Fantasy Baseball From Prospect361.com

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 22, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional Questions: 1.CJ Abrams was demoted for staying out all night at a Casino. Youth - and a soul crusher for fantasy managers if he’s out all week. 2.Nick Yorke gets the call for the Pirates. Any interest?3.Mercifully, the Orioles optioned Coby Mayo to the minor leagues. Are there any concerns about him long-term after his less-than-ideal MLB debut?4.Ohtani is now 52/52. Ho-hum.5.Gerrit Cole goes nine innings, giving up one run, and doesn’t get the win. Is this when fantasy managers declare they hate fantasy baseball?6.Who would you rather gamble on in 2025 – David Festa or Richard Fitts. Both pitched well on Friday.7.How about Jared Jones or Rhett Lowder? Lowder got the best of Jones on Saturday afternoon8.Justin Verlander could not get through the Angels on Friday night. Yikes!Segment 3 – Waiver Wire and Closer Reportwrite a baseball jokeWhy did the baseball team recruit a computer?Because they needed a good catch

Take 10 with Tim – September 20, 20241.Shohei Ohtani had one of the greatest games in baseball history. 6 for 6, 3 HR, 2 SB and 10 RBI that led to the Dodgers clinching a playoff spot. He’s now sitting on 51 home runs and 51 stolen bases, slashing .294/.376/.629 with 77 walks. Where does this stack up in the greatest season in baseball history? Here are some others…a.Barry Bonds (2001) – 73 HR, 137 RBI, 177 walks, .328 BA, .515 OBP, .863 SLGb.Barry Bonds (2004) – 45 HR, 232 walks, .362/.609/.812 c.Mickey Mantle (1956) – 52 HR, 130 RBI, 10 SB, .353/.464/.705d.Ricky Henderson (1982) – 130 SB, 119 runs, .398 OBPe.Bob Gibson (1968) – 34 starts, 28 complete games, 12 shutouts, a 1.12 ERA and 268 strikeouts.2.Luisangel Acuna has been the talk of fantasy baseball since he was promoted. He’s hitting .467 with two home runs. Ronald who? What do you think so far?3.Landon Knack pitched well on Wednesday and should get another start against the Padres next week. Are you interested?4.What has happened to Bobby Miller? He

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 15, 2024 – time to be determinedSegments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.What’s up with Gerrit Cole intentionally walking Rafael Devers in the first and then when he faced him next, he intentionally walked him with nobody on base. I know Devers has owned him, but his walked led to four runs.2.Keider Montero had a shutout earlier this week and then shutout the Orioles for six innings today. Thoughts?3.Heston Kjerstad is back. Does he get enough at-bats to help fantasy managers?4.Ben Joyce hits the IL with a shoulder injury. Who would have thunk it?5.Tyler Glasnow is also out with an elbow strain for the rest of the season. He did beat his 120-innings high watermark, but barely. He’s just a tough “own” for fantasy managers.6.Carlos Correa is back for the Twins7.Justin Verlander has not been good since returning from the IL, posting a 5.20 ERA. He did have a good outing last night against the hapless Angels. The arsenal is not what it used to be. His fast

Take 10 with Tim – September 13, 9:15 am ET1.Bowden Francis has taken two no-hitters into the ninth this season. The first was against the Angels on 8/24 and then again on Wednesday. WOW…he’s been pretty good this season. What do you think long-term? He’s a number _______ starter.2.Aaron Judge is laying an egg for fantasy managers in September. He hasn’t hit a home run since August 26 and is hitting .196. He also laid an egg in April. Weird. This streakiness is tough to deal with, no matter what format you play in. Thoughts on him for next season. 3.Let’s take a look at the standings.4.Don’t look now, but Cedric Mullins has 17 home runs and 27 stolen bases. He’s only hitting .236, but the production is there. He was the 35th outfielder off the board in the spring. Does that improve, worsen, or stay about the same for next season?5.I believe Keider Montero was a no when we did two-start pitchers. Of course, he pitched a shutout and earned the win in his first game. Was this a lucky game, or is he

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 8, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend gamesAdditional questions:1.Richard Fitts gets the call. Let’s see how his outing is going.2.Jack Leiter is struggling to find his sea legs. What do you think about next season? Are you a buyer late in a draft?3.Aroldis Chapman has been about as good as Bednar. What about Colin Holderman?4.It almost feels like plantar fasciitis is becoming the new TJS. It is a totally different type of injury, but it appears challenging to return from. How long has Carlos Correa been out? Did Kris Bryant ever recover?5.Did the Orioles pick the wrong guy to trade? Connor Norby has six home runs and is hitting .277. In fairness, he’s striking out a third of the time.a.Who do you want next season – Connor Norby or Jackson Holliday?6.Every since we trashed Yordan Alvarez about his lack of home runs, he’s been crushing the ball. He’s up to 32 home runs.a.Who should we trash now to help out our listeners? How about Bryce Harper? He hasn’t hit

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

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 31, 2024 @ 10 amSegments 1 through 3 1.Spencer Torkelson is hitting .333 with three home runs since returning in mid-August. How’s your confidence with him for the rest of the season and next year?2.Lawrence Butler hit his 16th home run this week to go along with 12 stolen bases. Since the All-Star break, he’s slashing .298/.340/.557 with seven home runs. His strikeout rate is 17.4%. Is he starting to figure things out?a.Are you interested in him next season? If so, as what number outfielder? 3.Spencer Arrighetti is another player who has been hot recently. In five August starts, he’s pitching to a 1.95 ERA 47 strikeouts and 10 walks. a.Same questions. Can you trust him for the rest of this season, and what about next year? Are you interested?4.Who do you want for the rest of the season? Jackson Holliday or Dylan Crews? What about for 2024?5.David Bednar. When will the Pirates take fantasy owners out of their misery? Just brutal.6.Liam Hendrix is about ready to retu

The following players were discussed:1. Roman Anthony (Bos)2. Aidan Miller (Phi)3. Nick Morabito (NYM)4. Cam Smith (CHC)5. Quinn Matthews (STL)6. Yordanny Monegro (Bos)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 25, 2024 - @ 3 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games1.Zebby – The next Zebby – Alejandro Rosario (Tex) – Low and High-A, 82.2 innings, 123 strikeouts and 12 walksAdditional Questions:1.What are your thoughts on Junior Caminero? He’s hitting the ball extremely hard. Bat speed and Hard hit rates are in the 98th percentile.a.It would be fantastic if he could lead the Rays into the playoffs.2.Taj Bradley is coming back to earth. Who is this guy? Project his ERA, wins, and strikeouts for an entire year?3.What about my buddy Jose Tena? He’s hitting, and he has an HR and stolen base.4.Where do you think Brent Rooker will go in fantasy drafts next year? It’s back-to-back 30-home run seasons. This year, he’s cut down his strikeout rate a bit. 5.Bowden Francis was dominant yesterday and has pitched well. Your thoughts?6.I don’t know if it’s a rumor or fact, but many are saying Dylan Crews will be promoted tomorrow. Are you putting him in?7.Wyatt Langford hasn’t been g

Take 10 with Tim – August 23, 20241.We are in late August, with five to six weeks left. What three pieces of advice do you have for managers who have a chance to be in the money?2.Let’s look at the standings3.My buddy Victor Vodnik hits the IL with bicep tendonitis. Ugh! Is there anyone you are interested in for closing games in Colorado?4.Jared Jones looks close to returning. Will you put him in immediately?a.Ranger Suarez is back on Saturday. Are you starting him?5.Joey Gallo returns. Who loses playing time in Washington? Chaparro, Yepez, or someone else?6.The Marlins recall Connor Norby. Do you think he will be fantasy-relevant the rest of the way?7.Teams are discussing reducing the number of innings from pitchers that have been key arms for many fantasy managers – Paul Skenes and Tarik Sukbal. Any thoughts on what fantasy managers should do now to prepare?8.I would think Paul Skenes has ROY locked in the NL, but Jackson Chourio has looked great in the second half and might push for second place. W

The following players are discussed:1. Matt Shaw (CHC)2. Chase DeLauter (Cle)3. Harry Ford (Sea)4. Gavin Cross (KC)5. Thayron Liranzo (Det)6. Bubba Chandler (Pit)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – August 18, 2024Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions1.Can you make a case for anyone other than Ohtani and Judge for MVP?2.I watched Keider Montero’s outing against the Yankees yesterday. He was really good. Fastball was 95 (T 97) with a solid change-up and knucklecurve. Thoughts on him going forward?3.You gotta love what the Tigers are doing…play the kidsa.Vierling, Malloy, Colt Keith, Dingler, Jung, Trey Sweeney, Torkelson, and Meadows are all up. Let’s discuss the new callup and what they can do.i.Dillon Dinglerii.Trey Sweeneyiii.Spencer Torkelsoniv.Jace Jung4.Cade Povich was also good on Saturday but got optioned after the game. Will he be back?5.The Dodgers can’t keep their starting rotation healthy. River Ryan is having TJS. Is Walker Buehler healthy? Now, Tyler Glasnow is out again, this time with elbow soreness. They have recalled Bobby Miller. Are you ready to trust him?6.Dylan Carlson hit another home run and now has three in 12 games with t

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The following players were discussed:1. Andres Chaparro (Was)2. Christian Moore (LAA)3. Tre' Morgan (TB)4. Welbyn Francisca (Cle)5. Kumar Rocker (Tex)6. Travis Sykora (Was)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 11, 2024 @ 2 pmSegments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend gamesAdditional Questions:1.River Ryan looked great again, but left with what looks like an arm injury.2.Jackson Holliday with another home run on Saturday. He’s hit five in the 10 games since he returned to Baltimore.3.Yordan Alvarez heard our conversation on Friday and hit two home runs on Saturday – four in the last four games.4.Spencer Arrighetti is pitching better. Are you ready to trust him in starts?5.WOW, Camilo Doval got demoted on Saturday. Who gets the chance in San Francisco?6.September call-ups: (Yes or No)1)Dylan Crews (OF, Was)2)Junior Caminero (3B, TB)3)Deyvison De Los Santos (1B, Mia)4)Agustin Ramirez (1B/C, Mia)5)Connor Norby (2B, Mia)6)Andres Chapparo (3B, Was)7)Edgar Quero (C, CHW)8)Christian Moore (2B, LAA)9)Kumar Rocker (RHP, Tex)10)Jackson Jobe (RHP, Det)Segment 3 – Waiver WireSegment 4 – Closer ReportClose

1.I released my Top 400 Prospects. Please have five questions prepared for me.2.Jonathan Cannon has pitched ok for the White Sox. He has a 3.91 ERA but not many strikeouts. Any interest?3.Joe Musgrove might be back this weekend against the Marlins. Would you start him? He was not very good prior to hitting the IL.4.Joe Ryan left Wednesday’s game with tight triceps. If he misses some starts, who will get them? a.One thought - Zebby Matthews is now in Triple-A. Good stuff and pounds the strike zone – just doesn’t walk anyone. One of this season’s big breakout pitchers.5.I’m a big fan of Zach Dezenzo. He got the call for Houston and started Wednesday’s game. Many rookies have gotten the call for Houston, but few have actually played. Does Dezenzo play?6.That Holliday kid’s pretty good, no?a.Coby Mayo seems to be following in Holliday’s Part 1 debut. The Orioles just signed JD Davis. He better hit and hit soon. Thoughts?7.Josh Bell has four home runs since becoming a Diamondback. He’s terribly streaky,