster? Warning: I have Mets friends who listen to this podcast, and the wrong answer could be painful to them and then ultimately to me (when I hear the complaints).
c.Starlin Marte ranked in the 83 percentile in sprint speed in 2021, 68th in 2022, and 44th last season. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in Advanced Statistics to see that this is not a good trend. Over/under 25 stolen bases. He had 24 last season.
d.Stat lines for these two kids
i.Brett Baty – AB, HR, BA
ii.Ronny Mauricio – AB, HR, SB, BA
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors)
4.Philadelphia Phillies
a.Are you comfortable taking Bryce Harper as a first-round pick (top of the second?
i.Seriously, would you have thought that Harper would ever go higher in a draft than Mike Trout? He appears to be aging better than Trout.
b.The working theory in fantasy circles is that Craig Kimbrell will move on and that Orion Kerkering will be the closer. What say you?
c.He might have only won three games, but Christopher Sanchez was very good last season. He pitched to a 3.44 ERA (3.77 xERA). He’s a sinker pitcher with a plus change-up and will never be a huge strikeout guy, but what do you think of him as a number four starter? He’s going as the 94th pitcher off the board (or 65 to 70th starter).
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors)
5.Washington Nationals
a.CJ Abrams will finish the 2024 season as a Top ____________ fantasy shortstop.
b.Kyle Finnegan, Hunter Harvey or someone else will be the closer for the Nationals?
c.James Wood (#137) or Dylan Crew (#114). Who would you rather draft as a spec pick?
d.McKenzie Gore – stat line for 2024. IP, wins, ERA, K’s
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor and majors)
. Close

2131 - St Louis Cardinals Top 10 Prospects Oct 20, 2023

The following players were discussed
1. Maysn Winn (SS)
2. Tink Hence (RHP)
3. Thomas Saggese (2B)
4. Victor Scott (OF)
5. Chase Davis (OF)
6. Tekoah Roby (RHP)
7. Won-Bin Cho (OF)
8. Gordon Graceffo (RHP)
9. Sem Robberse (RHP)
10. Cesar Prieto (3B)

2130 - Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects Oct 17, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Paul Skenes (RHP)
2. Termarr Johnson (SS)
3. Bubba Chandler (RHP)
4. Jared Jones (RHP)
5. Anthony Solometo (LHP)
6. Quinn Priester (RHP)
7. Mitch Jebb (SS)
8. Lonnie White (OF)
9. Nick Gonzales (2B)
10. Thomas Harrington (RHP)

2129 - We review an early NFBC Draft Oct 15, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 15, 2023 – 3 pm ET
Segment 1 and 2 – Reviewing the divisional playoff series
1. Besides the Phillies vs. the Braves, I thought the playoffs were boring. Your thoughts?
2. Why were there so many off days? The Dodgers vs. D-Backs had two off days?
3. Rangers sweep the Orioles 3-0
a. John Means was not available as his elbow was barking. Does this give you pause at the Draft table?
b. Evan Carter played great in September and continues to look good in the playoffs. He hit .429 with a home run. He’s a _____________ outfielder for you next season?
c. Grayson Rodriguez – Yikes!
4. Astros beat the Twins 3-1
a. Royce Lewis had four home runs in the playoffs. He’s a _______________ 3B for you next season?
b. Jose Abreu had three home runs in the series. After his horrible start, he was better and finished with 90 RBI and 18 HR, but with a .237 BA and .296 OBP. Is he a middle infielder next season?
c. Christian Javier got the win, but walked five in five innings. He’s a ____________ starting pitcher for you next season?
5. The D-Back sweep the Dodgers 3-0
a. This one was shocking. Freeman and Betts went 1 for 21. How did this happen?
b. Carroll is hitting .417 with two home runs and two stolen bases in the postseason. How good can this kid be next season? HR, SB, and BA for 2024.
c. Was 2023 the last season for Clayton Kershaw?
6. The Phillies beat the Braves 3-1
a. I had a feeling that the Phillies might take this, but still, I’m surprised. The Braves have the best team in baseball. How did the Phillies do it?
b. Turner hit .500 with two home runs and four stolen bases. He’s finishing up exactly like he started the year in the WBC. Still a first-round pick?
c. Castellanos was the big star, though. Four home runs, and he hit .391. He’s a nice player that flies under the radar. However, he hit 29 home runs, and stole 11 bases with 106 RBIs. He also hit .272. He’s a ____________ outfielder for you.
d. What do the Braves have to do differently next year to go deeper into the playoffs? It’s the second year in a row that they’ve gotten bounced by the Phillies 3-1. They beat the Phillies 8 out of 13 games in the regular season.
Segments 3 and 4 – First NFBC Draft
Segment 5 – Preview of the League Championship Series
1. Rangers vs. Astros
a. What are the keys?
b. Who wins and in how many?
2. D-Backs vs. Phillies
a. What are the keys?
b. Who wins and in how many?
Close

2128 - Milwaukee Brewers Top 10 Prospects Oct 13, 2023

The following players are discussed:

Jackson Chourio (OF)
Tyler Black (2B)
Jacob Misiorowski (RHP)
Jeferson Quero (C)
Robert Gasser (LHP)
Yophery Rodriguez (OF)
Eric Brown (SS)
Brock Wilken (3B)
Mike Boeve (3B)
Luis Lara (OF)

2127 - Cincinnati Reds Top 10 Prospects Oct 10, 2023

The following players are discussed:

Noelvi Marte (3B)
Edwin Arroyo (SS)
Cam Collier (3B)
Rhett Lowder (RHP)
Ricardo Cabrera (SS)
Chase Petty (RHP)
Carlos Jorge (2B)
Julian Aguiar (RHP)
Hector Rodriguez (OF
Connor Phillips (RHP)

The remaining 10 prospects can be found at our Patreon site. Patreon.com/Prospect361

2126 - Divisional Series Preview Oct 08, 2023

Rich and Tim review the Wild Card Games and then Preview the Divisional Series. Plus, Tim interviews Rich on his trip to the AFL.

2125 - Chicago Cubs Top 10 Prospects Oct 06, 2023

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF)
2. Kevin Alcantara (OF)
3. Matt Shaw (SS)
4. Owen Caissie (OF)
5. Cade Horton (RHP)
6. Alexander Canario (OF)
7. Jordan Wicks (LHP)
8. Ben Brown (RHP)
9. James Triantos (3B)
10. Matt Mervis (1B)

2123 - Scouting Report from the Arizona Fall League Oct 05, 2023

Rich goes through his scouting notebook on the many players he saw this week at the AFL.

2122 - The season is over. Let's turn to 2024. Oct 01, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 1. 4pm
Wrapping up the season.
Segments 1 and 2 - Discuss the weekend games.
Additional Questions
1.The Giants parted ways with Gabe Kapler. Who else do you think is in trouble? Any GMs?
a.Yankees
i.Aaron Boone
ii.Brian Cashman
b.San Diego
i.Bob Melvin
ii.AJ Preller
c.Mets – Buck Showalter
d.Cardinals – Oliver Marmol
2.Did you see the check swing by Bryce Harper that Angel Hernandez called a swing? I mean, what a joke.
a.Why does this guy still have a job? If the answer is a strong union, then something has to change.
3.Why did the Rockies resign Charlie Blackmon? Sure, he slashed .284/.368/.446, but with eight home runs, he’s a singles hitter who really should be a DH. Kind of like Andrew Benintendi, and he has a job. But still, given where they are in the process, shouldn’t they let their kids play and build for the future? I don’t get it.
4.Two notable pitching performances yesterday – Do either interest you for next season? They should be cheap.
a.Frankie Montes – 1.1 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 1K/1BB
b.Chris Paddack – 3 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 4K/0BB. Total of five innings, striking out 8 and walking one. FB was 95.5 MPH, up 2.5 MPH from 2022. Better spin. Change-up still looks great.
5.On the other hand, Carlos Rodon had a start to forget.
a.0.0 IP, 6 hits, 8 ER, 2 BB. Brutal season. 6.85 ERA in 14 starts. Can he be this bad?
6.Felix Bautista is having TJS. A real bummer as he will likely not pitch in 2024.
Segment 3 – First round of the playoffs – Best 2 out of 3 – October 4 through 6
1.American League
a.Orioles (1) and Astros (2) - Byes
b.Rangers (6) vs. Twins (3)
c.Blue Jays (5) vs. Rays (4)
2.National League
a.Braves (1) and Dodgers (2) – Byes
b.Diamondbacks (6) vs. Brewers (3)
c.Marlins (5) vs. Phillies (4)
Segment 4 – Preparing for next season.
•What will be the first things you start to look at for 2024?

2121 - 2023 Fantasy MVPs Sep 29, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – September 29, 2023
Fantasy Baseball Awards
1.Fantasy MVPs – the guys that provided fantasy managers the most value
a.Catcher –
i.William Contreras (1, 9) - .289/.367, 17 home runs, 5 SB
b.First base
i.Yandy Diaz (6, 35) - .328/.408, 21 HR, 94 runs
c.Second base
i.Ketel Marte (5, 20) - .278/.360, 25 HR, 7 SB, 98 runs, 82 RBI.
d.Shortstop
i.Nico Hoerner (6, 19) - .284/.384, 9 HR, 43 SB, 98 runs.
e.Third base
i.Isaac Perades (14, 30) - .250/.352, 31 HR, 97 RBI.
f.Outfielder (2)
i.Ronald Acuna (1, 1) – .336/.414, 41 HR, 70 SB, 146 runs, 105 RBI
ii.Josh Lowe (13, 116) - .290/.333, 20 HR, 32 SB, 81 RBI.
g.Pitchers (2)
i.Zach Eflin (TB, 7, 102) – 3.50 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 16 wins, 186 K’s
ii.Kyle Bradish (Bal,14, 124) – 2.86 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 12 wins, 163 K’s.
2.Your personal Fantasy Baseball MVP – A player, or two, you drafted that helped you the most.
a.Estuery Ruiz - 65
3.Your personal Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickup
4.The player you wish you would have left in the Draft queue?
5.The player you wish you would have drafted?
6.Who is this year’s Scott Baker?
7.One or two players that you want on your teams next year?
Final look at the standings and the wild card races

2120 - Arizona Fall League Preview Sep 27, 2023

Rich covers the Top 58 players that will be at the Arizona Fall League this fall.

2119 - Final Hot Prospect of the Week - Full List Sep 26, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Kyle Manzardo (Cle)
2. Connor Norby (Bal)
3. Tyler Black (Mil)
4. Jackon Chourio (Mil)
5. Dustin Harris (Tex)
6. Wyatt Langford (Tex)
7. Nick Gonzales (Pit)
8. Nick Nastrini (CHW)
9. River Ryan (LAD)
10. Will Warren (NYY)

2118 - One Week Left! Sep 25, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 24, 2023 @ 3 pm
Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games.
Additional Questions
1.The AFL Rosters came out on Friday afternoon. What are your initial thoughts.
a.I will be doing a podcast (recording Monday and released Tuesday), outlining 57 players that fantasy managers should pay attention to.
2.Yordan Alvarez hurts his elbow. I love the player, but he misses a lot of time. Does this hurt his draft status on where you would take him next season?
3.Ronald Acuna is now 40-40 and will likely be 40-70 soon. How does this season stack up to Aaron Judge’s 62 home run season last year?
4.In all the excitement to end the season, Evan Carter is quietly hitting .325 with three home runs and 3 stolen bases in 15 games. How do you feel about him entering next season?
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire Pickups, if any
Segment 4 – Closer Report and Two-start pitchers
Close

2117 - Player adds for the final week of the season Sep 22, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – September 22, 2023
1.We will take a look at the playoff picture
2.Projecting the Awards – Who will win and who should
a.ROY – AL and NL
i.Gunnar and Corbin
ii.Bibee and
b.MVP – AL and NL
i.Ohtani and Acuna
c.CY Young – AL and NL
i.Cole and Snell
ii.Castillo and Senga
3.Zack Gelof has been very good this season.
a..277/.344/.537, 13 HR, 13 SB, 35 runs, 27 RBI.
b.Here are his advanced metrics
i.Great exit velo at 90.9 MPH, slightly above launch
ii.92nd percentile in sprint speed
iii.Approach is a little aggressive and strikeouts are high at 26.6%. BABIP is a little high at .336.
c.What kind of player do you think he will be next season? A Top _______________ third baseman off the board.
4.Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery this week, but in his own personal post, he didn’t say the word TJS. He suppose to hit without restriction in 2024 and pitch without restriction in 2025. Is he still a first-round pick next season?
5.It’s good to see Shane Bieber back. If he pitches well this week, and maybe next week, does it give you confidence for drafting him next season?
a.He will go off the board in the Top ________________ of pitchers?
b.You will personal draft him as a Top _______________ pitcher.
c.No word on Mike Trout that I’ve seen. Does this hurt his draft stock next season? Same question for him.
6.Let’s talk about each of the Mets’ kids we’ve seen this year and where they might project for next.
a.Francisco Alvarez – He’s a Top _____________ catcher off the board?
b.Brett Baty. He’s a Top __________________ third baseman off the board?
c.Mark Vientos. He’s a Top _______________ third baseman off the board?
d.Ronny Mauricio. He a Top _________________ second baseman off the board?
7.What hitter do you want to pickup this weekend in FAAB?
8.What pitcher do you want to pickup this weekend in FAAB?

2116 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Sept. 19, 2023 Sep 20, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Orelvis Martinez (Tor)
2. Ryan Bliss (Sea)
3. Spencer Jones (NYY)
4. Wyatt Langford (Tex)
5. Jackson Jobe (Det)

2115 - Waiver Wire - September 17, 2023 Sep 18, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live! – September 17, 2023
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the Weekend Games
Additional Questions:
1.Shohei Ohtani is done of the season. He’s cleared out his locker and perhaps is done with the Angels. We will discuss.
2.Joey Wiemer is optioned to the minors. Fantasy managers like the 13 home runs and 11 stolen bases, but a nearly 30% K-Rate and 8% walk rate won’t cut it with a team that values OBP skills.
a.Thoughts for him long-term.
3.Are you starting Ronald Acuna in weekly leagues next week?
4.Grayson Rodriguez is getting better. Last nights duel against Tyler Glasnow, he was at his best.
a.He’s a Top ______________ pitcher in drafts next season.
Segments 3 and 4 – Waiver Wire and Two-Start Pickups
Segment 5 – Closer Report
Close
Cal Quantrill, CLE (CBS: 34% rostered) @Jordan Lyles, KCR and vs. Dean Kremer, BAL.
Reese Olson, DET (CBS: 28% rostered) @Ryan Pepiot, LAD and @TBD, OAK.
Jose Butto, NYM (CBS: 6% rostered) @Edward Cabrera, MIA and @Michael Lorenzen, PHI.

2114 - Young Players are getting a chance Sep 15, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – September 15, 2023 @ 8 am
1.Word association on each of these recently called up kid
a.Ronny Mauricio
b.Maysn Winn
c.Jordan Wicks
d.Jasson Dominguez
e.Connor Phillips
f.Evan Carter
g.Pete Crow-Armstrong
2.What one or two surprise players have been making a difference for you down the stretch?
3.Let’s look at the MLB races
4.Heston Kerjstad gets the call after Ryan Mountcastle goes out with a shoulder injury. Any interest?
5.Have we seen the last at-bat for Shohei Ohtani for the season? He hasn’t played since September 3rd. He’s out with an oblique, but of course the Angels didn’t put him on the IL
6.I just finished writing the Pittsburgh Pirates minor league system. While I like the system very much, I’ve liked it for the past few years. But their players have just not performed. Hayes, Contreras, End Rodriguez, Mitch Keller, and Henry Davis.
a.They look great in the minor leagues and then underperform once they get promoted to the Majors.
7.Give me on hitter that you will target for this weekend’s FAAB?
8.Give me one pitcher that you will target for this weekend’s FAAB?

2113 - Hot Prospects of the Week - September 12, 2023 Sep 12, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Ben Rice (NYY)
2. Sam Basallo (Bal)
3. Xavier Isaac (TB)
4. Won-Bin Cho (STL)
5. Bubba Chandler (Pit)
Bonus: Sal Stewart (Cin)

2112 - Hot Prospects of the Month - August Sep 07, 2023

Darick Hall (Phi)
Ronny Mauricio (NYM)
Ben Rice (NYY)
Junior Caminero (TB)
Thomas Saggese (STL)
Geddy Lee (Tor)
Wyatt Langford (Tex)
Jett Williams (NYM)
Jack Brannigan (Pit)
Matt Shaw (CHC)
Graham Pauley (SD)
Harry Ford (Sea)
Trevor Werner (KC)
Brian Kalmer (CHC)
Seth Stephenson (Det)
Lazaro Montes (Sea)
Echedry Vargas (Tex)
Keinder Delgado (NYY)
Javier Mogollon (CHW)
Drew Thorpe (NYY)
Jacob Misiorowski (Mil)
Julian Aguiar (Cin)
Jose Corniell (Tex)
Parker Messick (Cle)
Yordanny Monegro (Bos)

2111 - Waiver Wire - September 3, 2023 Sep 04, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 3, 2023 @ 3 pm
Segments 1 and 2 – Review Weekend Games
Additional Questions:
1.With Wander Franco out indefinitely, the Rays are turning to Taylor Wells. What are your thoughts on a possible pickup?
2.Ronny Mauricio is hitting everything in sight with crazy exit velos 117 MPH and has already stolen a base. I’m assuming you will recommend him as a pickup.
3.Blake Snell pitched another shutout. Call me cynical, but I’ve seen his story so many times. A player who is entering his free agent year puts up an unsustainable year and then gets overdrafted the next year only to crush fantasy manager’s souls. Is this what we will see with Snell?
4.Trea Turner has woken up. Is he back to being in the first round next season?
5.Aroldis Chapman has been brutal of late, losing another game on Saturday. Will he get taken out of the closer role?
Segments 3 and 4 – Waiver Wire
Segment 5 – Closer Report and Two-start pitchers
Close

2110 - September Call-ups Sep 01, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – September 1st
1.What are your strategies for the last month of the season?
2.I think the Yankees are doing the right thing by waiving Josh Donaldson and Harrison Bader. I know about the report that Bader found out about the move on TV, but that’s hard to believe. I know they are the hated Yankees, but they’ve always had a reputation for doing right by their players.
a.Your thoughts on the move and anything else you want to discuss
3.The September call-ups are underway. This is who we have so far.
a.I just saw Jasson Dominguez last week in Double-A, and he’s reportedly being called up. I’ll preview him as I’ve seen about 100 at-bats of him.
b.Austin Wells (C, NYY)
c.Ceddanne Rafaela (OF, Bos)
d.Ronny Mauricio (IF/OF, NYM)
e.Kyren Paris (SS, LAA)
f.Nick Loftin (SS, KC)
4.The Angels waved the white flag on Tuesday, putting a quarter of their roster on waiver, including Lucas Giolito (Cleveland), Reynaldo Lopez (Cleveland), Matt Moore (Cleveland), Dominic Leone, Hunter Renfroe (Reds), and Randal Grichuk. Harrison Bader (Reds)
a.Do any of these players interest you from a fantasy standpoint? If so, who?
b.Any thoughts on who gets their playing time?
c.I know we’ve talked to this way too much, but what the heck are the Angels doing?
5.Someone from Barstool put out a clickbait tweet saying the following: Is it crazy to think that Mookie Betts will retire a better player than Mike Trout?
a.What say you?
6.I really liked the Royals' acquisition of Cole Ragans, as I didn’t like the way the Rangers were handling him. He’s doing ok
a.Let’s talk about the pitcher he can become?
7.Michael Brantley has finally returned. Any interest?
8.Just when you thought Alex Lange had some things figured out, he crushes your soul. He and Aroldis Chapman are reminding all of us what the Closer Report is suppose to look like – Chaotic.
a.Thoughts?
9.What hitter will you be targeting this weekend?
10.What pitcher will you be targeting this weekend?

2109 - Hot Prospects of the Week - August 29, 2023 Aug 30, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Eddys Leonard (Det)
2. Zach Dezenzo (Hou)
3. Xavier Isaac (TB)
4. Matt Shaw (CHC)
5. Chase Petty (Cin)

2108 - Waiver Wire - August 27, 2023 Aug 28, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 27, 2023 @ 3 pm.
Segments 1 and 2 - Review of the weekend games.
Additional Questions
1.Shohei Ohtani is done pitching for the year when an MRI revealed he had a torn UCL in his elbow. I guess if you have him rostered in a fantasy league and can play him at either UT or SP, you are playing him at UT, so maybe the short-term effect is not too bad. However, it's still a brutal blow.
a.Thoughts
b.Thoughts on what this means for teams in the off-season who might want his services.
2.More impactful for fantasy managers this season might be the potential loss of Felix Bautista for the rest of the season.
a.Thoughts
b.I’m assuming the pickup is Yennier Cano?
3.Wander Franco has been put on Administrative Leave until further notice.
a.How are you advising fantasy managers to handle in one-year leagues? Dropping or holding on?
4.On a happier note, the Mariners caught both the Rangers and Astros. Who had that on their bingo cards?
a.Hot streak or can they make this move stick?
Segments 3 and 4 – Waiver Wire
Segment 5 – Two start pitchers
Close

2107 - Top 100 Prospects in Baseball - August Update Aug 25, 2023

Rich presents his updated Top 100 Prospects in baseball

2106 - Hot Prospects of the Week - August 21, 2023 Aug 24, 2023

The following prospects were discussed:
1. George Valera (Cle)
2. Jacob Berry (Mia)
3. Graham Pauley (SD)
4. Lazaro Montes (Sea)
5. Peter Messick (Cle)

2105 - Waiver Wire - August 20, 2023 Aug 21, 2023

Waiver Wire August 20, 2023
Osleivis Basabe, SS/3B, TBR (CBS: 6% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered):
Charlie Blackmon, OF, COL (CBS: 44% rostered, ESPN: 16% rostered): Home runs on back-to-back days in his first week of baseball since June 10. So far, so very good!
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF, CHC (CBS: 20% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered):
Mauricio Dubon, 2B/SS/OF, HOU (CBS: 26% rostered, ESPN: 10% rostered):
Stone Garrett, OF, WAS (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 5% rostered):
Kyle Harrison, SP, SFG (CBS: 23% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): check out the two-start week potential. Philly on Tuesday. The Giants said they would call him up this year and they have held true to their word.
Dakota Hudson, SP, STL (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered):
Cole Irvin, SP, BAL (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered):
Noelvi Marte, SS, CIN (CBS: 28% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered):
Wade Meckler, OF, SFG (CBS: 4% rostered, ESPN: not rostered):
Ryan Pepiot, SP, LAD (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered):
Pablo Reyes, 2B/SS, BOS (CBS: 5% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered):
Nolan Schanuel, 1B, LAA (CBS: 19% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered):
DJ Stewart, OF, NYM (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered):
Masyn Winn, SS, STL (CBS: 37% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered):
Two-Start Pitchers
Javier Assad, CHC (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): @Alex Faedo DET and @Bailey Falter PIT.
Johan Oviedo, PIT (CBS: 52% rostered, ESPN: 13% rostered): vs. Adam Wainwright STL and vs. Drew Smiley CHC.
Paul Blackburn, OAK (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): vs. Angel Zerpa KCR and @ Mike Clevinger CWS.

2104 - Drafting the first 20 Players of 2024 Aug 18, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – August 18, 2023 @ 8 am
1.Masyn Winn is being promoted.
2.Mason Miller is pitching in a rehab game.
3.We will take a look at the standings
4.Drafting the first round next season. I pick first, and then we go back and forth for the duration of the first round.
5.Shane McCallahan will have his second Tommy John Surgery next week. He’ll miss all of next season. DID NOT GET TO
a.If you’re in a Dynasty League owner, would you be trying to sell or buy?
6.Twitter Question: Would you have the cahones to drop Harper for Chas McCormick or Riley Greene? It is a keeper league so there’s that element as well. Thanks! DID NOT GET TO
7.What hitter will you be targeting for this weekend?
a.Matt Wallner
8.What pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend?
a.Javier Assad

2103 - Hot Prospects of the Week - August 15, 2023 Aug 16, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Austin Shenton (TB)
2. Robert Hassell (Was)
3. Matt Shaw (CHC)
4. Kendall George (LAD)
5. Ty Madden (Det)

2102 - Waiver Wire - August 13, 2023 Aug 14, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 13, 2023 – 3 pm
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend games
Additional Questions
1.I know the Cardinals have underperformed, particularly on the pitching front, but Steven Matz has surprising pitched well. ERA of 3.86, xERA of 3.89. What did everyone miss coming into the season with him?
2.George Kirby or Logan Gilbert. As the great Kevin McCalister said…Do you give up, or are you thirsty for more?
3.Well, we got a few good weeks from Mickey Moniak, but he’s been brutal for the last two weeks. He’s 7 for 52 with 25 strikeouts. So, you are the guru of the waiver wire game of catch and release. Is it time to release Moniak?
4.Are you ready to trust Sandy Alcantara after his shutout of the Yankees on Saturday, or are you still worried?
a.If the season ended today, the Yankees would not make the playoffs. Will that be the case at the end of the season?
5.Curtis Mead. I still don’t see how he gets full-time playing time. Has your position changed from last week, or do you still think people should be running him out there?
a.What about the Davis Schneider? What do we do with him? He had a big day on Monday, but 1 for 12 after that.
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Close

2101 - Rich answers listener questions Aug 11, 2023

Podcast Notes – All Request
1. Sweet, thanks for the offer! I’ve had Luis Robert for a while (dynasty 12 team 6x6) and finally, a year he is really putting it together - I don’t love the injury history, part of me wants to trade high. Am I crazy for trading away a 50 HR bat who is only 26?
2. What’s the status with Dl Hall? Is he still a elite prospect? Bullpen arm? He was dropped in Dl6 and I was able to pick him up for $41 with no other bids
3. I have Sal Frelick in a dynasty league and people are making offers. I like him, but feel like he has a pretty low ceiling. Thoughts on comps for his floor and ceiling for him.
4. Should I be running out and grabbing Lawrence Butler?
5. Good call on Cole Ragans. He looked great in his start on Monday. What did you know that the Rangers didn’t when they wanted to throw him in the bullpen.
6. Who do you think will win the Rookie of the Years this year and next.
7. What’s wrong with Luis Severino? How does he find his way back to being a decent pitcher again?
8. Odds Ethan Salas makes pro debut while 18.
Tim’s pickups
· Lawrence Butler
· Mike Clevinger

2100 - Hot Prospects of the Week - August 8, 2023 Aug 08, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Lawrence Butler (Oak)
2. Dru Baker (TB)
3. Wyatt Langford (Tex)
4. Wilman Diaz (LAD)
5. Gavin Stone (LAD)
6. Hurston Waldrep (ATL)

2099 - Waiver Wire - August 6, 2023 Aug 07, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 6, 2023 @ 3 pm.
Segments 1 and 2 - Review of this weekend’s game
Additional Questions
1.The Marlins come to their senses and bring back Eury Perez. He will pitch on Monday.
2.Trea Turner had a good game on Saturday with a three-run home run, but he’s been moved to eighth in the batting order and is taking a beating in Philadelphia. He’s still on pace for a 15/25 season, but he’s posting a sub .300 OBP. He’s striking out more but his BABIP is sub .300 for the first time in his career. Not what you wanted when you took him as a Top 3 player, but where does he drop next to next season and are you interested?
3.Curtis Mead was promoted before Friday’s contest. He’s spent a lot of time on the IL season, so it was a surprise he go the call. Where does he play? Does he play?
4.The Orioles quietly optioned Tyler Wells during the trade deadline news after pitching to a 6.83 ERA in July. I did a baseballsavant breakdown and he is what he is. A number four/five starter. Does he get a chance in the second half? Would you be picking him up?
Segment 3 – Wavier Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Close

2098 - Tim and Rich discuss the deadline trades Aug 05, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – Trade deadline review
We will review some of the big trades and discuss the players involved.
1.The Astros acquired Justin Verlander from the Mets for two outfield prospects, Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford
a.The Astros and Verlander reunite. They are surging. Is this enough to overcome/hold off the Rangers
2.The Rangers acquired Max Scherzer from the Mets for LuisAngel Acuna and pay a pick part of his salary.
a.The Rangers acquire Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton from the Cardinals for Thomas Sagesse, Tekoah Roby, and John King
b.The Rangers remake 40% of their starting rotation and give up some prospect capital in doing it. Does this help/hurt Scherzer and Montgomery’s fantasy output?
3.The Marlins acquired Josh Bell from the Guardians for Khalil Watson and Jean Segura, whom they released
a.They also acquired Jake Burger from the White Sox for Jake Eder
b.They then acquired Ryan Weathers from the Padres for Garrett Cooper
c.WOW…you got to give the Marlins credit for trying. Do you know what they are doing? Will it work?
d.In Cleveland, is Kyle Manzardo a player that people should be targeting? Isn’t the path open for him?
4.The Orioles acquired Jack Flaherty from the Cardinals for Cesar Prieto and Drew Rom
a.A lot of people were disappointed that the Orioles didn’t do more, what is your take?
b.Does Flaherty help them? Will he better than his 4.43 ERA has been this year with the Cardinals?
5.So the Mets… They trade many of their older players and according to Max Scherzer will likely not compete next season. There’s also rumors that they will shop Pete Alonso and Nimmo over the winter.
a.It feels like what the San Diego Padres did circa 2014-15 when AJ Preller was just hired. He brought in many big-name players to win (James Shields, Matt Kemp, Ryan Haniger, Wil Myers (the big deal that sent Trea Turner to Washington), etc., to dismantle it and start over again with Tatis Jr. as the base.
b.Your thoughts on what they are doing?
c.We will talk about what that team might look like the rest of the year and next.
6.The Angels brought in a bunch of players as well. Lucas Giolito, CJ Cron, Randal Grichuk.
a.Does this push them over the threshold?
b.Is this enough to convince Ohtani to stay?
c.Pickups in Colorado?
7.Any other trades of note for you?
8.What one hitter will you be targeting this weekend?
9.What one pitcher will you be targeting this weekend?

2097 - Hot Prospects of the Week - August 1, 2023 Aug 02, 2023

1. Jace Jung (Det)
2. Cameron Cauley (Tex)
3. Jacob Melton (Hou)
4. Ethan Salas (SD)
5. Jared Jones (Pit)

2096 - Trade Deadline Day Thoughts Aug 02, 2023

I provide my thoughts in a Marriott Fairfield in Aberdeen MD without my mic. I hope the sound quality is reasonable. If it's not, I'll redo it when I get home on Wednesday.

2095 - Waiver Wire - July 30, 2023 Jul 31, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live! – July 31, 2023 @3 pm ET.
Segment 1 - Trade review – We will review each trade, looking at their fantasy and baseball implication.
1.The Mets ship Max Scherzer and approximately $35 million to the Rangers for Luisangel Acuna. If I understand the math, the Rangers will pay $22.5 million for Scherzer this year and next. That’s $5.5 million this year and $17 million. That feels about right as baseballsavant is showing some natural aging, and a guy who’s better days are behind him.
a.Did this make sense for the Mets?
b.Is this enough for the Rangers to win the American League?
c.Luisangel Acuna breakdown.
2.The White Sox send Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers. In return, they receive Trayce Thompson, Nick Nastrini, and Jordan Leasure.
a.Does this help the Dodgers?
b.I love Nick Nastrini, and we could see him up later this season. At worse, next year.
Segment 2 – Review of Weekend Games
Additional Questions:
1.Marco Luciano was a surprise call-up (at least for me) on Wednesday. He’s been hurt a lot and has only 269 plate appearances above A Ball. He has 40 home run potential long-term, but I don’t like the setup for this season. What say you?
2.Triston Casas is starting to figure this baseball thing out. He’s up to 15 home runs, hitting .253 with a .360 OBP. Hard hit rate is at 80%. Nice leverage at 15.1 degrees. He’s striking out too much at 25%, but that might be the player.
a.I’m considering him a 30/100 guy with a high OBP. Am I overvaluing him for the next year?
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Close

2094 - We have trades! Jul 28, 2023

We could have called this podcast...Tim doesn't like the AL Central. I was amused by his rant!
1.The Angels acquired Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez from the White Sox for Edgar Quero (C) and Ky Bush (LHP). It was steep price for two rentals, but I guess when you’re trying to convince Shohei Ohtani that you are a winner, it’s what you do.
a.Your thoughts on the deal?
b.Any pickups in Chicago based on the deal?
2.The Dodgers have been busy.
a.They acquired Amed Rosario from the Guardians for Noah Syndergaard. While they needed a shortstop, they also need innings. It makes you wonder if they will dip back into the farm system for a River Ryan, a Kyle Hurt, or a Nick Frasso.
i.Did this make sense to you?
ii.Father time and injuries have not been kind to Syndergaard. In 2019, his fastball averaged 98 MPH. Today, it’s averaging 92.6 MPH. However, the Guardians have a history of getting guys to throw harder. Thoughts?
b.They also re-acquired Kike Hernandez. He was pretty good the first time but awful with Boston. Will he get enough at-bats to grab him in a fantasy league? Even if he does, would you pick him up?
i.The Red Sox got two relievers in Nick Robertson and Justin Hagenman.
1.Robertson is a fastball change-up pitcher. Pretty good change-up with nice tumble and fade. FB sits 95 MPH and is pretty straight.
2.Hagenman – Has a three-pitch arsenal (sinker-slider-changeup). The sinker looks average, with a decent slider and change-up. He’s been used as a long reliever/spot starter.
3.David Robertson is traded to the Marlins.
4.Tuesday was a bad day for pitchers looking to get traded. Do either of these guys get moved? Did they hurt their trade value with that one outing?
a.Marcus Stroman – 3 IP, 9 hits, 7 ER
b.Lance Lynn – 4.2 IP, 7 hits, 7 ER
5.We are at the 2/3 mark of the season. Any advice for fantasy managers who are vying for the money.
a.One year leagues?
b.Dynasty Leagues?
6.Marco Luciano was a surprise call-up (at least for me) on Wednesday. He’s been hurt a lot and has only 269 plate appearances above A Ball. He has 40 home run potential long-term, but I don’t like the setup for this season. What say you?
7.Eury Perez started in Double-A, was on a strict pitch limit, and threw 45 pitches in 2.1 innings. Phew!
a.He will be back in Miami on _________________ (looking for a date).
8.Triston Casas is starting to figure this baseball thing out. He’s up to 15 home runs, hitting .253 with a .360 OBP. Hard hit rate is at 80%. Nice leverage at 15.1 degrees. He’s striking out too much at 25%, but that might be the player.
a.I’m considering him a 30/100 guy with a high OBP. Am I overvaluing him for the next year?
9.Your buddy was re-upped for four more years. You can stop the collection for Mr. Manfred…he’s going to be just fine. People are waiting for a reaction. Well…
10.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
11.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2093 - Hot Prospects of the Week - July 25, 2023 Jul 26, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Andres Chaparro (NYY)
2. Jackson Chourio (Mil)
3. Sam Zavala (SD)
4. Keyvn Castillo (LAA)
5. Drew Thorpe (NYY)
6. Angel Bastardo (Bos)

2092 - Waiver Wire - July 23, 2023 Jul 24, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live! – July 23, 2023 @ 3 pm.
Segments 1 and 2 - Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions
1.Hyun Jin Ryu made his final rehab start and will join the Blue Jays. Are you starting him?
2.Sal Frelick gets the call. Is he one of your big pickups this weekend?
3.Just when you think that you don’t have to worry about starting a pitcher, Logan Webb has the 1.2 innings and six earned runs debacle. Just remarkable.
a.By the way, CJ Abrams is starting to figure some things out.
4.Give me three players you think will have bounce-back second halves?
a.Seiya Suzuki
b.Triston Casas
c.Luis Severino
5.Give me three players you believe will regress in the second half?
a.Clayton Kershaw
b.Shoehi Ohtani
c.Michael Lorenzo
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Close

2091 - Hitters and Pitchers for the rest of the season Jul 21, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – July 21, 2023
1.Let’s take a look at the standings in the American League
2.Let's take a look at the standings in the National League
3.Give me three players you think will have bounce-back second halves?
4.Give me three players you believe will regress in the second half?
5.Fill in the blank game.
a.Francisco Alvarez will be a top _______________ catcher for you next season?
b.Josh Naylor is a Top ____________ 1B for you next season?
c.Elly De La Cruz will go in round _______________. Yes or No. He will be a target of yours?
6.Which hitter do you want for the rest of the season?
a.Elly De La Cruz or Anthony Volpe
b.Pete Alonso or Bryce Harper
c.Jared Kelenic or James Outman
i.Jarred Kelenic kicks a can
d.Chas McCormick or Bryan Reynolds
7.Which pitcher do you want for the rest of the season?
a.Luis Castillo or Corbin Burnes
b.Bryan Bello or Grayson Rodriguez
c.Tanner Bibee or Andrew Abbott
d.Sandy Alcantara or anyone else
8.BaseballSavant review of Marcus Stroman
9.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
10.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2090 - Breakout Prospects of the first half Jul 19, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Jackson Holliday (Bal)
2. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Cin)
3. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)
4. Mason Black (SF)
5. Ryan Bliss (Ari)
6. Thomas Saggese (Tex)
7. Tyler Black (Mil)
8. River Ryan (LAD)
9. Kyle Hurt (LAD)
10. Zach Kokoska (Col)
11. Jacob Melton (Hou)
12. Abimelec Ortiz (Tex)
13. Victor Bericoto (SF)
14. Justin Wrobleski (LAD)
15. Jared Serna (NYY)
16. Hector Rodriguez (Cin)
17. Nelson Rada (LAA)
18. Yordanny Monegro (Bos)
19. Luis Perales (Bos)
20. Cristopher Torin (Ari)
21. Sebastian Walcott (Tex)
22. Santiago Suarez (TB)
23. Eduardo Quintero (LAD)
24. Welbyn Francisca (Cle)
25. Yeremi Cabrera (Tex)

2089 - Waiver Wire - July 16,2023 Jul 17, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Notes – July 16, 2023 @ 3 pm
Segments 1 and 2 – Weekend games
Additional Notes:
1.The A’s finally did something as they promoted Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom. Both are Top 100 prospects for me, with Soderstrom having a chance to be an all-star caliber player.
a.Esteury Ruiz has reportedly started hitting off a tee. Good news.
b.As a side note. The A’s had the sixth pick in the draft and went with Justin Wilson whose father played in the big leagues primarily for the Pirates. He never strikes out but with no power and modest speed. You have one of the deepest drafts in years, and this is the direction you go. The hope is that you are drafting the unicorn known as Luis Arraez, but lightning rarely strikes twice. What are your thoughts on what the A’s are doing?
2.Many more rumors about the Angels willing to trade Ohtani. However, how will his finger issue affect his trade value? Your thoughts?
3.Justin Verlander or Sandy Alcantara – Who do you want to rest of the season?
a.Do you think a change of scenery would help Verlander or is he just not yet in synch because of an early season stint on the IL?
4.As a Trea Turner owner, I’m not happy. Should I consider sitting him?
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Close

2088 - A preview of next year's First Year Player Draft for Dynasty Leagues Jul 14, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1.Dylan Crews (OF, Was, #2)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: First-Round Fantasy Pick
Tools Summary: 20-20 upside with a feel to hit.
Dylan Crews had the best combination of safety and upside in the 2023 Draft. A handful of high school players have a higher upside, but when you combine his proven ability to hit in the SEC with a 20-20 profile, he should be the top player selected in supplemental Dynasty League Drafts. If you’re looking for a comp, I liken him to Jackson Holliday.
Yep, he has a chance to be that good.
2.Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex, #4)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 30 OF
Tools Summary: 20-30 upside with high OBP skills.
Right behind Dylan Crews in the Draft was Wyatt Langford.
He has plus power and is a 70-runner with a feel to hit. From a fantasy standpoint, if you’re picking #2 in supplemental drafts, do not fret, as there is a chance that Langford will be as good as Crews. Crews might be the slightly better hitter, but Langford has more power and speed potential.
3.Paul Skens (RHP, Pit, #1)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2024-25 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 15 SP
Tools Summary: He has the size and arsenal to be a #1 starter. Given how hard he throws, there is risk of early arm troubles, as seen with Hunter Greene.
Paul Skens attended the Air Force Academy for two years but then transferred to LSU for his Junior year. Apparently, cadets are allowed to leave the academy before their junior year. While I’m not sure about the rules, I’m surmising that the relaxed rules that have allowed college players to transfer through the NCAA Portal, has opened up this capability for players who decide to pursue a professional career. That rule was not available to those who remember Noah Song.
When you’re 6-foot-6 and sitting in the upper 90s and routinely hit the triple-digits with your fastball, you get drafted early. Should he have gone one overall? There is an argument. I would have gone with Crews, but he’s deserving. It’s a Hunter Greene starter kit. He throws hard, but his fastball is relatively straight with secondary pitches that should get plenty of strikeouts. If you decide to take him in your supplemental drafts, the correlation of high velo pitchers to arm trouble is increased. Just know the risk.
4.Max Clark (OF, Det, #3)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2026-27 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 30 OF
Tools Summary: Extremely athletic with plus speed and plenty of bat speed to project future power.
Max Clark is one of the most athletic players in the 2023 Draft, with 70-grade speed and plenty of bat speed to project future power.
While high school stats should be taken with a grain of salt, he did steal 35 bases while hitting .551. In reviewing film, the swing should work, and over time, I believe he’ll add bulk to his frame with over-the-fence power.
The Tigers will be careful with him, so I expect him to spend all of 2024 in Low-A. Once fully developed, the upside is a 15-30+ player with more power as he fills out.
5.Walker Jenkins (OF, Min, #5)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2026-27 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 40 OF
Tools Summary: Athletic with a lefty swing built for 30+ home run future pop.
I saw Walker Jenkins multiple times in high school, and he’s a plus athlete with a beautiful lefty swing that should be built for power.
He’s a plus runner, but as he fills out his 6-foot-3 body, I think he will emerge into a power-hitting corner outfielder with a handful of stolen bases. It will come down to how much he hits, and the early returns look encouraging.
6.Matt Shaw (SS, CHC, #13)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2024-25 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 10 2B/3B
Tools Summary: Plus power with a feel to hit and speed early in his career.
I was surprised when Matt Shaw dropped to pick 13 in the 2023 Draft. He’s a natural hitter with considerable power despite his 5-foot-11 frame. Across his sophomore and junior season at Maryland, he hit 48 home runs and stole 30 bases in 122 games. He also walked nearly as much as he struck out (14% K-Rate). The profile reminds me a lot of Alex Bregman, and while I don’t think he’ll pop 40 home runs, I think he’ll have serious power.
7.Rhett Lowder (RHP, Cin, #7)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 30 SP
Tools Summary: 70-grade change-up with a chance for at least a 60 slider. Plus, he throws strikes. If the Reds can get him to throw harder, he has the ceiling of a number two starter.
Kyle Boddy has made the Reds pitchers better. So when the Reds went early on Rhett Lowder, I immediately set up in my chair. It’s not a big fastball, but he’s got a double-plus change-up with a slider/sweeper that, over time, could grade out as plus. Plus, he throws strikes.
In his draft year, he walked less than two per nine; and this is the most critical aspect of his profile. You see, Major League teams are drafting pitchers like Lowder, with plus secondary pitches and the ability to throw strikes, and getting them to throw harder. It would not surprise me to see him touching 97 shortly after the Reds get him into their system. The upside is a number two starter.
Finally, don’t you need a Rhett on your Dynasty League team? I know I do!
8.Enrique Bradfield (OF, Bal, #17)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 45 OF
Tools Summary: An 80-grade runner that, with some swing tweaks, could unlock power. The Orioles are a perfect landing spot for him.
Enrique Bradfield’s carrying tool is his 80-grade speed, with the MLB Network comping him to Willie McGee. It was hard to deny the similarities when they threw up his swing and put it side-by-side with Bradfield. He does produce high exit velocities, but his swing is more geared for contact. This is where you have to trust the Orioles.
I think they can tweak the swing to get him more upright and add loft, and that below-average current power will turn into average power quickly. From a fantasy standpoint, he could steal 40 bases, and his elite defense will make him a big leaguer. I’m investing.
9.Tommy Troy (3B, Ari, #12)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2025-26 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 15 3B
Tools Summary: A potential plus hit tool with above-average speed and power.
I’m not a fan of Stanford hitters as they coach their hitters to all hit the “Stanford way” - a very structured approach and swing. This has proven to be sub-optimal for many players over the years. However, it seems to have worked for Tommy Troy, as he can flat-out hit. He hit .394 in his draft year with 17 home runs and 17 stolen bases. The swing is built for contact and lacks loft, so projecting plus future plus power might be a reach. But I can safely project a 15-15 player with a .270 average and 60 to 70 points on top of that for OBP.
10.Colin Houck (SS, NYM, #32)
Highest Level: Draft ETA: 2026-27 Fantasy Ceiling: Top 15 SS
Tools Summary: He has a feel to hit with speed and power.
Colin Houck is a great athlete with size for future power. At least early in his career, he will have plus speed. He hit .487 with eight home runs in his Senior Year. I’m not sure how he lasted to the 32nd pick, but if he signs, I think the Mets got a huge bargain here.

2087 - Hot Prospects of the Week Jul 12, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Ryan Bliss (Ari)
2. Victor Scott (STL)
3. Kevin Alcantara (CHC)
4. Sebastian Walcott (Tex)
5. David Festa (Min)

2086 - Waiver Wire - July 9, 2023 Jul 10, 2023

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend games
Additional Questions
1.Futures Game – Any observations?
2.Eury Perez was demoted to Double-A because they want to limit his innings. What does this mean? Is he still going to pitch every fifth day? Just a couple of innings a week? Relief? Surely, the Marlins know that an inning thrown in Double-A is still an inning on his arm??? Your thoughts.
3.Bo Naylor had three hits yesterday. Still hitting .196 with a 32% K-Rate. Getting better or a bust?
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Close

2085 - Top 100 Prospects Jul 08, 2023

A review of our updated Top 100 Prospects in the game

2084 - Trout, Judge and Prospect Talk Jul 07, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – July 7, 2023 @ 8am
1.For the second year in a row, Mike Trout misses a big chunk of the season. This year, it’s a Hamate fracture, which many times will zap power for a while. Lot’s to discuss here.
a.Mickey Moniak or Jo Adell? Who’s the pickup here?
b.Is this the death blow for Shohei Ohtani and the Angels? Shouldn’t they now seriously consider trading him now?
c.I know that the hamate problem is kind of one-off and last year’s back problem hasn’t resurfaced, but he turns 32 in a month. These kinds of problems start to find players of his age, no? He’s a ___________ round pick next season?
2.Tarik Skubal looked great in his return. Up to 96 and threw strikes. Are you starting him with confidence?
a.E-Rod did not look good. What are you doing here?
b.Akil Baddoo and Riley Greene will both be back. I think the Tigers are going to be tougher in the second half and not the walkover they’ve been to date. Remember, Colt Keith, will likely be up soon. Your thoughts?
3.Did you expect Seiya Suzuki would have a .400 SLG halfway through the season? What do you think is going on?
4.Colton Cowser finally got the call. For the rest of the season: HR, SB, and B.
5.Rich’s Top 100 is released on Saturday morning. You can find the Top 200 on the Patreon site. Can you prepare a segment of just a handful of questions for me? It can be anything. Strategy. When a player might be up. Highest upside, etc… Anything. We will do 15 minutes for the segment.
6.Which hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
7.Which pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2083 - Hot Prospects of the Week - July 4, 2023 Jul 05, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Jonathan Aranda (TB)
2. Zack Gelof (Oak)
3. Carlos Jorge (Cin)
4. Kristian Robinson (Ari)
5. Landon Knack (LAD)
6. Luis Perales (Bos)

2082 - Waiver Wire - July 2, 2023 Jul 03, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 2, 2023 – 3 pm
Segments 1 and 2 - Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions
1.We have a trade. The Royals deal Aroldis Chapman to the Rangers for Cole Ragans, and Roni Cabrera. We discuss…some notes about the prospects below.
a.Ragans is a lefty with pretty good stuff. As a starter in 2022, he sat 92 to 93, but as a reliever, his fastball is averaging 96 with great spin. Good looking change-up, Cutter and CB. I wonder if the Royals turn him back into a starter.
b.Roni Cabrera is the definition of a thrown-in. He’s a 10K sign in 2022 and a DSL repeater. He’s playing well, hitting 315 with a home run and six stolen bases in 16 games.
2.Eury Perez – Madone!
3.Darick Hall finally get the return call. Does he stay up? Is he worth rostering?
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Close

2081 - First Half MVPs Jun 30, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – June 30, 2023
1.Domingo German pitched the 24th perfect game in MLB History. It was impressive, but it’s hard to get too excited about it as it was against the A’s. Thoughts?
2.Dane Dunning has been so good this season with a 2.69 ERA and 7 wins. Baseballsavant doesn’t like it at all. He pitches to contact, stuff is very average, and his XERA is 4.58, almost two full runs higher than his ERA. Sell high? Just ride him out?
3.Speaking of BaseballSavant, I’ll go through my review of Cristian Javier and let you respond. It should be out on the Patreon site. If you could watch it, that would be great.
4.Bo Naylor went 3 for 4 on Wednesday with his first home run. Next season, he’s a Top ______________ catcher.
a.Let’s look at who will be next season’s Top 5 to 10 catchers.
5.Tarik Skubal is finishing his rehab assignment and looks very good. Grayson Rodriguez has also looked good as he tries to sort things out.
a.Who do you want to roster for the rest of the season?
b.Who do you want for their career?
6.As we are at the midway point, let’s look at our mid-year fantasy award. Mine are listed
a.Your best player drafted? Esteury Ruiz
b.The player you wish you never drafted? Alek Manoah
c.What is your best pickup of the year? Geraldo Perdomo or Corey Julks
d.Biggest fantasy value – hitter (whether on your team or not):
i.Corbin Carroll (ADP – 57, Current – 3)
ii.Lane Thomas (305, 15)
iii.Josh Lowe (558, 31)
e.Biggest fantasy value – pitcher:
i.Nate Eovaldi (Drafted pitcher - 88, Current – 4)
ii.Mitch Keller (134, Current – 10)
iii.Joe Ryan (51, 12)
7.How should I think about Spencer Torkelson? It’s been another meh season. 9 home runs, 35 RBI, .218 BA, .297 OBP. He’s still only 23 (he will be 24 in August).
a.Will he ever be a 25-home-run first baseman?
8.Extra question – if time permits
9.What hitter will you target for FAAB this weekend? Carlos Santana
10. What pitcher will you target for FAAB this weekend? Paul Blackburn

2080 - Hot Prospects of the Week - June 27, 2023 Jun 29, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Tyler Black (Mil)
2. Abimelec Ortiz (Tex)
3. Emmanuel Rodriguez (Min)
4. Micahel Arroyo (Sea)
5. Quinn Priester (Pit)

2079 - Futures Game Preview Jun 27, 2023

Rich breaks down the upcoming Future Game

2078 - Waiver Wire - June 25, 2023 Jun 26, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 25, 2023
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions:
1.The Angels scored 25 runs last night.
a.David Flecther was 4 for 6 with 5 RBI, Mickey Moniak was 5 for 5 with 4 RBIs, Shohei Ontani was 1 for 7. Baseball’s a funny game!
2.Bobby Miller and Bryce Miller both got hit hard again this weekend. Bryce has a 7.40 ERA in June, and Bobby has given up 13 earned runs in his last two games.
a.How should fantasy managers handle both of these guys going forward? Bryce is home against Tampa, and Bobby is on the road at KC next week.
3.Bad news is out on Aaron Judge. He has a torn ligament in his toe with no timetable for a return.
a.Rich from NJ calls in…
4.The tale of two prospects. Many fantasy managers drafted Bo Naylor and waited patiently for him to get the call. He’s 1 for 16. Luis Matos got zero buzz and is hitting .257 with a home run and two stolen bases.
a.Should people just stop listening to fantasy baseball podcasts and reading fantasy analysis as clearly luck is such a huge part of the game – just go with your gut!
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Close

2077 - Who would you rather roster for the rest of the year? Jun 23, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – June 23, 2023, @ 8am
1.Break up the Reds. With the additional De La Cruz, McLain, and Abbott, the Reds have been streaking. They are five games over .500 and leading the NL Central. Do they make the playoffs?
a.Let’s look at all the playoff races.
2.You nailed the eminent promotion of Gavin Williams on Sunday. Were you pleased with the results? Is he someone you will roster for the rest of the season?
3.Kenta Maeda is back from the IL today (Friday). Do you dare start him against the Tigers (who have been better of late)
4.Julio Teheran has been a revelation, but how long can this continue? What is your strategy with him? Would you try and sell him for another piece, or would you keep running him out there?
5.Another guy that’s been a revelation is Nate Eovaldi. But I received an email from one of our Patreon members saying that his velo has been down. Sure enough, it has. What do you do about him?
6.Who would you rather roster the rest of the season?
a.Aaron Judge or Yordan Alvarez?
b.Vlad Guerrero Jr. or Josh Naylor?
c.Jonathan India or Marcus Seimien?
d.Francisco Lindor or Bryson Stott?
e.Josh Jung or Rafael Devers
f.Next Season: Julio Rodriguez or Corbin Carroll?
7.Who would you rather roster the rest of the season?
a.Framber Valdez or Gerrit Cole?
b.Tyler Wells or Joe Ryan?
c.Bryce Elder or Cristian Javier?
d.Felix Bautista or any other closer?
e.Next season: Eury Perez or Spencer Strider?
8.Listener Question (CubFan815): Are there any pitchers in mlb (or up-and-coming) that you are worried will sustain injury due to their mechanics?
9.What one hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
10.What one pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2076 - Hot Prospect of the Week - June 20, 2023 Jun 21, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Coby Mayo (Bal)
2. Blaze Jordan (Bos)
3. Spencer Jones (NYY)
4. Stralin Polanco (Pit)
5. Luis Perales (Bos)

2075 - Waiver Wire - June 18, 2023 Jun 19, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 18, 2023 – 3 pm
Segments 1 and 2 – Waiver Wire
Segment 3 – Closer Report
Segments 4 and 5 – Review games of the week
Close

2074 - The one where we talk about a lot of the young kids Jun 16, 2023

Tim had to drop off mid podcast, but we cover Emment Sheehan and Owen White arrival. We also discuss Quincy Hamilton, a young outfielder who could see time in Houston soon. Once Tim departs, Rich breaks down Scherzer, Witt Jr., Gunnar, and Volpe.

2073 - Prospects of the Week - June 13, 2023 Jun 14, 2023

1. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Cin)
2. Luis Matos (SF)
3. Jud Fabian (Bal)
4. Wilderd Patino (Ari)
5. Rayner Arias (SF)
6. Chase Hampton (NYY)

2073 - Waiver Wire - June 11, 2023 Jun 12, 2023

Ji-Hwan Bae, 2B/OF, PIT (CBS: 43% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered): Why is Ji-Hwan Bae rostered to such a low level? He’s 19-of-24 swiping bases, good for fifth overall as we enter mid-June. It’s time to give your Free Agent pool a scan to see if somehow he has been overlooked. He shouldn’t be.
Will Brennan, OF, CLE (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered): In the past seven games, Brennan has gone 11-for-29 with two homers and seven RBI. On most teams, that would be a good week. In Cleveland, it’s otherworldly.
Kerry Carpenter, OF, DET (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): The injuries to Riley Greene and now Akil Baddoo have allowed Kerry Carpenter to play full-time. He has gone 10-for-15 in his past four games and should see a steady diet of at-bats until the walking wounded are back walking.
Colton Cowser, OF, BAL (CBS: 28% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): If it wasn’t for the quad injury, there’s a good chance Cowser would already be plying his trade in Baltimore. Now recovered, how long will it take to see him plying his trade in Baltimore? My guess is not very long.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 3B, CIN (CBS: 45% rostered, ESPN: Everyone else has been called up in Cincinnati. It’s only a matter of time before Encarnacion-Strand gets his opportunity. With 17 home runs and a .427 BA in 177 at-bats at Triple-A Louisville, that opportunity will likely come sooner rather than later.
Stuart Fairchild, OF, CIN (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered): Jake Fraley once again hits the IL, joining Wil Myers and Nick Senzel. Stuart Fairchild has helped pick up the slack and thus far has done an admirable job, slugging a couple of homers with 19 RBI and seven thefts. The outfield has taken a big hit injury-wise in the past couple of weeks. Fairchild could provide at least a temporary option.
Nolan Jones, OF, COL (CBS: 42% rostered, ESPN: 8% rostered): Are we finally seeing a breakout from Nolan Jones? In five games this week, he has gone 6-for-16 with a pair of homers. It’s worth a small bid to determine if this hot streak is sustained.
Corey Julks, OF, HOU (CBS: 10% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Long-term, Julks is more than likely a fourth outfielder, but short-term, the stolen base potential is providing sneaky value. He has four thefts this week with more to come, and for a small investment could be accumulating them on your Fantasy squad.
Nick Pratto, 1B/OF, KCR (CBS: 29% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): Over the past seven games, Pratto has gone 6-for-22 with a homer and 3 RBI, hitting mainly out of the leadoff slot. Playing time should not be an issue with Vinnie Pasquantino on the IL with right shoulder instability.
Emmanuel Rivera, 1B/3B, ARZ (CBS: 4% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): It’s crowded in Arizona, with Josh Rojas and Emmanuel Rivera in a job share, but Rivera appears to be slowly winning the battle. The power and speed are limited, but there’s no doubting Rivera’s ability to control the strike zone. In deeper Leagues, that .860 OPS provides value.
Tarik Skubal, SP, DET (CBS: 25% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered): The rehab clock has started, and so far, so good. We’re looking at a much-anticipated early July return to the Tigers rotation. Buying in early will save you some of that precious FAAB.
A.J. Smith-Shawver, SP, ATL (CBS: 58% rostered, ESPN: 13% rostered): The 20-year-old righthander got that first start under his belt and handled it in fine fashion. He went 5 1/3 innings allowing two unearned runs in a no-decision. That has earned him another start against the Tigers. Go get him and get him active.
Mark Vientos, 3B, NYM (CBS: 17% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): Pete Alonso got plunked on the wrist last Wednesday, suffering a bone bruise and sprained left wrist that will leave him sidelined for the next month. There will be opportunities in New York for additional at-bats, and it’s worth a small bid to see if Vientos and that power potential gets his share of them.
Bryan Woo, SP, SEA (CBS: 13% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered): The first game was underwhelming, to say the least, but Woo bounced back nicely in his second outing, holding the Angels to two runs over 4 2/3 innings while chipping in with seven strikeouts. He has earned another start.
The Closer Report
Adbert Alzolay, RP, DET (CBS: 12% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered): With two saves in his past five appearances and sporting a 30/4 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 30 appearances, Alzolay has moved into the setup role with an eye towards working the ninth regularly.
Scott McGough, RP, ARZ (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered): McGough got off to a rough start and lost the closer job but has rebounded nicely. He hasn’t allowed an earned run since May 12, a span of 10 appearances (14 IP). Over that span, he has amassed 21 strikeouts. In Leagues that count holds, it’s time to include him in your future plans.
A.J. Minter, RP, ATL (CBS: 24% rostered, ESPN: 12% rostered): The season has been one of very high highs and very low lows, but after both the success and failure, Minter has shown a return to the “good AJ”. He has two saves and a win this week and has solidified his hold on the setup gig. It’s time to get him rostered and active, again.
Andres Munoz, RP, SEA (CBS: 51% rostered, ESPN: 47% rostered): There was considerable debate as to whether Paul Sewald would own the ninth inning for the M’s heading into 2023. A right shoulder strain suffered by Munoz back in early April made that decision a moot point. Well, Munoz has returned from the IL and is already flashing that huge strikeout potential. In a worst-case scenario, you wind up with a high K/9 setup man. At the best, a job share closing and save opportunities. It seems like a win/win to us.

2072 - The top 10 pitchers for the rest of the season Jun 09, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – June 9, 2023
1.Oddly, one of the bigger news stories in our country are the Canadian wildfires and the smoke that’s making it’s way to Northeast and even as far South as North Carolina. In our little world, multiple baseball games have been cancelled which is wreaking havoc in H2H Leagues. Maybe our Canadian connection can clue us in as to when this might let up?
2.Elly De La Cruz – Thoughts
3.Jacob deGrom – It was the news we all feared. It’s his second TJ Surgery and based on other similar pitchers, his held quite long. The length of time for TJ Surgeries is roughly 10 years. Ask Walker Buehler.
a.If you have him, what are you to do?
b.What do you think the Rangers will do?
c.As a side note, the Rangers elected NOT to get insurance given the cost. Now we know what the insurance companies thought.
4.Alex Manoah was finally demoted to Low-A so he can be at the Complex in Dunedin…not because he’s that bad, well…maybe… Anyway, let’s predict
a.When does he make his return?
b.ERA and K/9 once he returns (i.e for the time he’s pitching, not including his previous starts)
5.Rest of the season game.
a.Jonny DeLuca or James Outman
b.LaMonte Wade Jr. or Seya Suzuki
c.Freddie Freeman or Yordan Alvarez
d.Taj Bradley, Tanner Bibee or Logan T. Allen
e.Taijuan Walker or Blake Snell
6.Kevin Gausman seems to have found another gear this season. He’s struck out 113 in 82 innings with 18 strikeouts.
a.Let’s rank the Top 5 to 10 pitchers going into next season
i.Shane McClanahan
ii.Gerritt Cole
iii.Shoehi Ohtani
iv.Corbin Burnes
v.Zac Gallen
vi.Kevin Gausman
vii.Spencer Strider
viii.Joe Ryan
ix.Sandy Alcantara
x.Christin Javier
xi.Framber Valdez
7.Will Luis Arraez have a .400 batting average on the last day of the season?
a.I know he’s not a great fantasy option with one home run and one stolen base, but he can be a nice option if you punt batting average early in the draft with, say a Bobby Witt Jr. type of player. Thoughts on how you handle him on a fantasy team?
8.Aaron Judge hits the IL with a right toe sprain, and it could him a bit to recover. What should fantasy managers do? Give me a couple of options in a 12-team league?
9.What one hitter will you target for this weekend’s FAAB?
10.What one pitcher will you target for this weekend’s FAAB?

2071 - Hot Prospect of the Week - June 6, 2023 Jun 07, 2023

The following players were discussed:
1. Pedro Leon (Hou)
2. Diego Cartaya (LAD)
3. Jeremy De La Rosa (Was)
4. Justin Crawford (Phi)
5. Spencer Arrighetti (Hou)
6. Emmet Sheehan (LAD)

2070 - Waiver Wire - June 4, 2023 Jun 05, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live! – June 4, 2023
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions
1.Two young pitchers made their MLB debut. The Tigers Reese Olson looked great, and the more heralded Bryan Woo of the Mariners got roughed up. Are you interested in either?
2.Ke’Bryan Hayes went back-to-back with home runs on Friday and Saturday. I did a baseballsavant review on him, and the data loves this guy. What say you?
3.Cedric Mullins goes down with a hamstring injury, and the Orioles sign Aaron Hicks. The Orioles are smart, but I don’t know about this one.
4.Weekly League dilemma. Jose Altuve is sitting out Saturday and Sunday with an oblique injury. He’s not being sent for any more tests. Do you start him on Monday in weekly leagues?
5.Alex Faedo and Marco Gonzalez hit the IL. Both are not household names but are, nonetheless, warm bodies; which we are quickly running out of.
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Close

2069 - Drafting the first round for the rest of the season Jun 02, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – June 2, 2023
1.Questions 1 through 4 – Redrafting the first round
a.Let’s draft the first round as if we were starting a new league for the second half. I’ll go first and take Ronald Acuna (smile)
2.The Tigers lost both Eduardo Rodriguez and Riley Greene on Tuesday. Both could be out for a while.
a.Who are the pickups?
b.Harrison Bader also hits the IL. What else is new… Who is the pickup in New York?
3.Cedric Mullins goes down with a hamstring injury, and the Orioles sign Aaron Hicks. The Orioles are smart, but I don’t know about this one.
4.Gavin Stone was sent down, and Michael Grove gets the call against the Yankees this Sunday. Are you starting him?
a.Bobby Miller starts the weekend against the Yankees…are you starting him?
5.Team McLeod/High is leading our DL League. Congratulations to them…they have a great team. But they also decided to moan to the league that they have 13 guys on the IL. Is this proper fantasy baseball etiquette? Rich from NC will weigh in with the dangers of tempting the Fantasy Gods.
6.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
7.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2068 - Hot Prospect of the Week - May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023

The following players were discussed:
1. Jonny La Duca (LAD)
2. Jackson Chourio (Mil)
3. Yanquiel Fernandez (Col)
4. Cam Collier (Cin)
5. Kyle Harrison (SF)

2067 - Waiver Wire (May 28, 2023) May 28, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Live! – May 28, 2023 @ 3 pm
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions
1.Did you see Dalton Varsho have two home runs in a row and glance off his glove before going over the wall? One of the craziest sequences I’ve seen.
2.Luis Severino looked great on Saturday. How should we think of him for the rest of the season? ERA, WHIP and K/9
3.Brandon Pfaadt and Grayson Rodriguez were both optioned to Triple-A this weekend. Surprised? Do you expect either back anytime soon? If so, who comes back first?
a.Would you be trying to trade for either of these guys in a Dynasty League?
4.Akil Baddoo has been better of late. In the last two weeks, he’s slashing .280/.400/.493 with two home runs and SB. I wouldn’t call that red-hot by any stretch, but it’s better. Will he finally get full-time at-bats again?
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Last Segment
What’s your take on the Ozuna vs. Will Smith debate? Ozuna told him to move back. Here’s a picture.
What’s for Dinner?

2066 - Here comes the Millers May 26, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – May 25, 2023
1.Bobby Miller got the call on Tuesday and didn’t disappoint. He pitched five innings, 4 hits, 1 ER, 5K/1BB. What were your thoughts on the outing?
2.Christopher Morel and Mickey Moniak have been on fire since being recalled.
a.Morel is slashing .367/.404/.980 with 9 HR, 1 SB. He’s striking out 36.5% and rarely walking 5.8%. His BABIP is .429.
b.Mickey Moniak is slashing .419/.438/.935 with 4 HR, 2 SB. He’s striking out 34.1% and rarely walking 3.1%. His BABIP is .563
c.Out of 100, what are the chances that Morel is on the Cubs on July 15.
d.Same question for Moniak.
3.Royce Lewis and Drew Waters look close to returning. Lewis can not be promoted until June 1 as he was on the 60-Day DL.
a.Do you expect both to contribute to their respected teams when they return?
b.Besides Bo Naylor, who else do you think could get a call in the next month or so.
4.I traded Matt Mervis for Ke’Bryan Hayes in a Dynasty League and also gave up a 4th round pick. Statcast still likes Hayes, but he’s never produced. Who do you like better for the rest of the season and the next three years?
5.We are hitting the third of the season mark, give our listeners two pieces of advice if they are in contention.
a.If different, give our listeners two pieces of advice if they are mid pack, but not yet out of it.
6.Let’s see how the rookies are producing this year. We will look at mlb.com stats to try and predict the rest of the season for these guys.
a.2023 MLB Player Hitting Stats | MLB.com
b.2023 MLB Player Pitching Stats | MLB.com
7.What’s your take on the Ozuna vs. Will Smith debate? Ozuna told him to move back. Here’s a picture. WE DID NOT GET TO THIS TOPIC.
8.You keep saying that everyone is desperate for pitching…well, Kyle Hendricks is finished rehabbing after TJ Surgery, which started on Thursday. Are you interested?
a.I’ll get the stat line after his start.
9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?
10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

2065 - Updated Top 125 Prospect List (Top 50 are presented) May 24, 2023

Prospect361 has updated their Top Prospect list and has expanded it to 125 on it's way to higher.
Enjoy the presentation of the Top 50.

2064 - Hot Prospect of the Week - May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Zack Gelof (Oak)
2. Lawrence Butler (Oak)
3. Jackson Holliday (Bal)
4. Gavin Cross (KC)
5. Luis Lara (Mil)
6. Emmet Shehan (LAD)

2063 - Waiver Wire - Week of May 22 May 22, 2023

Rich and TIm present this week's waiver wire

2062 - Give me Liberatore or give me... May 19, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – May 19, 2023 – 8 am ET
1.JP France…Uh oh…didn’t we make a steak and liquor bet? Ready to concede???
2.Mark Vientos got the call for the struggling Mets and proceeded to hit a two-run home run. I’ve always liked Vientos and am glad he got a shot.
a.Do you see all three Vientos, Baty and Alvarez all staying up with the Mets?
b.Let’s look at the roster to see if we can sort out who will play.
3.What was Aaron Judge doing? Was he looking over at the Yankees dugout to get the pitch, or was it something else? What are people saying in Toronto since it was against them?
4.Manny Machado has a “small” fracture in his hand, and to make matters worse for fantasy managers, they are going to give him a couple of days to see how things go.
a.Thoughts?
b.Thoughts on who gets the playing time if he misses time?
c.Going up the road, Dustin May pitched one inning on Wednesday, left the game with a flexor pronator strain, and will get a PRP injection. Uh oh. Who gets his starts?
5.There was a Matthew Liberatore sighting, and he pitched pretty well. Thoughts on how much one should spend to acquire him this weekend?
a.Will you go in heavy on him?
b.Jared Shuster pitched on Tuesday and looked better but still not great. 5 IP, 3 ER, 3K/2BB. FB velo was up from his first two starts (92.2). Great change-up.
i.Any interest?
6.Rank these three young pitchers in who you want to own the rest of the way
a.Taj Bradley (TB)
b.Bryce Miller (Sea)
c.Bryan Bello (Bos)
7.Over/Under game
a.Estuery Ruiz – Over/Under 75 steals (He has 20)
b.Pete Alonso – Over/Under 50 home runs (He has 16)
c.Cedric Mullins – Over/Under 20-20 (He has 6 and 12)
d.Wander Franco – Over/Under 30 Steals (He has 14)
e.Does anyone win 20 games? – Gallen, Kershaw, and Ryan and have 6
f.Mitch Keller – Ends as a Top 30 pitcher. He’s ranked 5th
8.Let’s look at the standings and try and make sense of who will take each division. WE DID NOT GET TO THIS QUESTION
a.AL East
b.AL Central
c.AL West
d.NL East
e.NL Central
f.NL West
9.What hitter are you going to target to pickup this weekend?
10.What pitcher are you going to target to pick up this weekend?

2061 - Hot Prospect of the week - May 16, 2023 May 17, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Elly De La Cruz (Cin)
2. Trei Cruz (Det)
3. Darell Hernaiz (Oak)
4. Elijah Green (Was)
5. Cade Povich (Bal)

2060 - Waiver Wire - Week of May 15, 2023 May 15, 2023

Tim and Rich breakdown players to pickup.

2059 - Who are the Top 5 fantasy players now? May 12, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – May 11 - @ 9 am
1.Believe it or not, we are approaching the quarter pole, as by the end of the weekend, most teams would have played 40 or so games.
a.What two or three observations can you now make about this fantasy season?
b.What are you doing as a fantasy expert to evaluate your teams?
c.Let’s look at your Toutwars and LABR teams, and you can share what, if anything, you are doing to improve your chances of winning.
2.If you could do the draft rankings over again today, who would be your tank five players on the board?
a.At the end of draft season, it went as follows:
i.Ronald Acuna - .347, 7 HR, 15 SB
ii.Trea Turner - .261, 4 HR, 4 SB
iii.Aaron Judge - .273, 6 HR, 2 SB
iv.Jose Ramirez - .270, 4 HR, 5 SB
v.Julio Rodriguez - .205, 6 HR, 6 SB
vi.Tim’s Top 5
1.Ronald Acuna
2.Shoei Ohtani
3.Randy Arozarena
4.Fernando Tatis Jr.
5.Kyle Tucker
6.Pete Alonso
3.It’s a big day today in the prospect world as Eury Perez, one of the top pitching prospects in the game, gets the start. He just turned 20 and has been dominant in the minors this year.
a.Were you surprised he got the call?
b.Are you going to start him today?
c.Is he up for good, or is this just a one-and-out start?
d.BTW, the Marlins are 19-19 and in second place.
4.With Kyle Wright and Max Fried telling reporters that they are out for two months, RosterResource shows only three pitchers in their starting rotation.
a.Possible candidates are Mike Soroka and Dylan Dodd. What about Jared Shuster and the forgotten one, Ian Anderson?
b.Can the Braves piece this together and maintain their lead in the NL East (currently 6.5)?
5.Christopher Morel is back with the Cubs. There’s speed and power in the profile. Are you interested?
6.Jarred Kelenic has cooled off and has only hit .200 over the past two weeks while striking out nearly 40% of the time. Is this just a slump, or are we going back to the old Kelenic…said another way…back in the minors?
7.Should fantasy managers be worried about Dylan Cease? After looking terrific in his first four starts of the season, he’s giving up 20 earned runs in the last four (18 IP). His walk rate is up to 4.5 /9. What say you?
8.Dane Dunning is 3-0 with a 1.72 ERA. Dane Dunning? Should I be buying into this?
a.Josiah Gray is pitching well with a 2.76 ERA. Should I be buying into this?
b.Finally, Bryce Elder is also 3-0 with a 1.74 ERA. Is this a guy I should be buying into?
9.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB? Seth Brown
10.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend's FAAB? Ser Anthony Dominguez

2058 - Hot Prospect of the Week - May 10, 2023 May 10, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Maysn Winn (Stl)
2. Noelvi Marte (Cin)
3. Jose Ramos (LAD)
4. Carson Williams (TB)
5. Joey Cantillo (Cle)
6. Eury Perez (Mia)

2057 - Waiver Wire - Week of May 8, 2023 May 07, 2023

Rich and Tim breakdown this week's waiver wire and closer report

2056 - Pitching and more pitching May 05, 2023

Take 10 with Tim – May 5, 2023 @ 8 AM ET
1.Miller vs. Miller was must-watch TV as Mason Miller got the best of Bryce Miller. I don’t know how this game fits into baseball history, but both had no-hitters into the sixth.
a.Thoughts on Mason Miller
b.Thoughts on Bryce Miller
2.Brandon Pfaadt also got the call and looked good early but eventually got beat up by the Rangers. The final line wasn’t good. 4.2 IP, 9 hits, 7 ER, 3K/1BB. What were your thoughts on his outing?
3.Finally, Gavin Stone got his shot…4.0 IP, 8 hits, 4 ER, 1K/2BB.
a.Order these pitchers whom you would roster/start? Mason Miller, Bryce Miller, Brandon Pfaadt, and Gavin Stone
4.Let’s look at the top pitchers in the league and discuss who belongs and who is likely to regress.
a.Let’s look at the bottom pitchers and determine how they will improve.
b.https://prospect361comdynastyleague5.baseball.cbssports.com/stats/stats-main
5.Josh Jung and James Outman won Rookie of the Month honors. Both have gotten off to great starts. What about these four rookies who how gotten off to slow starts? What do you think their status should be going forward? Will they stay up in the Majors? Should you start them on your fantasy team?
a.Francisco Alvarez (C, NYM) - .209/.227/.302 with one home runs and 14K/1BB in 44 PA.
b.Triston Casas (1B, Bos) - .148/.293/.296 with three home runs and 29K/14BB in 98 PA.
c.Ezequiel Tovar (SS, Col) - .226/.273/.344 with 1 home run, 0 SB, 31K/5BB in 98 PA.
d.Gunnar Henderson (3B, Bal) - .184/.361/.303 with 2 home runs, 1 SB, 30K/20BB in 96 PA
6.The Cardinals might skip Steven Matz or send him to the bullpen. BTW, I just needed to understand that signing. Would you speculatively pick up Liberatore in more shallow leagues? – DID NOT GET TO
7.Who are you more worried about
a.Yankees or Mets
b.Sandy Alcantra or Max Scherzer
c.Aaron Nola or Alek Manoah
d.Chris Sale or Blake Snell
8.Matt Mervis gets the call for the Cubs. Any interest. - DID NOT GET TO
9.What one hitter will you target for pickup in FAAB this weekend?
10.What one hitter will you target for pickup in FAAB this weekend?

2055 - Hot Prospect of the Week - May 2 May 03, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Nick Yorke (Bos)
2. Denzel Clarke (Oak)
3. Blake Dunn (Cin)
4. Emerson Hancock (Sea)
5. Dylan Ray (Ari)

2054 - Waiver Wire - Week of May 1 Apr 30, 2023

Rich Tim provides names of the top players to pick up for this week including a ton of names on the Closer Report

2053 - Breaking down Mitch Keller and Jake McCarthy Apr 28, 2023

In this special screencast, Rich breakdown Jake McCarthy and Mitch Keller by using BaseballSavant to understand better what is happening with each player.
You can see the video at:
https://vimeo.com/822141648/9ed3542024
If you like this, join us at Patreon.com/Prospect361 where I do this and lots of prospect write-ups.

2052 - Bibee, Soto and Walker plus lots of other fantasy items Apr 28, 2023

1.Tanner Bibee got the call and did not disappoint. He pitched 5.2 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 8K/0BB for the win.
a.What were your thoughts?
b.Who do you prefer for the rest of the season? Taj Bradley or Bibee?
2.Were you surprised that Jordan Walker was demoted? He wasn’t lighting the world on fire like Gunnar Henderson is, but still… .274/.321/.397 isn’t bad for a 21-year-old.
a.Did they pull the trigger too soon?
b.If Walker can go down, can Gunnar Henderson be far behind?
c.Were you surprised that the Diamondbacks sent Jake McCarthy down?
3.According to Sporttrac, the Padres have the third-highest payroll in the league. They have good players but are 13-13 and are underperforming. Is this just a slow start, or do you think there is a problem? If so, what?
4.Speaking of the Padres, I have Juan Soto in a Dynasty League, and he’s gotten off to a bad start. Yeah, he’s 24, but when you grab him with a top-10 pick, you expect more than a guy hitting .188. What are your thoughts on what is happening?
5.MacKenzie Gore and Hunter Brown had big outings on Wednesday. Who do you like better for the rest of the season?
6.Give me three players you want to see promoted over the next several weeks.
7.Estuery Ruiz had four stolen bases on Wednesday and has moved up behind Ronald Acuna.
a.First, you’re welcome!
b.Second, he’s fast, and we expected a lot of stolen bases, but you know who else has 10 is Ji Hwan Bae of the Pittsburgh Juggernaut Pirates. Can he sustain this?
8.Mitch Keller won again yesterday and is now sporting a 3.53 ERA with 40Ks in 35.2 innings. He still walks too many, but are we seeing this guy finally develop into a pitcher you can start with confidence?
9.What one hitter are you picking up this weekend?
10.What pitcher are you picking up this weekend?

2051 - Hot Prospect of the Week - April 25, 2023 Apr 25, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Colton Cowser (Bal)
2. Justyn-Henry Malloy (Det)
3. Henry Davis (Pit)
4. Juan Brito (Cle)
5. Gavin Williams (Cle)

2050 - Waiver Wire - Week of April 24 Apr 23, 2023

Tim and RIch discuss this week's pickups as well as an update to the closer report

2049 - What's wrong with Pitching? Apr 21, 2023

Rich and Tim breakdown the struggles that fantasy managers are having with pitching including a breakdown of Alex Monoah...plus lots of other stuff

2048 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Week 3 Apr 18, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Andres Chapparo (NYY)
2. Matt Mervis (CHC)
3. Will Wagner (Hou)
4. Mason Miller (Oak)

2047 - Waiver Wire (Week of April 17) Apr 16, 2023

Rich and Tim breakdown the waiver wire for the week of April 17

2046 - Can these fast starts be maintained? Apr 14, 2023

Rich and Tim discuss 10 topics in this early morning Take 10 with Tim

2045 - Hot Prospect of the Week - Week 2 Apr 12, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)
2. Jo Adell (LAA)
3. Luis Matos (SF)
4. Alika Williams (TB)
5. Jordan Lawlar (Ari)
6. Spencer Jones (NYY)
7. Hao-Yu Lee (Phi)
8. Ben Malgeri (Det)
9. Grant McCray (SF)
10. Sam Basallo (Bal)
11. Miguel Bleis (Bos)
12. Elijah Green (Was)
13. Andrew Abbott (Cin)
14. Ty Madden (Det)
15. Zack Zwack (SF)
16. Maddux Bruns (LAD)
17. Jack Leiter (Tex)

2044 - Waiver Wire (Week of Apri 10) Apr 09, 2023

Rich and Tim discuss P361's waiver wire pickups for the upcoming week.

2043 - Pitchers and Hitters to pickup Apr 07, 2023

RIch and Tim discuss a lot of random fantasy topics and pick their winners for the World Series

2042 - Hot Prospect of the Week - Week 1 Apr 05, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Brett Baty (NYM)
2. Bo Naylor (Cle)
3. Connor Norby (Bal)
4. Tyler Freeman (Cle)
5. Vaughn Grissom (Atl)
6. David Hamilton (Bos)
7. Brice Turang (Mil)
8. Masataka Yoshida (Bos)
9. Matthew Liberatore (Stl)
10. Taj Bradley (TB)
11. Jhony Brito (NYY)
12. Hunter Gaddis (Cle)

2041 - Waiver Wire (Week of April 3) Apr 02, 2023

Rich and Tim breakdown the pickups for Week 1 of the fantasy baseball season.

2040 - Opening Day! Mar 30, 2023

We finally made it. We have stats and of course injuries to discuss.

2039 - AL Prospects who might surprise in 2023 Mar 29, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Joey Ortiz (Bal)
2. Eddinson Paulino (Bos)
3. Bryan Ramos (CHW)
4. Justin Campbell (Cle)
5. Parker Meadows (Det)
6. Jacob Melton (Hou)
7. Maikel Garcia (KC)
8. Zach Neto (LAA)
9. Austin Martin (Min)
10. Andres Chapparo (NYY)
11. Darrell Hernaiz (Oak)
12. Michael Arroyo (Sea)
13. Mason Auer (TB)
14. Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter (Tex)
15. Gabriel Martinez (Tor)

2039 - Last minute picks for your fantasy drafts Mar 26, 2023

Rich and Tim discuss some early waiver wire pickups or players you should begin to target late in your drafts

2038 - NL Prospects who might surprise in 2023 Mar 22, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Drey Jameson (Ari)
2. Ian Ritchie Jr (Atl)
3. Yonathan Perlaza (CHC)
4. Christian Encarncion-Strand (Cin)
5. Zac Veen (Col)
6. Josue DePaula (LAD)
7. Khalil Watson (Mia)
8. Tyler Black (Mil)
9. Alex Ramirez (NYM)
10. Griff McGarry (Phi)
11. Bubba Chandler (Pit)
12. Ethan Salas (SD)
13. Grant McCray (SF)
14. Tink Hence (Stl)
15. Robert Hassell (Was)

2037 - Drafting strategies Mar 19, 2023

Rich and Tim discuss draft strategies and the news of the week

2036 - P361 answers your prospect questions Mar 17, 2023

Rich answers 10 great questions from our listeners

2035 - Sleeper Podcast (Re-do) Mar 13, 2023

Yesterday's podcast had technical problems, so we re-did our annual sleeper podcast. We hope you enjoy.

2034 - National League Rookies to draft Mar 11, 2023

Rich shares some rookies to draft in the National League this year. Please note, this podcast was recorded before the Andrew Painter injury

2033 - American League Rookies to draft Mar 07, 2023

RIch reveals his list of rookies to draft on your fantasy team.

2032 - Closer Preview Mar 04, 2023

P361 finishes its draft preview by discussing closers

2031 - Starting Pitching (Part 2) Mar 01, 2023

Tim and Rich finish discussing starting pitching for the upcoming fantasy baseball season.

2030 - Starting Pitcher Preview - Part 1 Feb 26, 2023

Rich and Tim start their marathon breakdown of starting pitching for the upcoming season.

2029 - Review of Tim's LABR Draft Feb 24, 2023

Rich and Tim review Tim's LABR Draft results

2028 - First Year Player Drafts ADPs Feb 22, 2023

Rich reviews the ADPs of the P361 Dynasty League recently completed first year player drafts

2027 - Fantasy Questions for the NL West Feb 19, 2023

Rich and Tim discuss their recent drafts, news and notes of the week and a preview of NL West.

2026 - Outfield Preview (Part 2) Feb 15, 2023

Rich and Tim breakdown the P361 Outfield fantasy rankings

2025 - Outfield Preview Feb 12, 2023

RIch and TIm break down over 150 outfielders for the upcoming fantasy baseball season drafts

2024 - Top 100 Fantasy Prospects Feb 11, 2023

Rich and Tim discuss the P361 Top 100 Fantasy Prospects

2023 - AL West Prospect Review (Part 2) Feb 09, 2023

The Rangers and Mariners systems are covered in this podcast

2022 - Top 100 Prospects (1 through 50) Feb 08, 2023

Rich breaks down the top 50 players on the Prospect361 Top 100 list

2021 - Third Base Preview Feb 05, 2023

Tim and Rich discuss third base.

2020 - Top 100 Prospects (51 to 100) Feb 04, 2023

Rich shares the Prospect361 Top 100 prospects (51 to 100)

2019 - AL West Prospect Review - Part 1 Feb 03, 2023

Rich and Tim discuss the Astros, Angels, and A's system

2018 - First Year Player Draft Rankings Feb 01, 2023

Rich reveals the P361 the rankings for players who have first year player dratfs

2107 - Shortstop Preview Jan 29, 2023

Rich and Tim breakdown P361's ranking of second base

2106 - Second Base Previews Jan 27, 2023

Rich and TIm break down the P361 rankings for second baseman.

2105 - Part 2 of our Live Mock Draft Jan 25, 2023

Rich and Tim cover rounds 11 through 23

2104 - Our live Mock Draft Jan 22, 2023

Rich, Tim and 13 of our listeners draft in our annual live draft

2103 - Fantasy Questions for the AL West Jan 19, 2023

RIch and Tim discuss key questions facing the teams in the AL West and their fantasy implications.

2102 - Texas Rangers Prospects Jan 17, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Josh Jung (3B)
2. Evan Carter (OF)
3. Dustin Harris (OF/1B)
4. Kumar Rocker (RHP)
5. Jack Leiter (RHP)
6. Justin Foscue (2B)
7. Brock Porter (RHP)
8. Luisangel Acuna (SS/2B)
9. Aaron Zavala (OF)
10. Owen White (RHP)
11. Cole Winn (RHP)
12. Antoine Kelly (LHP)
13. Gleider Figuereo (3B)
14. Maximo Acosta (SS)
15. Emiliano Teodo (RHP)

2101 - First Base Preview Jan 16, 2023

Rich and Tim discuss who to draft for first base including sleepers and players they believe are overvalued at the draft table.

2100 - Seattle Mariners Prospects Jan 15, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Harry Ford (C)
2. Emerson Hancock (RHP)
3. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF)
4. Cole Young (SS)
5. Jonatan Clase (OF)
6. Bryce Miller (RHP)
7. Zach DeLoach (OF)
8. Taylor Dollard (RHP)
9. Walter Ford (RHP)
10. Cade Marlowe (OF)
11. Victor Labrada (OF)
12. Juan Mercedes (RHP)
13. Prelander Berroa (RHP)
14. Lazaro Montes (OF)
15. Michael Arroyo (SS)
16. Bryan Woo (RHP)
17. Felnin Celesten (SS)

2099 - Oakland A's Top Prospects Jan 13, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Tyler Soderstrom (1B/C)
2. Zack Gelof (3B)
3. Max Muncy (SS)
4. Jordan Diaz (2B)
5. Ken Waldichuk (LHP)
6. Daniel Susac (C)
7. Henry Bolte (OF)
8. Luis Medina (RHP)
9. Denzel Clarke (OF)
10. Lawrence Butler (1B/OF)
11. Ryan Cusick (RHP)
12. Gunnar Hogland (RHP)
13. JT Ginn (RHP)
14. Pedro Pineda (OF)
15. Carlos Pacheco (OF)

2098 - Catcher Preview Jan 10, 2023

Rich and Tim start their fantasy positional rankings with catchers.

2097 - NL West Prospect Review - Part 2 Jan 09, 2023

Rich and Tim finish their discussion of the prospects of the NL West with the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants

2096 - NL West Prospect Review - Part 1 Jan 07, 2023

RIch and TIm review the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies minor league systems

2095 - Los Angeles Angels Top Prospects Jan 06, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Logan O'Hoppe (C)
2. Zach Neto (SS)
3. Ky Bush (RHP)
4. Sam Bachman (RHP)
5. Kyren Paris (SS)
6. Jeremiah Jackson (2B)
7. Edgar Quero (C)
8. Jordyn Adams (OF)
9. Denzer Guzman (SS)
10. Brett Kerry (RHP)
11. Nelson Rada (OF)
12. Adrian Placencia (2B)
13. Arol Vera (SS)
14. Livan Soto (SS)
15. Orlando Martinez (OF)

2094 - Houston Astros Top Prospects Jan 04, 2023

The following players are discussed:
1. Hunter Brown (RHP)
2. Pedro Leon (SS/OF)
3. Jacob Melton (OF)
4. Korey Lee (C)
5. Drew Glibert (OF)
6. Yanier Diaz (C)
7. Colin Barber (OF)
8. Kenedy Corona (OF)
9. Zach Daniels (OF)
10. Joe Perez (3B)
11. Alex Santos (RHP)
12. J.C. Correa (C/2B)
13. Luis Baez (OF)
14. Miguel Ullola (RHP)
15. Forrest Whitley (RHP)

2093 - Fantasy Questions for the NL Central Jan 01, 2023

We had some connectivity issues over the first 20 minutes of the podcast. After that, all was well. However, Tim was in and out over the first 20 minutes

2092 - San Francisco Giants Top Prospects Dec 31, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Marco Luciano (SS)
2. Kyle Harrison (LHP)
3. Aeverson Arteaga (SS)
4. Luis Matos (OF)
5. Heliot Ramos (OF)
6. Grant McCray (OF)
7. Vaun Brown (OF)
8. Crason Whisenhunt (LHP)
9. Will Bednar (RHP)
10. Reggie Crawford (LHP/1B)
11. Sean Hjelle (RHP)
12. Jairo Pomares (OF)
13. Tristan Peters (OF)
14. Nick Zwack (LHP)
15. Ryan Reckley (SS)

2091 - Fantasy Questions for the AL Central Dec 29, 2022

RIch and Tim disucss several fantasy questions for teams in the AL Central

2090 - San Diego Padres Top Prospects Dec 28, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Jackson Merrill (SS)
2. Eguy Rosario (2B)
3. Dylan Lesko (RHP)
4. Sam Zavala (OF)
5. Victor Lizarraga (RHP)
6. Robby Snelling (LHP)
7. Jay Groome (LHP)
8. Corey Roiser (OF)
9. Josh Mears (OF)
10. Adam Mazur (RHP)
11. Nerwilian Cedeno (2B)
12. Ethan Salas (C)
13. Yendry Rojas (SS)
14. Oliver Carrillo (OF/1B)
15. Hugo Sanchez (1b)

2089 - AL East Prospect Preview - Part 2 Dec 26, 2022

Rich and Tim finish their tour of the AL East by discussing the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, and Toronto Blue Jays

2088 - Los Angeles Dodgers Prospects Dec 24, 2022

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Diego Cartaya (C)
2. Bobby Miller (RHP)
3. Miguel Vargas (3B/1B)
4. Gavin Stone (RHP)
5. Andy Pages (OF)
6. Michael Busch (2B)
7. James Outman (OF)
8. Ryan Pepiot (RHP)
9. Eddys Leonard (SS)
10. Jose Ramos (OF)
11. Dalton Rushing (C)
12. Nick Nastrini (RHP)
13. Landon Knack (RHP)
14. Rayne Doncon (SS)
15. Maddux Bruns (LHP)
16. Yeiner Fernandez (C/2B)
17. Wilman Diaz (SS)

2087 - AL East Prospect Fantasy Preview - Part 1 Dec 22, 2022

Tim and Rich breakdown the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox top prospects.

2086 - Colorado Rockies Top Prospects Dec 20, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Zac Veen (OF)
2. Ezequiel Tovar (SS)
3. Adael Amador (SS)
4. Drew Romo (C)
5. Warming Bernabel (3B)
6. Benny Montgomery (OF)
7. Juan Brito (2B)
8. Dyan Jorge (SS)
9. Jordan Beck (OF)
10. Sterlin Thompson (OF)
11. Gabriel Hughes (RHP)
12. Michael Togila (1B/DH)
13. Ryan Vilade (OF)
14. Hunter Goodman (C)
15. Brenton Doyle (3B)

2085 - Winter Meetings wrap-up Dec 18, 2022

Rich and Tim review all the winter signings and trades

2084 - Arizona Diamondbacks Top Prospects Dec 16, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Corbin Carroll (OF)
2. Jordan Lawlar (SS)
3. Druw Jones (OF)
4. Brandon Pfaadt (RHP)
5. Ryne Nelson (RHP)
6. Blake Walston (LHP)
7. Drey Jameson (RHP)
8. Landon Sims (RHP)
9. Ivan Melendez (1B)
10. AJ Vukovich (1B/3B)
11. Deyvison De Los Santos (1B)
12. Leandro Cedeno (1B)
13. Dominic Fletcher (OF)
14. Slade Cecconi (RHP)
15. Junior Franco (OF)

2083 - Toronto Blue Jays Top Prospects Dec 14, 2022

The following players were discussed:
1. Ricky Tidemann (LHP)
2. Orelvis Martinez (3B)
3. Yosver Zulueta (RHP)
4. Brandon Barriera (LHP)
5. Addison Barger (SS)
6. Gabriel Martinez (OF)
7. Manuel Beltre (OF)
8. Tucker Toman (SS)
9. Cade Doughty (2B)
10. Josh Kasevich (SS)
11. Luis Meza (C)
12. Hayden Juenger (RHP)
13. Nate Pearson (RHP)
14. CJ Van Eyk (RHP)
15. Otto Lopez (SS/OF)

2082 - Tampa Bay Rays Top Prospects Dec 09, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Taj Bradley (RHP)
2. Curtis Mead (3B/2B)
3. Mason Montgomery (LHP)
4. Carson Williams (SS)
5. Kyle Manzardo (1B)
6. Mason Auer (OF)
7. Jonathan Aranda (2B)
8. Carlos Colmenarez (SS)
9. Shane Sasaki (OF)
10. Cole Wilcox (RHP)
11. Brock Jones (OF)
12. Osleivis Basabe (SS/2B/3B)
13. Xavier Edwards (2B/OF)
14. Junior Caminero (3B)
15. Xavier Issac (1B)
16. Greg Jones (OF)
17. Jose Contreras (OF)

2081 - New York Yankees Top Prospects Dec 06, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Anthony Volpe (SS/2B)
2. Jasson Dominguez (OF)
3. Oswald Peraza (SS)
4. Everson Pereira (OF)
5. Spencer Jones (OF)
6. Trey Sweeney (SS)
7. Randy Vazquez (RHP)
8. Will Warren (RHP)
9. Drew Thorpe (RHP)
10. Roderick Arias (SS)
11. Clayton Beeter (RHP)
12. Matt Sauer (RHP)
13. Jared Serna (2B)
14. Keiner Delgado (2B/SS)
15. Luis Gill (RHP)
16. Brando Mayea (OF)

2080 - Trades, signing and more NL East Fantasy talk Dec 04, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss the deGrom signing and cover the fantasy questions of the Phillies, Nationals, and White Sox.

2079 - NL East Prospect Fantasy Preview - Part 2 Dec 03, 2022

Tim and Rich discuss the Mets, Phillies and Nationals

2078 - Boston Red Sox Top Prospects Dec 02, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Marcelo Mayer (SS)
2. Triston Casas (1B)
3. Ceddanne Rafaela (OF)
4. Miguel Bleis (OF)
5. Nick Yorke (2B)
6. Mikey Romero (SS)
7. Blaze Jordan (OF)
8. Eddinson Paulino (SS/2B)
9. Bryan Mata (RHP)
10. Matthew Lugo (SS)
11. Wikelman Gonzalez (RHP)
12. David Hamilton (2B)
13. Brainer Bonaci (2B)
14. Roman Anthony (OF)
15. Chris Murphy (LHP)

2077 - NL East Prospect Fantasy View - Part 1 Dec 01, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown the Marlins and Mets farm systems

2076 - Baltimore Orioles Top Prospects Nov 29, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Gunnar Henderson (3B)
2. Grayson Rodriguez (RHP)
3. Jackson Holliday (SS)
4. Colton Cowser (OF)
5. Jordan Westburg (2B/SS)
6. DL Hall (LHP)
7. Connor Norby (2B)
8. Coby May (3B)
9. Cesar Prieto (2B)
10. Hudson Haskin (OF)
11. Dylan Beavers (OF)
12. Heston Kjerstad (OF)
13. Sam Basallo (C/1B)
14. Max Wagner (3B)
15. Jud Fabian (OF)
16. Noah Denoyer (RHP)
17. Ky;e Stowers (OF)

2075 - Fantasy Questions for the NL East Nov 27, 2022

Rich and Tim finish up their discussion of the AL East and pivot to the NL East.

2074 - Washington Nationals Top Prospects Nov 25, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Robert Hassell (OF)
2. James Wood (OF)
3. Elijah Green (SS)
4. Cade Cavalli (RHP)
5. Jarlin Susana (RHP)
6. Brady House (SS)
7. Yasel Antuna (OF)
8. Cristhian Vaquero (OF)
9. Jeremy De La Rosa (OF)
10. Andry Lara (RHP)
11. Armando Cruz (SS)
12. Cole Henry (RHP)
13. Jake Bennett (LHP)
14. Brenner Cox (OF)
15. Mitchell Parker (LHP)

2073 - Philadelphia Phillies Top Prospects Nov 22, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Andrew Painter (RHP)
2. Mick Abel (RHP)
3. Johan Rojas (OF)
4. Justin Crawford (OF)
5. Hans Crouse (RHP)
6. Griff McCarry (RHP)
7. Hao Yu Lee (2B)
8. Simon Muzziotti (OF)
9. Gabriel Rincones (OF)
10. William Bergolla (SS)
11. Ethan Wilson OF)
12. Erick Miller (RHP)
13. Jordan Viars (OF)
14. Jhailyn Ortiz (OF)
15. Starlyn Caba (SS)

2072 - Fantasy Questions on the AL East Nov 20, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown the American League East

2071 - AL Central Prospect Fantasy View - Part 2 Nov 19, 2022

The Tigers, Royals, and Twins systems are covered in this episode

2070 - New York Mets Top 15 Prospects Nov 18, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Francisco Alvarez (C)
2. Kevin Parada (C)
3. Brett Baty (3B)
4. Alex Ramirez (OF)
5. Ronny Mauricio (SS)
6. Jett Williams (SS)
7. Mark Vientos (3B)
8. Blade Tidwell (RHP)
9. Joel Diaz (RHP)
10. Calvin Ziegler (RHP)
11. Jose Butto (RHP)
12. Matt Allan (RHP)
13. Dominic Hamel (RHP)
14. Willy Fanas (OF)
15. Jaylen Palmer (2B)

2069 - AL Central Prospect Fantasy View - Part 1 Nov 17, 2022

Rich and Tim break down the White Sox and Guardians in their part 1 review of the Top Prospects in the American League Central.

2068 - Miami Marlins Top 15 Prospects Nov 15, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Eury Perez (RHP)
2. Max Meyer (RHP)
3. Jacob Berry (OF)
4. Khalil Watson (SS)
5. Jose Salas (SS)
6. Jake Eder (LHP)
7. Jordan Groshans (3B)
8. Yiddi Cappe (SS)
9. Peyton Burdick (OF)
10. Dax Fulton (LHP)
11. Jacob Miller (RHP)
12. Sixto Sancehz (RHP)
13. Ian Lewis (2B)
14. Joe Mack (C)
15. Jose Gerardo (OF)

2067 - Free Agency kicks off Nov 13, 2022

Rich and Tim break down the news of the week and discuss where the top free agents will sign with a lot of fantasy talk mixed in.

2066 - Atlanta Braves Top 15 Prospects Nov 11, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Jared Shuster (LHP)
2. Kyle Muller (LHP)
3. Geraldo Quintero (2B)
4. AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP)
5. Royber Salinas (RHP)
6. Ian Ritchie Jr. (RHP)
7. Darius Vines (RHP)
8. Jess Franklin (OF)
9. Braden Shewmake (SS)
10. Owen Murphy (RHP)
11. Bryce Elder (RHP)
12. Spencer Schwellenbach (RHP)
13. Diego Benitez (SS)
14. Brandon Parker (OF)
15. Robert Gonzalez (OF)

2065 - Minnesota Twins Top 15 Prospects Nov 09, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Brooks Lee (SS)
2. Emmanuel Rodriguez (OF)
3. Royce Lewis (SS)
4. Edouard Julien (3B/2B)
5. Austin Martin (SS)
6. Connor Prielipp (LHP)
7. Jordan Balazovic (RHP)
8. Misael Urbina (OF)
9. Marco Ryan (RHP)
10. Simeon Woods-Richardson (RHP)
11. Yunior Severino (2B)
12. Matt Wallner (OF)
13. Tanner Schobel (2B)
14. David Festa (RHP)
15. Yasser Mercedes (OF)

2064 - Early sleepers for starting pitchers Nov 06, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss Tim's visit to the Arizona Fall League,te World Series and early sleepers for starting pitchers

2063 - Kansas City Royals Top 15 Prospects Nov 04, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Gavin Cross (OF)
2. Cayden Wallace (OF)
3. Samad Taylor (2B)
4. Drew Waters (OF)
5. Nick Loftin (OF/2B/3B)
6. Asa Lacy (LHP)
7. Maikel Garcia (SS)
8. Jean Ramirez (OF)
9. Ben Kudrna (RHP)
10. Frank Mozzicato (LHP)
11. Angel Zerpa (LHP)
12. Peyton Wilson (2B)
13. Drew Parrish (LHP)
14. TJ Sikkema (LHP)
15. Erick Pena (SS)

2062 - Detroit Tigers Top 15 Prospects Nov 02, 2022

The following players were discussed:
1. Jace Jung (2B)
2. Jackson Jobe (RHP)
3. Wilmer Flores (RHP)
4. Wenceel Perez (SS)
5. Ty Madden (RHP)
6. Colt Keith (3B)
7. Peyton Graham (SS)
8. Izaac Pacheco (3B)
9. Ryan Kreidler (SS)
10. Roberto Campos (OF)
11. Kerry Carpenter (OF)
12. Dillon Dingler (C)
13. Reese Olson (RHP)
14. Gage Workman (SS)
15. Cristian Santana (SS)

2061 - Early sleeper outfielders for 2023 Oct 31, 2022

Rich and Tim talk about TIm's travels to Arizona and then tackle potential early sleepers in the outfielder. Plus, World Series talk.

2060 - NL Central Prospect Fantasy View - Part 2 Oct 28, 2022

Rich and Tim finish up their review of the National League Central Prospects with a discussion of the Brewers, Pirates, and Cardinals

2059 - Cleveland Guardians Top 15 Prospects Oct 27, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. George Valera (OF)
2. Daniel Espino (RHP)
3. Bryan Rocchio (SS/2B)
4. Bo Naylor (C)
5. Gavin Williams (RHP)
6. Tanner Bibee (RHP)
7. Gabriel Arias (SS)
8. Chase DeLauter (OF)
9. Angel Martinez (SS)
10. Logan T. Allen (LHP)
11. Jose Tena (SS)
12. Nolan Jones (3B/1B)
13. Peyton Battenfield (RHP)
14. Justin Campbell (RHP)
15. Jhonkensy Noel (3B/1B)
16. Jaison Chourio (OF)
17. Xzavion Curry (RHP)
18. Hunter Gaddis (RHP)

2058 - NL Central Prospects Fantasy View Oct 26, 2022

Rich and Tim start their annual review of prospects from a pure fantasy view. The first division is the NL Central. In this podcast the Cubs and Reds are reviewed.

2057 - Chicago White Sox Top 15 Prospects Oct 24, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Colson Montgomery (SS)
2. Oscar Colas (OF)
3. Yoelqui Cespedes (OF)
4. Jose Rodriguez (SS)
5. Norge Veras (RHP)
6. Bryan Romas (3B)
7. Sean Burke (RHP)
8. Noah Schultz (LHP)
9. Peyton Pallette (RHP)
10. Jonathan Cannon (RHP)
11. Lenyn Sosa (2B)
12. Loidel Chapelli (OF)
13. Wes Kath (3B)
14. Erick Hernandez (OF)
15. Wilfred Veras (OF)

2056 - Early sleepers infielders for 2023 Oct 23, 2022

Rich and Tim explore some potential under-valued infielders for the 2023 season

2055 - St. Louis Cardinals Top 15 Prospects Oct 21, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Jordan Walker (OF)
2. Mason Winn (SS)
3. TInk Hence (RHP)
4. Gordan Graceffo (RHP)
5. Alec Burleson (OF)
6. Matthew Liberatore (LHP)
7. Ivan Herrera (C)
8. Michael McGreevy (RHP)
9. Cooper Hjerpe (LHP)
10. Brycen Mautz (LHP)
11. Jonathan Mejia (SS)
12. Joshua Baez (OF)
13. Win-Bin Cho (OF)
14. Moises Gomez OF)
15. Brady Whalen (1B)

1054 - Pittsburgh Pirates Top 15 Prospects Oct 19, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Termarr Johnson (SS/2B)
2. Quinn Priester (RHP)
3. Endy Rodriguez (C)
4. Henry Davis (C)
5. Liover Peguero (SS)
6. Michael Burrows (RHP)
7. Jared Jones (RHP)
8. Jared Triolo (3B/2B)
9. Bubba Chandler (RHP/DH)
10. Thomas Harrington (RHP)
11. Nick Gonzales (2B)
12. Carmen Mlodzinski (RHP)
13. Lonnie White (OF)
14. Canaan Smith-Njigba (OF)
15. Rodolfo Nolasco (OF)

1053 - The playoffs have been awesome!! Oct 16, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown the awesome playoffs to-date

1052 - Milwaukee Brewers Top 15 Prospects Oct 14, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Jackson Chourio
2. Esteury Ruiz
3. Sal Frelick
4. Brice Turang
5. Eric Brown
6. Garrett Mitchell
7. Tyler Black
8. Joey Weimer
9. Jefferson Quero
10. Jacob Misiorowski
11. Hedbert Perez
12. Hendry Mendez
13. Carlos Rodriguez
14. Pablo Garabitos
15. Joe Gray Jr.

1051 - Cincinnati Reds Top 15 Prospects Oct 12, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Elly De La Cruz
2. Noelvi Marte
3. Cam Collier
4. Edwin Arroyo
5. Matt McLain
6. Connor Phillips
7. Jay Allen
8. Christian Encarncion-Strand
9. Brandon Williamson
10. Andrew Abbott
11. Chase Petty
12. Ricardo Cabrera
13. Tyler Callihan
14. Austin Hendrick
15. Rece Hinds

1050 - What to do now that the fantasy baseball season is over Oct 09, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss fantasy league formats and look at the playoffs and who's going to be in the World Series. Tim also asks Rich five questions about his trip to Arizona

1049 - Chicago Cubs Top 15 Prospects Oct 07, 2022

Prospect361 shares their Top 15 prospects of the Chicago Cubs. They are:
1. Pete Crow-Armstrong
2. Brennen Davis
3. Kevin Alcantara
4. Alexander Canario
5. Cristian Hernandez
6. Cade Horton
7. Matt Mervis
8. Owen Caissie
9. James Triantos
10. Yohendrick Pinango
11. Jordan Wicks
12. Yonathan Perlaza
13. Ben Brown
14. Hayden Wesneski
15. DJ Herz
16. Luis Devers

1048 - Arizona Fall League Notes Oct 05, 2022

Rich discusses the players he's seen at the Arizona Fall League

1047 - Drafting the first two rounds of the 2023 season Oct 02, 2022

Rich and TIm draft the first two rounds of the 2023 fantasy baseball season.

1046 - Wrapping up the season - our Fantasy MVPs Sep 30, 2022

Rich and Tim wrap up the season by looking at their fantasy MVPs

1045 - Minor League Player of the year Sep 28, 2022

Rich reveals his hitter and pitcher of the year

1044 - Final Waiver Report of the season Sep 25, 2022

As the season winds down, so does the waiver wire. But, there are still a handful of names to choose from. Listen and find out.
We did have some recording problems at the end of the episode where Rich's mic failed to record. We apologize about the inconvenience.

1043 - Arizona Fall League Preview Sep 23, 2022

Rich and Tim review each team in the AFL for this season. If you are going, it's a much listen-to podcast. If you just like prospects, it's a much listen-to podcast.

1042 - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 24) Sep 20, 2022

The players discussed are as follows:
1. Esteury Ruiz (Mil)
2. Moises Gomez (Stl)
3. Jared Kelenic (Sea)
4. Connor Norby (Bal)
5. Brenton Doyle (Col)
6. Jose Tena (Cle)
7. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)
8. Matt McLain (Cin)
9. Evan Carter (Tex)
10. Jordan Walker (Stl)
11. Bryan Mata (Bos)
12. Jay Groome (SD)
13. Reese Olson (Det)
14. Brett Kerry (LAA)
15. Gordon Graceffo (Stl)

1041 - Waiver Wire (Week of September 19) Sep 18, 2022

We have a short waiver wire but a long show where a ton of information is covered

1040 - A breakdown of recent rookie promotions Sep 16, 2022

Rich and Tim go an hour and half talking lots of fantasy baseball. In particular, they breakdown the recent rookies that have been promoted at what their future might hold

1039 - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 23) Sep 14, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. David Hamilton (Bos)
2. Tristan Peters (SF)
3. Logan O'Hoppe (LAA)
4. Kyren Paris (LAA)
5. Cade Marlowe (Sea)
6. Jasson Dominguez (NYY)
7. Hao Yu Lee (Phi)
8. Lawrence Bulter (Oak)
9. Peyton Wilson (KC)
10. Brock Jones (TB)
11. Termarr Johnson (Pit)
12. Kahlil Watson (Mia)
13. Aeverson Arteaga (SF)
14. Jordan Balazovic (Min)
15. Matthew Liberatore (Stl)
16. Mason Montgomery (TB)
17. Tekoah Roby (Tex)
18. Ryan Webb (Cle)

1038 - Waiver Wire (Week of September 12) Sep 11, 2022

Rich and TIm are back live talking baseball and helping listeners to win their leagues

1037 - P361 Answers your questions Sep 09, 2022

Rich answers a variety of questions including prospect questions and other random things that listeners want to know.
This is a filler podcast while I'm on vacation. I hope you enjoy it.

1036 - Hot Prospect of the month (August) Sep 07, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Josh Jung (Tex)
2. Connor Norby (Bal)
3. Jared Triolo (Pit)
4. Jose Rodriguez (CHW)
5. Leandro Cedeno (Ari)
6. Evan Carter (Tex)
7. Zach Daniels (Hou)
8. Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC)
9. Gabriel Martinez (Tor)
10. Shane Sasaki (TB)
11. Jean Ramirez (KC)
12. Tsung-Che Cheng (Pit)
13. Dalton Rushing (LAD)
14. Rayne Doncon (LAD)
15. Rolando Espinosa (Hou)
16. Hunter Brown (Hou)
17. Tanner Bibee (Cle)
18. Anthony Molina (TB)
19. Carlos Rodriguez (Mil)
20. Frank Mozzicato (KC)
21. Pablo Garabitos (Mil)

1035 - Waiver Wire (Week of Sept 5) Sep 04, 2022

Rich and TIm breakdown this week's waiver wire

1034 - Pick these players up for the rest of the season Sep 02, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss the plethora of young players who just got called up and whether you should roster them.

1033 - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 21) Aug 31, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Matt Mervis (CHC)
2. Miguel Vargas (LAD)
3. Triston Casas (Bos)
4. Connor Norby (Bal)
5. Yoelqui Cespedes (CHW)
6. Kenedy Corona (Hou)
7. Eddys Leonard (LAD)
8. Jay Allen (Cin)
9. Luis Matos (SF)
10. Jud Fabian (Bal)
11. Jean Ramirez (KC)
12. Juan Brito (Col)
13. Matt Sauer (NYY)
14. Tanner Bibee (Cle)
15. Taylor Dollard (Sea)
16. Richard Fitts (NYY)
17. Miguel Ullola (Hou)

1032 - Waiver Wire - Week of August 29 Aug 28, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss the players to pickup this weekend

1031 - The "Just Listen" Show Aug 26, 2022

We cover so much ground and go off the rails a lot, that I'm not sure what to say...just listen, you'll like it...I hope...

1030 - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 20) Aug 24, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Orelvis Martinez (Tor)
2. Hudson Haskin (Bal)
3. Jose Rodriguez (CHW)
4. Jordan Walker (Stl)
5. Kaden Polcovich (Sea)
6. Matthew Lugo (Bos)
7. Mason Auer (TB)
8. Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC)
9. Denzel Clarke (Oak)
10. Hunter Goodman (Col)
11. Shane Sasaki (TB)
12. Jud Fabian (Bal)
13. Cade Daughty (Tor)
14. Sam Zavala (SD)
15. Jackson Holliday (Bal)
16. Peyton Battenfield (Cle)
17. Kyle Harrison (SF)
18. Tanner Bibee (Cle)
19. Bryan Woo (Sea)
20. Daniel Gossett (Min)

1029 - Waiver Wire (Week of August 22) Aug 21, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown the players to pick up this week

1028 - The kids keep coming up. Who to pickup??? Aug 19, 2022

Rich and Tim are back from an expansive Friday Show

1027 - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 19) Aug 17, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Oswaldo Cabrera (NYY)
2. Josh Jung (Tex)
3. Endy Rodriguez (Pit)
4. Logan O'Hoppe (LAA)
5. Chandler Redmond (STL)
6. Colson Montgomery (CHW)
7. Nick Yorke (Bos)
8. Josh Mears (SD)
9. Jordan Lawlar (Ari)
10. Shane Sasaki (TB)
11. Edgar Quero (LAA)
12. Rayne Doncon (LAD)
13. Elijah Green (Was)
14. Luis Baez (Hou)
15. Cade Cavalli (Was)
16. Emerson Hancock (Sea)
17. Prelander Berroa (Sea)
18. Andrew Painter (Phi)

1026 - Waiver Wire (Week of August 14) Aug 14, 2022

Rich and TIm breakdown the players to pickup this week

1025 - Tatis, DL Hall, and lots of other talk Aug 13, 2022

Tim and Rich are back with a Take 10 with Tim, but on Saturday...

1024 - Hot Prospects of the Week (Week 18) Aug 10, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Kerry Carpenter (Det)
2. Eguy Rosario (SD)
3. Connor Norby (Bal)
4. Michael Toglia (Col)
5. Yonathan Perlaza (CHC)
6. Greg Jones (TB)
7. Justin Foscue (Tex)
8. Yasel Antuna (Was)
9. Denzel Clarke (Oak)
10. Marcelo Mayer (Bos)
11. Misael Urbina (Min)
12. Jonatan Clase (Sea)
13. Eric Brown (Mil)
14. Miguel Bleis (Bos)
15. Jordan Wicks (CHC)
16. Andrew Painter (Phi)
17. Emiliano Teodo (Tex)
18. Joseph Hernandez (Sea)

1023 - Waiver Wire (Week of August 8) Aug 07, 2022

Rich and Tim are back with a list of 20 names for the waiver wire.

1022 - Hot Prospects of the week (Week 17) Aug 05, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Drew Waters (KC)
2. Shea Langeliers (Oak)
3. Colton Cowser (Bal)
4. Jordan Walker (Stl)
5. Justin Dirden (Hou)
6. LuisAngel Acuna (Tex)
7. Jackson Chourio (Mil)
8. Yunior Severino (Min)
9. Kyle Manzardo (TB)
10. Brainer Bonaci (Bos)
11. Sam Basallo (Bal)
12. Reylin Perez (Det)
13. Blake Walston (Ari)
14. Kyle Harrison (SF)
15. Darius Vines (Atl)
16. Carson Seymour (SF)

1021 - Trade Deadline Show Aug 03, 2022

Rich and TIm do a live show as the trade deadline is finishing up

1020 - Hot Prospects of the Month of July Aug 01, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Bo Naylor (Cle)
2. Brice Turang (Mil)
3. Eguy Rosario (SD)
4. Brett Baty (NYM)
5. David Hamilton (Bos)
6. Alexander Canario (CHC)
7. Corey Rosier (SD)
8. Noelvi Marte (Cin)
9. Maximo Acosta (Tex)
10. Adael Amador (Col)
11. James Wood (SD)
12. Gabe Moncada (Sea)
13. Junior Caminero (TB)
14. Michael Arroyo (Sea)
15. Jose Gerardo (Mia)
16. Tanner Bibee (Cle)
17. Gavin Stone (LAD)
18. TJ Sikkema (KC)
19. Nick Nastrini (LAD)
20. Landen Roupp (SD)

1019 - Waiver Wire - Week of August 1 Jul 31, 2022

Tim and Rich talk waive wire, trade dealine stuff, closers, music and a bunch of other things

1018 - Trout and other fantasy news and opinion Jul 29, 2022

Rich and Tim are back for an all new Take 10 with Tim

1017 - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 16) Jul 27, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Braden Shewmake (Atl)
2. Michael Busch (LAD)
3. Wenceel Perez (Det)
4. Oscar Colas (CHW)
5. Endy Rodriguez (Pit)
6. Alex Ramirez (NYM)
7. Wilfred Veras (CHW)
8. Keoni Cavaco (Min)
9. Yeiner Fernandez (LAD)
10. Gleider Figuerero (Tex)
11. Jared Serna (NYY)
12. Yiddi Cappe (Mia)
13. Jaison Chourio (Cle)
14. Taj Bradley (TB)
15. Quinn Priester (Pit)
16. Jared Shuster (Atl)
17. Blake Walston (Ari)
18. Dax Fulton (Mia)
19. Ross Carver (Ari)

1016 - Waiver Wire - Week of July 25 Jul 24, 2022

Rich and TIm discuss possible trade deadline moves and of course cover the waiver wire

1015 - Players that could put it together in the second half Jul 22, 2022

Rich and Tim answer listener questions including players that could put it together in the second half

1014 - Hot Prospects of the week (Week 15) Jul 19, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. JJ Belday (Mia)
2. Enmanuel Valdez (Hou)
3. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Min)
4. Jose Tena (Cle)
5. Colton Cowser (Bal)
6. Yoelqui Cespedes (CHW)
7. Garrett Mitchell (Mil)
8. Evan Carter (Tex)
9. Tyler Soderstrom (Oak)
10. Yohendrick Pinango (CHC)
11. Zac Veen (Col)
12. Maximo Acosta (Tex)
13. Deyvisn De Los Santos (3B)
14. Yohander Martinez (Hou)
15. Michael Arroyo (Sea)
16. Peyton Battenfield (Cle)
17. Jared Shuster (Atl)
18. Ben Brown (Phi)
19. Bryce Miller (Sea)

1013 - Waiver Wire - Week of July 18 Jul 17, 2022

Tim and Rich breakdown this week's waiver wire

1012 - Our 2022 Mid-Season Fantasy MVPs Jul 15, 2022

Rich and Tim cover a ton of ground including their mid-season fantasy MVPs

1011 - Futures Game Preview Jul 13, 2022

Rich does a quick rundown of the Futures Game rosters

1010 - Hot Prospects of the week (Week 14) Jul 12, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Nick Pratto (KC)
2. Jarred Kelenic (Sea)
3. Livan Soto (LAA)
4. Everson Pereira (NYY)
5. Kyle Manzardo (TB)
6. Elly De La Cruz (Cin)
7. Joshwan Wright (Oak)
8. Noelvi Marte (Sea)
9. Heston Kjerstad (Bal)
10. Rodolfo Nolasco (Pit)
11. Gabriel Martinez (Tor)
12. Benny Montgomery (Col)
13. Yiddi Cappe (Mia)
14. DL Hall (Bal)
15. Eury Perez (Mia)
16. Bobby Miller (LAD)
17. Mitchell Parker (Was)
18. Doug Nikhazy (Cle)

1009 - Waiver Wire (Week of July 11) Jul 10, 2022

Rich and Tim look at the All-Star starters, Chris Sale's blow-up and of course the pickups for this week.

1008 - Hot Prospects of June Jul 08, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Gunnar Henderson (Bal)
2. Nolan Jones (Cle)
3. Eguy Rosario (SD)
4. Brett Baty (NYM)
5. Jake Slaughter (CHC)
6. Corbin Carroll (Ari)
7. Colin Barber (Hou)
8. Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Min)
9. Elly De La Cruz (Cin)
10. Logan Cerny (Hou)
11. Jose Salas (Mia)
12. Luis Castillo (Mil)
13. Hunter Brown (Hou)
14. Luis Medina (NYY)
15. Taj Bradley (TB)
16. Gavin Stone (LAD)
17. Nick Zwack (NYM)
18. Ty Madden (Det)
19. Juan Mercedes (Sea)

1007 - Hot Propsects of the week (Week 13) Jul 06, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Bo Naylor (Cle)
2. Pedro Leon (Hou)
3. Brayan Rocchio (Cle)
4. Jhonkensy Noel (Cle)
5. Jordyn Adams (LAA)
6. Leandro Cedeno (Ari)
7. Ronny Simon (TB)
8. Diego Cartaya (LAD)
9. Noelvi Marte (Sea)
10. Marcelo Mayer (Bos)
11. James Triantos (CHC)
12. Hunter Goodman (Col)
13. Bryan Mata (Bos)
15. Anderson Espinoza (CHC)
16. Jaime Melendez (Hou)
17. Joe Boyle

1006 - Mid-Season Top 100 Prospects Jul 05, 2022

Tim interviews Rich on Prospect361.com Top 100 prospects

1005 - Waiver Wire - Week of July 4 Jul 03, 2022

Rich and TIm breakdown the pickups for this week

1004 - Mid Season Top 100 Preview Jul 02, 2022

RIch introduces his Top 100 mid-season list and discusses a handful of the names that might not be on other list. The list will drop on July 4th.

1003 - Strategies for the second half Jul 01, 2022

Tim and Rich are back for another Take 10 with Tim

1002 - Hot Prospects of the Week (Week 12) Jun 28, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Samad Taylor (Tor)
2. Alec Burleson (Stl)
3. Hudson Potts (Bos)
4. Anthony Volpe (NYY)
5. Masyn Winn (Stl)
6. Evan Carter (Tex)
7. Oscar Colas (CHW)
8. Jose Ramos (LAD)
9. Zac Veen (Col)
10. Geraldo Quintero (Atl)
11. Omar De Los Santos (NYM)
12. Deyvison De Los Santos (Ari)
13. Yeison Perez (Mil)
14. Bryant Betancourt (Col)
15. Bryan Bello (Bos)
16. Kyle Harrison (SF)
17. Brandon Pfaadt (Ari)
18. Griff McGarry (Phi)
19. Mason Montogmery (TB)

1001 - Waiver Wire - Week of June 27 Jun 26, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown this week's waiver wire and then end on a huge debate of drafted players vs. Asian players and which group has been moresuccessfull. It's a fun discussion that occurs at the end of the podcast

1000 - We hit 1000 podcasts! Jun 24, 2022

Rich and Tim do a little celebrating but get back to work with listener questions, over/under game, and Tim's pickups for the weekend

999 - Hot Prospects of the Week (Week 11) Jun 22, 2022

The players covered are:
1. Elehuris Montero (Col)
2. Francisco Alvarez (NYM)
3. Ceddanne Rafaela (Bos)
4. Curtis Mead (TB)
5. Jeremiah Jackson (LAA)
6. Everson Pereira (NYY)
7. Vaughn Grissom (Atl)
8. Robert Hassell (SD)
9. Elly De La Cruz (Cin)
10. Zac Veen (Col)
11. Addison Barger (Tor)
12. Blaze Jordan (Bos)
13. Eddinson Paulino (Bos)
14. Harry Ford (Sea)
15. Iverson Leonardo (Det)
16. Gleider Figuereo (Tex)
17. DL Hall (Bal)
18. Logan T. Allen (Cle)
19. Gordan Graceffo (Stl)
20. Owen White (Tex)
21. Nick Nastrini (LAD)

998 - Waiver Wire - Week of June 20 Jun 19, 2022

Rich and TIm break down this week's waiver wrie list, closer report and rant about all the injuries that are besetting their teams

997 - Injuries are starting to mount Jun 17, 2022

Rich and TIm breakdown this week's baseball activity. They focus on injuries, closers, and some of the young kids that are playing well and not so well

996 - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 10) Jun 15, 2022

These players were discussed
1. Jordan Westburg (Bal)
2. Esteury Ruiz (SD) - Again!
3. Francisco Alvarez (NYM)
4. Alexander Canario (CHC)
5. Sal Frelick (Mil)
6. Andy Pages (LAD)
7. Dustin Harris (Tex)
8. Johan Rojas (Phi)
9. Owen Cassie (CHC)
10. Logan Cerny (Hou)
11. Kevin Alcantara (CHC)
12. Warming Bernabel (Col)
13. Luis Castillo (Mil)
14. Dayro Perez (NYY)
15. Ken Waldichuk (NYY)
16. Xzavion Curry (Cle)
17. Evan McKendry (TB)
18. Gavin Stone (LAD)
19. Ricky Tiedemann (Tor)

995 - Special Prospect Podcast - Listener Questions Jun 14, 2022

A quick, short podcast for your Tuesday morning commute, run, and whatever...

994 - Waiver Wire - Week of June 13 Jun 12, 2022

Rich and Tim provide this week's pickups

993 - Are these players for real? Jun 10, 2022

Rich and Tim are back with ten topics to discuss

992 - Hot Prospects of the Week (Week 9) Jun 08, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Logon O'Hoppe (PHI)
2. Gage Workman (Det)
3. Ronny Mauricio (NYM)
4. Yoelqui Cespedes (CHW)
5. Jordan Walker (STL)
6. Jordan Diaz (Oak)
7. Colin Barber (Hou)
8. Justyn-Henry Malloy (Atl)
9. Diego Cartaya (LAD)
10. Addison Barger (Tor)
11. Jackson Chourio (Mil)
12. Emmanuel Rodrguez (Min)
13. Shane Baz (TB)
14. Cade Cavalli (Was)
15. Noah Denoyer (Bal)
16. Taj Bradley (TB)
17. Taylor Dollard (Sea)
18. DJ Herz (CHC)
19. Andrew Painter (Phi)

991 - Waiver Wire - Week of June 6 Jun 05, 2022

Rich and Tim reveal this week's list of player's to pickup

990 - An early peek at the 2023 draft (yes, seriously) Jun 04, 2022

Rich and Tim are back and it's not a Take 10 with Tim on Friday, but on Saturday.

989 - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 8) Jun 02, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Jonathan Aranda (TB)
2. Jarred Kelenic (Sea)
3. CJ Abrams (SD)
4. Ronaldo Hernandez (Bos)
5. Kerry Carpenter (Det)
6. George Valera (Cle)
7. Seuly Matias (KC)
8. Juan Carls Negret (KC)
9. Kyle Manzardo (TB)
10. Pedro Pineda (Oak)
11. Vaun Brown (SF)
12. Gabriel Martinez (Tor)
13. Hunter Brown (Hou)
14. Drey Jameson (Ari)
15. Ky Bush (LAA)
16. Brandon Pfaadt (Ari)
17. Robinson Pina (LAA)
18. Will Dion (Cle)

988 - Hot Prospects of the Month of May May 31, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Vinnie Pasquantino (KC)
2. Logan O'Hoppe (Phi)
3. Gunnar Henderson (Bal)
4. Kerry Carpenter (Det)
5. Esteury Ruiz (SD)
6. Elly De La Cruz (Cin)
7. Tyler Black (Mil)
8. Oslevlvis Basabe (TB)
9. Diego Cartaya (LAD)
10. Jordan Lawlar (Ari)
11. Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC)
12. Jeremy De La Rosa (Was)
13. Gabriel Martinez (Tor)
14. Grayson Rodrgiuez (Bal)
15. Joey Cantillo (Cle)
16. Drew Parrish (KC)
17. Connor Phillips (Cin)
18. Bryce Miller (Sea)
19. Mason Montgomery (TB)
20. Dahian Santos (Tor)

987 - Waiver Wire - Week of May 30th May 29, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown the games of the week and the players to pickup for next week

986 - Who would you rather own the rest of the season May 27, 2022

Rich and Tim are back for a fun episode of Take 10 with Tim

985a - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 7 - Part 2) May 26, 2022

The players covered are:
1. Grayson Rodriguez (Bal)
2. Eddie Cabrera (Mia)
3. Hunter Gaddis (Cle)
4. Antoine Kelly (Mil)
5. Garrett Hawkins (SD)
6. Mike Vasil (NYM)

985 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Week 7 May 25, 2022

Rich breaks down the following players:
1. Travis Swaggerty (Pit)
2. Alec Burleson (STL)
3. Logan O'Hoppe (Phi)
4. Kody Hoese (LAD)
5. Dustin Harris (Tex)
6. Jorbit Vivas (LAD)
7. Corbin Carroll (Ari)
8. Marco Luciano (SF)
9. Matt Gorski (Pit)
10. Yasel Antuna (Was)
11. D'Shawn Knowles (LAA)
12. Jasson Dominguez (NYY)
13. Caleb Killian (CHC)

984 - Waiver Wire - Week of May 23rd May 22, 2022

Rich and TIm breakdown 16 players for you to pickup this weekend.

983 - Drop, Sit or Keep playing these underperformers! May 20, 2022

Rich and Tim hit it hard today, playing Drop, Sit or Keep and who is Tim picking up this weekend.

982 - Hot Prospects of the week (Week 6) May 17, 2022

The following prospects are covered:
1. Josh Lowe (OF)
2. Pedro Leon (SS)
3. Jhailyn Ortiz (OF)
4. Jordan Walker (3B)
5. Zack Gelof (3B)
6. Joey Wiemer (OF)
7. Michael Busch (2B)
8. Eddys Leonard (SS)
9. Luisangel Acuna (SS)
10. Jacob Gonzalez (3B)
11. Blaze Jordan (1B)
12. Hao Yu Lee (2B)
13 Andrew Abbott (LHP)
14. Bryce Miller (RHP)
15. Royber Salinas (RHP)
16. David Festa (RHP)

981 - Waiver Wire - Week of May 16 May 15, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss all things baseball including who to pickup for this week

980 - The all listener podcast May 13, 2022

Rich and Tim answer 17 listener questions that range from breaking down the Padres system, to the lack of home runs, to the best U19 players in the minors

979 - Hot Prospects of the week (Week 5) May 11, 2022

The following prospects are discussed:
1. JJ Bledday (Mia)
2. Corbin Carroll (Ari)
3. Ezequiel Duran (Tex)
4. Colt Keith (Det)
5. Cody Freeman (Tex)
6. Diego Cartaya (LAD)
7. Yosy Galan (Tex)
8. Jeremy De La Rosa (Was)
9. Alex Ramirez (NYM)
10. Jackson Chourio (Mil)
11. Luis Gil (NYY)
12. Logan T. Allen (Cle)
13. Ken Waldichuk (NYY)
14. Bryan Bello (Bos)
15. Taj Bradley (TB)
16. Gordon Graceffo (Stl)

978 - Hot Prospects of the Month (April/Early May) May 10, 2022

The following players are discussed:
1. Nolan Gorman (Stl)
2. Leody Taveras (Tex)
3. Ezequiel Tovar (Col)
4. Gunnar Henderson (Bal)
5. Michael Harris (Atl)
6. Esteury Ruiz (SD)
7. Robert Hassell (SD)
8. Matthew Lugo (Bos)
9. Jordan Lawlar (Ari)
10. Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC)
11. Alex Ramirez (NYM)
12. Max Meyer (Mia)
13. Bryan Bello (Bos)
14. Brett Kerry (LAA)
15. Gordon Graceffo (STL)
16. Mason Montgomery (TB)
17. Royber Salinas (Atl)
18. Andrew Painter (Phi)

977 - Waiver Wire - Week 6 May 08, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss this week's waiver wire.

976 - Do these players stay hot? May 06, 2022

Rich and Tim are back talking fantasy baseball

975 - Hot Prospect of the week (Week 4) May 03, 2022

Rich discusses the following players:
1. Royce Lewis (Min)
2. Juan Yepez (Stl)
3. Ezequiel Tovar (Col)
4. Logan O'Hoppe (Phi)
5. Curtis Mead (TB)
6. Trey Cabbage (LAA)
7. Alexander Canario (CHC)
8. Masyn Winn (Stl)
9. Coby Mayo (Bal)
10. Luis Rodriguez (LAD)
11. Warming Bernabel (Col)
12. Adael Amador (Col)
13. Jay Groome (Bos)
14. Eury Perez (Mia)
15. Drey Jameson (Ari)
16. Andrew Abbott (Cin)
17. Blake Walston (Ari)
18. Seth Johnson (TB)
19. Royber Salinas (Atl)

974 - Waiver Wire - Week 5 May 01, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss the latest players to pickup for this weekend

973 - How to play the new power game Apr 29, 2022

Rich and Tim are back for another Take 10 with Tim. They discuss the changing power game, and which pitchers and hitters are benefiting. They also do a number of over-unders and close with Tim's picks for this weekend

972 - Hot Prospect of the Week (Week 3) Apr 27, 2022

Rich breaks down the following 17 players
1. Tyler Nevin (Bal)
2. Heliot Ramos (SF)
3. Jameson Hannah (Col)
4. Blake Perkins (NYY)
5. Nelson Velasquez (CHC)
6. Garrett Mitchell (Mil)
7. Michael Busch (LAD)
8. Joshua Mears (SD)
9. Jordyn Adams (LAA)
10. Henry Davis (Pit)
11. Cesar Prieto (Bal)
12. Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC)
13. Matthew Liberatore (Stl)
14. Daniel Espino (Cle)
15. George Kirby (Sea)
16. Wilmer Flores (Det)
17. Mick Abel (Phi)

971 - Waiver Wire (Week 4) Apr 24, 2022

Rich and Tim are back and it's waiver wire time. Lots of players for your consideration this week

970 - Ohtani, Gore and lots of discussions about other players Apr 22, 2022

Rich and Tim are back and discussing how you can win your fantasy baseball championship

969 - Hot Prospects of the week - Week 2 Apr 20, 2022

Rich provides an update on the hot prospects of week 2
1. Nolan Gorman (STL, Triple-A)
2. Triston Casas (Bos, Triple-A)
3. Francisco Alvarez (NYM, Double-A)
4. Jordan Westburg (Bal, Double-A)
5. Corbin Carroll (Ari, Double-A)
6. Matt McLain (Cin, Double-A)
7. Robert Hassell (SD, High-A)
8. Ceddanne Rafaela (Bos, High-A)
9. Jordan Lawlar (Ari, Low-A)
10. Marcelo Mayer (Bos, Low-A)
11. Peyton Battenfield (Cle, Triple-A)
12. Ken Waldichuk (NYY, Double-A)
13. Brett Kerry (LAA, Double-A)
14. George Kirby (Sea, Double-A)
15. Nick Nastrini (LAD, High-A)

968 - Waiver Wire - Week 3 Apr 17, 2022

Tim and Rich discuss the pickups for week 3

967 - Who to pickup this weekend Apr 15, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss fantasy baseball

966 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Week 1 Apr 13, 2022

Rich breaks down the Top 15 prospects of the week
1. Yusiniel Diaz (Bal, OF)
2. Leody Tavares (Tex, OF)
3. Royce Lewis (Min, SS)
4. David Hamilton (Bos, SS/2B)
5. Zack Gelof (Oak, 3B)
6. Christian Encarncion-Strand (Min, 3B)
7. Matthew Lugo (Bos, SS)
8. Max Muncy (Oak, OF)
9. Kahlil Watson (Mia, SS)
10. Emmanual Rodriguez (Min, OF)
11. Ryne Nelson (Ari, RHP)
12. MacKenzie Gore (SD, LHP)
13. Jack Leiter (Tex, RHP)
14. Cole Ragans (Tex, LHP)
15. Kyle Harrison (SF, LHP)
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965 - Waiver Wire - Week 2 Apr 10, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss the games of week 1 and provide the players to pickup in this weekend's FAAB

964 - One down, 161 to go Apr 08, 2022

The first games are under our belt. Now, what...download and find out

963 - Hot Prospects - Young players YOU should roster Apr 06, 2022

Rich provides 15 kids that you should roster in a dynasty league
1. Eddie Olivares
2. Ed Howard
3. Jose Tena
4. Luis Rodriguez
5. Harry Ford
6. Pedro Leon
7. Sammy Zavala
8. Eddys Leonard
9. Oswald Peraza
10. Austin Martin
11. Eury Perez
12. Norge Vera
13. JJ Goss
14. Ryne Nelson
15. Maddux Bruns

962 - Week 1 Waiver Wire Apr 03, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown 22 players for your first waiver wire pickups

961 - 2022 BOLD Fantasy Predictions Apr 01, 2022

Rich and Tim share their 2022 bold fantasy predictions

960 - Rookies to watch out for this season Mar 30, 2022

Rich breaks down 36 young players for 2022

959 - 10 days and counting Mar 27, 2022

We are close to the beginning of the season and Rich and Tim are breaking down the news of the week, playing the over/under game, and reacting to some strong, and not so strong spring training performances

958 - Closer Preview Mar 25, 2022

Rich and Tim preview each team's closer, setup man, and next in line

957 - Sleepers for the 2022 sesaon Mar 23, 2022

Rich and Tim reveal their sleepers for the 2022 season

956 - Trades, Signings, Injuries, Sleepers Mar 20, 2022

The boys go nearly two hours and are still not done helping you prep for your drafts and the upcoming season

955 - The signings and trades and their fantasy implications Mar 18, 2022

Rich and Tim start the long process of discussing who has signed and where as well as the multitude of trades that have occurred over the past week. Hint, there's a lot

954 - Starting Pitching Preview (Part 2) Mar 15, 2022

Rich and Tim continue their discussion of starting pitching

953 - Baseball is Back Mar 11, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown the new baseball collective bargaining agreement and it's fantasy implications

952 - Starting Pitching Preview Mar 06, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown the top 15 starting pitchers

951 - Tim's LABR draft and other baseball analysis Mar 04, 2022

Rich and Tim break down Tim's LABR draft and then lament/complain about the baseball lockout

950 - Mock Draft (Part 2) Mar 02, 2022

Rich and Tim finish up their live mock draft

949 - Live Mock Draft Feb 27, 2022

Rich and Tim spend a couple of hours with 13 listeners and draft a 15-team mixed league

948 - Outfield Preview - Part 2 Feb 25, 2022

Rich and Tim finish up their preview of the outfield

947 - Reviewing ADPs of FYPD in Dynasty Leagues Feb 23, 2022

Rich reviews the ADPs of the First Year Player Drafts in the P361 Dynasty Leagues

946 - Outfield Preview - Part 1 Feb 20, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown the first 30 players in the outfield

945 - Third Base Preview Feb 18, 2022

Tim and Rich discuss the Prospet361.com ranking of third base

944 - Rich and Tim talk through the Top 100 Prospects - Part 2 Feb 16, 2022

The boys cover prospects 1 through 50

943 - Shortstop Preview Feb 14, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss the shortstop position for fantasy baseball drafts

942 - Tim and Rich talk through the Top 100 Prospects Feb 12, 2022

It's another look at the Top 100 list and this time, Tim McLeod joins in the fun

941 - 2022 Top 100 Prospects (1 to 50) Feb 10, 2022

Rich releases the remainder of the 2022 Top 100 prospect list

940 - 2022 Top 100 Prospects (51 to 100) Feb 08, 2022

Prospect361 reveals their 2022 Top 100 Prospects

939 - Second Base Preview Feb 06, 2022

Tim and Rich review second base for the upcoming season

938 - Prospect Q&A Feb 05, 2022

Rich answers listener's prospect questions

937 - First Year Player Draft Rankings Feb 02, 2022

Rich reveals the Prospect361 first-year player rankings

936 - First base preview Jan 30, 2022

Rich and Tim breakdown first base for the upcoming fantasy season

935 - 2022 Dynasty League Sleepers Jan 28, 2022

Rich list a number of under-the-radar players he wants on his Dynasty League

934 - AL West Prospects and their fantasy value (Part 2) Jan 26, 2022

Rich and Tim finish up their review of the AL West Prospects

933 - Catcher Preview Jan 23, 2022

Rich and Tim preview the catcher position for the 2022 fantasy season

932 - AL West Prospects and their fantasy value Jan 22, 2022

Rich and Tim finish up their tour through the top prospects by discussing the Astros and Angels prospects with of course, some side discussions

931 - 2022 Texas Rangers Top 15 Prospects Jan 20, 2022

Rich finishes up his review of the Top 15 prospects by team by discussing the Texas Rangers

930 - CBA, A's, Beatles, and Drafting Jan 16, 2022

The boys are all over the map as they talk some baseball, fantasy baseball, and some music

929 - 2022 Seattle Mariners Top 15 Prospects Jan 15, 2022

Rich breaks down the Mariners Top 15 prospects

928 - 2022 Oakland A's Top 15 Prospects Jan 13, 2022

Rich breaks down the Oakland A's Top 15 prospects

927 - NL West prospects and their fantasy value (Part 2) Jan 11, 2022

Rich and Tim finish off the NL West prospect discussion. The Dodgers, Padres, and Giants are reviewed

926 - NFBC Draft and a look at the Astros and Angels Jan 10, 2022

Rich and Tim discuss the state of baseball, a look at the NFBC Draft and Hold strategy and finally, do a dive on the Astros and Angels

925 - NL West prospects and their fantasy value Jan 08, 2022

Tim joins Rich to breakdown the National League West prospects. They focus on their fantasy value

924 - 2022 Los Angeles Angels Top 15 Prospects Jan 07, 2022

Rich breaks down the farm system of the Los Angeles Angels

923 - 2022 Houston Astros Top 15 Prospects Jan 05, 2022

Rich breaks down the Houston Astros' farm system

922 - Live Mock Draft - Part 2 Jan 04, 2022

Rich and Tim finish their mock draft (round 12 through 23)

921 - Live Mock Draft (Part 1) Jan 02, 2022

Rich and Tim and 12 listeners partake in a live draft

920 - 2022 San Francisco Giants Top 15 Prospects Dec 31, 2021

Rich breaks down a very young, but very good Giants minor league system

919 - 2022 San Diego Padres Top 15 Prospects Dec 29, 2021

Rich breaks down the San Diego Padres farm system

918 - Fantasy Questions about the NL West Dec 27, 2021

Rich and Tim are back from the Christmas break and pick up with a review of the NL West

917 - 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers Top 15 Prospects Dec 25, 2021

Rich breaks down the Dodgers farm system

916 - 2022 Colorado Rockies Top 15 Prospects Dec 23, 2021

Rich discusses the Colorado Rockies farm system

915 - AL East Prospects and their fantasy value - Part 2 Dec 22, 2021

Rich and Tim review the P361 AL prospects', highlighting their fantasy value and whether they can help your fantasy team next season

914 - Review early ADPs of outfielders and pitchers Dec 19, 2021

Rich and Time look at the early ADPS of third base, outfielders and pitchers

913 - AL East prospects and their fantasy value Dec 18, 2021

Rich and Tim break down the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox prospects and focus on their fantasy value, particularly for 2022.

912 - 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks Top 15 Prospects Dec 17, 2021

Rich breaks down the Diamondbacks minor league system.

911 - 2022 Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospects Dec 15, 2021

Rich breaks down the Blue Jays farm system

910 - Fantasy Questions about the AL Central Dec 12, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss the teams in the AL Central and their fantasy implications. They also review the ADPs of infield.

909 - 2022 Tampa Bay Rays Top 15 Prospects Dec 10, 2021

Rich breaks down a great Tampa Bay Rays Top 15 prospects

908 - 2022 New York Yankees Top 15 Prospects Dec 08, 2021

Rich breaks down the Yankees farm system

907 - NL East prospects and their fantasy value - Part 2 Dec 07, 2021

Rich and Tim finish up their review of the prospects of the NL East (Mets, Phillies, and Nationals)

906 - Signings Galore and looking at NFBC ADP's for catchers Dec 05, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss all the signings over the past week. Plus, they start their discussion on looking at early NFBC rankings

905 - NL East Prospects and their fantasy value Dec 04, 2021

Tim McLeod interviews Rich on the NL East Prospects (Braves and Marlins).

904 - 2022 Boston Red Sox Top 15 Prospects Dec 01, 2021

Rich breaks down the Red Sox minor league system

903 - 2022 Baltimore Orioles Top 15 Prospects Nov 30, 2021

Rich breaks down the Orioles minor league system

902 - Fantasy Questions about the NL Central Nov 28, 2021

Rich and Time breakdown the NL Central. Plus, they talk about the Wander Franco signing and lots of other great baseball talk.

901 - 2022 Washington Nationals Top 15 Prospects Nov 26, 2021

Rich beaks down the Washington Nationals minor league system

900 - 2022 Philadelphia Phillies Top 15 Prospects Nov 24, 2021

Rich breaks down the best of the Phillies organization.

899 - AL Central Prospects and their fantasy value Nov 23, 2021

Rich and Tim breakdown each team of the AL East and talk about the team's fantasy implications

898 - Fantasy Questions about the AL East Nov 21, 2021

Rich and Tim breakdown the teams of the AL East

897 - AL Central Prospects and their fantasy value Nov 19, 2021

Rich and Tim break down AL Central prospects

896 - 2022 New York Mets Top 15 Prospects Nov 18, 2021

Rich discusses the New York Mets farm system

895 - 2022 Miami Marlins Top 15 Prospects Nov 16, 2021

Rich discusses the Marlins Top 15 prospects

894 - Fantasy Questions about the NL East Nov 14, 2021

The following topics are discussed on today's podcast:
1. Tim's first industry mock draft
2. Tim asks Rich questions on his AFL Trip
3. Fantasy questions on the NL East
4. What's for dinner and Rich's adventures of using a telescope

893 - Scouting Notes from the Arizona Fall League Nov 13, 2021

Rich breaks down 20 players from the Arizona Fall League

892 - 2022 Atlanta Braves Top 15 Prospects Nov 11, 2021

Rich breaks down the Top 15 prospects of the Atlanta Braves

891 - 2022 Minnesota Twins Top 15 Prospects Nov 10, 2021

Rich discusses the Minnesota Twins minor league system

890 - Where are these free agents signing? Nov 07, 2021

Rich and Tim break down the 2022 robust class of free agents and where they are going.

889 - 2022 Kansas City Royals Top 15 Prospects Nov 05, 2021

Rich breaks down Witt Jr. and the other top Royals prospects

888 - 2022 Detroit Tigers Top 15 Prospects Nov 02, 2021

Rich breaks down a very strong Detroit Tigers minor league system

887 - Undervalued Pitchers for next season Oct 31, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss undervalued pitchers for next season

886 - 2022 Cleveland Guardians Top 15 Prospects Oct 29, 2021

Rich discusses the 2022 Cleveland Guardians Top 15 Prospects

885 - 2022 Chicago White Sox Top 15 Prospects Oct 27, 2021

Rich breaks down the Chicago White Sox Top 15 minor league prospects

884 - Undervalued Outfielders for next season Oct 26, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss ALCS and NLCS as well as preview the World Series. They then move their attention to fantasy baseball and give their early reads on undervalued outfielders entering the 2022 season

883 - NL Central Prospects and their fantasy value - Part 2 Oct 24, 2021

Rich and Tim breakdown the Pirates and Cardinals system

882 - NL Central Prospects and their fantasy value Oct 22, 2021

Tim intereviews Rich on the NL Central Prospects. In this episode, they cover the Cubs, Reds, and Brewers

881 - 2022 St. Louis Cardinals Top 15 Prospects Oct 20, 2021

Rich Wilson discusses the Top 15 prospects for the St. Louis Cardinals

880 - 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates Top 15 Prospects Oct 19, 2021

Rich reviews teh Pittsburgh Pirates system

879 - Undervalued infielders for next season Oct 17, 2021

Rich and Tim talk playoffs and undervalued infielders for next season.

878 - 2022 Milwaukee Brewers Top 15 Prospects Oct 15, 2021

Rich discusses Prospect361's ranking of the Brewers Top 15 Prospects for 2022

877 - 2022 Cincinnati Reds Top 15 Prospects Oct 13, 2021

Rich breaks down Prospect361.com Top 15 Cincinnati Reds Top Prospects

876 - Playoffs and fantasy Oct 10, 2021

Rich and Tim talk playoffs, the AFL and begin a new series where they look at players by positions they will be targeting for next season's draft. Catchers this week

875 - Arizona Fall League Preview Oct 09, 2021

Rich previews the Arizona Fall League and all the important players that will be there

874 - 2022 Chicago Cubs Top 15 Prospects Oct 06, 2021

Rich discusses the Cubs Top 15 prospects

873 - We wrap up this great 2021 Baseball Season! Oct 03, 2021

Rich and Tim watch games, report on them and talk fantasy baseball for an hour and a half. Enjoy!

872 - "Final Friday show of the season" Oct 01, 2021

It's a fun show with some baseball talk and a lot of asking Tim questions. I hope you enjoy.

871 - Minor League Player of the Year Sep 29, 2021

Rich discusses the Minor League Player of the year and 14 other players in the final Hot Prospect of the Week podcast for the 2021 season

870 - Waiver Wire Week 26 Sep 26, 2021

Rich and Tim provide you the final names to pickup for the last week of the season

869 - Looking to next year, but first...some pickups Sep 24, 2021

It's Rich and Tim's final Take 10 with Tim for the 2021 season.

868 - Hot Prospects of the Week - Week 25 Sep 22, 2021

The prospects covered are:
1. James Triantos
2. Brennan Davis
3. Daniel Espino
4. Gabriel Arias
5. Gabriel Gonzalez
6. Shay Whitcomb
7. Josh Jung
8. Ezequiel Duran
9. Jose Rodriguez
10. MJ Melendez
11. Geraldo Perdomo
12. Shawn Dubin

867 - Waiver Wire - Week 25 Sep 19, 2021

Rich and Tim review this week's waiver wire

866 - Evaluating young players and a few pickups NOW Sep 17, 2021

Tim and Rich look at a number of young player and how that might fare next season. Also, the draft the third round of the 2022 Draft

865 - Hot Prospect of the Week - W24 Sep 15, 2021

The following players are discussed:
1. Colton Cowser
2. Shane Baz
3. Tommy Romero
4. Nick Loftin
5. Yanier Diaz
6. Elehuris Montero
7. Josh Smith
8. Clarke Schmidt
9. Michael Stanfanic
10. Ian Seymour
11. Joe Elbis
12. Julio Rodriguez
13. Nolan Gorman

864 - Waiver Wire - Week 24 Sep 12, 2021

Rich and Tim are back talking playoffs and of course who to pick up for the the last three weeks. Some real gems are mentioned.

853 - We are back live! Sep 10, 2021

Rich and Tim are back live with lots of fantasy talk, some HOF talk, and of course the Mets

852 - Hot Prospects of the Week - W23 Sep 09, 2021

The following players are discussed:
1. Steven Kwan
2. Julio Rodriguez
3. Michael Busch
4. Triston Casas
5. Jay Groome
6. Christian Encarancion-Strand
7. Nick Gonzales
8. Allen Facundo
9. Eiijah Greene
10. Maysn Winn
11. Cannan Smith
12. Luis Gil

851 - Drafting the first two rounds of the 2022 fantasy season Sep 05, 2021

Rich and Tim draft the the first two rounds of the 2022 draft

850 - Deeper Prospect Profiles Sep 02, 2021

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Dustin Harris
2. Bryce Jarvis
3. Hudson Head
4. Matt Brash
5. Jonathan Aranda
6. Ryan Kreidler
7. Clayton Beeter
8. Vinne Pasquantino
9. Samad Taylor
10. Jose Miranda
11. James Triantos
12. Elijah Tatis

849 - Hot Prospects of the week - W22 Sep 01, 2021

The following players are discussed:
1. Quinn Priester
2. Luke Waddell
3. Luis Garcia
4. Brenton Doyle
5. Oscar Gonzalez
6. Liover Peguero
7. Bobby Witt Jr.
8. Luis Medina
9. Rece Hinds
10. Brady House
11. MacKenzie Gore

848 - Waiver Wire - Week 22 Aug 29, 2021

Rich and Tim provide another great list of players to pickup with a heavy emphasis on new closers

847 - Rookie pitchers to roster for the stretch Aug 27, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss a variety of topics including rookie pitchers to roster for the stretch run.

846 - Hot Prospects of the week - W21 Aug 25, 2021

The prospects covered this week are:
1. Sal Frelick
2. Robert Hassell/Zac Veen
3. Jordan Groshans
4. Dustin Harris
5. Drey Jameson
6. Jahmai Jones
7. Kevn Smith
8. Zach DeLoach
9. Gage Workman
10. Xzavion Curry
11. Arol Vera
12. Colt Keith
13. Jordan Westburg
14. Taj Bradley

845 - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21 Aug 22, 2021

As the season hits the stretch run, the waiver wire gets even more important. The boys break it down for you

844 - Comparing values in Dynasty League Aug 20, 2021

Rich and Tim cover a variety of topics including looking at 5 sets of players in a Dynasty League and discuss which one to own

843 - Hot Prospects of the Week - W20 Aug 18, 2021

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Riley Greene
2. Rylan Bannon
3. Kyle Bradish
4. Andre Jackson
5. JJ Bleday
6. Nolan Jones
7. Jordan Groshans
8. Otto Lopez
9. Jose Barrero
10. Joey Estes
11. Taylor Snyder
12. Hunter Brown
13. Jefferson Espinal
14. Miguel Vargas
15. Anthony Volpe
16. Everson Pierera
17. Francisco Alvarez
18. Ronny Mauricio

842 - Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20 Aug 15, 2021

It's waiver wire time and we've got the players for you.

841 - "Rookies playing well this year. What is the future?" Aug 13, 2021

Rich and Tim talk about a dozen you rookies that are having great seasons. What is the future? Where do they go in drafts next season? Who do we like better. All of those and more will be covered.

840 - Hot Prospects of the Week - W19 Aug 11, 2021

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Hunter Greene
2. Nick Yorke
3. Peyton Burdick
4. Hedbert Perez
5. Sean Hjelle
6. Aaron Bracho
7. Code Bradford
8. Juan Yepez
9. Ryan Pepiot
10. Luis Matos
11. George Valera
12. Ezequiel Duran
13. Jeter Downs
14. Daniel Espino

839 - Waiver Wire - Week 19 Aug 08, 2021

Rich and Tim talk the players to pickup for week 10. Also, they review the standings and all kinds of other baseball talk.

838 - "Start or Sit these players?" Aug 06, 2021

Rich and Tim are back talking Fantasy Baseball Live!

837 - Hot Prospects of the Week - W18 Aug 04, 2021

The following players are covered:
1. Luis Gil
2. Noelvi Marte
3. Cade Cavalli
4. Nick Loftin
5. Heriberto Hernandez
6. Vaughn Grissom
7. Yasel Antuna
8. Andy Pages
9. Owen Caissie
10. J.C. Correa
11. Liover Peguero
12. Oscar Gonzalez
13. Adley Rutschman

836 - Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18 Aug 01, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss this week's fantasy pickups.

835 - Special Trade Deadline Episode Jul 30, 2021

Rich breaks down each and every trade made over the past 24 hours. He analysis the fantasy impact, the baseball impact and the organizational impact for each move.

834 - Hot Prospects of the week - W17 Jul 28, 2021

Rich discusses the following dozen players:
1. Reid Detmers
2. Jhailyn Ortiz
3. Graham Ashcraft
4. Keibert Ruiz
5. Adam Hall
6. Everson Pereira
7. Ronny Mauricio
8. Eury Perez
9. Zach DeLoach
10. Jose Ramos
11. Spencer Strider
12. Samad Taylor

833 - Waiver Wire - Week 17 Jul 25, 2021

Rich and Tim are back for a long show where they discuss the games of the weekend and the great starts by a number of young pitchers. They also do a segment on the upcoming waiver wire deadline and then finish up with the waiver wire (55 minute mark) and the closer report

832 - Trade talk, pickups, and listener questions Jul 23, 2021

Rich and Tim talk lots of trade talk, particularly the Nelson Cruz trade, a variety of listener questions, and who Tim is personally picking up this weekend.

831 - Hot Prospects - Week 16 Jul 21, 2021

Rich shares updates on the following 13 prospects
1. Orelvis Martinez
2. Zac Veen
3. Grayson Rodriguez
4. Justin Foscue
5. Jose De La Cruz
6. Austin Shenton
7. Eddys Leonard
8. Ezequiel Tovar
9. Reggie Preciado
10. Aeverson Aertega
11. Bryce Ball
12. Jake Eder
13. Yusniel Diaz

830 - Waiver Wire - Week 16 Jul 18, 2021

Tim and Rich talk about the second half including week 16 waiver wire pickups

829 - More Top 100 talk and Tim's weekend FAB pickup Jul 16, 2021

In today's podcast, Tim interviews Rich on his mid-season Top 100 prospect list. They are great questions and the discussion goes all over the place.
Tim also provides his waiver wire pickups for the weekend.

Special - Top 100 Mid Season Prospects Reveal Jul 14, 2021

Rich announces the update of P361's Top 100 prospects. There are a lot of new players on the list with some notable absences.
This is a must listen for all Dynasty League manager and just anybody who likes to keep up with what's happening in the minor leagues.

828 - P361 Fantasy Top 15 2021 Draft Picks Jul 12, 2021

Rich reviews his pref list from the 2021 Amateur Draft. He only goes through the Top 15 but will review other picks in a later podcast. Finally he touches on the 10 obsevations he made during the Futures Game.

827 - Waiver Wire - Week 15 Jul 11, 2021

Rich and Tim review this week's players to pickup

826 - First Half Fantasy MVPs Jul 09, 2021

Rich and Tim are back and today they discuss the first half fantasy MVPs

825 - Hot Prospect of the Week - W14 Jul 07, 2021

Prospects discusse on today's prospects:
1. Ryan Pepiot
2. Jose Miranda
3. Nick Pratto
4. Garrett Mitchell
5. Braxton Ashcraft
6. Eddy Yean
7. Korry Howell
8. Peyton Battenfield
9. Freddy Tarnok
10. Peyton Burdick
11. Cooper Criswell
12. Alec Burleson
13. Yoelqui Cespedes
14. Vidal Burjan

824 - Waiver Wire - Week 14 Jul 04, 2021

Rich and Tim provide 18 players you should target for picking up.

823 - Early draft picks that haven't worked out Jul 02, 2021

Rich and Tim take a look at the those early round picks that haven't worked out and whether we might see improvement. Plus, the Bauer mess and lots of other fantasy talk.

822 - Special - Futures Game Roster Preview Jul 01, 2021

Rich is back to provide an overview of the Futures Game's rosters

821 - Hot Prospects of the Week - W13 Jun 30, 2021

Rich covers the following prospects on this podcast
1. Jarred Kelenic
2. Shane Baz
3. Korey Lee
4. Edward Cabrera
5. Logan T. Allen
6. Zac Veen
7. Drew Romo
8. Joe Perez
9. Ethan Small
10. Josh Winder
11. Pedro Leon
12. Tucker Bradley
13. Blaze Jordan
14. Jasson Dominguez
15. Erick Pena
16. Luis Rodriguez
17. Maximo Acosta
18. Robert Puason

820 - Waiver Wire - Week 13 Jun 27, 2021

Rich and TIm are back with a great list of players to pickup.

819 - Who do you want to the rest of the season? Jun 25, 2021

Rich and Tim compare 20 players on who they would want to own the rest of the season

818 - Hot Prospects of the week - W12 Jun 23, 2021

Rich discusses the following prospects and Major League players.
1. Joe Gray Jr.
2. Shane Baz
3. Spencer Strider
4. Tucupita Marcano
5. Riley Greene
6. Roasny Contreras
7. Spencer Steer
8. Angel Martinez
9. Shane McClanahan
10. Blake Snell
And of course, lots of Wander talk and other names mentioned as well.

817 - "Special - Wander Franco to the big leagues" Jun 21, 2021

Rich does a special podcast to welcome Wander Franco to the show and what you can expect from him.
Also, he briefly discusses the Supreme Court ruling today on the NCAA student/athlete

816 - Waiver Wire - Week 12 Jun 20, 2021

Tim and Rich are back and it's waiver wire time. 18 great names for you to choose from.

815 - StickyGate - Fantasy Implications and how to handle Jun 18, 2021

Rich and Tim are back with their Friday show. We discuss the fantasy implications of sticky gate and what legendary fantasy player, Tim McLeod is going to do. Plus, pickups for next week

814 - Hot Prospects W11 and Sticky-gate Jun 16, 2021

Rich is back talking prospects and provides his view on the impact of MLB's crackdown on pitchers adding stick to the ball

813 - Waiver Wire - Week 11 Jun 13, 2021

Tim and Rich bring you the best fantasy baseball talk. There's more talk about the sticky substance, who to pickup this week for FAAB and are the Brewers for real

812 - Players that will regress over the rest of the season Jun 11, 2021

Tim and Rich discuss the players by position who will regress for the rest of the season

811 - Hot Prospects of the week - W 10 Jun 09, 2021

Rich breaks down 10 prospects that are playing well and some that are not. He does go into details about the struggles of Jarred Kellenic and the likely game plan the Mariners will use to get him back on track.

810 - Waiver Wire (Week 10) Jun 06, 2021

Rich and Tim are back discussing the Prospect361.com week 10 waiver wire

809 - Positional Players to pick up now Jun 04, 2021

Rich and Tim are back talking fantasy basball incluidng who to pick up now that we are a third of the way through the season.

808 - Hot Prospects of the week - W9 Jun 02, 2021

Rich is back with another 10 prospects.
1. Adley Rutschman
2. Cal Raleigh
3. Taylor Trammell
4. Austin Martin
5. Witt Jr.
6. Cade Cavalli
7. Diego Cartaya
8. Marco Luciano
9. Jay Groome
10. Leonel Valera

807 - Waiver Wire - Week 9 May 30, 2021

Rich and Tim are back talking who to pick up this week

806 - "Reviewing the Top 10 players by position" May 28, 2021

With a third of the season nearly done, Tim and Rich go thorugh each position and review the Top 10 players at the start of the season and who will be there at season's end.

805 - Hot Prospect of the Week - W8 May 26, 2021

Rich is back to discuss 10 young players
1. Cody Poteet
2. Jesus Sanchez
3. Edward Olivarez
4. Riley Greene
5. Hudson Haskin
6. Miguel Yajure
7. Jordan Diaz
8. Jake Burger
9. Spencer Strider
10. MacKenzie Gore

804 - Waiver Wire - Week 8 May 23, 2021

Tim and Rich are back reviewing the pickups for Week 8.

803 - Lots of listener questions and Tim being, well...Tim May 21, 2021

Rich and Tim are back for a Take 10 with Tim. We answer a bunch of listener questions and then Tim surprises us. Well, he starts the show with a surprise. Just listen.

802 - Hot Prospect of the Week - W7 May 19, 2021

Rich is back with 11 guys that Fantasy Managers need to know about. Three majore leaguers, three famous prospects, and eight unhearaled players.

801 - Waiver Wire - Week 7 May 16, 2021

Tim and Rich are back talking pickups for your fantasy team

800 - Suprise pitchers and hitters and will it continue May 14, 2021

Rich and Tim are back for their Fantasy Baseball Friday show

799 - Hot Prospects of the Week - W6 May 13, 2021

Rich is back talking what he knows best...young players.

798 - Waiver Wire - Week 6 May 09, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss players to pickup for week 6

797 - Just lots of fantasy baseball talk May 07, 2021

Rich and Tim are back talking a ton of fantasy baseball. The either or game (example: Bregman or Benetendi), who gets Luis Roberts playing time, and a lot more

796 - Hot Prospects of the Week - W5 May 06, 2021

Rich is back talking young players with 10 Major Leauge and Minor League players to discuss

795 - Waiver Wire - Week 5 May 02, 2021

Tim and Rich are back talking baseball and covering the waiver wire for week 5

794 - Pitchers that have started the season hot May 01, 2021

Rich and Tim are back with another Take 10 with Tim.

793 - Hot Prospects of the week - W4 (Part 2) Apr 29, 2021

Rich breaks down more prospects an young major league players

792 - Hot Prospect of the Week - W4 Apr 26, 2021

Rich is back with an early hot prospect of the week.

791 - Waiver Wire - Week 4 Apr 25, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss week 4 Waiver Wire pickups

790 - "Hitters that are tearing it up...will it continue? Apr 23, 2021

Rich and Tim are back and talking hitters that are hot and discussing whether it's for real. Plus, get Tim's hot pickups for this weekend

789 - Hot Prospects of the Week for W4 Apr 21, 2021

Rich covers 10 young players and breaks them down in detail

788 - Waiver Wire for Week 3 Apr 18, 2021

Rich and Tim are back and it's waiver wire time. We also discuss more players off to a slow starts and whether we should be worried

787 - "Which elite player should you be worried about" Apr 16, 2021

Rich and Tim review the first two rounds and the players that have gotten off to tough starts. As always, they meandert though several other players

786 - "Hot Prospects of the Week for W3" Apr 14, 2021

Rich is back talking young players and if what they are doing is real or not

785 - "Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2" Apr 11, 2021

Rich and Tim are back with waiver wire pickups for week 2 as well as a review of their closer report

784 - "Tatis and our suggestions on what to do" Apr 09, 2021

Tim and Rich are back for a Take 10 with Tim. They discuss the Tatis injury and a surprising potential addition as well as pitchers and hitters who have exceeded expectations and whether that will continue

783 - "Hot Prospects of the Week for Week 2" Apr 07, 2021

Rich discusses 10 young players this week by analyzing their statcast data

782 - "Week 1 Waiver Wire" Apr 04, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss the players YOU MUST pickup this week.

781 - "Tim's top players to acquire after the opener" Apr 02, 2021

It's the first episode of Take 10 with Tim. We cover Opening Day, give our predictions on MVP, CY, and a variety of fantasy categories and then finish up with Tim's top picks after the first game.

780 - "Hot Prospects of the Week - Last ST Week" Apr 01, 2021

Rich finishes up his series of Hot Prospects for spring training with a bunch of gems. He also discusses trading in Dynasty Leagues.

779 - "Draft Strategies including sleepers for closers" Mar 28, 2021

Rich and Tim breakdown draft strategies for catchers and closers

778 - "Draft strategies including sleepers for pitchers" Mar 26, 2021

Rich and Tim talk draft strategies for starting pitchers.

777 - "Hot Prospect of the Week - 3/24" Mar 24, 2021

Rich is back talking prospects and today he brings you 10 young players that are having notable springs.

776 - "Draft strategies including sleepers for outfielders" Mar 21, 2021

Tim and Rich breakdown drafting strategies for the outfield.

775 - "Draft strategies including sleepers for SS and 3B" Mar 19, 2021

Rich and Tim are back helping fantasy managers prep for their upcoming drafts. Today, they discuss strategies for shortstop and thirdbase and cover Tim's ToutWars Draft.

774 - "Hot Prospects of the Week - Spring Training" Mar 17, 2021

Rich reviews 10 prospects that are playing well and whether any of these players have a chance to go North with their teams.

773 - "Draft stratgies including sleepers for 1B and 2B" Mar 14, 2021

Tim and Rich cover draft stratgies for second and first base including value picks and sleepers.

772 - "Starting Pitching Preview - Part 3 (Final)" Mar 12, 2021

Rich and Tim finish up their starting pitching preview with a look at underrated and overrated pitchers.

771 - "Who really is Jasson Dominquez and other prospect questions" Mar 11, 2021

Rich spends time answering listener's prospect questions

770 - "Starting Pitcher Preview - Part 2" Mar 09, 2021

Rich and Tim continue their discussion on starting pitchers for the 2021 season

769 - "Starting Pitcher Preview - Part 1" Mar 07, 2021

Rich and Tim dig into starting pitching. This will be a three part series with part 1 presented today.

768 - "Tons for fantasy baseball prep talk" Mar 05, 2021

Rich and TIm breakdown a variety of topics including Madison Bumgarner's strong start, how much playing time will Daulton Varsho get, and is Victor Robles being under valued. It's a great listen for anyone prepping for the fantasy baseball draft

767 - "Dynasty League ADPs for Supplemental Drafts" Mar 03, 2021

Rich discusses the ADPs for the P361 Dynasty Leagues.

766 - "Draft stategies for 12 and 15 team leagues" Mar 01, 2021

Rich and Tim talk about draft strategies for 12 and 15-team leagues indentifying players that they would target. Then, they look at the Experts League, LABR and use Tim's team to see if he followed his own advise and if not, wny not.

765 - "More Closer Talk as we prep for our drafts" Feb 26, 2021

Rich and Tim are back talking closers, Ohtani, starting pitchers, and a lot of other draft preparation talk

763a - "AL West Prospect Review - Part 2" Feb 24, 2021

Rich and Tim finish their AL West Prospect Review

764 - "Closers Preview" Feb 21, 2021

Rich and Tim talk about the news of Major League Baseball and then breakdown the closers

763 - "AL West Prospect Review" Feb 20, 2021

Rich and Tim finish up their review of the Top Prospects in baseball by covering the AL West (Astros and Angels)

762 - "Texas Rangers Prospects" Feb 18, 2021

Rich breaks down the Texas Rangers prospects to concluding the P361 Top 15 prospects by organization series.

761 - "Outfield Preview - Part 2" Feb 16, 2021

Rich and Tim finish up their discussion on previewing outfield

760 - "Outfield Preview - Part 1" Feb 14, 2021

Rich and Tim breakdown the P361 fantasy rankings for starting pitchers

759 - "Drafting strategies, trades, and whole lot of other stuff" Feb 12, 2021

Rich and Tim cover a lot of material including Tim's placement in his upcoming LABR draft, signings and trades, and answering our listener questions.

758 - "Top 100 Analysis" Feb 10, 2021

Rich and Tim finish up their discussion of the Top 100 Prospects of baseball

757 - "Trevor Bauer and Top 100 Prospect Talk" Feb 07, 2021

Rich and Tim talk about the Trevor Bauer signing and review Prospect361.com Top 100 list.

756 - "Trades and Signings" Feb 05, 2021

Rich and Tim discuss the plethora of trades and signings that have occurred over the week. In addition, they touch on where Trevor Bauer will go and what if he goes to the Dodgers - which is where it appears will be his landing spot.

755a - "Top 100 Prospects (1-50)" Feb 04, 2021

Rich finishes the review of the P361.com Top 100 prospects for 2021

755 - "Top 100 Prospects (51 to 100) Feb 02, 2021

Rich reveals Prospect361.com Top 100 Prospects for 2021. He covers at some length, number 51 to 100.

754a - "Live Mock Draft - Part 2" Feb 01, 2021

Rich and Tim conclude their Live Mock Draft

754 - "Live Mock Draft" Jan 31, 2021

Rich, Tim and 13 fellow fantasy managers draft in a 15-team mock draft

753 - "First Year Player Draft Rankings" Jan 29, 2021

Rich review the P361 First Year Player Rankings

752 - "Mariners and A's Propsects" Jan 28, 2021

Rich breaks down the Mariners and A's minor league systems

751 - "Astros and Angels prospects" Jan 26, 2021

Rich details the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels prospects.

750 - "SS Preview" Jan 24, 2021

Tim and Rich breakdown the P361 shortstop rankings

749 - "NL West Prospects - Part 2" Jan 23, 2021

Rich and Tim finish their discussion of the NL West prospects by covering the Dodgers, Padres and Giants

748 - "NL West Prospects" Jan 22, 2021

Tim interviews Rich on the Diamondbacks and Rockies organization.

747 - "3B Full Preivew" Jan 20, 2021

Rich and Tim re-record their third base preview

747 - "3B Preview - Abbreviated" Jan 17, 2021

Rich discussed the P361 3B rankings. We originally recorded a long podcast but the recording did not work. This is a placeholder until we can redo it.

746 - "Padres and Giants Prospects" Jan 15, 2021

Rich reviews the P361 Top 15 prospects of the Padres and Giants

745 - "Rockies and Dodgers prospects" Jan 12, 2021

Rich breaks down the Top 15 prospects in the Rockies and Dodgers organizations.

744 - "Second Base Preview" Jan 10, 2021

Rich and Tim breakdown the Prospect361.com's second base rankings.

743 - "Drafting in a Draft and Hold League" Jan 08, 2021

Rich and Tim review their draft and hold draft and give guidance as to the Do's and Dont's on the format

742 - "AL East Prospect Talk - Part 2" Jan 07, 2021

Rich and Tim finish up their AL East Prospect discussion by covering the Yankees, Rays and Blue Jays

741 - "The Padres are going for it" Jan 05, 2021

Rich and Tim breakdown the Padres trades and their fantasy implications

740 - "First Base Preview" Jan 03, 2021

Rich and Tim breakdown the P361 rankings of firstbase

739 - AL East Prospects Jan 01, 2021

Rich and Tim break down the AL Prospects - Part 1 inludes the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox

738 - "Blue Jays and Diamondback prospects" Dec 30, 2020

Rich breaks down the Top 15 prospects of the Diamondback and Blue Jays organizations

737 - "Catcher Preview" Dec 27, 2020

Rich and Tim discuss the P361 rankings of catchers

736 - "Yankees and Rays Prospects" Dec 26, 2020

Rich details the Yankees and Rays prospects in this Christmas special

735a - "30 Fantasy Baseball Questions on the AL East - Part 2" Dec 22, 2020

Part two of the AL East has Rich and Rim reviewing the Yankees, Rays, and Blue Jays.

735 - "30 Fantasy Baseball Questions on the AL East" Dec 20, 2020

Rich and Tim break down the fantasy questions of the AL East

734 - "Rich and Tim answer listener questions" Dec 18, 2020

It's an all request Friday as Rich and Tim take a dozen or so listener questions. There are fantasy baseball questions, prospect questions, and inside baseball. Something for everyone.

733 - "Orioles and Red Sox Prospects Dec 17, 2020

Rich breaks down the Top 15 prospects for the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox

732a - "30 Fantasy Questions on the NL East - Part 2" Dec 15, 2020

Rich and Tim finish up their 30 fantasy questions on the NL East by discussing the Mets, Phillies, and Nationals.

732 - "30 Fantasy Questions on the NL East" Dec 13, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talking the NL East. It's a great content...so good, that they had to split it into two shows. The second one will be out on Tuesday

731 - "NL East Prospects" Dec 12, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talking NL East Prospects.

730 - "Phillies and Nationals Prospects" Dec 10, 2020

Rich breaks down the Phillies and the Nationals prospects...two of the weaker systems in all of baseball.

729a - "30 Fantasy Questions on the AL Central - Part 2" Dec 08, 2020

Rich and Tim finish up their fantasy discussion on the AL Central.

729 - "30 Fantasy Questions - AL Central" Dec 06, 2020

Rich adn Tim are back talking fantasy baseball and cover the AL Central - White Sox only and discuss all the players being non-tendered.

728 - "Marlins and Mets prospects" Dec 04, 2020

Rich breaks down the Top 15 Mets and Marlins prospects

726a - "Al Central Prospects - Part 2" Dec 02, 2020

Tim and Rich finish up their review of the AL Central by covering the Brewers, Pirates and Cardinals.

727 - "Fantasy Questions on the NL Central" Nov 29, 2020

Rich and Tim break down 30 questions on the NL Central

726 - "AL Central Prospects" Nov 27, 2020

Rich and Tim review a very good AL Central group of prospects

725 - "Twins and Braves prospects" Nov 25, 2020

Rich breaks down the Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves prospects

724 - "Fantasy questions on the AL West" Nov 22, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talk fantasy and the topic is fantasy questions on the AL West.

723 - "Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals Prospects" Nov 21, 2020

Rich discussed the rankings of Prospect361.com Detroit Tigers and KC Royals prospects.

721a - "NL Central Prospects" Nov 18, 2020

Tim interviews Rich about the NL Central prospects

722 - "Top 30 Fantasy Questions - The NL West" Nov 15, 2020

Rich and Tim start their early preview of the fantasy season by breaking down the NL West.

721 - "NL Central Prospects (Cubs and Reds)" Nov 13, 2020

Tim McLeod interviews Rich on the NL Central Prospects this week. Today, the Reds and Cubs are the topic.

720.A - "Part 2 White Sox and Indians Prospects" Nov 12, 2020

Rich finishes up the White Sox and Indians prospects

720 - "Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians" Nov 12, 2020

Rich breaks down the White Sox and Indians systems. A technical issue occurred in the middle of the Indians system and a second pod was created to finish it off.

719 - "2021 MLB Free Agents" Nov 08, 2020

Tim and Rich are back and it's all about where the 2020 MLB Crop of free agents will sign.

718 - "Pirates and Cardinals Top 15 Prospects" Nov 06, 2020

Rich discussed the Pirates and Cardinals Top 15 Prospects

717 - Our First Mock Draft - Part 2 Nov 04, 2020

Rich, Tim and 13 of their fantasy friends complete a full mock draft.

716 - Our first live mock draft Nov 01, 2020

Rich and Tim are joined by 13 of their friends to do the first 2021 fantasy baseball mock draft.

715 - "World Series, Justin Turner and the White Sox" Oct 30, 2020

Rich and Tim are on fire today as they discuss the World Series including what Justin Turner did after the game was over. They also lament on the hiring of Tony LaRussa. Finally, the answer listener questions.

714 - "Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers Prospects" Oct 28, 2020

Rich breaks down the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers prospects. He also goes rouge and calls out the Dodgers and Justin Turner for doing the wrong thing.

713 - "We answer our listener's questions" Oct 25, 2020

Rich and TIm have a huge mail bag that they start to work thorugh.

712 - "4 hitters and 4 pitchers" Oct 23, 2020

The boys take a look at four interesting hitters and pitchers and where they might go in drafts next season and more importantly, what will they do.
Hitters:
1. Nolan Arenado
2. Jake Cronenworth
3. Bo Bichette
4. Austin Nola
Pitchers
1. Marco Gonzalez
2. Dylan Bundy
3. Framber Valdez
4. Max Scherzer

711 - "Chicago Cubs Prospects" Oct 20, 2020

It's that time of the year. Prospects! Rich kicks off the season reviewing the Top 15 prospects from the Cubs

710 - "Steak and Liquor Bets" Oct 18, 2020

Rich and Tim are joined by Justin Hughes of Baseball365 Podcast and Facebook page to discuss their steak and liquor bets for the year. Don't worry, there's lots of fantasy baseball talk intermixed with the discussion.

709 - "The Crazy Playoffs Oct 16, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talking more playoffs and who Tim things will win the ROY, CY, and MVP

708 - "2021 First Round - We pick, we analyze" Oct 11, 2020

Rich and Tim go through the first round for the 2021 Draft.

707 - "Recency Bias and the Playoffs - Breaking it down" Oct 09, 2020

Rich and Tim review some of the big performances in the playoffs and whether it will make a difference as we do draft prep for next season.
We also pay homage to one of the greatest guitarist of all time, Eddie Van Halen. It's the first 6 minutes or so.

706 - "Players who didn't pan out - Buying opportunity for 2021?" Oct 03, 2020

Rich and Tim are back and talking about players who didn't pan out in 2020. Is there hope for 2021 or is the new normal.

705 - "The wild card round is done - mostly" Oct 02, 2020

Rich and Tim are back with talk about the first round of the playoff. They also talk about the winner of the NFBC Main Event and whether we can learn anything from their strategy.

704 - "The Post Season Begins" Sep 29, 2020

After the short MLB Season, the Post Season is here. Rich and Tim do a live post season draft with 14 of their listeners and then breakdown the first round. There's plenty of fantasy talk along the way.

703 - "The 2020 Fantasy Baseball is over!" Sep 27, 2020

Rich and Tim review the 2020 season and announce their Fantasy MVPs with a look towards 2021.

702 - "Final guys to add in daily leagues" Sep 25, 2020

Rich and Tim bring their final Take 10 with 10 podcast of the year. Don't worry, they will still be talking baseball every Friday but will shift to post-season, draft prep and other baseball topics.

701 - "Prospect Talk (Listener Questions) Sep 24, 2020

Rich answer listener questions.

700 - "Waiver Wire - Week 10" Sep 20, 2020

It's the last waiver wire of the year.

699 - "Take 10 with Tim - Week 9" Sep 18, 2020

Rich and Tim are back for a new Take 10 with Tim.
They start the show with listener questions and then on with the questions.

698 - "Hot Prospects - Week 9" Sep 16, 2020

Rich is back talking prospects. Today he breaks down:
1. DJ Stewart (not still a prospect, but still counts IMO)
2. Ke'Bryan Hayes (lots of requests)
3. Pavin Smith
4. Dane Dunning
5. Tanner Houck
6. Devin Williams (One word - Whoa!)

697 - "Waiver Wire - Week 9" Sep 13, 2020

Rich and Tim review the waiver wire and breakdown stategies and moves for the last two weeks of the season.

696 - "Take 10 with Tim - Week 8" Sep 11, 2020

The boys are back doing a Take 10 with Tim where they cover whether Walker Buehler is a Topo 5 pitcher next year or maybe it's Sixto Sanchez. Tim also gives his hot pickups of the week

695 - "Hot Prospects - Week 8" Sep 10, 2020

Rich discusses the hot prospects of Week 8.
1. Nick Madigral
2. Andres Gimenez
3. Randy Arozarena
4. Jose Marmolijos
5. JT Brubaker
6. Brady Singer

694 - "Waiver Wire - Week 8" Sep 06, 2020

Rich and Tim review their week 8 waiver wire.

693 - "Take 10 with Tim - Week 7" Sep 04, 2020

Rich and Tim are back and it's a short show but they bring you all the fantasy baseball talk. See who Tim is picking up this weekend for his teams. We also answer a ton of questions including whether Gary Sanchez should be rostered or not.

692 - "Hot Prospects of Week 7" Sep 02, 2020

Rich breaksdown six prospects:
1. Spencer Howard
2. Trevor Rogers
3. Keegan Akin
4. Josh Fleming
5. Jose Garcia
6. Luis Robert

691 - "Deadline Trade Show" Sep 01, 2020

Rich and TIm breakdown all the trades made on the 31st. It's a long show as there is a lot to talk about.

690 - "Waiver Wire - Week 7" Aug 31, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talking fantasy baseball and Week 7 Waiver Wire

689 - "Role Reversal" Aug 28, 2020

Rich and Tim are back but they switch roles where Tim is the host and Rich is the analyst. Enjoy

688 - "Hot Prospects - Week 6" Aug 25, 2020

Rich details seven prospects this week.
1. Joey Bart
2. Jesus Sanchez
3. Sixto Sanchez
4. Ryan Mountcastle
5. Triston McKenzie
6. JoJo Romero
7. Logan Webb

687 - "Waiver Wire - Week 6" Aug 23, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talking Week 6 waiver wire pickup. First 45 minutes they answer listener questions with the second part being the waiver wire.

686 - "Clevinger sweepstakes and lots of fantasy talk" Aug 20, 2020

Rich and Tim are back for a special Thursday edition where they spend the first part of the show discussing where Clevinger might be traded to and finish with a flurry of fantasy questions.

685 - "Hot Prospects - Week 5" Aug 18, 2020

Rich talks about seven young players in this week's Hot Prospects report.
Casey Mize
Tarik Skubal
Kyle Wright
Brandon Bielak
Lewin Diaz
Evan White, and
Ryan McBroom

684 - "Waiver Wire - Week 5" Aug 16, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talking waiver wire. It's a must listen to podcast.

683 - "Comparing 2019 stats to 2020 stats are revealing" Aug 14, 2020

Rich and Tim are in for a long one as they cover everything from being a commissioner to Tim's players to pickup this week.

682 - "Hot Prospect - Week 4" Aug 11, 2020

Rich starts up his Hot Prospect weekly podcast to dig deeper into some of the young prospects who have made their Major League debut. Today, he covers Jake Cronenworth, Justus Sheffield, Justin Dunn, Jo Adell, Danny Mendick, and Sean Murphy.
After the show, Rich does a non-baseball segment where he talks about his view on the market. It's strictly for informational purposes.

681 - "Waiver Wire - Week 4" Aug 09, 2020

It's waiver wire time and we have a great show planned. We start the week off by discussing some of the more interesting games going on live, breakdown the divisional races and players that underperforming and overperforming. Then, we plough throw all the pickups of the week for your fantasy team.

680 - "Young Player Discussion" Aug 07, 2020

Rich and Tim are back doing their Friday show. Today, there's a ton of fantasy baseball talk.

679 - "Waiver Wire for Week 3" Aug 02, 2020

There's a ton of guys to discuss and Tim and Rich break them all down.

678 - "Lots of Rookie Talk" Jul 31, 2020

Rich and Tim are back with "Take 10 wtth Tim". They answer listener questions, get into long discussion about rookies.

677 - "Waiver Wire and Review of the first games of the season" Jul 26, 2020

Rich and Tim are back with our second waiver wire of the season. Plus, they provide their observations for the young season.

676 - "Opening Day! Jul 24, 2020

Rich and Tim go long today celebrating the start of the 2020 Baseball Season! It's a fun show, chalk full of great content. Enjoy.

675 - "Outfield Preview" Jul 21, 2020

Rich and Tim finish up their positional preview with outfielders

674 - "First Waiver Wire of the Year" Jul 20, 2020

Rich and Tim and back for a nice long show. They review a draft Tim did this weekend, the Jays 60-game road trip and finish up with Tim's first Waiver Wire report. There are 35 names on this. Plenty of stuff for everyone.

673 - "Preview of starting pitching" Jul 17, 2020

Rich and TIm are back and discussing starting pitching for the upcoming 2020 Season.

672 - "Preview of Shortstop and Middle Relievers" Jul 12, 2020

Rich and Tim continue their update of the pre-season rankings with a preview of shortstop and middle relievers.

671 - "Preview of the Infield (C, 1B, 2B, and 3B) Jul 11, 2020

Rich and Tim start to breakdown the positions for the shortend season.

670 - "Live Mock Draft - Part 2" Jul 07, 2020

Rich and Tim finish up their mock draft

669 - "Live Mock Draft for the 2020 Season" Jul 05, 2020

Tim and Rich join 13 others to conduct a live mock draft on CouchManagers. Some interesting picks and some great discussion.

668 - "Starting to gear up for the season" Jul 03, 2020

Rich and Tim are back for their "Take 10 with Tim". They cover a variety of topcis including: will pitchers have a greater chance of injury in 2021 because of the shorter workload in 2020. An undervalued hitters and pitcher to pickup. And a lot of other topics.

667 - Redrafting the first Round Jun 28, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talking fantasy baseball. Tonight, they redraft the first round and talk strategies of the 2020 Sprint Season.

666 - "Baseball is Back!" Jun 25, 2020

Rich and Tim are back to kickoff 2020 MLB Season 2.0.

665 - 2020 MLB Draft Preview May 23, 2020

Rich previews the 2020 MLB Draft. It will be a different type of draft but, fantasy owners still need to know who these guys are and who to target in your future drafts.

664 - "Universal DH - Part 2" May 20, 2020

Rich and Tim finish up their discussion of the universal DH

663 - "Who to grab with the Universal DH" May 17, 2020

Rich and Tim are back to talk about the new DH rule and who to grab in your fantasy leagues.

662 - "Baseball Talk - mostly" May 10, 2020

Rich and Tim are back discussing what they've heard this week about the start of the season and it's not great. But, the end up with a mock waiver wire which gets them all excited about the start of the season.

661 - "What is MLB up to and how does it effect fantasy players" May 03, 2020

Tim and Rich are back talking baseball and they focus on the forthcoming announcement of the start of the season.

660 - "KBO and other fantasy talk" Apr 27, 2020

Tim presents his expertise on the Korean Baseball Organization and who to look for to help your fantasy team in 2021.

659 - "All about prospects" Apr 25, 2020

Rich talks prospects including his four players that are under-valued, two that are overvalued and the player he likes to contribute in 2020 season.

658 - "Comparing 2016 hitters to 2020 hitters" Apr 19, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talking baseball and today they review the hitters taken in 2016 ToutWars draft and where they might be taken in 2020. As with the pitching discussion, there are some real takeaways.

657 - "A very unique mock draft" Apr 18, 2020

Rich and Tim review a mock draft they are doing that involves 30 rounds and you can only have one player from each team on your squad. They also do a quick MLB Update and answer listener questions including how Tim became a baseball fan.

656 - "The all-time best baseball players" Apr 12, 2020

Rich and Tim review TheAthletic list of Top 100 Players of All-time. The end with the latest proposal by MLB Baseball to get the game started again.

655 - "Compare pitchers from five years ago to today" Apr 10, 2020

Rich and Tim are back and their lead topic is reviewing the top pitchers from 5 years ago and how they've held up in 2020. Where are they going in drafts? The results are surprising.

654 - "Baseball's new plan" Apr 05, 2020

Rich and TIm are back talking about baseball's latest plan to get the game going. Plus, lot of other baseball tak and yeah, a few nonsense stuff as well.

653 - "Prospect Talk" Apr 03, 2020

Rich is back talking prospects. He reviews a Dynasty League draft (the early rounds) and then closes by answering questions from the listeners.

652 - "Looking at the fantasy value of some younger players" Mar 29, 2020

Tim and Rich are back talking lots of fantasy baseball and also some nonesense as well. Hey, we are just trying to provide some content while we all self-isolate and employ social distancing.

651 - "The plan to return to baseball" Mar 28, 2020

MLB has laid out the plan to return to work. Rich and Tim breakdown the plan and provide their own unique analysis.

650 - "Live Mock Draft - Part 2" Mar 25, 2020

Rich, Tim and 13 others finish up their Mock Draft from Sunday.

649 - "Live Mock Draft" Mar 22, 2020

The boys are back and it's a two-part Live Mock Draft. A few surprises on where players went. It's a great listen and will provide a nice hour distractoin for you.

648 - "Back to Baseball Talk - Well mostly" Mar 20, 2020

Tim joins Rich and the boys are back to what they do most - talk baseball. They catch up in the first segment and talk about what else, the virus, then it's baseball talk, and then they close with a discussion of driving their parent's cars and the weird fascination people use to have in seeing their odometer roll over. It's a fun show.

647 - "Non-baseball Podcast - What happened to the economy" Mar 19, 2020

To past the time away, Rich and Tim will be doing non-baseball content. Rich is up this week as he details what the economic fallout from the Coronavirus. He details why the US economy was setup poorly prior the economic shock and why this will be a tough event to get through.
All opinions are his and his alone. Any investment discussion is simply for educational purposes and no action from the listener is encouraged.

646 - "Our Sleeper for 2020" Mar 15, 2020

Rich and Tim are back and they provide 18 players that they believe are undervalued for their draft positions including 8 players that you can consider as sleepers

645 - "We are paused" Mar 13, 2020

Rich goes solo and talks about the stoppage of baseball and what to do. Plus, he answer's listerners questions.

644 - "Closer Preview" Mar 08, 2020

Rich and Tim finish up their positional preview by discussing closers.

643 - "Spring Training standouts and what to do" Mar 07, 2020

RIch and Tim are back for another Take 10 with Tim. They cover a lot of ground by looking at the current news, evaluating those players off to hot starts and close out thd show by answering listener questions

642 - "The Rookies to Draft this year" Mar 02, 2020

Rich is back talking prospects, but in the context of which prospect can help your team the most in 2020.

641 - "Draft strategies and other topics" Feb 29, 2020

Rich and Tim are back for their first Take 10 with Tim. It's snake draft strategies, auction strategies, over/under steal game and much more

640 - "Starting Pitching Preview (Part 2) Feb 26, 2020

Tim and Rich are back to finish up their starting pitching preview.

Episode 639 - "Starting Pitcher Preview (Part 1)" Feb 24, 2020

Rich and Tim do a massive podcast about starting pitcher. This is part 1

638 - "Dynasty League Talk" Feb 22, 2020

Rich breaks down the ADP's of the Prospect361 Dynasty League First Year Player Drafts. He also answers listener questions.

637 - "OF Preview (Part 2)" Feb 19, 2020

Rich and Tim finish their outfield preview.

636 - "OF Preview" Feb 17, 2020

It's a two-part show as the boys talk through all 174 ranked outfielders. Remember, OF can comprise over 40% of your roster, so don't miss this show.

635 - "AL West Prospects (Part 2)" Feb 16, 2020

Rich and Tim finish their discussion of the AL West Prospects with the review of the Mariners and Rangers systems.

634 - "AL West Prospects (Part 1)" Feb 15, 2020

Rich and Tim are back talking prospects and it's the prospects of the AL West. They only make it through the Astros, Angels, and A's, but it's good stuff. Plus, they discuss how they evaluate minor league players vs. major league players in a Dynasty League format.

633 - "An Experts Draft Strategy" Feb 12, 2020

Tim McLeod drafted in LABR Mixed, one of the fantasy industry's premier leuage. He talks us through his strategy.

632 - "3B Preview" Feb 09, 2020

Rich and Tim review third base. They compare Tim's rankings to that of the NFBC. They also once again talk about the Mookie Betts trade and the Margot for Pagan deal. It's another great show as you prepare for your fantasy draft.

631 - "SS Preview" Feb 08, 2020

Rich and Tim review shortstop and Tim's rankings. They also compare them to the current ADP of the NFBC. They start the show with a breakdown of the Dodgers recent trades.

630 - "Dynasty League First Year Player Draft Rankings" Feb 05, 2020

Rich is back talking what knows best - prospects. He reviews his personal "pref list" for his upcoming Dynasty League First Year Player Drafts.
It's a must listen for all Dynasty League owners, prospect hounds, and well, anybody....
Note: Rich goes off scrip out of the second break and rails on the stupidity of the Iowa Cuacus. Appologies to all of our Iowa listeners.

629 - "Live Mock Draft - Part 2" Feb 04, 2020

Rich and Tim conclude their second mock draft.

628 - Live Mock Draft Part 1 Feb 02, 2020

Rich, Tim and 13 of our listeners complete their second mock draft of the year.

627 - Top 100 Prospects 1 through 70 Feb 02, 2020

Rich and Tim finish their discussion on the Top 100 prospects in the game.
* Note, the boys had some technical issues and we Tim had to drop off halfway through the episode.

626 - "Top 100 Prospect Talk (70 through 100) Feb 01, 2020

Rich and Tim kick off the discussion about the Top 100 by diving into each player.

625 - "Answering listener questions about the Top 100" Jan 28, 2020

Rich answers a number of questions that our listeners have about the recently released 2020 Top 100 Prospect List

624 - "2B Preview" Jan 27, 2020

Rich and Tim preview Tim's rankings of second base.

623 - "NL West Prospects" Jan 26, 2020

Tim and Rich go at talking about the NL West Prospects.

622 - "Giants and Astros Prospects" Jan 25, 2020

Rich finishes his review of all 30 MLB Farm systems with the Giants and Astros organization.

621 - "First Base Preview" Jan 20, 2020

Rich and Tim preview first base in tonight's episode.

620 - "Mariners and Rangers prospects" Jan 18, 2020

Rich reviews the stacked Mariners and suprisingly deep Rangers systems.

619 - "The cheating scandal" Jan 17, 2020

Rich and Tim discuss the Astros cheating scandal and who is really to blame.

618 - Great Fantasy Baseball talk Jan 12, 2020

Rich and Tim are back covering their final points on catcher rankings, their late picks in their Draft and Hold formats, as well answering listener questions.

617 - Angels and A's Prospects Jan 12, 2020

Rich discusses the Angels and A's prospects andn wanders off into a ton of other topics and players.

616 - "Catcher Rankings and Preview" Jan 11, 2020

The Fantasy season prep has changed gears as Rich and Tim review their catcher rankings.

615 - "Review of our first live drafts" Jan 06, 2020

614a - AL East Prospects - Part 2 Jan 04, 2020

Rich and Tim are back with their discussion on the prospects of the AL East. It's a stacked division with the best system in the game in the Tampa Bay Rays leading the way.
NOTE: We had technical issues and had to break the podcast into two parts. Part one abruptly ends and Part two picks up from there. Sorry about the multiple downloads.

614 - AL East Prospects - Part 1 Jan 04, 2020

Rich and Tim are back with their discussion on the prospects of the AL East. It's a stacked division with the best system in the game in the Tampa Bay Rays leading the way.
NOTE: We had technical issues and had to break the podcast into two parts. Part one abrutly ends and Part two picks up from there. Sorry about the multiple downloads.

613 - AL West Fantasy Questions Dec 30, 2019

Rich and Tim are back to finish their review of all the divisions with a robust discussion of the AL West. Next week, they start their positional rankings.

612 - Dodgers and Padres prospects Dec 29, 2019

Rich reveals his Dodgers and Padres Top 15 prospects.

611 - Our First Mock Draft - Part 2 Dec 26, 2019

Dr. Mirshak joins Rich and Tim in part two of their first Mock Draft.

610 - "Our first live Mock Draft of 2020" Dec 23, 2019

Rich, Tim and 13 others do their first live mock draft of the season

609 - "Fantasy Questions about the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants" Dec 20, 2019

Rich and Tim are back for another Friday's with Tim and Rich. Today, they discuss the fantasy questions around the Dodgers, Padres and Giants. They also explore whether the Indians are really going to trade the Francisco Lindor.

608 - "Colorado Rockies Prospects" Dec 18, 2019

Rich discusses the Colorado Rockies Top 15 prospects. He also answers listener's Dynasty League and Prospect Questions.

607 - "NL West Fantasy Questions" Dec 16, 2019

The boys are back and talking fantasy baseball. The review the signings and trades at the winter meeting. Then, they move onto the NL West and the fantasy questions there.

606 - Blue Jays and D-Backs Prospects Dec 13, 2019

Rich goes through two very good systems in the Toronto Blue Jays and Arizona Diamondbacks.

605 - "Dynasty League Roundtable" Dec 11, 2019

Rich is joined by three Dynasty League Champions to talk about what it takes to win a Dynasty League. They cover the draft, trading, and the proper way to evaluate players". it's a must listen for the Dynasty League player or if you are interested in playing in the format

604 - "Trades and signings and their fantasy implications" Dec 08, 2019

Rich and Time talk about the recent trades and signings and their fantasy significance. They also talk about Gerrit Cole and where he will sign and the early look at closers.

603 - "NL East Prospects" Dec 06, 2019

Tim interviews Rich in this extended Just Prospects podcast.

602 - "The Yankees and Rays Prospects" Dec 05, 2019

Rich discusses two stacked but very different systems in the New York Yankees and Tampa Rays.

601 - "Fantasy Questions for the AL Central" Dec 02, 2019

Tim and Rich discuss fantasy questions for the AL Central.

600 - "Asian Players to consider for the 2020 season." Dec 01, 2019

RIch and Tim are back to talk about Asian Players for the 2020 season and to finish up their NL Central discussion and the Pittsburgh Pirates

599 - "Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox Prospect Talk" Nov 29, 2019

Rich discusses the Orioles and the Red Sox prospects in this special Thanksgiving Day Podcast.

598 - "NL Central Fantasy Questions" Nov 26, 2019

Rich and Tim are back talking fantasy baseball as they look at the NL Central.

597 - "Washington Nationals Prospects" Nov 21, 2019

Rich reviews the prospects of the Washington Nationals.

596 - "Fantasy Questions on the NL East" Nov 18, 2019

Rich and Tim discuss the important fantasy questions on the NL East. Plus, we answer our listener questions.

595 - "Mets and Phillies Prospects" Nov 16, 2019

Rich discusses the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies Prospects

594 - "AL Central Prospects" Nov 15, 2019

Tim interviews Rich about AL Central prospects.

593 - "The Fantasy Prep starts tonight" Nov 11, 2019

Rich and Tim kick off their fantasy baseball coverage tonight by reviewing four players that had off year and what to do with them at the draft. They also review the AL East and disucss three to four players on each team and their fantasy upside or downside.

592 - "Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins Prospects" Nov 09, 2019

Rich reviews the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins prospects

591 - "The McLeod/Wilson Interrogation" Nov 07, 2019

WARNING: No Baseball Content
In this special pod, friend of the show and host of the Baseball365 Podcast, Justin Hughes interviews Rich and Tim by asking 21 questions. Some of the answers are typical and some are suprising.

590 - "And the 2020 baseball prep starts" Nov 04, 2019

Rich and Tim are back for their first official off-season podcast. They provide their final thoughts on the World Series and discuss where all the top free agents are going. Of course, there is a ton of fantasy baseball talk.

589 - "Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins prospects" Nov 02, 2019

Rich review the Top 15 prospects form the Royals and Twins organization.

Special Pod - "Announcing our new Dynasty League" Oct 29, 2019

Rich shares the new P361 Dynasty League.

588 - "World Series and NL Central Prospect Talk" Oct 27, 2019

Rich and Tim are back and discuss the very unusual World Series so far and then Tim interviews Rich about the NL Central prospects

587 - Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers prospects Oct 27, 2019

Rich talks about the Indians and Tigers prospects.

Episode 586 - "World Series Talk and Minor League Baseball changes" Oct 20, 2019

Rich and Tim are back talking baseball, fantasy baseball, or whatever the heck they want to talk about.

Episode 585 - "St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox Prospects" Oct 19, 2019

Rich reviews the Cardinals and White Sox system.

Episode 584 - "More AFL and Playoff talk" Oct 14, 2019

TIm's trip to the Arizona Fall League is over. Hear who he liked and didn't like. Plus, we talk playoffs

Episode 583 - "Brewers and Pirates Top 15 Prospects" Oct 12, 2019

Rich talks about the Top 15 prospects in teh Brewers and Pirates organization.

Episode 582 - "Playoffs and the NFBC First Round" Oct 07, 2019

Rich and Tim are back and talking baseball

Episode 581 - "2020 Cubs and Reds Top 15 Prospects" Oct 06, 2019

Rich reviews the 2020 Cubs and Reds Top 15 Prospects

Episode 580 - "Part 2 of the season wrap-up" Oct 04, 2019

It's the second part to the season wrap up. Enjoy!

Episode 579 - "We wrap it up the season" Sep 30, 2019

Rich and Tim do a 2019 send of with their Fantasy Awards. They are also joined by Justin Hughes to review their steak and liquor beats"

Episode 578 - "AFL - Final two days" Sep 28, 2019

Rich finishes up his scouting report of his final two days in Arizona

Episode 577 - "Last pickups" Sep 27, 2019

Rich and Tim and back for the final "Friday's with Tim and Rich". They talk fantasy and do a F, marrry, kill at the AFL.

Episode 576 - "AFL - First two days" Sep 25, 2019

Rich is at the Arizona Fall League and is reporting on his first two days including a scouting extravaganza at the Padres Fall Instructional League.

Episode 575 - "Final pickups" Sep 23, 2019

Rich and Tim are back and we hit it off the top of the show...who to pick up this week.

Episode 574 - "MVPs, Pirates, and lots of other stuff" Sep 21, 2019

The boys are back for our next to last Friday's with Tim and Rich.

Episode 573 - "Minor League Player(s) of the Year" Sep 18, 2019

Rich finishes up the 2019 minor league system with his awards for Minor League Player of the Year for each Level

Episode 572 - "Two weeks remaining to the season. It's now or never" Sep 15, 2019

Rich and Tim are back talking fantasy baseball. It's a great show with tons of information for the rest of the season...and 2020.

Episode 571 - "2020 Mock Draft - Part 2 (Rounds 3 thru 5) Sep 14, 2019

The boys are back for part two of their first look at their first 2020 Mock Draft. It's Rounds 3 through 5.

Episode 570 - "2020 Mock Draft - Part 1 (Rounds 1 and 2) Sep 13, 2019

Tim and Rich go through the first two rounds of our first 2020 Mock Draft.

Episode 569 - "A new batch of call-ups" Sep 09, 2019

Tim and Rich are back with a brand new show where they talk about players that have gotten called up. Plus, they talk about the turmoil surrrounding the Red Sox.

Episode 568 - "The final Hot Prospect Report for 2019" Sep 03, 2019

The minor league system ended on Monday and today marks the final Hot Prospect Report.

Episode 567 - "September Callups" Sep 02, 2019

Rich and Tim are back talking about September callups and this week's Waiver Wire

Episode 566 - "Arizona Fall League Preview" Sep 01, 2019

The rosters are out and Rich takes you through who to follow and scout at the Arizona Fall League

Episode 564 - "Hot Prospects - Week 21" Aug 28, 2019

It's all prospects as Rich reveals his Hot Prospects of Week 21 and answers listeners questions

Episode 563 - "Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups" Aug 25, 2019

It's Fantasy Baseball Live! and the boys cover a ton of ground including the Jose Ramirez injury and this week's waiver wire

Episode 562 - "Players to help you down the stretch" Aug 24, 2019

It's a great time on Friday's with Tim and Rich as the boys answer listener questions and do a Take 10 with Tim

Episode 561 - "Hot Prospects for Week 20" Aug 21, 2019

Rich is back talking prospects. It's a great list with an excellent group of the "hidden five"

Episode 560 - "An sneak peek at pitching for next season" Aug 21, 2019

We dig deep with and analysis the top pitchers for next year. It's heavy with analytics and stats

Episode 559 - "Waiver Wire, Aquino, Harper, and more" Aug 18, 2019

It's a fun time with Rich and Tim as they review TIm's waiver wire for the week as well as discuss a range of topics including Aristides Aquino, Bryce Haper, the recent closer situations in NY, Washington, and Colorado

Episode 558 - "A very special Friday's with Tim and Rich" Aug 16, 2019

Rich and Tim are back for their Friday show. They discuss the current standings and their 10 questions for Tim.

Episode 557 - "Hot Prospects of the Week" Aug 14, 2019

Rich is back with a Just Prospect Podcast where he discusses the Hot Prospects of the week including his hidden five.

Episode 556 - "Top 10 next best young players" Aug 12, 2019

Tim and Rich are back for another Fantasy Baseball Live episode where they discuss 10 young players that are flying under the radar. Are they what they seem or something different. Also, they cover their weekly waiver wrie.

Episode 553 - "Top 10 players in a Dynasty League Draft" Aug 09, 2019

It's a fun Friday with Rich and Tim. The boys answer listener questions including who they believe are the Top 10 players that should be drafted in a Dynasty League. Plus, it's their weekly Take 10 with Tim.

Episode 554 - "Hot Prospects - Week 17" Aug 07, 2019

Rich is back talking prospects with his Hot Prospects of the week and his hidden five. Great names in this week's list

Episode 553 - "Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups" Aug 04, 2019

Rich and Tim are back for their weekly waiver wire show. In addition, they discuss 10 other topics including Aaron Sanchez, the Yankees vs. Red Sox and what's wrong with Chris Sale

Episode 552 - "The Trade dealine show and the fantasy implications" Aug 01, 2019

Rich and Tim are back to talk the MLB Trade deadline. It's a fun show and a little long with very little nonesense. Some will like that and others will not.

Episode 551 - "Hot Prospects for Week 16" Jul 30, 2019

Rich is back talking prospects with his Top 15 of the week as well as his hidden five. Plus, he talks about Andrew Vaughn vs. Adley Rutschman

Episode 550 - "Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups" Jul 28, 2019

Rich and Tim are back talking fantasy baseball and whatever else they want to talk about. Warning: there is a big non-baseball talk at minute 28-38 where the boys go off the rail talking about their favorite concerts.

Episode 549 - "Who's getting traded and where" Jul 27, 2019

Rich and Tim look at all the possible upcoming trades to try and figure where the players are going and some fantasy implications.

Episode 548 - "Week 16 Hot Prospects" Jul 24, 2019

Rich covers this week's hot prospects and answers listeners questions.

Episode 547 - "Week 17 Waiver Wire" Jul 21, 2019

Rich and Tim are back to provide you with the best fantasy baseball podcast. Today, they cover the Week 17 waiver wire as well as discuss Tyler Beede, the Yankees, the A's, and Matt Harvey. it's a great hour of information and entertainment

Episode 546 - "Just tons of information today" Jul 19, 2019

Rich and Tim are back for a great fantasy baseball podcast. They discuss listener questions and take 10 questions with Tim. They then talk about Rob Manfred and the struggles with the new ball.

Episode 545 - "Week 15 Hot Prospects" Jul 16, 2019

Rich is back at it this week to discuss the Hot Prospects of the week

Episode 544 - "Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups" Jul 14, 2019

Rich and Tim are back from their Fantasy Baseball Live! podcast

Episode 543 - "Mid-season Top 50 Prospects" Jul 12, 2019

Rich is back to cover the Top 50 prospects and give you his scouting report on Luis Robert's Triple-A debut. It was something else. Unfortunately, Rich messed up the original podcast with Tim, so you'll have to wait until Sunday to hear from him.

Episode 542 - "Mid-season Top 100 List (51 through 100) Jul 09, 2019

Prospect361.com releases their much anticipated Top 100 list today and discuss players 51 through 100. Plus, they also mention a few players that just missed.

Episode 541 - "10 Players that could make a difference in the 2nd Half" Jul 07, 2019

Rich and Tim are back to bring you into the second half. They each give you 5 names that could make a difference in the second half. Plus, it's waiver wire time.

Episode 540 - "2019 Preview of the Futures Game" Jul 07, 2019

Rich reviews each player and then some who will be playing in the 2019 Futures Game. It's a must listen for all fantasy players or just anyone who wants to learn about the future of the game!

Episode 539 - "We answer your questions" Jul 05, 2019

It's another fantasy baseball podcast with Rich and Tim. In this episode we answer your twitter questions, do our Take 10 with Tim and finish up with some start, sit, or drop talk. At the end, we talk about who might be the in the Top 5 prospects in the minor leagues.

Episode 538 - "Hot Prospects - Week 13" Jul 03, 2019

Rich is back talking prospects and it's all about the hot prospects for week 13.

Episode 537 - "Week 14 Waiver Wire" Jul 01, 2019

The season is half over and we present our first half fantasy MVP and Goat awards. Plus, it's waiver wire time.

Episode 536 - "Mid Season Minor League Best Players" Jun 28, 2019

Rich reviews the first half best players in the Minor Leagues. He also covers five minor leaguers who could be up in the second half to help your fantasy team.

Episode 535 - "Hot Prospects of the Week" Jun 26, 2019

Rich is back with a quick solo podcast with a review of some of his recent scouting trip. He also covers his Hot Prospects of the week, including his Hidden Five.

Episode 534 - "The Closer Show" Jun 23, 2019

In this week's show, Rich and Tim go through all 30 teams and speculate on their bullpens. It's a must listen for ALL Fantasy owners.

Episode 533 - "We answer listening questions" Jun 22, 2019

Tim and Rich are back to answer listener questions and to do their weekly "Take 10 with Tim"

Episode 532 - "Hot Prospect Week 11 and Review of Top Rookies" Jun 19, 2019

Rich is back to talk Just Prospects. He discusses the Top 15 players this week as well as his hidden five. Plus, he reviews the rookie bats that have arrived. Are they as good as they have shown? Sell High/Buy Low? Which ones? Rich breaks it all down.

Episode 531 - "Week 12 Waiver Wire" Jun 16, 2019

Rich and TIm are back for a really great show. They cover this week's waiver wire, who are the top 5 players in fantasy and who might be knocking on the door.

Episode 530 - "Just a lot of good fantasy baseball talk and a little hockey as well" Jun 14, 2019

Rich and Tim are back for a Friday show. They start off with a discussion on how a last place team can win the Stanley Cup, the either/or game, Take 10 with Ten, and finish up with Start, Sit, or Drop

Episode 529 - "Hot Prospects of the week" Jun 12, 2019

In this episode, Rich starts off answering your twitter questions and they are good ones. Next he reviews the 15 hot prospects of the week, including his special hidden five.

Episode 528 - "Waiver Wire - Week 11" Jun 09, 2019

It's Yordan Alvarez Day on Fantasy Baseball Live! Rich and Tim also talk about their waier wire pickups and whatever else they want to talk about...

Episode 527 - "2019 MLB Draft Review - Top 15 fantasy players" Jun 08, 2019

In this Just Prospects podcast, Rich reviews the Top 15 fantasy players fromt the just completed MLB Draft". It's a perfect show for Dynasty Leagues.

Episode 526 - "Dynasty League trade strategy and Start, Sit, or Drop" Jun 07, 2019

Tim and Rich are back for this Friday night get together where they talk about some trades done in their Dynasty Leagues. It's also another week of Take 10 with Tim and Start, Sit, or Drop

Episode 525 - "2019 Draft Talk and Hot Prospects of the week" Jun 05, 2019

Rich is back talking just prospects. He reviews the top prospects of the week as well as his initial impressions of the 2019 MLB Draft and their fantasy implications.

Episode 524 - "Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups" Jun 02, 2019

Rich and Tim are back to discuss this week's pickups in fantasy baseball.

Episode 523 - "The Launch Angle Revolution and How to plan your team" May 31, 2019

Rich and Tim are back to discuss more fantasy baseball. It's a Take 10 with 10, Start/Sit/Drop and how to build your team with everyone hitting home runs

Episode 522 - "Hot Prospects for Week 8" May 29, 2019

Rich is talking "Just Prospects"

Episode 521 - "Waiver Wire - Week 9" May 27, 2019

Rich and Tim bring you a great show this week. They answer a bunch of twitter questions involving everything from when Yordan Alvarez will be up to whether Yu Darvish is a league-average pitcher or better. Of course, they talk about this week's waiver wire and who to bid on.

Episode 520 - "It's time to remake your team...here's how" May 25, 2019

It's a long Friday episode where Rich and Tim do their Take Tim and also talk about how Tim is redoing his ToutWars team. Plus, a bonus segment at the end where Rich talks with Dylan White dig deep into Buy Low pitchers

Episode 519 - "Week 7 Hot Prospects" May 21, 2019

Rich is back with another Just Prospects Show. He discusses this week's hot prospects including his hidden five.

Episode 518 - "Week 8 Waiver Wire" May 19, 2019

It's a complicated waiver wire this weekend as numreous big time prospects are available for pickup. Rich and Tim break it down for you.

Episode 517 - "Which one of these top rookies should you invest" May 17, 2019

Rich and Tim are back on our Friday show to discuss the Top prospects that have been promoted and which ones are worth the investment. They also review their Take 10 with Tim and Start, Sit, or Drop.
Note: The show kind of ended abruptly as Rich accidentially hit the end show button. The boys claim they were done anyway...

Episode 516 - "Prospect Talk - Week 6 Hot Prospects" May 16, 2019

Rich is back talking prospects. He runs through all the top second baseman making their way to the major leagues. Then, he discusses the Hot Prospects of the week, including the Hidden Five."

Episode 515 - "Waiver Wire - Week 7" May 12, 2019

Tim and Rich are back to review Week 7 waiver wire pickups. In addition, they answer your twitter questions.

Episode 514 - "Which top hitter is going to regress" May 10, 2019

Rich and Tim are together for another Take 10 with Tim. They discuss those players who are going to regress, Vlad or Senzel and other topics

Episode 513 - Prospect Talk: Week 5 May 09, 2019

Rich reviews the Hot Prospects for Week 5.

Episode 512 - "Waiver Wire - Week 6" May 06, 2019

Tim and Rich are back for their waiver wire recommendations.

Episode 511 - "April awards and Start, Sit and Drop" May 03, 2019

Rich and Tim are back talking fantasy baseball. The discuss those players who were standouts in April and who need to step it up. We also do our weekly Take 10 with Tim and finish up with a segment of start, sit, or drop

Prospect Talk - Week 4 May 02, 2019

Rich is back to talk prospects and reviews the positional player of the month for April and the pitcher of the month. He also shares the 15 hot prospects of the week as well as his five hidden prospects for deep Dynasty Leagues.

Episode 509 - "Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5" Apr 29, 2019

Rich and Tim are back discussing Vlad Jr. and all the prospects that are making their way to the Major Leagues. Plus, it's waiver wire time.

Episode 508 - "Prospect Talk - Week 3" Apr 26, 2019

Rich discusses the Hot Prospects of the week including five that are under the radar for deeper Dynasty Leagues

Epsisode 507 - "10 with Tim (Week 4) Apr 24, 2019

Rich and Tim discuss the revelant news of the week including re-drafting the first round and Start, Sit, or Drop

Episode 506 - "Week 4 Waiver Wire" Apr 21, 2019

Rich and Tim and back to share with you Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups. In addition, they discuss two-start pitchers and what to do if you've gotten off to a bad start.

Episode 505 - "Start, Sit or Drop" Apr 19, 2019

Rich and Tim are back for another Take 10 with Tim and to discusss players you might want to consider sitting or droppoing

Episode 504 - "Prospect Talk - Week 2" Apr 17, 2019

In this solo podcast, Senior Baseball Writer Rich Wilson discusses 15 Hot Prospects as well as several minor leaguers that are off to slow starts. In addition, he laments about MiLB's decision to require all outlets to pull down videos of minor league players

Episode 503 - "Players to pickup for Week 3" Apr 14, 2019

Tim and Rich are back for another Fantasy Baesball Live! Tonight, they discuss the P361 Waiver Wire, Two-start pitchers and their early regrets for the season.

Episode 502 - "Another Take 10 with Tim" Apr 13, 2019

Rich and Tim discuss 10 important topics in this Special Friday Afternoon podcast

Episode 501 - "Digging Deep Series - Guys to pickup" Apr 11, 2019

In this podcast, Rich first covers Hot Prospects of the Weeks and then brings in Dylan White who reviews his article on players you might want to consider picking up. He finishes with a few suprise names at the end.

Episode 500 - "Week 2 Waiver Wire" Apr 08, 2019

The boys are at it again talking baesball, fantasy baseball, or whatever the heck they want to talk about. They cover this week's waiver wires, all the injuries and who to pick up as well as 2-start pitchers.

Episode 499 - New Series - "Take 10 with Tim" Apr 03, 2019

In this new series, Rich asks Tim, 10 questions that are relevant for your fantasy baseball teams.
1.If you drafted Trea Turner with your first pick, how much of a punch in the gut is his injury?
2.In deeper leagues, the waiver wire is a little light, who would you pickup from a list of 10 available players?
3.Order the teams that you are most worried about their start: Boston (1-5), Angels (1-5), Astros (2-4), Yankees (2-3).
4.Who is more real? The Tampa Bay Rays or Philadelphia Phillies?
5.Hot starts…which one is real?
a.Mikel Franco: 3 HR, .545 BA, 2K/6BB
b.Kolton Wong: 3 HR, 2 SB, .500 BA, 4K/2BB
c.Asdrubel Cabrera: 3 HR, .333 BA, 5K/1BB
6.Kyle Wright or Bryce Wilson for the Rest of the Season?
7.Josh Hader over/under 30 saves?
8.We nailed Anthony Alford getting a chance in Toronto, but is he worth picking up?
9.What one hitter are you going after in FAAB this week? What one pitcher?
10.How worried are you about Cedric Mullins?

Episode 498 - "Who to pickup - Our first wavier wire" Apr 01, 2019

The season is underway and it's time to discuss who to pickup on the waiver wire. Rich and Tim bring you 22 names plus two-start pitcher and a host of other things.

Episode 497 - "Opening Day" Mar 29, 2019

The boys wrap Opening Day and then provide you their World Series predictions.

Episode 496 - "Digging Deep (Comparing Batters)" Mar 26, 2019

Rich is joined by Dylan White for another in their series of Digging Deep. Today, they look at batter comparisons. Who is most like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and who does Jackie Bradley Jr. most look like? If you like digging deep into analytics or just like hearing baseball talk, this show is for you.

Episode 495 - "We make our predictions" Mar 25, 2019

Rich and Tim wrap up the pre-season with their annual predictions as well as answering twitter questions from listeners

Episode 494 - "Last minute draft preparation" Mar 21, 2019

Tim and Rich record a midweek podcast to discuss the first game of the Japanese series and then to give you 15 players that you should consider owning after their spring training performances

Episode 493 - "2019 Impact Rookies" Mar 19, 2019

In this solo show, Rich digs deep into those rookies who should make a major contributions in 2019. 14 for each league and 6 sleepers

Episode 492 - "Our annual sleeper show with the legendary Tony Cincotta" Mar 17, 2019

Rich and Tim are joined by Tony Cincotta to talk about their list of sleepers for the 2019 season. Tony also gives his view on Fantasy Baseball vs. Fantasy Football. For fans of Tony, it's a must listen.
We did have some technical difficulties during the recording and ask for your understanding.

Episode 490 - Digging Deep (Pitchers - Sleepers) Mar 15, 2019

Rich introduces a new member to the team, Dylan White and they dig deep into pitching stats to predict who are sleepers at the draft table.

Episode 490 - "Live Mock Draft - Part 2" Mar 12, 2019

Tim and Rich finish their live mock draft with Scott Chu from Friends with Fantasy Benefits

Episode 489 - "Live Mock Draft (23 rounds) Mar 10, 2019

Rich and Tim host their annual mock draft with industry experts and listeners. This is part 1.

Episode 488 - Digging Deep (Hitters - Sleepers) Mar 07, 2019

Rich goes through the numbers to look for hitters that are showing up as sleepers. All of these players are established major league talent and are just going to low in the draft. Considering investing in some of them.

Episode 487 - "Draft Preview Relief Pitchers/Closers) Mar 06, 2019

Tim and Rich finish up their draft preview series my discussing relief pitcher...ok, closers. It's a fun hour.

Episode 486 - "Spring Training standpoints, Harper and DH" Mar 04, 2019

In this great episode, Tim and Rich look at the Bryce Harper signing, who's been hot in spring training, and then finish up with a preview of Designated Hitters
Editor's Note: The boys mispoke on Josh James and called him James Jones. Clearly they had their Star Wars nerd hat on at the time.

Episode 485 - Digging Deep: Over drafted hitters (power) Mar 02, 2019

In this new series, P361 digs deep on analytics to present 7 hitters that the data suggest are being overdrafted. There are some shocking names.

Episode 484 - Draft Preview Part 2 (Starting Pitchers) Feb 27, 2019

Rich and Tim continue their discussion of starting pitchers with a bunch of surprises.

Episode 483 - "Draft Preview - Starting Pitchers" Feb 25, 2019

Rich and Tim continue with their draft preview by discussing starting pitchers. They also discuss the big Manny Machado signing.

Episode 482 - "Dynasty League Podcast" Feb 23, 2019

In this special podcast, Rich discusses the results of the P361 Dynasty League Supplemental Drafts and players he targeted during the draft. it's a MUST listen for all Dynasty League owners or fantasy players who might want to join a Dynasty League one day.

Episode 481 - "Draft Preview - Part 2 (Outfield) Feb 21, 2019

Rich and Tim continue their discussion on outfielders. They also answer more of our listener questions and then discuss slide rules, laptop-size calculators and other fun stuff

Episode 480 - "Draft Preview - Outfield" Feb 18, 2019

Tim and Rich provide you the list of our Top 150 outfielders in Fantasy Baseball. We also answer listenering questions.

Episode 479 - "Draft Preview - Third Base" Feb 14, 2019

Tim and Rich review Third Base and Tim's LABR Draft in this week's podcast

Episode 478 - "First five rounds of our Mock Live Draft" Feb 11, 2019

Rich and Tim are joined by some of their listeners as the draft the first five rounds of a draft

Episode 477 - "Top 100 Prospects in the game" Feb 08, 2019

Rich and Tim review the Top 100 prospects in the game as ranked by Prospect361.com

Episode 476 - "Draft Preview - Shortstop" Feb 04, 2019

Rich and Tim breakdown the shortstop position for this year's upcoming draft. They also answer listener questions that focus on Dynasty Leagues.

Episode 475 - "Fantasy Questions of the NL West" Feb 01, 2019

Tim and Rich provide you this mid-week podcast to discuss those burning questions about teams in the NL West.
1. Arizona Diamondbacks
2. Colorado Rockies
3. Los Angeles Dodgers
4. San Diego Padres
5. San Franisco Giants

Episode 474 - "Draft Prep - Second Base Preview" Jan 30, 2019

Topics
1. The Reds...will the plan work
2. Trades and Signing
3.Second base preview

Episode 472 - "First Base Preview" Jan 21, 2019

Topics
1. Early strategy observations from our drafts so far
2. Signings and trades
3. First base preview

Episode 471 - "Draft Prep: Catcher Preview" Jan 14, 2019

Topics
1. Why are so many fans siding with the owners in free agent process? Shouldn't fans be more player-centric or have we been convinced by smart ownership and GMs that fiscal restraint builds a Championship Team? If so, does that really work or is it just code to line the pockets of the owners?
2. Signings and Trades
3. Catcher Preview

Episode 470 - "AL East Prospects" Jan 11, 2019

Topics: AL East Prospects

469 - "Fantasy questions on the AL East" Jan 07, 2019

Topics
1. As traditionals closers disapear, is it time for Fantasy Baseball to change?
2. Trades and Free Agent Signings
3. AL East Preview
a. Baltimore Orioles
b. Boston Red Sox
c. New York Yankees
d. Tampa Bay Rays
e. Toronto Blue Jays

Episode 468 - "First Live Mock Draft of the year" Dec 31, 2018

Rich, Tim and 13 listeners engage in the year's first live mock draft.

Episode 467 - "Trades and signings and should the Angels trade Mike Trout?" Dec 20, 2018

Topics
1. Should the Angels trade Mike Trout? Will the Angels trade Mike Trout?
2. Trades and signings
a. Michael Brantley
b. Wilson Ramos
c. JA Happ
d. Yonder Alsono
3. Wrapup
a. Manny and Bryce talk
b. Christmas questions
c. Details on our first Mock Draft

Episode 466 - "NL East Prospects" Dec 14, 2018

Topics
1. Winter Meetings
2. NL Prospect Review

Episode 465 - "The eve of the Winter Meetings" Dec 10, 2018

Topics
1. We breakdown the Goldschmidt trade
2. Other trades and signings
3. 30 Fantasy Questions - NL East

Episode 464.1 - "We talk prospects of the AL Central" Dec 06, 2018

Topics
1. AL Central Prospects

Episode 464 - "AL Central Fantasy Questions" Dec 03, 2018

Topics
1. The Mets and Mariners make a signficant trade with lots of fantasy and Dynasty League implications.
2. The Nationals acquire Yan Gomes
3. A bunch of players get cut...what's going on?
a. Billy Hamilton
b. Jonathan Schoop
c. Brad Boxberger
d. Avisail Garcia
4. AL Central Fantasy Questions

Episode 423 - "Fantasy questions about the NL Central" Nov 26, 2018

Topics
1. The Yankees and Mariners make the first big trade of the year
2. NL Central Fantasy Questions
a. Chicago Cubs
b. Cincinnati Reds
c. Milwaukee Brewers
d. Pittsburgh Pirates
e. St. Louis Cardinals

Episode 462 - "NL Central Prospects" Nov 19, 2018

Topics
1. News and Notes of the week
2. Post Season Awards
3. NL Prospects

Episode 461 - "Where will the Free Agents sign?" Nov 05, 2018

Topics
Final AFL Reflections
Where will the Free Agents sign
Prospects - NL Central

Episode 460 - "The Red Sox are World Champs" Nov 01, 2018

Topics
1. The Red Sox are Champs
2. Tim's view of the AFL
3. Dynasty League opportunities

Episode 459 - "Scouting Reports from the AFL?" Oct 20, 2018

Topics
1. The Red Sox move on the Astros go home
2. The Dodgers and Brewers are tied
3. Scouting the AFL

Episode 458 - "Our first 2019 Mock Draft - first three rounds" Oct 15, 2018

Round 1
Round 2
Round 3

Episode 457 - "Our 2018 Fantasy Goats" Oct 08, 2018

Topics
1. Tim and Rich's steak and liquor bets
2. Playoff Fever
3. Our fantasy goats

Episode 456 - "Another one is in the books" Oct 02, 2018

Topics
1. Game 163 and the Play In games
2. Post season fantasy draft
3. Our Fantasy MVP's
4. Tim's first 2019 mock draft is in the books. We will review.

Episode 455 - "Final 10 guys to pickup for next week" Sep 24, 2018

Topics
1. 10 Guys to pickup for next week
2. Two-start pitchers

Episode 454 - "Last minute pickups" Sep 17, 2018

Topics
1. Playoff Talk
2. Who get the saves in Chicago?
3. Jorge Lopez - remember him?
4. Greg BIrd - Is he the Yankees starting first baseman next season?
5. Juan Soto or Ronald Acuna - Who's you NL ROY
6. Alex Bregman - Chance to be MVP? First round pick next season?
7. Can you draft a Rockies pitcher?
8. The final chapter on David Wright
9. Two-start pitchers

Episode 453 - "Three weeks and counting..." Sep 10, 2018

Topics
1. We answer you Twitter questions
2. News and Notes
3. AFL Rosters

Episode 452 - "Guys that can help you down the stretch..." Aug 27, 2018

Topics
1. Fantasy Questions for Tim
2. News and notes
3. Waiver Wire pickups

Episode 451 - "Are the Astros in trouble?" Aug 20, 2018

Topics
1. We answer your Twitter questions
2. News and Notes
3. Are the Astros in trouble?
4. Waiver Wire

Episode 450 - "Who is worthy of a first round pick next year?" Aug 13, 2018

Topics
1. Who do you draft in the first round next year?
2. News and Notes
3. The Astros all of sudden look...beatable???
4. Waiver Wire
5. Two-start pitchers

Episode 449 - "The Yankees are reeling but the A's are rolling..." Aug 09, 2018

Topics
A. Interesting deadline trades
B. The Yankees
C. The A's
D. Waiver Wire pickups

Episoe 448 - "Trades, trades and more trades" Jul 30, 2018

Topics
Trades, trades and more trades
The state of the St. Louis Cardinals
TIm's Waiver Wire
Two-start pitchers

Episode 447 - "The second half begins..." Jul 23, 2018

Topics
Fill in the Blank
Three trades
Waiver Wire
Two-start pitchers

Episode 446 - "Top 50 Prospects" Jul 14, 2018

Topics
Top Prospects - 26 through 50
Top Prospects - 1 through 25
Some other names

Episode 445 - "Buy low and sell high second half guys" Jul 09, 2018

Topics
1. Fantasy Advice if you're winning or bringing up the rear
2. Buy low hitters
3. Buy low pitchers
4. Sell high hitters
5. Sell high pitchers
6. Waiver Wire

Episode 444 - "Our mid-season awards" Jul 03, 2018

Topics
1. Advice for fantasy owners from Tim.
2. Mid-season fantasy MVPs
3. Waiver Wire

Episode 443 - "We take your questions." Jun 25, 2018

Topics
1. Listener Questions
2. News and Notes
3. Waiver Wire
4. Two-start pitchers

Episode 442 - "Look, we like the World Cup, but come on...it's baseball time" Jun 18, 2018

Pick one
Manny Machado or Bryce HarperNoah Syndergaard or Jacob deGromJustin Verlander or Gerrit ColeAroldis Chapman or Craig KimbrelSean Newcomb or Mike FoltynewiczAaron Nola, Luis Severino or James PaxtonRonald Acuna or Juan SotoAnswer above or Vlady Jr.Aaron Judge or JD MartinezIn three years, Braves, Padres or PhilliesNews and NotesWaiver WireTwo-start pitchers

Episode 441 - "Goldy is back...who else might be ready to join the fun?" Jun 11, 2018

Topics
1. The return of Paul Goldschmidt
2. Which batters are about to Correct like Goldy?
3. News and Notes
4. Tim's Waiver Wire
5. Two-start pitchers

Episode 440 - "It's June...where is the season going?" Jun 05, 2018

Topics
1. Over/Under Game
2. News and Notes
3. Waiver Wire Pickups

Episode 439 - "Who is surprising this year and who is not?" May 28, 2018

Topics
1. Who is surprising this year and who is not
2. News and Notes
3. Tim's Waiver Wire
4. Two-start pitchers

Episode 438 - "How good are the Yankees" May 21, 2018

Topic
How good are the Yankees
News and Notes
Young pitchers
Tim's Waiver Wire
Two-start pitchers

Episode 437 - "Re-drafting the first round. How different would it be?" May 15, 2018

Topic

Episode - "436 - Pitching studs hit the DL...what to do? May 08, 2018

Topics
1. Buy Low Pitchers
2. Sell High Pitchers
3. News and Notes
4. Waiver Wire

Episode 435 - "The first month is in the books" Apr 30, 2018

Topics - Approximate time for each segment is listed
2:00 - Nick Kingham
10:00 - Marcus Stroman and other injured players.
15:00 - Should leagues have unlimited DL slots
19:00 - Looking at players with high BABIPs and will they regress
29:00 - And the players with low BABIPs...will they improve
38:00 - Ronald Acuna, Scott Kingery and Alex Verdugo
52:00 - Walker Buehler, Jack Flaherty and more Nick Kingham
1:06 - Kang is returning...but does anyone want him
1:07 - Jose Bautista - Really???
1:08 - Sunsets and Beans - Non baseball material
1:10 - Waiver Wire
1:30 - Two-start pitchers

Episode 434 - "Is Gleybar Torres the first of the big name prospects to arrive?" Apr 23, 2018

Topics: Approximate Time is by each segment
5:15: - Yu Darvish problems: Start em or sit em
7:25. - Fill in the blank game
42:00 - Strategies for drafting pitchers in a Dynasty League
51:00 - Are the Reds ready to compete or did they not reboot their team enough?
1:03 - Gary Morre discussion - Non-baseball talk
1:06 - Waiver Wire pickups - In the middle, we discuss hockey team (Non-baseball talk)
1:28 - Two-start pitchers
1:40 - Rich the farmer and Fisherman - Non baseball talk

Episode 433 - "Are these guys going to get better?" Apr 16, 2018

Topics - Approximate time for each segment is listed.
11:00 - Biggest story of the year...the weather
17:45 - Guys with poor starts - should we be worried
Batters - Longoria, Zimmerman, Chris Davis, Orlando Arcia, Brinson, Kipnis
Pitchers - Teheran, Felix, Gausman, Davish, Archer
27:00 - The Marlins awful song
40:00 - Waiver Wire
1:12 - How good is Jose Berios
1:14 - Two-start pitchers

Episode 432 - "Surprise Players...can they continue?" Apr 09, 2018

Topics
1. Hot Offensive Players - Can it continue?
2. Hot Pitchers
3. News and Notes
4. Waiver Wire
5. Two start pitchers

Episode 431 - "The first week is in the can" Apr 02, 2018

Topics (Approximate time of the segment is listed)
8:00 - Opening Week
20:40 - Waiver Wire
40:30 - Closer Carousel begins (Holland, Strickland, and Kela)
47:00 - Matt Davidson - fact or fiction
48:15 - Xander Boegarts changes his swing
49:30 - Trea Turner is batting sixth...what??
52:00 = Are things starting to catchup to Billy Hamilton?
55:30 - The Phillies and Gabe Kapler
61:04 - Two-start pitchers

Episode 430 - "Opening Day" Mar 29, 2018

Topics - Approximate timing for each segment
2:00 - Scott Kingery and Jordan Hicks
6:30 - Hot Dogs, Opening Day and the "Government is watching us"
11:30 - Vlad Jr. and more Scott Kingery
20:00 - Rich hates Lowes
23:20 - Annual Predictions - MVP, Cy Young, and ROY
47:00 - Who's going to win it all.

Episode 429 - "Breakout players" Mar 26, 2018

Topics (Time's are approximate for when the segments begin)
1:00 - Tim's travel over the past two weeks
10:30 - Tim's Tout Wars Team
29:30 - News and Notes
52:00 - Breakout Players
123:00 - Waiver Wire

Episode 428 - "Impact Rookies" Mar 20, 2018

3:00 - The start of the season
4:10 - Ronald Acuna and service time explained
8:55 - Impact NL Rookies
30:20 - Impact AL Rookies

Episode 427a - "Closers Part 2" Mar 13, 2018

Topics
4:40 - Are the Phillies a playoff contender?
10:00 - How much longer is the Nationals window?
14:00 - Did the Players blow it in the last CBA? Does this foretell problems down the road?
17:40 - The Yankees sign Neil Walker. Who gets the playing time? Who has the value?
20:00 - Faulty Towers and Monte Python
21:30 - The Closers Part 2
Closers Part 2

Episode 427 - "Closer Preview - Part 1" Mar 12, 2018

Topics
Overreacting to Spring Stats
Closer Preview Part 1
Show abruptly ended. Second part to be recorded the following day.

Episode 426 - "Starting Pitching, Part 2" Mar 04, 2018

Topics - Approximate time for segments
7:00 - Tim and Rich talk about auction drafts and strategies
14:00 - Discussion about snake drafts and how you manage your rankings vs. the site rankings.
25:00 - Nonsense talk (Rich showering in the bathroom sink of the Ocean Isle Lowes Grocery Store)
28:30 - Starting Pitchers
1:14 - We close it down