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The following players are discussed:1. Cole Young (Sea)2. Braden Montgomery (CHW)3. AJ Ewing (NYM)4. Eduardo Quintero (LAD)5. Jonah Tong (NYM)

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 11, 2025 – 3:00 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesMicrosoft Teams:Additional Questions:1.Are the Padres this good, or are the Rockies this bad? They lost 13-9 on Friday, 21-0 on Saturday, and we shouldn't forget about the doubleheader loss to the Tigers on Thursday (21-3). The Rockies' run differential is -134, having nearly lapped the second-worst run differential in the league, the Baltimore Orioles. 2.Corbin Burnes shoved against the Dodgers on Saturday. Good to see.3.Cade Horton wins his first game as the bulk innings guy. Were you happy with what you saw?4.Ranger Suarez looked great in his second outing, but It was against the Guardians. He has Pittsburgh next Friday. Are you starting him?a.Lance McCullers was awful yesterday. I started him against the White Sox and danced with the devil, but not yesterday. Should I be done with him or keep him on my bench for a while? His sinker (fastball) is down to 91.6 MPH, and while his slider is still missing bats, it

Take 10 with Tim – May 9, 2025 – 9:30 am/8:30 am1.James Wood is off to a phenomenal start with a .281 average, 10 home runs and five stolen bases. Where does he go in drafts next season?2.With that as a background, it’s been six weeks, let’s draft the first round for the Rest of the Season.1)Aaron Judge2)Bobby Witt Jr.3)Shohei Ohtani4)Corbin Carroll5)Juan Soto6)Ella De La Cruz7)Kyle Tucker8)James Wood9)Tarik Skubal10)Gunnar Henderson11)Tatis Jr.12)Francisco Lindor13)Jose Ramirez14)Jackson Chourio15)Pete Crow Armstrong3.What three hitters are you the most disappointed in this season? Mine are the following:a.Adley Rutschman – I was worried entering the season since he doesn’t hit the ball that hard, but I heard so many excuses from listeners, I believed them. But, he’s batting .212 with four home runs and 10 RBIs.i.Remember Matt Weiters?b.Yordan Alvarez – What the heck happened? .210 batting average and 3 home runsc.Jordan Walker - .196, 2 home runs and 2 SB. You gotta hand it to the Cards, at least they

Fantasy Baseball Live – May 4, 2025Microsoft Teams:Segments 1 and 2 – Reviewing the weekend gamesAdditional Notes:1.Triston Casas appears to be out for the season due to a left patella tendon rupture. The Sox have dismissed the idea of moving Devers to first. How does the infield look after this injury?a.Could they move Wilyer Abreu to first and promote Roman Anthony?2.Jake Meyers had himself a game. He went 4 for 4 with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs. He’s still Jake Meyers, right?3.Corbin Burnes has struggled this season and will now miss his next start. He’s got a 3.58 ERA (5.31 xERA) and only striking out 7.7 per nine. 4.Kyle Stowers had a big game on Saturday and is hitting .324 with six home runs entering games on Sunday. Surprised?5.Kevin Gausman had a nice game Sunday, but is it me or can you trust this guy? He’s got a 3.86 ERA, but he seems to teeter on problems every outing.Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – May 2, 2025 – 7:00/6:00 amMicrosoft Teams:PodcastFriday, May 2, 20257:00 AM - 8:30 AMhttps://teams.live.com/meet/9344301938391?p=FbWCGwzXFMz4LKSw4a1.Closers have once again been the bane of many fantasy managers' existence. I know I’m struggling. I have excellent teams in a couple of leagues, but my closers suck or are hurt. Last Sunday, I spent a fortune on Will Vest in Detroit as it looked like he had the job. Now, maybe he doesn’t.a.What’s your advice for me and others who are struggling?b.Should managers go for the hot potential closer like Vest or instead spend less on setup guys?2.Potential young breakout pitchers. Who are you buying? We will talk about each and then I’ll have you order them in how you like them for the rest of the season and then their careers?a.Brandon Pfaadt (AZ, age=26, rank=18) – 6 GS, 5 wins, 2.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 29Ks/4BB in 35.2 IPb.Jesus Luzardo (PHI, 27, 15) – 6 GS, 3 wins, 1.73 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 41K/10BB in 36.1 IPc.McKenzie Gore (Was, 26, 26) – 7 GS, 2 wins

The following players are discussed:1. Moises Ballesteros (CHC)2. Jac Caglianone (KC)3. Cristian Hernandez (CHC)4. Josh Adamczewski (Mil)5. Asbel Gonzalez (KC)6. A.J. Ewing (NYM)7. Robby Snelling (Mia)8. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (NYY)

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 27, 2025Microsoft Team Invite:Segment 1 and 2: Review the weekend gamesAdditional Observations and Questions:1.Word out of NY is that they might make a move with Devin Williams. Who would you speculate for saves?a.Speaking of closers, Emmanuel Clase pitched the eighth inning while Cade Smith took the ninth. I understand they are just trying to get Clase back on track, but could this signal a change in closers?2.Austin Hays hit two home runs on Saturday. He’s now up to five, despite missing the season's first two weeks. Are you buying this?3.Speaking of buying this, Tyler Mahle had another terrific start on Saturday. He has a sub-1.14 ERA, 3 wins, but only 26 strikeouts in 31 innings. Thoughts?4.Gage Workman is now a member of the White Sox. Interesting.5.Tyler O’Neill hits the IL, and the Orioles call up Dylan Carlson. Any interest?6.Logan Gilbert was removed from his start due to forearm tightness. Gulp.Segment 3: Waiver WireSegment 4: Closer ReportClose

Take 10 with Tim – April 25, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 amMicrosoft Teams Invite:1.Well, that didn’t take long. After only 32 games in the minor leagues, the Athletics had seen enough and promoted Nick Kurtz to the Majors. He already has his first hit. How many more?a.Stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI, BAb.My buddy Agustin Ramirez finally got the call and promptly went 5 for 8 in his first two games. I think this guy hits and pop.i.Your thoughts?c.Surprisingly, the Rays promoted Chandler Simpson to the show and there was no word of a 8-year, $10 million contract that he signed.i.Over-under 40 stolen bases.d.Give me two or three of the next prospects you think will get the call?2.I read yesterday that Triston Casas is moving his hands around trying to find something that works as he’s off to a brutal start to the season. He’s had two home runs since the change. Just luck, or perhaps he found something?a.In looking at the data, his hard hit rates are about the same, and his strikeout rate is down. It might be that h

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 20, 2025 – 3 pmSegment 1 – Review this weekend’s gamesSegment 2 – Waiver WireSegment 3 – Closer Report

Take 10 with Tim – April 18, 2025 – 9:30 am. We will use Microsoft Teams1.The Cubs demoted Matt Shaw this week after getting off to a tough start, where he only hit .172 in 18 games.a.It appears Gage Workman will be on the strong side of a platoon with Jon Berti. Workman is a Rule-5 guy I recommended during the Spring because I thought he’d get a shot. Any chance for success here?b.If we’re taking Matt Shaw’s demotion, one has to wonder when the Nationals will pull the plug on Dylan Crews. Crew’s performance makes Matt Shaw look like an All-Star.2.Spencer Strider returns to the mound after almost a year to the day of his TJS. a.Were you encouraged? 5.0 IP, 5 hits, 2 ER, 5K/1BB. Fastball was a tad off – down 0.9 MPH 3.Surprising Starts - Sell High or hold what you gota.Tyler Soderstrom (ATH) – 76 PA, 8 HR, 17 RBI, .324 BA, 14K/8BBb.Spencer Torkelson (Det) – 79 PA, 6 HR, 14 runs, 13 RBI, .275 BA, 25K/9BBc.Matt Mervis (Mia) – 45 PA, 6 HR, 12 RBI, .275 BA, 18K/4BBd.Ben Rice (NYY) – 65 PA, 5 HR, 2 SB, 12 runs, 7 R

The following players are discussed:1. C.J. Kayfus (CLE)2. Kemp Alderman (MIA)3. Cristian Hernandez (CHC)4. Luis Pena (Mil)5. Bubba Chandler (Pit)6. Ben Hess (NYY)

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 13, 2025 – 2:00 pmSegment 1 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.Wilmer Flores hits his sixth home run yesterday. Is this anything more than a hot start?2.Paul Goldschmidt is off to a great start, or at least he’s posted a great BA of .365 and hitting in a lot in the leadoff spot, has seven runs. Unfortunately, he’s only hit one home run. Rebirth in New York or a 37-year-old in decline?3.JT Ginn pitched a gem on Saturday against the Mets. It’s a power-sinker with a true outpitch, but I’m assuming he’ll be on your waiver wire.4.It’s been a long wait for Matt Mervis, but he hit his fourth home run on Saturday and is hitting .300 for the Marlins. There are players better than him in the minor leagues, but he’s not giving up the ghost. Is he the first baseman for the Marlins all season long?5.Impressed with Trevor Story’s start? .255/.340/.734, 2 HR, 6 SB, 8 runs, 10 RBIs?6.What stat line impresses you the most?a. (I’ll go through some of the leaders in HR, SB, e

Take 10 with Tim – April 11, 2025 – 9:30/8:30 am1.Pitchers off the great starts. Are you a believer?a.Hunter Greene (Cin, 3, ADP=26 starting pitcher) – 17.1 IP, 2 wins, 23K, 1.31 ERA, 0.629 WHIPb.Kris Bubic (KC, 108, 4) – 12.2 IP, 2 wins, 16K, 0.71 ERA, 0.868 WHIPc.Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL, 25, 20) – 20 IP, 1 win, 19K, 0.45 ERA, 0.286 WHIPd.Jack Leiter (Tex, 160, 25) – 10 IP, 2 wins, 10K/1BB, 0.90 ERA, 0.700 WHIP e.Casey Mize (Det, 145, 30) – 11.2 IP, 2 wins, 12K, 0.77 ERA, 0.943 WHIPf.Chris Bassett (Tor, 100, 48) – 12.2 IP, 1 win, 16K, 0.71 ERA, 1.105 WHIP2.Pitchers off the poor starts. Are you worried?a.Chris Sale (ATL, 8, 146) – 14.2 IP, 3 GS, 0 wins, 17K, 6.75 ERA, 1.364 WHIPb.Dylan Cease (SD, 12, 114) – 14.2 IP, 3 GS, 1 win, 18K, 7.98 ERA, 1.568 WHIPc.Bailey Ober (Min, 21, 349) – 12.2 IP, 3 GS, 0 win, 12K, 7.11 ERA, 2.400 WHIP d.Aaron Nola (PHI, 22, 210) – 11.1 IP, 2 GS, 0 win, 10K, 6.35 ERA, 1.235 WHIPe.Tanner Bibee (CLE, 27, 220) – 9.2 IP, 2 GS, 1 win, 6K, 6.52 ERA, 1.345 WHIP3.I thought Justin Verla

The following players are discussed:1. Nick Kurtz (ATH)2. Travis Bazzana (CLE)3. Zyhir Hope (LAD)4. Franklin Arias (BOS)5. Luinder Avila (KC)6. Chase Burns (CIN)

Fantasy Baseball Live – April 6, 2025Segment 1 and 2 - Review the weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.Chase Dollander gets the call and pitches today…well, now.2.Sugano had a solid outing on Saturday. 5.1 IP, 5 hit, 1 hit, 4K/1BBa.Jackson Holiday, with three more hits, is now hitting .333. Much better than last season!3.There was no love for Eduardo Rodriguez entering this season and while he gave up four runs in five innings to the Nationals, he also struck out 12.a.Thoughts on E-Rod for the season?4.Matthew Boyd had a great outing on Saturday. 6.0 IP, 5 hits, 0 ER, 5K/1BB5.The Brewers have struggled to score runs this season. Yelich is batting .107, Contreras .0978, and Hoskins .136. Somehow, they are 4-5 entering Sunday’s game.6.The Braves finally won on Friday, but after Saturday’s loss, they are 1-8. They overachieved with Acuna last season. Are they underachieving so far in 2025?7.Tanner Bibee got rocked by the Angels of all teams.8.Jesse Winker went 2 for 4 with two triples. Kind of a weird sta

Take 10 with Tim – April 4, 20251.The talk all week has been about the Torpedo bat. It’s funny that Franciso Lindor used it all last season and was a Top 3 finalist in MVP, and nobody said a thing. But, the Yankees hit nine home runs in a game, and the whole world goes crazy. Three of them were hit by the Judge, who doesn’t use the bat.a.Is this something that could make a real difference or just a blip like the hockey handle was a few years ago?2.Overreacting to the first-week statistics. Can these players continue?a.Eugenio Suarez (AZ, ADP=161, Ranked=7) – 5 HR, 1 SB, 11 RBI, 5 runs, .238 BAb.Victor Scott (STL, 368.77, 38) – 1 HR, 4 SB, 5 RBI, 8 runs, .348 BAc.Wilyer Abreu (Bos, 316.33, 42) – 2 HR, 1 SB, 6 RBI, 5 runs, .500 BA in only 14 ABsd.Kyren Paris (LAA, 456.13, 78) – 1 HR, 3 SB, 3 RBI, 5 runs, .444 in 9 ABse.Jake Magnum (TB, Undrafted, 85) – 0 HR, 3 SB, 6 RBI, 5 runs, .533 BA in 15 ABs3.Overreacting to the first-week statistics on the downside. Should we be worried?a.Triston Casas (Bos, 116.19, 790)

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 30, 2025Segment 1 – Review of this weekend's games – Some notes1.The Yankees beat the Brewers 20-9 on Saturday and hit nine home runs. Judge had three.2.Eugenio Suarez is leading the league with four home runs. Jordan Westburg has three.3.Jesus Luzardo with a strong outing for the Phillies. 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 ER, 11K/2BB4.Rafael Devers has looked terrible in his first three games. He’s 0 for 13 with 10 strikeouts. He was shut down last season with shoulder issues and was late getting into games this spring. Now, he has been moved to DH, possibly permanently. Doesn’t feel good. 5.The Braves have not looked good in the first three games. Concerned?6.Dylan Crews went 0 for 5 on Saturday, striking out five times. Yikes.7.The Dodgers are 5-0. Will they ever lose a game?Segment 2 – News and Notes8.It’s now been four days. If you’re struggling, do you start to get aggressive on the waiver wire?9.In those same four days, many players were injured. He’s just a few.a.Max Scherzer

Take 10 with Tim – March 28, 2025 at 9:30 am ET, 8:30 am CT1.Observations from the first day of games?a.Did anything in particular performance stand out?2.Kind of like Kristian Campbell, it just seemed like Cam Smith was going to go North with the Astros – Actually more West, as Houston is well west of West Palm Beacha.Stat line for 2025 – AB, HR, RBI, and BA3.Other interesting spring training decisionsa.Brett Baty wins the starting second baseman for the Mets. What are your thoughts on him this season? He had a great spring.i.Luis Ángel Acuña made the Mets as a super-utility player. Any interest?b.With Zack Gelof undergoing hamate surgery, Max Muncy (the other one) appears to have secured the second base job. Any interest?c.Ben Rice made the team. He hits the ball hard, but will he get enough playing time?d.It has been reported that Mookie Betts had an illness that caused him to lose 25 pounds. He wasn’t that big to begin with. If all this is true, fantasy managers might want to brace for some early power st

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 23, 2025 – 12 Noon ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.Jackson Jobe has made the Tigers rotation out of camp. I’ve written about this numerous times to our Patreon members. One of my logic threads is Tarik Skubal only has two more years until free agency.a.Stat line for 2025 – GS, ERA, Ks2.Thario Estrada will miss 4 to 8 weeks with a fractured wrist after being hit by a Kumar Rocker fastball.a.Do you think the Rockies will give Adael Amador a shot?3.Shane McClanahan was removed from Saturday’s game due to a triceps injury. That’s a tough one, as he was drafted as a top-30 starter (7 to 8th round).4.Who will be the starting second baseman for the Red Sox to begin the season?5.Justin Martinez agreed to a 5-year, $18 million contract with the Diamondbacks. He’s been up to 102+ this spring.a.Is he the closer in Arizona?6.Julio Urias will be allowed to sign with any MLB team after the All-Star. He’s been suspended twice for domestic violence. Will anyone take a flyer? Would you run ou

Take 10 with Tim – March 21, 2025 – 8:30 am ET1.What are your thoughts on the Japan Series?a.Did you get up to watch it?b.Roki Sasaki – five walks?c.The Dodgers won relatively easily without Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman2.Let’s talk about your Tout Wars teama.League Draft Result - Fantrax3.Let’s talk about your LABR Teama.Fantasy Football Baseball Basketball and DFS | RealTime Fantasy Sports4.Five Bold Predictions for the 2025 seasona.The Yankees will not make the playoffs5.Second Bold Predictiona.The Tigers will be the AL Representative in the WS6.Third bold Predictiona.Dylan Crews and Jason Dominguez will be first-round picks next season7.Fourth bold predictiona.Corbin Carroll will be the number one outfielder in fantasy baseball8.Fifth bold predictiona.Sugano will be a disaster with the Orioles moving him to the bullpen by May and good old Albert Suarez getting the starts.9.What batter will you be targeting for this week’s FAAB?10.Which pitcher will you target for this week’s FAAB?