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Fantasy Baseball Live! – October 31, 2026 – 9:15 am ET

Segment 1 – The Brewers are the World Series Champions
1.They made it look pretty easy. They came extremely close to a sweep. Were you surprised at how easily the Brewers took care of the Rays?
2.Williams Contreras wins the MVP, but it could have gone to a bunch of people – Cooper Pratt hit .354, Miz won two games, and dominated in Game 5, Abner Uribe pitched 5.1 with 6 strikeouts and no runs. Aaron Ashby pitched 5.2 innings with 9 strikeouts and gave up no hits.
a.I would have loved to see it go to a reliever. It felt like once the Brewers went to the bullpen, the game was over. Your thoughts?
3.Final thoughts on the game.

Segment 2 – Viewership was way down – 25% from last season on average

Metric2025 World Series (Dodgers vs. Blue Jays)2026 World Series (Brewers vs. Rays)
Series Average (U.S.)15.49 million11.83 million
Series Length7 games5 games
Highest Single Game25.45 million (Game 7)14.22 million (Game 5)
Lowest Single Game11.15 million (Game 4)8.33 million (Game 3)

•Note 10% of the viewers were from Wisconsin. It helped pad the numbers, but it further hurt the advertising rates to MLB.
•No two ways to say it, it wasn’t good for Major League Baseball. It was better than everyone feared, but since most of the money from the WS goes to the league, it hurt. It also suggest that leveling the playing field with salary cap could have more situations like this. Thoughts.
•In the end, I think MLB continues with the salary gap argument as they are looking for structural changes to gain more certainty over profitability. But it will make more small-market teams involved, and with that, MLB MUST DO A BETTER JOB at marketing smaller-market teams. People will watch an NFL playoff game between Buffalo and Jacksonville – just because.

Segment 3 – Free Agency
Monday, the free agent doors open, and with a lockout almost absurd for Dec. 2nd, we should see some signing. Let’s interrupt our draft for this week and pick where these guys sign. I guessed at the Japanese guys – well, my AI assistant guessed.

1.Tarik Skubal, LHP, age 30
Rich – New York Mets
Tim - Dodgers
2.Michael King, RHP, 32
Rich – Red Sox
Tim - Cardinals

3.Freddy Peralta, RHP, 30

Rich – Orioles
Tim - Padres
4.Hiromi Itoh, RHP, Nippon-Ham Fighters

•Won the CY Young in Japan. Started slow, but rebounded to pitch to 3.23 ERA.
Rich – Mariners
Tim – Yankees

5.Kaimi Taira, RHP

•96-98 mph. Throws a ton of stuff. 5-8 and 210 pounds. Reliever or Starter? Pile of question marks.

Rich – No Clue – I’ll guess - Orioles.
Tim – White Sox

6.Kona Takahashi, RHP

Rich – Padres
Tim – Blue Jays

7.Teruaki Sato, 3B/OF, 28

•Huge power – hit 39 home runs in 2025
Rich – Yankees
Tim – Blue Jays

8.Seiya Suzuki, OF, 32

Rich – Cleveland Guardians
Tim – Red Sox

9.Randy Arozarena, OF, 32

Rich – Atlanta Braves
Tim – Astros

10.Brandon Lowe, 2B, 32

Rich – Red Sox
Tim - Rays
11.Clay Holmes, RHP, 34(opt-out)

Rich – Padres
Tim – Padres

12.Adrian Morejon, LHP, 28
Rich – Tigers
Tim - Yankees

13.Trevor Rogers, LHP, 29

Rich – Orioles
Tim – Orioles

14.Luis Arraez, 2B, 30

Rich – Toronto Blue Jays
Tim - Rockies

15.Sonny Gray, RHP, 37

Rich – Cubs
Tim - Cubs
16.Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B, 29

Rich – Giants
Tim -

17.David Bednar, RHP, 32

Rich – Yankees
Tim - Cubs

18.Casey Mize, RHP, 30

Rich – Royals
Tim - Cubs

The following players are discussed:

1. Roch Cholowsky (1)
2. Caleb Bonemer (2)
3. Billy Carlson (3)
4. Tanner McDougal (4)
5. Hagen Smith (5)
6. Kyle Lodise (6)
7. Cole Prosek (7)
8. Jaden Fauske (8)
9. David Sandlin (9)
10. Landon Thome (10)

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 25, 2026 @ 3 pm

Microsoft Teams:
Segment 1 – World Series Review

Segment 2 – Rich’s AFL Trip
•Tim asks me 6 to 7 questions. Anything you want.

Segment 3 – We draft Round 4 today – with all four rounds listed.

1Pete Crow Armstrong
2Elly De La Cruz
3Bobby Witt Jr.
4Jacob Misiorowski
5Shohei Ohtani
6Junior Caminero
7Jackson Chourio
8Juan Soto
9James Wood
10Tarik Skubal
11Fernando Tatis Jr.
12Yordan Alvarez
13Corbin Carroll
14Julio Rodriguez
15Cam Schlitter
16Ronald Acuna Jr.
17CJ Abrams
18Aaron Judge
19Nick Kurtz
20Konnor Griffin
21Ben Rice
22Jackson Merrill
23Matt Olson
24Yoshinobu Yamamoto
25Dylan Cease
26Jordan Walker
27Cristopher Sanchez
28Pete Alonso
29Miguel Vargas
30Gavin Williams
31Kyle Schwarber
32Mason Miller
33Paul Skenes
34Gunnar Henderson
35Cade Smith
36Jose Ramirez
37Sal Stewart
38Jhoan Duran
39Josh Hader
40Francisco Lindor
41Louis Varland
42Chase Burns
43Wyatt Langford
44Logan Gilbert
45Randy Aronzareno
46Zack Wheeler
47Hunter Brown
48Michael King
49Brice Turang
50Drew Rasmussen
51Drake Baldwin
52Michael Harris
53Zach Neto
54Payton Tolle
55Chris Sale
56O'Neil Cruz
57Hunter Goodman
58Bryce Harper
59Eury Perez
60Gerrit Cole

The following players are discussed:

1. Rainiel Rodriguez (C)
2. Joshua Baez (OF)
3. Jurrangelo Cijntje (RHP)
4. Alexander Frias (OF)
5. Liam Doyle (LHP)
6. Tanner Franklin (RHP)
7. Yario Padillo (SS)
8. Trevor Condon (OF)
9. Won-Bin Cho (OF)
10. Quinn Mathews (RHP)

The following players are discussed:

1. Seth Hernandez (RHP)
2. Edward Florentino (OF)
3. Derek Curiel (OF)
4. Murf Gray (3B)
5. Khristian Curtis (RHP)
6. Johan De Los Santos (2B)
7. Axiel Plaz (C)
8. Wyatt Sanford (SS)
9. Mitch Jebb (2B)
10. Chris Rembert (2B)

The following players are discussed:

1. Jesus Made (SS)
2. Luis Pena (SS)
3. Jett Williams (SS)
4. Josh Adamczewski (2B)
5. Braylon Payne (OF)
6. Bishop Letson (RHP)
7. Blake Burke (1B)
8. Andrew Fischer (3B)
9. Tyson Hardin (RHP)
10. Diego Frontado (SS)

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 17, 2026

Microsoft Teams:

Segments 1 and 2 – Review playoff games

The Brewers sweep the Dodgers.
1.WOW…Just WOW.
2.I’ve read a bunch of articles about the Dodgers need to make changes, etc to compete. Do you think they do?
a.They did win 100 games and their best player was hurt.
b.But, after Skubal, their great pitching just didn’t get it done. Yamamoto lasted only 2.2 innings and 75 pitches including a 12-pitch at-bat with Jake Bauers that did him in. Blake Snell was ok, but still gave up 4 earned runs in 6 innings (3 HR), and Glasnow 4 ER in 4.1 innings. Was it the Yamamoto outing that changed the tide?
c.The hitting also failed – Ohtani hit .192 but did hit a home run in game 4. Freddie Freeman hit .192, Will Smith hit .097, Teoscar - .200, Betts .207 and Max Muncy was platooned.
d.Let’s face it, they are an older team most of their players are on long-term contracts. There’s an old saying that was penned by Earnest Hemmingway in 1926 in the Sun Also Rises. Mike Campbell was asked how he went bankrupt. He answered – gradually, and then suddenly. It’s just the way it is.
e.They do have incredible talent on the farm. It’ll be interesting to see what they do in their return – no changes, promote the kids, or add some veterans. What do you think?

Rays vs. Guardians – Guards 2-1
•The Rays haven’t been able to score and the Guardians have done just enough.
•Are you surprised?
•How does this end?

World Series
oTB/Cle vs. Brewers – Yes, the Brewers continue as the home team
oWho when’s and in how many games?

Segments 3 and 4 – Let’s keep drafting
•These are our picks so far…second and third round if possible.

1Pete Crow Armstrong
2Elly De La Cruz
3Bobby Witt Jr.
4Jacob Misiorowski
5Shohei Ohtani
6Junior Caminero
7Jackson Chourio
8Juan Soto
9James Wood
10Tarik Skubal
11Fernando Tatis Jr.
12Yordan Alvarez
13Corbin Carroll
14Julio Rodriguez
15Cam Schlitter
16Ronald Acuna Jr.
17CJ Abrams
18Aaron Judge
19Nick Kurtz
20Konnor Griffin
21Ben Rice
22Jackson Merrill
23Matt Olson
24Yoshinobu Yamamoto
25Dylan Cease
26Jordan Walker
27Cristopher Sanchez
28Pete Alonso
29Miguel Vargas
30Gavin Williams
31Kyle Schwarber
32Mason Miller
33Paul Skenes
34Gunnar Henderson
35Cade Smith
36Jose Ramirez
37Sal Stewart
38Jhoan Duran
39Josh Hader
40Francisco Lindor
41Louis Varland
42Chase Burns
43Wyatt Langford
44Logan Gilbert
45Randy Aronzareno

The following players are discussed:

1. Alfredo Duno (C)
2. Steele Hall (SS)
3. Justin Lebron (SS)
4. Tyson Lewis (OF)
5. Hector Rodriguez (OF)
6. Aaron Watson (RHP)
7. Eric Becker (2B)
8. Mulivai Levu (1B)
9. Jirvin Morillo (C)
10. Cam Collier (3B)

Fantasy Baseball Live – October 11, 2026

Segment 1 and 2 – Review playoff games

Rays beat the Yankees – 3 – 0
1.Rice and Volpe showed up, but nobody else did for the Yankees. Are you surprised that the Yankees got swept?
2.A lot of people suggesting the Yankees should move on from Aaron Boone and/or Brian Cashman. Do you think they should? Will they?

The Brewers beat the Padres – 3 – 1
1.Did the better team just win here?
2.The Padres seem like they are in a tough spot. They are built to make the playoffs as a wild card team, but are they good enough to make it through to the World Series?

The Dodgers beat the Braves – 3 – 1
1.People freaked out after the Braves beat the Dodgers in the second game, but they were in control in games 3 and 4. How much of a chance did the Braves really have?
2.Mahle ended the season very strong. How do you view him as a starting pitcher – Top _________ starter?
The Guardians came back from 0-2 to beat the White Sox (3-2)
1.Their White Sox luck finally ran out. Here’s my take:
1)They just strike out too much:
Game – 3 – They struck out 19 times in 32 at-bats
Game 4 – They struck out 12 times in 33 at-bats
Game 5 – They struck out 21 times in 30 at-bats
Overall – 52 strikeouts in 108 plate appearances (48% strikeout rate)!
2)They used Grant Taylor all wrong. They never pitched him for more than 2 innings in any one game for six months. They threw him four innings in game 1, and he never recovered for the rest of the series. How can you do that to your best arm?
3)Just not enough pitching.
2.Your thoughts?

Conference Matchups
Guardians vs. Rays
Dodgers vs. Brewers – Yes, the Brewers are the home team

Segments 3 and 4 - Let’s draft the first two rounds
•Rich will pick first – 15 Rounds – Batting average league

1Pete Crow Armstrong
2Elly De La Cruz
3Bobby Witt Jr.
4Jacob Misiorowski
5Shohei Ohtani
6Junior Caminero
7Jackson Chourio
8Juan Soto
9James Wood
10Tarik Skubal
11Fernando Tatis Jr.
12Yordan Alvarez
13Corbin Carroll
14Julio Rodriguez
15Cam Schlitter
16Ronald Acuna Jr.
17CJ Abrams

The following players are discussed:

1. Josiah Hartshorn (OF)
2. Owen Ayers (C)
3. Jaxon Wiggins (RHP)
4. Kane Kepley (OF)
5. Ethan Conrad (1B)
6. James Triantos (2B)
7. Cade Townsend (RHP)
8. Brooks Caple (RHP)
9. Caden Sorrell (OF)
10. Myles Bailey (1B)

Segment 1 – Review of the Wild Card Games
1.White Sox beat the Astros 2-0
a.The Astros got beat up. Is there window closing?
b.The White Sox are off to a strong start in the divisional series. The magic continues.
2.Yankees beat the Red Sox 2-0
a.Disappointing series for the Red Sox as the Yankees beat them on both sides of the ball. What do the Red Sox need to do to get better? Or nothing as their best pitcher returns next season and Roman Anthony should be healthy and Franklin Arias will be up?
3.Padres beat the Cubs 2-0
a.The Cubs scored one run in 18 innings. What happened?
4.Braves beat the Phillies 2-1
a.Aaron Nola had a good second half, but we discussed that he would crush them in the end and he did in the third and deciding game.
b.Acuna hit .111, but had a solid season, going 21-20 in only 107 games. That’s a 30-30 pace and a first round pick. Will you do it?

Segment 2 – Divisional Series – Best of 5 – Who Wins and in how many?
1.White Sox vs. Guardians – White Sox up 1-0
2.Braves vs. Dodgers – Dodgers up 1-0
3.Yankees vs. Rays – Rays up 1-0
4.Padres vs. Brewers – Brewers up 1-0

Segment 3 – Arizona Fall League
Opening night was last night, and we are off and running. Here are 10 players that interest me the most, with a lean towards seeing them next season. Be prepared to talk about the Top 7 guys and whether they interest you in drafts next season.

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 27, 2026

Segment 1 – Review games of the weekend
Additional Questions:
1.How did your fantasy season end up?
2.Justin Verlander looked great in his last game of his career on Saturday. Hall of Famer?
3.River Ryan finally got into a game and looked good. Thoughts for him in 2027
4.Jonah Tong looked good in his three starts to end the season. Thoughts on him for next season?
5.Connelly Early got into a game with the Nationals on Saturday with three shutout innings. Thoughts on him for next season?
6.Lucas Spence hit three home runs this week – in one game.

Segment 2 – Review the Wild Card Series Matchups
American League
•White Sox vs. Astros
•Red Sox vs. Yankees
National League
•Phillies vs. Braves
•Cubs vs. Padres

Segment 3 – End of year Fantasy MVP awards – My picks are included
1.Catcher
a.Ben Rice (NYY, 2nd catcher off the board) – 41 home runs 105 RBI and 97 RBI – He was the one guy in my draft targets I told everyone to leave the draft table with him on their team
b.Tim’s Pick – Gabriel Moreno
2.First Base
a.Miguel Vargas (CHW – 36th First baseman off the board)– 33 HR, 21 SB, 104 runs, 93 RBI
b.Tim’s Pick - Sal Stewart
3.Second Base
a.JJ Weatherholt (STL, 26th shortstop) – 17 HR, 14 SB, 89 runs and hit from the leadoff spot for most of the second half
b.Tim’s Pick - Chase Meidroth
4.Third Base
a.Nolan Arenado (AZ, 44th third baseman) – Who had Arenado hitting 30 home runs? 18 in the second half
b.Tim’s Pick - Okamoto
5.Shortstop –
a.Brooks Lee (Min, 33rd Shortstop) – I always thought Brooks Lee would develop pop, but 24 home runs was still a surprise. 88 mph EV with 16 degrees of Launch
b.Tim’s Pick – Kevin McGonigle
6.Outfield (2 or 3)
a.PCA (CHC, 9th outfielder) – 45 home runs and 41 stolen bases, 119 runs scored, and 107 RBIs. Best played in fantasy baseball.
b.A.J. Ewing (NYM, undrafted) – 11 home runs, 25 stolen bases, 55 runs scored in 119 games
c.Henry Bolte (ATH, undrafted) – 11 home runs, 21 stolen bases in 117 games
d.Tim’s Picks
i.Alec Burleson
ii.Jordan Walker
iii.Carson Benge
iv.Jake McCarthy
7.Pitching (2 or 3)
a.Jacob Misiorowrski (Mil, 43rd pitcher) – 15 wins, 247 strikeouts and a 1.86 ERA – best pitcher in fantasy baseball
b.Foster Griffin (Was/Cle, 563 pitcher) – 15 wins, 158 strikeouts, 3.60 ERA as an after thought in drafts
c.Bryan Baker (TB, 647 pitcher) – 41 saves, 63 strikeouts in 62.1 innings, 1.44 ERA.
d.Tim’s Picks
i.Cam Schlitter
ii.Payton Tolle
iii.Louis Varland
8.Personal MVP
a.A.J. Ewing

Segment 4 – Wrap it up

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 19, 2026

Segment 1 – Review games from last night
Questions:
1.Aaron Nola – In his last 10 starts, he’s 4-2 with a 2.10 ERA while striking out a batter an inning. What happened?
2.Edwin Diaz is activated – You rushing out to get him in your lineup?
3.Ethan Salas hit his first home run of the season this week – actually 2. Is this someone you’re interested going into next season?
4.Aaron Judge left the game on Thursday – Ugh!\
5.Ryan Johnson of the Angels has won back-to-back games and pitched a gem this week. 6.0 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 7K/0BB. Any interest?

Segment 2 – Any pickups this week?

Segment 3 – Two start pitchers
•Dean Kramer (Min, 38%) – NYY (Will Warren) and @LAA (Ryan Johnson)
•Sugano (Col, 29%) – SD (Casey Mize) and Sea (Bryce Miller)
•Patrick Sandoval (Bos, 25%) - @Tex (deGrom) and @TB (Griffin Jax)
•Sean Newcomb (CHW, 21%) - @Cle (Gavin Williams) and Det (Jackson Jobe)
•Jack Perkins (ATH, 20%) - @TB (Griffin Jax) and @Cle (Gavin Williams)
•Kyle Feeland (Col, 15%) – SD (Walker Buehler) and Sea (Kade Anderson)
Segment 4 – Arizona Fall League – Rosters are out. You can switch between the teams at the top.
Arizona Fall League Roster | Arizona Fall League

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 13, 2026

Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games

Additional Topics:
1.The Twins call up Emmanuel Rodriguez, a potential three-true-outcome player who hit a home run in his first at-bat.
2.Gerrit Cole got beat up again on Saturday – five earned runs in 4+ innings. Last time out, he gave up four home runs (solo shots). He’s limping into the end here. Will the Yankees rest him the rest of the way? Would you start him?
3.Anthony Volpe is back after playing very well in Triple-A. He went off on Friday, including a grand slam. Have you given up on Volpe or do you think there is still something there?
4.

Segment 3 – Pickups and Closer Report

Segment 4 – Two-start pitchers
•Robert Gasser (Mil, 39%) – CHC (Matthew Boyd) and Cin (Chase Burns)
•Jake Irvin (Was, 25%) – @SD (Nick Pivetta) and LAA (Grayson Rodriguez)
•Gabriel Hughes (Col, 16%) - @NYY (Cam Schlitter) and @ Det (Jackson Jobe)

Take 10 with 10 – September 11, 2026 @ 9:15 am – 1 hour, max

1.Shohei Ohtani hits the IL with his knee and bicep that have been problematic since June. He’ll be out of the lineup until at least the end of the month.
a.The Dodgers have one 7 in a row and nine up in the loss column over the Padres. Do we see Ohtani in the regular season again?
b.With what we know now, do you drop him in leagues that do not have Injury rosters?
c.Uber prospect Josue De Paula gets the call and is a must-add in all leagues. At least I think so; does he get enough at-bats to matter?

2.Let’s look at the standings.

3.Here are 10 players who’ve had a great second half. How will you think of them coming into next season’s drafts? Maybe a round or round range, or move up on your list, etc…
1)Fernando Tatis - .299 BA, 15 HR, 9 SB, 37 RBI
2)Rafael Devers - .276 BA, 16 HR, 40 RBI
3)Steven Kwan - .353 BA, 1 hit, 3 SB – at least he started hitting, not much else though.
4)Jac Caglianone - .328 BA, 8 HR, 3 SB, but only 5 walks in 161 Pas
5)Henry Bolte - .293 BA, 7 HR, 8 SB
6)Cal Raleigh - .204 BA, 12 HR, 30 SB
7)Payton Tolle – 53.0 IP, 3.23 ERA, 72K/12BB
8)Reid Detmers – 53.1 IP, 1.37 ERA, 68K/10BB
9)Brandon Pfaadt – 63.2 IP, 2.54 ERA, 36K/11BB – only 5 K/9
10)Logan Henderson – 55.1 IP, 1.95 ERA, 59K/7BB

4.Kade Anderson picked up his first win. What have you thought about his MLB debut so far – 21 IP, 4.29 ERA, 16K/8BB, 4.01 xERA
a.Is he a guy to target for 2027?

5.One thing that happened over our week off was the Orioles signed Luis Robert Jr. after the Mets cut him. It cost them $4 million for the month. They consequently lost five games in a row, and then LRJ was put on the IL.
a.Is he done in fantasy managers' eyes, or will somebody take a flyer on him in 2027?
b.Fun fact – Do you know that the Orioles paid Chris Davis $3.5 million in deferred compensation in 2026?
i.He’ll be paid $3.5 million until 2032 and $1.7 million until 2037. He last played in 2020.
c.Fun fact 2 – They also paid Bobby Bonilla $500,000. He has a 25-year deferred compensation agreement that ran from 2004 until 2028. Not as bad as the Mets deal. To remind everyone on the Mets deal:
i.The Mets agreed to defer 5.9 million of Bonilla’s contract for 10 years with an 8% interest rate. The $5.9 million turned into $29.8 million, and the famous amount of $1,193,249.20 is paid out from 2011 to 2035. The Wilpon’s and the Mets made the high-interest deal because they talked to their financial advisor, legendary criminal Bernie Madoff, who said he could easily earn double that interest amount, so the Mets made the deal. It clearly did not work out for the Wilpon’s and the Mets. You can’t make this stuff up.
d.Fun fact 3 – There was a lot written about Bernie Madoff and several movies. While everyone knows about the crime and the ensuing drama, the final recovery was announced just last month, and victims got 94% of their actual cash losses. Not trying to downplay the event, but the good news is that most people got back a least the money they invested – nobody will do a movie about that.

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

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 30, 2026 @ 3 pm
Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games
Additional Topics
1. Let’s look at the standings
2. We have talked much about Jac Caglinone’s breakout - .285/.334/.499 with 23 home runs. Nine home runs since July 1 and hitting .320. Never walks – 6% BB-Rate.
a. Thoughts for him next season?
3. Roman Anthony finally gets activated from the IL
4. Juan Soto is activated from the IL on Saturday without a rehab – let’s see how that goes
5. PCA is starting to separate himself from Ohtani with a huge game on Saturday – 4 for 6 with three home runs
6. Walker Jenkins gets his first start and his first hit – 1 for 3 with a walk
7. Bryce Miller is moving to the bullpen – which, I’m assuming means more starts for Kade Anderson. Anderson with his second start of his career this week – ok – 4.1 IP, 3 hits, 2 ER, 3K/3BB. The Major Leagues are a bit more challenging than Double-A.
a. Will you continue to start him or play the matchups

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
Segment 5 – Two start pitchers
1. Jackson Jobe (Det, 26%) - @Min (Taj Bradley) and @Cle (Gavin Williams)
2. Tyler Phillips (Mia, 12%) - @KC (Randy Dobnak) and CHC (Matthew Boyd)
3. Elmer Rodriguez (NYY, 6%) - @LAA (George Klassen) and @SD Michael King) – If he gets two starts.
4. Ryan Gusto (Mia, 5%) - @Was (Matt Waldron) and CHC (Clay Holmes)
5. Tanner Gordon (Col, 3%) – Bal (Kyle Bradish) and STL (Michael McGreevy)
6. Robert Stock (NYM, 3%) - @TB (Ian Seymour) and SF (Logan Webb )

Take 10 with Tim – August 28, 2026 @ 9:15 am

Microsoft Teams
1.Five inning Freddie pitched a gem on Wednesday – 6.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 4K/0BB
a.The Rays core competency is getting their pitchers to throw more strikes. Did they figure something out with Peralta or was it just luck. His next game is against his old team, the Mets next week. Are you starting him?

2.Elmer Rodriguez with a nice start on Wednesday against the Astros. 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 3 ER, 6K/2BB. He should have gotten the win, but the bullpen blew it.
a.It looks like it was one and down. If you picked him up, would you hold onto him?

3.George Kirby has been terrible of late – 5 starts and a 7.13 ERA. He faced off on Tuesday against the red hot Phillies. You have to sit him, right? 7.2 IP, 6 hits, 1 ER, 9K/1BB and the win.
a.Paul Skenes – same thing. He’s been awful and goes out and fires 6 shutout innings against the Padres – only 4 strikeouts.
b.I mean, what do you do?

4.Several more pitchers got hurt this week. I’ll ask about possibly replacements.
a.Shane Bieber – tres major inflammation
b.Roki Sasaki is out with a blister
c.Carson Whisenhunt – tore UCL – out for the rest of the season and next as well.
d.Pete Fairbanks is back on the IL. Who gets the save opportunities in Miami?
e.Related – It was reported that Bryce Miller has been pitching through a lat injury for a month. Well, thanks a lot!

5.At the end of April, Rafael Devers was hitting .209 with 2 home runs. Since then, he’s hit 26 home runs for a total of 28. He should get close to 35 again this season. Should we just ignore early stats with him?
a.Do you have any other player that we should just ignore when they get off to a poor start?

6.You always say it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon, but even marathon’s have a sprint at the end and we are there.
a.Give us three pieces of advice for fantasy managers the rest of the way.
7.How would you handle Ketel Marte?
a.Why the Diamondbacks keep putting up with Ketel Marte - The Athletic

8.Some rando topic I haven’t figured out yet.

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

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 23, 2026 @ 3 pm

Microsoft Teams
Segment 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games
Additional Topics
1.Kade Anderson – Pitched well for 5 innings and ran out of gas in the 6th, giving up two home runs. Thoughts on his outing?
2.First George Klassan pitched a gem and Saturday, Ryan Johnson did for the Angels – 7.0 IP, 1 hit, 0 ER, 3K/2BB vs.Tex. Who would you rather pickup?
3.Tarik Skubal gets his first win as a Dodger on Saturday
4.Craig Kimbrell gets a save on Saturday. He’s been DFA’d from multiple team this season. I had lost track, he plays for the Royals now.
5.The Angels recalled Christian Moore and he’s had a very nice season. I wrote about him to our Patreon members this week.

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

Segment 5 – Two start pitchers

•Zebby Matthews (Min, 52%) - @ATH (Springs) and CHW (TBD)
•Kyle Freeland (Col, 17%) - @Was (Andrew Alvarez) and @ATL (Martin Perez)
•Jeffrey Springs (ATH, 37%) – Min (Zebby) and Bal (Chris Bassitt)
•Chris Bassitt (Bal, 37%) - @STL (Matthew Libertore) and @ATH (Springs)
•Max Scherzer (Tor, 27%) – KC (Seth Lugo) and Sea (TBD)
•Carson Whisenhunt (SF, 24%) – Cin (Chase Burns) and ARI (Mitch Bratt)

Take 10 with Tim – August 21, 2026 @ 9:15 am

Microsoft Teams
1.Paul Skenes with another bad outing on Wednesday – 4 walks and 3 ERs in 4.1 innings against the light-hitting Tigers. Velo was at season average 96.8 mph.
a.Would you consider sitting him for his next start? Since July 1, he’s posted a 5.67 ERA with over four walks per nine.
b.Wants some comps?
i.For the season
1.Five inning Freddie has a 5.27 ERA for the season and walking 3.7 per nine.
2.Aaron Noal has a 5.12 ERA for the season and walking 3 per nine.
ii.In the same time frame:
1.Dean Kramer – 5.74 ERA and 3.0 BB/9
2.Kumar Rocker – 5.71 ERA and 3.7 BB/9
3.Framber Valdez – 5.02 ERA and 4.2 BB/9

2.Let’s draft the Top 10 pitchers off the board next season.
a.Jacob Misiorowski – Rich
b.Tarik Skubal – Tim
c.Cristopher Sanchez – Rich
d.Yamamoto – Tim
e.Cam Schlitter – Rich
f.Dylan Cease – Tim
g.Chase Burns – Rich
h.Gerrit Cole – Tim
i.Zach Wheeler – Rich
j.Payton Tolle - Tim

3.Let’s take a look at the standings

4.Mercifully, the Dodgers put Edwin Diaz on the IL. Just brutal. Assuming he’s the named Closer for the Dodgers entering 2027, do you think his recent struggles will hurt his draft status or will fantasy managers ignore it and take him as a Top 5 Closer?

5.After Josh Baez’s historic debut, he’s 0 for 21 with 7 strikeouts. He’s now hitting .182. Since very few fantasy managers got his first game, it’s not been great.
a.What do you do? Keep playing him or sit him?

6.After being let out of Purgotory – aka Colorado, Cal Quantrill has been put back in the rotation and has posted a 2.79 ERA in those 7 starts with a couple of wins. Not many strikeouts though. Thoughts?

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

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 16, 2026 @ 2:30 pm

Segment 1 and 2 – Review the Weekend Games
Additional Topics/Questions
1.Josh Baez – Have a debut!
2.Since returning on 7/29, Edwin Diaz has a 10.80 ERA and 1 clean inning out of the eight he’s appeared in and 3 blown saves. I know this might be his spring training, but at what point do the Dodgers try something different?
a.Who would they try? Tanner Scott? Sasaki?
3.Vlad Jr. hits the 7-day concussion protocol. Who gets his at-bats?
4.Is the Field of Dreams games doing it for you? Should they NOT do it every year?

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4- Closer Report

Segment 5 – Two-start Weeks

1.Tamoyuki Sugano (Col, 34% rostered) – LAD (Blake Snell) and Cle (Foster Griffin)
2.George Klassan (LAA, 29% rostered) - @ Hou (Cristian Javier) and @Tex (Cal Quantrill)
3.Carmen Mlodzinski (Pit, 31% rostred) – Det (Framber Valdez) and @LAD (Blake Snell)
4.Carson Whisenhunt (SF, 25% rostered) - @Cle (Foster Griffin) and @ Bos (Ranger Suarez)
5.Jack Perkins (Oak, 19% rostered) - @KC (Daniel Lynch – opener?) and @Hou (Christian Javier)
6.Cal Quantrill (Tex, 12% rostered) – Was (Jackson Kent) and LAA (George Klassan)