Tim and RIch finish up their preview of the outfield for the 2026 season

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 1, 2026 – 3 pm ET

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.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 Season
1.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 sleepers
6.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 – 3:00pm
Microsoft Teams
Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.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 Pauley
a.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 BA
iii.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 Cabrera
a.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 West
Los Angeles Dodgers
1.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 Padres
1.Jackson Merrill – 2026 stat line – AB, HR, SB, and BA
2.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 Giants
1.Bryce Eldridge is listed as the starting DH in San Francisco. Will this play out?
a.Over/Under 400 ABs in 2026
2.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 Notes
1.    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 Season
1.    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 sleepers
6.    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 – 3:00pm
Microsoft Teams
Podcast
Sunday, January 11, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
https://teams.live.com/meet/9360960458392?p=wO31KjtHU9wOTPVZVJ

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The Cubs trade for Edward Cabrera, sending OF Owen Caissie, SS/2B Christian Hernandez, and 2B/3B Edgardo De Leon
a.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 Campbell
3.The Rockies acquire Jake McCarthy on Saturday for RHP Josh Grosz
a.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 Season
1.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 sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

The following players are discussed:
1. Leo De Vries (SS)
2. Gage Jump (LHP)
3. Tommy White (3B)
4. Jamie Arnold (LHP)
5. Wei-En Lin (LHP)
6. Devin Taylor (OF)
7. Henry Bolte (OF)
8. Junior Perez (OF)
9. Henry Baez (RHP)
10. Daniel Susac (C)