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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)

Take 10 with Tim – August 13, 2026 @ 3 pm ET/2 pm CT

Microsoft Teams:
1.Let’s take a look at the standings.

2.All disappointing team (hitters) – my picks. Are these players you will target for next season or are you done?

a.Catcher (1st catcher off the board) - Cal Raleigh - .159 BA, 12 home runs in 86 games
b.1B - Vinnie P (10) - .232 BA, 6 home runs in 79 games
c.2B – Jose Altuve (6) - .240 BA, 14 home runs, 2 SB in 96 games
d.3B – Manny Machado (4) – 23 runs but a .215 BA. He does have a .229 BABIP.
e.SS – Geraldo Perdomo (9) – After his 27-20-290 season, he’s hitting .244 with 9 home runs and 17 SB. His BABIP is .264
f.OF – Aaron Judge (1) – He played well in 59 games, but will turn 35 in April.
g.OF – Jarren Duran (16) – He’s going to go 20-20 (17 HR and 17 SB), but it was expensive as he’s hitting .202 with a brutal .260 OBP. Plus, he’s sitting against lefties.
h.OF – Chandler Simpson (41) – Dreams of stealing 60 bases are going to fall short – he has stolen 33 bases, but only scored 49 runs with no home runs.

3.I see where Bryce Harper had to DH for over the weekend because – wait for it – his knees were sore after playing the outfield.

4.Carson Whisenhunt pitched well on Tuesday – 5.2 IP, 4 hits, 1 ER, 2K/3BB – any interest?

5.In his last 9 starts, Eury Perez is pitching to a 2.00 ERA with 56K in 53 innings. He only has three wins, but in 6 of those starts, he’s gone at least 6 innings. He’s 23.
a.He was a pass for you for next year a few weeks ago. Do you want to revisit?

6.With Devin Williams hitting the IL, Kodai Senga gets his first career save. Hmmm…any interest?

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 9, 2026 @ 3pm

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of the weekend games
Additional Questions/Topics
1.Hunter Greene is having elbow surgery again.
2.Kaelen Culpepper is getting the call
3.Kade Anderson, Joshua Baez, and other top prospect math – After August 13, players can be promoted and still stay under the 45-day threshold for losing rookie eligibility. The other threshold is 130 AB and 50 IP.
4.Jackson Jobe’s long awaiting return to the mound occurred on Saturday where he shoved it against the Giants – 5.0 IP, 1 hit, 4K/1BB with the win. He maxed out at 100.1 mph.
5.Traded starter’s first outing – some tough starts
a.Tarik Skubal (LHP, LAD) – 6.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 ER, 6K/2BB – Loss
b.Casey Mize (RHP, SD) – 3.1 IP, 9 hits, 8 ER – Loss
c.Freddy Peralta (RHP, TB) – 3.2 IP, 9 hits, 7 ER
d.Robbie Ray (LHP, SD) – 5.0 IP, 7 hits, 4 HR, 2K/5BB
6.The Athletics fired their General Manager, David Forst. After all, it was his fault for moving the team out of Oakland and into Sacramento – smile.


Segment 3 – Waiver Report


Segment 4 – Closer Report

Rich and Tim discuss all the trades made at the deadline and who to pick up.

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 2, 2026 @ 2pm ET

Segment 1 – We have some trades
•The Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from the Tigers for RHP River Ryan, OF Zyhir Hope and RHP Brady Smith
•The White Sox acquire Luis Castillo from the Mariners and pay his entire 2027 salary, the rest of 2026 and if he pitches 180 innings in 2027, his vested 2028 option. In return, the Mariners receive reliever Seranthony Dominguez, OF Nolan Jones, and Double-A catcher Boston Smith
•The Braves acquired OF Lane Thomas, LHP Baily Falter from the Royals for minor league lefty pitcher Carter Holton and Triple-A right-handed pitcher Lucas Braun.
•The Guardians and Brewers swapped players Saturday afternoon, with Cleveland acquiring OF Blake Perkins and RP Craig Yoho, and Milwaukee receiving catcher Bo Naylor and RP Codi Heuer.
•The Pirates acquired Camilo Doval from the Yankees in exchange for Double A catcher Omar Alfonzo and 18 year old outfielder Luis Cruz.

Segment 2 – Review games of the Weekend
Additional Topics
1.Max Clark – Pretty good, ehh.
2.Quinn Mathews had a decent start – 5.0 IP, 6 hits, 2 ER, 3K/3BB. Enough to make you want to start him?
3.Ryan O’Hearn hits the IL with quad strain and might be done for the season – 6 to 8 weeks. Ugh!

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

Take 10 with Tim – July 31, 2026 @ 9:15 am

Max Clark getting the call.
1.Let’s take a look at the standings. We will also talk about whether they are buyers or sellers and if sellers, who might get traded.
a.American League
b.National League

2.Trades so far
a.Curtis Mead for Connelly Early – Well, that didn’t work out too well the Red Sox. He had two at-bats and then got hit in the wrist and will miss the rest of the season. The Nationals are still hopeful that Connelly gets back of the mound as soon as next week in a rehab start.
i.Comments?
b.The Rangers acquired Chase Silseth and Logan O’Hoppe for 19-year-old, 3B Angel Arredondo.
i.Last year this might have been a big deal, but Logan O’Hoppe has been terrible this season – unrestorable. What happened?
ii.What do you think of the deal?
iii.I’m assuming the Angels are going to part with a lot of player. Your thoughts?

3.More players hit the IL
a.Byron Buxton is hurt again. He just came back from the IL. Who gets his at-bats?
b.Casey Schmitt is done for the season with a meniscus tear. Who gets his at-bats?
c.Vinnie P is hurt again and it’s looking like a lost season for him. Who gets his at-bats?

4.You don’t typically hear managers tell the press that a Closer is out, but that’s what Torey Lovullo did on Wednesday. Who gets the save chances in Arizona and are you interested?

5.Spencer Jones with a big night on Wednesday – home run and stolen base. Nice timing and it makes me wonder if he gets moved for a piece at the deadline.
a.Give me three young prominent players/prospects that get moved in deals by Monday – my three
i.Zyhir Hope and River Ryan for Tarik Skubal
ii.Jett Williams in Milwaukee – down season but the data still looks great on this guy. There’s so much excess that he can be moved.
iii.Ryan Pepiot – If the Rays are serious, move an injured player for a healthy one.

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

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

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 26, 2026 @ 3 pm.
Segment 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games
Additional Questions/Topics
1.Hunter Greene had a bad start on Saturday, and his velocity was a bit down as well. 5.1 IP, 6 ER, 3K/2BB – now with a 7.06 ERA. Not what we wanted!
2.Dylan Cease with another gem. A lot has been made about Cam Schlitter winning the CY Young, but Dylan Cease is right there. His wins are bit down because the Blue Jays can’t score runs, but your thoughts on his season.
3.Juan Soto hits the IL with a grade 2 calf strain. He might be out for a while. Thoughts on who gets his at-bats?
4.Bobby Witt Jr. is also out – any thoughts on who might be a waiver wire pickup for him?
5.There was a report out from Ken Rosenthal that American League teams are still not ready to make deals as many know there teams aren’t very good, but they say they are still in it.
a.I think that’s true – is this good for baseball or not?
6.Jose Ramirez and Nick Kurtz are both back. Yay!

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire


Segment 4 – Closer Report


Close

Fantasy Baseball Live – July 19, 2026 @ 2 pm ET


Segments 1 and 2 – Review the Weekend Games

Additional Questions/Notes
1.Shane Bieber – 6.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 6K/2BB. Still not throwing hard, but ok. He did pitch better in his last outing as well. Maybe, he’s improving??? What do you do here?
2.Esmerlyn Valdez with another home run – also Jared Jones looked great in his Saturday afternoon win against the Guards. You have to bear in mind the competition, but he did look very good. Thoughts on him for the ROS and long-term.
a.Speaking of the Pirates, they promoted Khristian Curtis to be the bulk guy on Saturday night’s DH game. He was great and while his minor league season was a bit uneven – great in Double-A, so-so in Triple-A, he’s got good stuff.
i.Does he get more chances this season?
3.Brandon Woodruff is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. This is not good as he’s had multiple shoulder surgeries over the past few years and just can’t seem to get healthy. In response, the Brewers acquired Lance McCullers from the Astros. Talk about somebody who can’t stay healthy.
a.Thoughts on the McCullers?
b.Do you think this is the Brewers “Big Move”, or will they do something else?
4.Stud updates
a.Jose Ramirez is getting close and might skip a rehab assignment.
b.Ronald Acuna should be ready to return sometime this upcoming week.
c.Max Fried will have a rehab start this week
d.Aaron Judge doesn’t appear close
e.Will Smith might be back sometime late next month.


Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

Fantasy Baseball Live! – July 12, 2026

Segments 1 and 2 – Review game of the Weekend
Additional Topic/Questions:
1.Konnor Griffin is out with a torn tendon in his ring finger. Total bummer as he just got back from the IL and was playing well.
a.In response, the Pirates, believe it or not made a quick trade – acquiring Jacob Gonzalez from the White Sox for the 34th slot in yesterday’s draft. They also received RHP Brandon Eisert.
i.Any interest in Gonzalez?
ii.Eisert pitched yesterday but I didn’t see a box score for Gonzalez.
2.Vlad hit a home run – No. 6!
3.Edwin Diaz went on a rehab on Saturday and should be back shortly after the All Star break.
4.Zack Wheeler got pissed that he wasn’t originally named as an All Star and when he was announced he was a replacement, he told MLB to go pound sand.
a.Were you embarrassed by the action of Wheeler or kind of proud that he pushed back?
b.Justin Wrobleski was added. I always liked that guy and I’m happy for his success. Of course, I don’t have him on any league. As a PSA, his xERA is 1.5 runs higher than his ERA at 4.10. Be careful everyone.
5.I’ve been buried working on the Top 500 and now draft stuff and haven’t paid much attention to the day-to-day of MLB, but I had the Pirates game on yesterday, and Esmerlyn Valdez hit his 10th home run in just 100 plate appearances. WOW, that was fast!
6.Kyle Harrison hits the IL. Any thoughts on who gets his starts?

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire


Segment 4 – Closer Report