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Fantasy Baseball Live! – April 12, 2026 @ 3 pmMicrosoft Teams:Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.The White Sox listened to our podcast on Friday, as it’s being reported that Noah Shultz will be called up to start Tuesday against the Rays. I’ve already put my Hot Prospects of the Week in place and wrote three paragraphs about Shultz before the game. In sum, I’m not convinced his control problems are behind him. What say you?a.Will you be starting him on Tuesday if he gets the call?2.David Bednar is one of the funks runs given up in four of his five last games, with a blown save yesterday and another loss on Wednesday. If you were to handcuff, who would it be?3.Ranger Suarez had a good outing yesterday, and his early-season jitters are hopefully behind him. 4.Tatsuya Imai with another brutal outing. That’s two bad and one good. I hope to put out a baseballsavant breakdown videocast on him as I’ve done a thorough analysis of what the data is telling me.5.Adley Rutschman hits the IL with ankle inflammation. Is there anything worth picking up here?a.Wyatt Langford appears to have only suffered a small quad injury and can hopefully avoid the IL. But maybe he should spend 10 days on it, finding his swing.6.Both Riley Greene and Julio Rodriguez finally did something after we chastised them on Friday. I think we should give these players some kind of bonus, since it always seems that after we criticize them, they perform well. What say you?Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

The following players are discussed:1. James Tibbs III (LAD)2. Yanquiel Fernández (NYY)3. William Bergolla (CHW)4. Max Clark (Det)5. Charlie Condon (Col)6. Blaze Jordan (STL)7. George Lombard (NYY)8. Dakota Harris (STL)9. Austin Overn (TB)10. Jhonny Severino (Pit)11. Gavin Kilen (SF)12. Roderick Arias (NYY)13. Brendon Tunick (LAD)14. Jhonny Level (SF)15. Seth Hernandez (Pit)16. Owen Murphy (ATL)17. Kade Anderson (Sea)18. Santiago Suarez (TB)19. Jurrangelo Cijntje (STL)20. Tyler Bremnar (LAA)

Take 10 with Tim – April 10, 2026Microsoft Teams:Take 10 with TimFriday, April 10, 20269:15 AM - 10:15 AM1.Maybe it’s just me, but offense seems to be a problem to start the season. There are a ton of guys struggling. Here are just 12. I could have gone 30 or 40 deep. Start, Sit, and Drop1)Julio Rodriguez (OF, Sea, 100% rostered, 9 ADP) - .143 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB, 4 runs, 2 RBI2)Nick Kurtz (1B, ATH, 100%, 19) - .189 BA, 0 HR, 2 SB, 6 runs, 2 RBI3)Riley Greene (OF, Det, 100%, 73) - .196 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB, 7 runs, 6 RBI4)VinnyP (1B, KC, 99%, 78) - .200 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB, 3 runs, 5 RBI5)Michael Busch (1B, CHC, 99%, 105) - .140 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB 6 runs, 0 RBI6)Trevor Story (SS, Bos, 91%, 105) - .151 BA, 1 HR, 0 SB, 1 run, 8 RBI7)Jorge Polanco (2B, NYM, 84%, 210) - .200 BA, 0 HR, 0 SB, 2 runs, 1 RBI8)Marcus Semien (2B, NYM, 84%, 244) - .209 BA, 1 HR, 0 SB, 2 runs, 6 RBI9)Trent Grisham (OF, NYY, 84%, 248) - .167 BA, 0 HR, 1 SB, 7 runs, 4 RBI10)Marcell Ozuna (UT, Pit, 58%, 321) – 2 for 31, 0 HR, 1 run, 0 RBI11)Carson Benge (OF, NYM, 83%, 340) – .108, 1 HR, 4 SB, 3 runs, 3 RBI12)Coby Mayo (3B, Bal, 54%, 389) - .133 BA, 1 HR, 0 SB, 2 runs, 1 RBI2.The world was very excited about Konnor Griffin, but more often than not, he’s struggling – 3 for 18, 0 HR, 0 SB, 5K/2BB. You likely started him when he first came up, but now what do you do?3.We never discussed the crazy game Jo Adel had. While not fantasy related, he stole three home runs on the night and did it with a lot of style. Did you see it?4.Taj Bradley has been a revelation this season and is seventh on the Fantrax Player Rater for pitching. 16.2 IP, 22K/4BB, 2 wins, 1.08 ERA. A lot has been expected of him, dating back to his days with Tampa. Is this real?1)As good as Bradley has been, sitting on the top of the pitcher Player Rater is the Angels Jose Soriano – 20 IP, 21K/6BB, 3 wins, 0.45 ERAi.Who had this on their bingo card? Real or not?2)Who would you rather roster the rest of the season – Bradley or Soriano?5.Cade Horton is having elbow surgery – UGH! Who do you look to pick up his starts?1)It was also made official that Cody Ponce will miss the rest of the season. Sorry Tim.i.It does bring up a question. For fantasy players, is it wise to invest heavily across a bunch of leagues in one player, like Ponce. When you do, you’re scrambling What say you?6.On our Patreon site, I’ve written several times about Noah Schultz. He’s looked great so far this season, throwing a lot more strikes, but still doesn’t have a change-up. He looks to be getting close. I see the appeal, but I want to see more before adding him this season. What say you?1)Do you have two or three prospects you are looking to get called up soon?7.What hitter will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?8.What pitcher will you be targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?

Fantasy Baseball Live! – April 5, 2026 @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend gamesAdditional Notes:1.Mookie Betts with an oblique and Hunter Brown with a shoulder?a.Who are the pickups?2.What happened to Cristian Javier, or was he always overrated? He’s a flyball pitcher with a 92-93 mph fastball. While he had a great season in 2022, he wasn’t good prior to TJS and has been really inconsistent since.a.Is he somebody who can bounce back?3.When do we start to worry about Nick Kurtz? Prior to Saturday’s game, he’s one for 21 with 13 strikeouts in 26 plate appearances. Most of his games have been on the road. It’ll be interesting to see if things change now that the A’s are home. Last season, he posted the same batting average, but made better contact at home with a lot more power.4.Jordan Lawlar has a fractured wrist and will miss the next 6 to 8 weeks. The guy just can’t catch a break. Thoughts on who gets his at-bats?a.Also, I’m wondering what happens with Gurriel's return. Will Lawlar still have a job?5.Eury Perez couldn’t find the plate against the Yankees. It could have been a lot worse than 4 ERs in 4 innings. Any worries?6.Don’t look now, but Jordan Walker is hitting .296 with two home runs over the first 8 games. It’s clearly a small sample size, but at least it’s a nice start to the season.7.Tatsuya Imai – Great call by us as he dominated the As in Sacramento. He still walked three though.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 3 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – April 3, 2026 @ 9:15 am – 1 hr1.    Now were talking…Konnor Griffin will be promoted prior to Friday’s game.  It’s being reported that the Pirates signed him to a nine year, $140 million contract.  It was in line with what the Red Sox signed Roman Anthony for last season 8-years and $130 million.a.    It’s smart given what has happened to contracts, but as we’ve been saying, you’ve got to get Griffin in the big leagues soon to get acclimatedi.    Ok – projections – AB, HR, SB and BAii.    Does this make a difference for the Pirates?  If so, how many wins?b.    The Mariners have also signed Colt Emerson to a long-term deal (8-years and $95 million) but are keeping him in the minor leagues – for now.2.    Who would you nominate for each position after the first week of play? Mine are listeda.    Best fantasy hitteri.    Rich: Shea Langeliers – 24 AB and five home runs1.    Is he 2026’s Cal Raleighii.    Tim: Drake Baldwin – 3 HR, 7 RBIb.    Best fantasy pitcheri.    Rich: Cam Schlitter – 11.2 IP, 2 wins, 15K, 0.00 ERAii.    Tim: Kevin Gausman – 12.0 IP, 21K, 1.00 ERAc.    Biggest surprisei.    Rich: Chase DeLauter – 22 AB, 4 HRii.    Tim: Liam Hicks – 1.659 OPS and leading the league in RBIsd.    Come on, do something.i.    Rich: Jakob Marsee – 22 AB, 3 hits, 1 SB, 7K/3BB, .136 BAii.    Tim: Wyatt Langford – 4 for 28, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 SBe.    Surprise teami.    Rich: Red Sox – 1-5, vs. Reds and Astros – Only 17 runs scored, second worse in baseball only behind the Giantsii.    Tim: Marlins – 5-1 and scored 33 runs and Yankees 5-1 and only given 6 urns.f.    Best individual performance in a gamei.    Rich: Gavin Williams – 4/1 vs. LAD – 7 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 10K/3BBii.    Tim: Sandy Alcantara – 4/1 vs. CHW – 9 IP, 3 hits, 7K/0BB in 97 pitches3.    Carlos Estevez officially goes on the IL, and it’s now Lucas Erceg in the closer role.  Can Erceg keep the job regardless of what happens to Estevez, or is this just temporary, given that  Estevez makes $10 million a year, and well, Erceg doesn’t?4.    You guy, Cody Ponce hurts his knee and while there is no treatment plan yet, it appears he’ll be out for a good chunk of the season. Who gets his starts in Toronto?5.    Are you ready to give the Closer role in St. Louis to Riley O’Brien?6.    Given me a hitter that you are targeting for this weekend?a.    Jose Fernandez - Diamondbacks7.    Give me a pitcher that you are targeting for this weekend?a.    Clayton Beeter - Washington

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 29, 2026 @ 3 pm – I need to be done by 4:15 pm.Segment 1 – Review the games of the weekendOther notes:1.Cam Schlitter was dominate in his first outing – 5.1 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 8K/1BBa.I wasn’t sure about him coming into the season, but WOW that was something.2.Several rookies have gotten off to strong startsa.Chase DeLauter – 4 for 9, 2K/0BB, 3 HR against the Mariners (against Gilbert and Kirby)b.JJ Wetherholt – 3 for 9, 1 HR, 1 SB, 1K/0BB, including a walk off hitc.Sal Stewart – 5 for 8, 1 HR, 1K/0BB3.Michael McGreevy fastball averaged 90.7 mph (T 92.2) with only 6 whiffs on 36 swings, but somehow no-hit the Rays for six innings. I’m not sure about this one. Thoughts?4.Andrew Vaughn becomes the fourth guy to fracture his hamate bone. Jeferson Quero gets the callup, they shift Bauers to first for Saturday’s game and Lockridge fills in for Bauers, who was filling in for Chourio.a.Any interest in Quero. b.Odd, they didn’t give Tyler Black a shot after a great spring.5.Christopher Morel has an oblique issue and the Marlins call on Deyvison De Los Santos to make his long awaited MLB debut?a.Any interest?Segment 2 – Tim’s First Waiver Wire of the yearSegment 3 – Closer ReportClose

Topics -1. Review last night's games and today's game. In general, just talk about how glad we are to get back into looking at stats.2. Jackson Chourio - What the heck!!!3. Predictions:a. Divisional Winnersb. Wildcards - 2 per conferencec. World Series Opponentsd. World Series Winners

Notes – March 22, 2026 @ 3pmSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Dylan Crews was demoted this weekend. While surprising on one level, I had concerns after reviewing the data over the winter and shared that with our Patreon members. Plus, he just didn’t perform well this spring.a.How concerned are you for the long term for Crews?2.Brandon Sproat wins the fifth starter role over Logan Henderson.a.I liked the deal that brought Sproat to Milwaukee, and he had a great spring. Your thoughts?3.Logan Henderson might be back, as there is talk of Brandon Woodruff not quite being ready. He did not pitch well in his last outing.4.Marcelo Mayer wins the second base job over Kristian Campbell.a.Thoughts on Mayer this season.b.What happened to Kristian Campbell – from the penthouse to the doghouse5.As discussed, Jasson Dominguez will start the season in the minor leagues. Let’s see if he can hit lefties.a.Are you worried long-term about him? He’s only 23 – just turned 23 last month. 6.Carson Benge will go north with the team. He posted a great batting average this spring, but he only hit one extra-base hit.a.What are your thoughts for him in 2026? 7.Trey Yesavage has a shoulder impingement and will start the season on the IL.a.Why doesn’t this surprise me?8.Andrew Painter appears to have secured the fifth starter spot in Philadelphia – although, I haven’t seen official confirmation yet.t.a.Thoughts on him this season?Segment 2 – Guys you avoided at the draftWe talked about all the players we liked for 2026, give me a couple of players you just avoided and why.Segment 3 – 2026 Bold predictions – Mine are listed•HittersoWyatt Langford emerges as a superstar and becomes a first-round pick in 2027oRoman Anthony hits 40 home runs and becomes the face of the Red SoxoCoby Mayo hits .270 with 28 home runs, and despite ugly defense at third, keeps Jordan Westburg on the bench when he returns.Bonus: In the offseason, the Orioles will try to trade Pete Alonso, but will instead move Rutschman. This will move Basallo full-time to catcher and Mayo full-time to DH.Since the emperor has no clothes, the junior members of the Orioles front office will be thinking they made a mistake in signing Pete Alonso, but nobody will have the courage to bring it up to GM Mike Elias.oJac Caglione hits 50 home runs but fantasy managers have to deal with his .225 batting average.oKevin McGonigle will win the April Rookie of the Month award and carry that throughout the season to easily win ROY•PitchingoShane Baz finally puts things together in Baltimore and becomes a Top 20 to 25 starting pitcher in the game.oIn July, the Dodgers starting rotation will be Shohei Ohtani, Emmet Sheehan, River Ryan, and Landon Knack. By late July, they will jump the gun on everyone and trade for Tarik Skubal oRobby Snelling will get the first call in Miami, but it’s Thomas White who excels, pushing Snelling back to Triple-A.oHogan Harris saves 30 games for the A’soRiver Ryan will win the NL ROY as he’ll dominate once all the Dodgers pitchers get hurt in May. CloseWhat are you doing for Opening Day?

Segment 3 – Our Sleepers1.Catchers (1 or 2)a.Rich - Carter Jenson and Daniel Susacb.Tim – Endy Rodriguez and Cooper Ingle2.First Base (1 or 2)a.Rich - Ben Rice and Ralphy Velasquezb.Tim – Andrew Vaughn and Charlie Condon3.Second Base (1 or 2)a.Rich - JJ Wetherholt and Colt Emersonb.Tim – Jake Cronenworth and Cole Young4.Third Base (1 or 2)a.Rich - Ryan McMahon and Tommy Whiteb.Tim – Jordan Lawlar and Tommy White5.Shortstop (1 or 2)a.Rich - Jeremy Pena and Carson Williamsb.Tim - Josh Smith and Jett Williams6.Outfield (2 or 3)a.Rich - Wyatt Langford, Roman Laureano, and Jhostynxon Garcia b.Tim – Brenna Davis, Josh Baez, Henry Bolte, and LuisAngel Acuna7.Starting Pitchers (3 or 4)a.Rich - Brandon Woodruff, Emmet Sheehan, Michael Soroka, Brandon Sproat, River Ryanb.Tim – Ryan Weiss, Anthony Kay, Foster Griffin, Cody Ponce, Mike Burrows, Mick Abel, Johan Oviedo, JR. Ritchie, Grant Holmes, Ian Seymour8.Relievers (1 or 2)a.Tim’s – Danny Palenica, Matt Svanson, Hogan Harris

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 15, 2026 @ 3 pmMicrosoft TeamsSegment 1 – News and Notes•WBC ActionoWhat have you thought about the action so far?oUS vs. Dominican – Who you got?oItaly vs. Venezuela – Who you got?oWho will be the winner?•Over-reacting to Spring Training Stats – which of these pique your interest, if any?oMatt McLain is hitting .543 with five home runsoBrennen Davis, now with the Mariners has four home runs and is hitting .364oCole Young has four home runs and two stolen basesoCharlie Condon has three home runs and is hitting .419oJhostynxon Garcia is hitting .500 with 14 hits, 2 home runs and three stolen bases – for the Pirates.oCoby Mayo is also hitting .500 with 13 hits but only one home run.o27-year-old, career minor league, Baiden Ward has 17 stolen bases on 13 hits.oMick Abel, now with the Twins has 17Ks in 13.1 IP with a 1.35 ERAoMike Burrows, now with the Astros has 14 K’s in 11 innings, giving up six hits and no runs.oJohan Oviedo, now with Boston has 14K in 11.1 innings with a 1.59 ERA Segment 2 – Tim’s Tout Wars Team•League Draft Result - FantraxSegment 3 – Our Sleepers1.Catchers (1 or 2)a.Rich - Carter Jenson and Daniel Susacb.Tim – Endy Rodriguez and Cooper Ingle2.First Base (1 or 2)a.Rich - Ben Rice and Ralphy Velasquezb.Tim – Andrew Vaughn and Charlie Condon

Rich and Tim draft in a 15-team roto league and walk through their picks and many others.

Rich and Tim draft in a 15-team roto league and walk through their picks and many others.

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 1, 2026Microsoft Teams:Segment 1 – Review Tim’s LABR DraftFantasy Football Baseball Basketball and DFS | RealTime Fantasy SportsSegment 2 – News and Notes1.Zack Wheeler might not have much, if any, time, as he’s being targeted for a debut on April 9th. He hasn’t risen too much in ADP, likely as TOS has proven challenging to work through. He went in the early part of the eighth round in LABR. Thoughts on how to handle Wheeler this season?2.What did you think of Tatsuya Imai debut? He averaged 93.3 MPH with his fastball.3.I’m sure we will discuss Josh Hader in the next segment, but there is no timetable yet for him to start throwing. How are you handling Hader this season? He went in the 11th round in LABR, so people seem concerned.4.MLB.TV has changed – I’ll explain.Segment 3 – Closer Report1.The Closer Report was relatively stable until the trade deadline and then became volatile in August. Looking at the board, do you see a stable closer board this season, or is it just too hard to predict?t?2.We will go through each team and discuss the closer situation.3.What are your five sleepers for saves this season?4.Do you have a couple of deep sleepers that you could recommend?

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 22, 2026 – 3 pmSegment 1 – News and Notes1.We had games this weekend.a.Any takeaways?2.Last week, it was hamate bones. This week, UCL tears hita.Pablo Lopez – is out for the season with TJS. Who gets his starts?b.Jordan Westburg – has a partially torn UCL to go along with his oblique. He’s on a PRP injection program (Ugh).i.Do you put him on your DND list?3.The Cardinals signed Ramon Urias to a one-year deal. It’s likely as a backup, but it also puts pressure on JJ Wetherholt to hit. a.We are seeing a number of these “small, pressure signs” this year.4.Gerrit Cole faced batters in a bullpen session on Saturday and reportedly looked good, hitting 97 to 98 on the radar gun.a.I know there’s risk, but it is Gerrit Cole. I grabbed him in the 19th round and I’m very happy about that. Your thoughts?5.The Guardians sign Rhys Hoskins to a minor league deal as insurance for Kayfus and Manzardo. However, if somebody slips, he should get some playing time.a.Interested?Segment 2 – Finish up with pitchers – We left off at 51.1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?a.Covered last week2.We will break down the top 60 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 sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Rich and Tim continue their discussion about the 2026 starting pitchers

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 15, 2025 – 12 noonSegments 1 – News and Notes1.Hamate surgery has struck early and often, with three prominent players, Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday, going down in the first week of Spring Training. Each has already been downshifted in drafts. Too much, not enough, or just right? Also, should we draft their backup in drafts?a.Corbin Carroll – Moved from 8.08 to 13.20b.Francisco Lindor – Move from 16.66 to 27.80 c.Jackson Holliday – Moved from 136.36 to 162.402.The Blue Jays and Astros exchange outfielders with the Astros receiving Joey Loperfido and the Blue Jays getting Jesus Sancheza.Any uptick or downtick in playing time for either player?b.Are you interested?3.In an ugly release the Phillies DFA Nick Castellanos. He can be signed for a minimum by anyone.a.There was a free-for-all article on the Athletic that was not very complimentary of Castellanos. He’s already been discounted for fantasy managers, going in the 26th round. 4.The Tigers sign Justin Verlander. He’s going as the 205 pitcher off the board. Where do you have him going after the trade?5.Nathaniel Lowe signs a minor league deal with the Reds, putting pressure on Sal Stewart to hit out of spring training.a.What is the level of worry with this signing if you decide to draft Stewart?6.Other random early injuriesa.Shane Bieber will start the season on the IL to slowly build him up for the season.b.Jordan Westburg has an oblique injury with no timetable for a returnSegment 2 – Pitcher Preview – We will go until time expires or we get tired and potentially, wrap it up next week.1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 60 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 sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

The following players are discussed:1. Ethan Holliday (SS, Col) - Advanced bat, plus hit tool, developing power, solid athlete2. Kade Anderson (LHP, Sea) - Advanced command, polished pitch mix, competitive edge; mid‑rotation with strikeout upside.3. Tatsuya Imai (RHP, Hou) - Undersized right-handed hitter with a lower three-quarters delivery. 97 to 99 MPH fastball that flattens out due to his arm swing. Plus slider.4. Liam Doyle (LHP, STL) - Swing-and-miss lefty with a deceptive splitter. Could be a high-strikeout SP2 if he stays healthy.5. Kazuma Okamoto (3B, Tor) - Older prospect who demonstrated plus power and a feel to hit in Japan.6. JoJo Parker (SS, Tor) - Loud tools, clean health, and trending trajectory; potential middle-of-the-order bat.7. Ike Irish (C, Bal) - Advanced hit tool, emerging power, and catcher eligibility. Impact upside with multi-category juice.8. Eli Willits (SS, Was) - Speed/OBP shortstop, needs power to unlock fantasy value.9. Aiva Arquette (SS, Mia) - Strong-bodied infielder with power upside and defensive versatility10. Seth Hernandez (RHP, Pit) - 100 MPH fastball and starter traits. Long runway, but top-30 SP ceiling if it clicks.11. Kyson Witherspoon (RHP, Bos) - Premium pitch traits, no pro debut yet.12. Wehiwa Aloy (SS, Bal) - 2025 Golden Spikes winner with power, athleticism, and SEC pedigree. Could be a fantasy shortstop with pop.13. Marek Houston (SS, Min) - High-floor bat with zone control and defensive value.14. Dax Kilby (SS, NYY) - Strong debut with more speed than originally projected; power continues to be a question mark15. Steele Hall (SS, Cin) - 80-speed and emerging power. Contact risk is real, but the tools are loud and fantasy-relevant.16. Gavin Fien (SS, Was) - Advanced bat speed, strong plate discipline, above-average power, versatile defender.17. Gavin Kilen (SS, SF) - High-contact lefty bat, 15+ HR upside, mature plate discipline18. Billy Carlson (SS, CHW) - Bat-to-ball skills and defensive value. Power projection remains limited, but everyday role possible.19. Slater De Brun (OF, TB) - A diminutive, toolsy outfielder with a great-looking swing.20. Jamie Arnold (LHP, ATH) - He has a plus fastball-slider combination but his lower three-quarters delivery might work best in the bullpen.

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 8, 2026 @ 1 pm ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Reds sign Eugenio Suarez for a one-year, $15 million contract. He mostly played third base last season, but with future HOFer Ke’Bryan Hayes there, I guess he’ll be the full-time DH.a.Thoughts?b.In looking at their lineup, Spencer Steer or Sal Stewart is going to lose playing time. Steer is 28 and is one year removed from a 20-20 season, but with serious concerns about how much he’ll hit, and Sal Stewart is a rookie, although he looked great in his debut last season. How does this shake out?2.The Red Sox sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year, $6 million contract. Is this just depth or is this a message that Marcelo Mayer needs to hit?a.What happened to Kristian Campbell?3.The Padres sign Miguel Andujar for $1.5 million, and in looking at their roster. Is he going to get enough at-bats at DH to make him a sneaky late-round grab? He’s an afterthought in drafts at an ADP of 601.4.The Yankees re-sign Paul Goldschmidt, and in reading details of the signing, the Yankees were not the only suitor. He’s far from the player he was, but should I be worried that he could steal at-bats away from Ben Rice?a.If so, do you discount Rice at the draft table?5.Finally, the Tigers had an eventful and expensive week. First they lost their arbitration hearing with Skubal, which cost of them $32 million and they signed Framber Valdez to a big three-year deal.a.I guess if there were worries about them moving Skubal, that appears to be unlikely. Thoughts on Tigers this season?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL WestThe Athletics1.Denzel Clarke looks like he will get the first shot at center field. Do you like Clarke or Colby Thomas to get the bulk of the at-bats?a.Does it even matter?2.Outside of Nick Kurtz, which two Athletics are you most interested in rostering?3.We now have data on the first year at Sutter Park in Sacremento and it ranked as the second best ballpark to hit in after Coors Field.a.Luis Severino had a 3.02 ERA away from Sutter and a whopping 6.01 ERA at home. I grabbed him in the 31st round of my NFBC Draft Champions League and was going to do the Home/Away game. Dumb idea?b.The ballpark factor does not bode well for young rookies like Luis Morales and Gage Jump. Thoughts?4.Who gets the saves for A’s?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Houston Astros1.After a great spring training, Cam Smith wasn’t very good. In 134 games, he hit nine home runs and stole eight bases while hitting .236. In Spring Training, he hit .342 with four home runs and 15 games. a.Is this a reminder to ignore spring training stats?b.Also, do you see 2026 as a growth year for Smith? If so, could he become a 15+ home run guy with 10+ stolen bases?2.Yordan Alvarez – Over/Under 400 at-bats?3.Stat line for Tatsuya Imai – IP, K’s, ERA and wins – 165, 180K, 3.50 ERA, 10 wins4.Christian Javier was a horse, and then 2024 came, and he had TJS. He struggled in his returns, but the fastball was back and the change-up was as good as ever. He doesn’t throw particularly hard, but his xERA was 3.36 last season.a.Any interest?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Los Angeles Angels1.Nolan Schanuel – Over/Under 15 home runs?a.Everyone thought he would hit, and while he makes great contact, his low hard-hit rate drives his BABIP down, and he hit .264 with a .263 xBA. How can you start this guy at first base?2.After Zach Neto and Jo Adel, give me two players you are interested in drafting from the Angels and why.3.Reid Detmers' stat line for 2026 – IP, Ks, ERAa.Detmers or Alek Manoah – who would you rather roster?4.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Seattle Mariners1.Cal Raleigh will hit closer to 40 home runs or 60 home runs in 2026.2.Dominic Canzone or Victor Robles – Who would you rather roster and why?3.Which one of Colt Emerson or Kade Anderson do we see in 2026? Or, do we see both?a.I know you’re not a big Emerson fan, but I think he’s going to be very good when he gets up – hint, I think we see him in the first half4.I can’t think of a good pitching question – but, WOW, what a staff?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Texas Rangers1.Wyatt Langford – 2026 stat line – HR, SB, Runs, RBIs, and BA2.It’s hard to say that Evan Carter is a bust, but so far, he’s been a disappointment. He’s still going as a number five outfielder – pick #71. Are you going to be one of those managers?3.I don’t believe we talked about Josh Jung much last season or even when we did your third base rankings. He actually was somewhat healthy last season – 131 games, but hit 14 home runs and a SLG of .390. What happened?a.Is he of interest to you in upcoming drafts?4.Are you ready to trust Jack Leiter?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Tim and RIch finish up their preview of the outfield for the 2026 season

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 1, 2026 – 3 pm ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Giants agree on a one year deal for Luis Arraez. While the adage that there is no bad deal, I’m not sure what this does for the Giants except block Casey Schmitt – but maybe he’s not much better. Is there anything here for fantasy managers?2.The Giants also sign Harrison Bader. Any interest?3.The White Sox sign Seranthony Dominguez. I know the White Sox have said that they will make Grant Taylor a multi-inning reliever, so I’m assuming Dominguez is the closer. How are you handicapping the closer situation in Chicago?a.Also, the White Sox sign Austin Hays which push Luisangel Acuna to a utility role. Thoughts?Segment 2 – Outfield Rankings for the 2026 Season1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?2.We will break down the top 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 sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?