The following players are discussed: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD)Noelvi Marte (3B, Cin)Jackson Chourio (OF, Mil)Michael Busch (1B, CHC)Maysn Winn (SS, STL)Jung Ho-Lee (OF, SF)Shota Imanaga (LHP, CHC)Joey Ortiz (3B, Mil)Kyle Harrison (LHP, SF)Marco Luciano (SS, SF)Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF, CHC)Gavin Stone (RHP, LAD)Dylan Crews (OF, Was)Tyler Black (3B, Mil)Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit)Jordan Lawlar (SS, Ari)James Wood (OF, Was)Jackson Merrill (OF, SD)Jared Jones (RHP, Pit)Andy Pages (OF, LAD)

Segment 2 - Infield Sleepers – One or two at each position. Mine are listed. d. Shortstop i. Brayan Rocchio (Cle, #47) ii. Darrell Hernaiz (Oak, #53) iii. Jackson Merrill (SD, #48) – He’s been moved to the outfield and this should make an easier path to the Majors e. Third Base i. Ke’Bryan Hayes (Pit, #17) ii. Maikel Garcia (KC, #21) iii. Bryan Ramos (CHW, #66) Segment 3 – When will these rookies make their debut and where should they really be taken 1. Jackson Chourio (Mil, 148 ADP) 2. Wyatt...

Segment 1 - News and Notes 1.Ronald Acuna tweaked his knee, and it was bad enough to do an MRI that revealed only inflammation. a.What do you do with this news if you have an upcoming draft? 2.Some players in danger of missing opening day – We will talk about each player/situation a.Alex Manoah and Yariel Rodriguez – Who would the Blue Jays turn to for the fifth starter? b.Vaughn Grissom – Who would get the second base reps? c.Justin Verlander has yet to throw in Spring Training d.Gunner...

The following players are discussed: Thomas White (LHP, Mia)Christian Scott (RHP, NYM)Sal Stewart (3B, Cin)Carlos F. Rodriguez (RHP, Mil)Jansel Luis (SS/2B, Ari)Thayron Liranzo (C/1B, LAD)Rayner Arias (OF, SF)

Rich interviews Tim McLeod about his LABR Draft last week.

Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.Help me understand the Marlins signing of Tim Anderson. He’s there starting shortstop after posting a .245/.286/.296 slash line. That’s a .296 SLG! Nothing in his data points to a bounce back. Tim, what are they doing? 2.Riley Greene and Manny Machado were both questionable entering spring training but are scheduled to make their debuts next week. Are you moving them up in your draft rankings? 3.The Pirates signed a player! Mitch Keller signed a 5-year, $77...

The following players are discussed: Henry Lalane (NYY)Santiago Suarez (TB)Enmanual Bonilla (Tor)Yariel Rodriguez (Tor)Bryan Rocchio (Cle)David Festa (Min)Echedry Vargas (Tex)

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 18, 2024 Segment 3 - DH Preview Segment 4 - Closer Preview Close

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 18, 2024 Segment 1 – 10 mistakes to avoid at the draft table 1.Here are my five a.Don’t fall in love with a player and overdraft him. b.With catchers and pitchers reporting, it’s time to downshift on the big five Boras clients who have not signed. c.I know people are buying into the hype of Yamamoto, and he could be great. Be careful not to overdraft him, as he’s yet to pitch in the major leagues. He’s going as a fantasy ace. Just understand the risk if you...

The following players are disucssed: Dylan Crews (Was)Max Clark (Det)Enrique Bradfield (Bal)James Wood (Was)Marceolo Mayer (Bos)Nick Nastrini (CHW)Brayan Rocchio (Cle)Josue De Paula (LAD)Felnin Celesten (Sea)Jack Leiter (Tex)

Rich, Tim and 13 other listeners partake in a Mock Draft that they will play out this season.

Rich and Tim conduct our annual mock draft.

Tim finishes his interview with Rich on the AL West Prospects (A's, Mariners, Rangers).

Rich and Tim finish their breakdown of starting pitching for the upcoming season.

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 4, 2024 Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.The Angelos family agreed to sell their team to a group headed by famed private equity manager David Rubenstein. Also included in the team is HOFer Cal Ripken and former NYC mayor and billionaire Mike Bloomberg. The Angelos family still has a controlling interest but has agreed to sell the team upon the passing of Peter Angelos, who is 94 and in failing health. a.While this doesn’t guarantee that the new ownership group...

Tim interviews Rich on the AL West

Prospect Questions – Part 2 Q1 – Greg K. (Patreon) 1.Prospect cut-down day after FYPDs is always tricky. Any thoughts on the general makeup of your prospects? For example, do you lean a certain percentage hitter vs. pitcher? Floor vs. upside? Positional need vs. best players available? Thanks, Rich! Q2 – Bob K (Patreon) Darren Bowen was one of the prospects traded to the Twins as part of the Polanco deal. I had not heard much, if anything, about him until now. Curious as to your thoughts....

Prospect All-Request – January 31, 2024 Q1 – Mike W. (Patreon) Any advice for keeper leagues? Any Rule 5 guys to keep an eye on? Q2 – Chris 1. I hear you talk about spin rates or chase rates for MiLB players and I want that data. Is Statcast data publicly available for MiLB players? If so where? (I think I would even pay for it) I know you can look it up for AAA games, but it's pretty much the only source I know about. 2. Any DSL or J15, other then big $ guys, that you're hearing are...

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 28, 2024 – 3 pm Segment 1 - News and Notes 1. The Tigers sign Colt Keith to a very team-friendly contract – 6-years and $28 million dollars. 2. The Brewers sign Rhys Hoskins to a two-year, $34 contract. a. I wrote about this on the Patreon site and liked the deal all around. Your thoughts? b. Does this mean that the Brewers will keep Corbin Burnes? 3. The Rangers sign David Robertson to a one-year, $11.5 million contract. a. Breakdown the save situation in...

The following players are discussed: 1. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex) - He has 20-30 upside with high OBP skills, and it won’t take him long to make his Major League debut. 2. Dylan Crews (OF, Was) - He has an advanced approach at the plate with high-end exit velocities. 3. Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit) - He has the size and arsenal to be a #1 starter. Given how hard he throws, there is risk of early arm troubles, as seen with Hunter Greene. 4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD) - The stat line says he's a...

Segment 3 – Outfield Preview (We will likely do two podcast) 1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts? 2.We will break down the top 30 to 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 sleepers 6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid...

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 21, 2024 Segment 1 – Follow-up on our drafts 1.How is your draft going? 2.I will review some of my sleeper picks in my NFBC Draft 3.Dynasty League startup – a few notes on how they are going Segment 2 – News and Notes 1.The Astros signed Josh Hader for a record 5-year and $95 million. a.Thoughts on the deal for the Astros b.What happens to Ryan Pressly Segment 3 – Outfield Preview (We will likely do two podcast) 1.How are you approaching this position for...

The following players are disucssed: 1. Jackson Chourio (OF, Mil) 2. Jackson Holliday (SS, Bal) 3. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex) 4. Junior Caminero (3B, TB) 5. Jordan Lawlar (SS, AZ) 6. Dylan Crews (OF, Was) 7. Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit) 8. Jasson Dominguez (OF, NYY) 9. Evan Carter (OF, Tex) 10. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD) 11. Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF, CHC) 12. Marcelo Mayer (SS, Bos) 13. Walker Jenkins (OF, Min) 14. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP, Tor) 15. James Wood (OF, Was) 16. Kyle Manzardo (1B, Cle) 17....

The following players are discussed: 51. Dalton Rushing (C, LAD) 52. Luisangel Acuna (2B, NYM) 53. Mick Abel (RHP, Phi) 54. Marco Luciano (SS, SF) 55. Ronny Mauricio (SS, NYM) 56. Yanquiel Fernandez (OF, Col) 57. Colt Emerson (2B, Sea) 58. River Ryan (RHP, LAD) 59. Kyle Teel (C, Bos) 60. Bubba Chandler (RHP, Pit) 61. Roman Anthony (OF, Bos) 62. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF, Sea) 63. Heston Kjerstad (OF, Bal) 64. Everson Pereira (OF, NYY) 65. Justin Crawford (OF, Phi) 66. Coby Mayo (3B, Bal) 67. Drew...

The following players are discussed: 1. Wyatt Langord (OF) 2. Evan Carter (OF) 3. Sebastian Walcott (SS) 4. Owen White (RHP) 5. Dustin Harris (OF) 6. Anthony Gutierrez (OF) 7. Justin Foscue (3B) 8. Abimelec Ortiz (1B) 9. Max Acosta (SS) 10. Brock Porter (RHP)