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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?

The following players are discussed:1. Jacob Melton (OF)2. Brice Matthews (2B)3. Kevin Alvarez (OF)4. Xavier Neyens (SS)5. Walker Janek (C)6. Zach Cole (OF)7. Ethan Frey (OF)8. Joseph Sullivan (OF)9. Bryce Mayer (RHP)10. AJ Blubaugh (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 25, 2026 – 3:00pmMicrosoft TeamsSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Braves get bad news this week as Ha-Seong Kim suffered a hand injury and will miss at least the first half of the season. Are the Braves really going to battle with Mauricio Dubon at shortstop?a.If so, how much does his value increase?2.The White Sox finally trade Luis Roberts – moving him to the Mets IF/OF Luisangel Acuna and RHP Truman Pauleya.The deal felt a little light for me, but maybe Roberts is more famous than good, posting a sub .300 OBP the last two seasons. He did steal 33 bases in 2025. i.Does this give him a new lease with a chance to produce the 38-20 season he did in 2023, or was that just an outlier?ii.Acuna is slated to start in center field and if true, I’m assuming his draft value goes up?1.Stat line for 2026: AB, HR, SB, and BAiii.Let’s compare the Mets lineup to the Dodgers.3.The Mets also acquired Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from the Brewers for SS Jett Williams and RHP Brandon Sproat.a.WOW – huge trade as the Brewers once again move an ace pitcher with one more year of team control. However, unlike their 2024 deal to the Orioles for Corbin Burnes, they get two high-end prospects. Thoughts on the deal?b.Does Sproat start the season in the Brewers rotation? If not, when do you see him up?c.How long until Williams is in Milwaukee to either play shortstop or center field?4.The Rangers acquired MacKenzie Gore for five prospects – SS Gavin Fein, RHP Alejandro Rosario, 1B Abimelec Ortiz, SS Devin Fitz-Gerald, and OF Yeremy Cabreraa.This one is a quantity deal for the Nationals as only Ortiz is near-ready for the big leagues. What do you think of the deal?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL WestLos Angeles Dodgers1.Andy Pages is a divisive player coming into 2026. He looked pretty good during the season, but in the playoffs, he was awful. He’s the 29th outfielder off the board. Too high, too low, or just right?2.Does Dalton Rushing get enough at-bats to be rostered in 2026? His ADP is 403 (27th round).3.Hyesong Kim didn’t play much last season, but is penciled into the starting second base position entering the 2026 season. Over/Under 30 home runs/stolen bases in 2026?a.His ADP is 443 – 39th second baseman off the board.4.One fallout of the Edwin Diaz signing is that Roki Sasaki will not start the season as the closer. He’s listed as the Dodgers' 6th starter. He’s the 79th pitcher off the board; let’s call it a Top 60 pitcher. Does that feel good to you? Too high, too low?a.We will look at other pitchers going around where his is going.5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)San Diego Padres1.Jackson Merrill – 2026 stat line – AB, HR, SB, and BA2.Ramon Laureano finally broke the stigma of not being able to hit right-handed pitching. He posted the same batting average against both arms and hit 15 of his 24 home runs against right-handed pitching. After the trade to San Diego, he kept on hitting – 9 home runs in the last two months.a.Are you buying this breakout?b.The NBFC really isn’t as he’s the 55th outfielder off the board.3.I think I recall you willing to take a flyer on Sung Mun Song. Is that still your take?4.Joe Musgrove will cost you an 18th-round pick. Are you interested?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)San Francisco Giants1.Bryce Eldridge is listed as the starting DH in San Francisco. Will this play out?a.Over/Under 400 ABs in 20262.Will Drew Gilbert get enough playing time to make a difference in 2026?3.Luis Matos hit eight home runs in 57 games last season. He makes great contact with solid exit velocity and launch angle data. There’s even average speed?a.Is he a little undervalued with an ADP of 600?4.Landen Roupp (417) or Kai-Wei Teng (627). Who would you rather draft in a Draft and Hold League?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Close

Rich releases his Top 100 Prospects in baseball

Tim interviews Rich about the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants prospects.

Segment 1 – News and Notes1.    The Dodgers made a splash by signing Kyle Tucker to the largest AAV in history – 4 years and $240 million with opt-outs after 2027 and 2028.8.a.    A lot of people are upset about the dominance of the Dodgers.  “They are ruining baseball!”  What say you?b.    Were you surprised that Tucker signed a shorter deal but for more money?c.    The odd thing is that he’s not even the best player on the team, maybe not even the top 3 players on the team.d.    I don’t see any playing time loss for anyone with the exception of a potential delay in the arrival of Josue DePaula or Zyhir Hope.  Do you see anything?2.    The Mets were spurned by Tucker and pivoted to Bo Bichette, signing him to a massive three-year, $126 million deal with a unique opt-out clause.  He can opt out after each year, and if he does, the Mets have to pay him a $5 million bonus. a.    $42 million a year for Bichette?  Thoughts on the signing?b.    He’ll likely play third base.  Who sits out of Baty or Vientos?c.    Also, I think Jett Williams needs to learn the outfield, plus, with the Mets not getting Tucker, Benge is still safe – for now.  Thoughts?3.    A small but interesting, three-way trade was pulled off by the Angles, Rays and Reds.  The Rays sent Josh Lowe to the Angels and Gavin Lux to the Rays, with the Reds acting as the intermediary. The Angels shipped RHP Chris Clark to Tampa Bay and LHP Brock Burke to Cincinnati.a.    Who’s value goes up more?  Lowe, Lux, or neither?b.    Does this open a chance for Jacob Melton in Tampa?c.    Will Lux ever be more than an afterthought?Segment 2 – Third Base Rankings for the 2026 Season1.    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 sleepers6.    Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Tim interviews Rich about the D-Backs and Rockies prospects

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 11, 2026 – 3:00pmMicrosoft TeamsPodcastSunday, January 11, 20263:00 PM - 4:30 PMhttps://teams.live.com/meet/9360960458392?p=wO31KjtHU9wOTPVZVJSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Cubs trade for Edward Cabrera, sending OF Owen Caissie, SS/2B Christian Hernandez, and 2B/3B Edgardo De Leona.I wrote a long note to our Patreon members after the trade was finalized, so I won’t reiterate my views. But, what is your take?i.Does Eddie Cabrera go up or down in your rankings or stay the same?ii.I’m assuming Caissie goes up, as he should get a chance to play. What’s your take?2.The Cubs also make news, signing Alex Bregman to a long 5-year deal. This one has a lot of ramifications, as it was reported that the Red Sox really wanted to re-sign him.a.What happens to Matt Shaw? It’s been widely reported, and I’ve heard from my contact that the Cubs are not happy with Shaw. I’ve heard he’s difficult to work with, and the Cubs were not happy when he took a day off in September to attend the Charlie Kirk memorial. b.Who plays third for the Red Sox? Do they double down on signing Bo Bichette or go with some combination of Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell3.The Rockies acquire Jake McCarthy on Saturday for RHP Josh Grosza.I know it’s the Rockies, but does McCarthy get a jump in value? RosterResource lists him as the starting right fielder.b.It’s a bit of a bummer for Dynasty League owners waiting for Zac Veen and Sterlin Thompason to get a shot. It could even gum up the works for Cole Carrigg. Your thoughts?c.I saw Josh Grosz pitch with the Yankees last season in High-A. Fastball sat 93 to 94 MPH and was pretty flat with average secondaries. He does get a new lease with the Diamondbacks, but he’s not someone I’d be running out to grab in Dynasty Leagues.4.My draft has slowed to a crawl. I’ll share some of my mid-round picks.Segment 2 – Shortstop Rankings for the 2026 Season1.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 sleepers6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?