The following players are discussed:

1. Gage Jump (ATH)

2. LuJames “Gino” Groover (AZ)

3. JR Ritchie (ATL)

4. Enrique Bradfield (Bal)

5. Braden Montgomery (CHW)

6. C.J. Kayfus (Cle)

7. Josue Briceno (Det)

8. Josue De Paula (LAD)

9. Zyhir Hope (LAD)

10. Jesus Made (Mil)

11. Jonah Tong (NYM)

12. Andrew Painter (Phi)

13. Konnor Griffen (Pit)

14. Jurrangelo Cijntje (Sea)

15. Carson Whisenhunt (SF)

16. Sebastian Walcott (Tex)

The following players are discussed:

1. Jakob Marsee (Mia)

2. Max Anderson (Det)

3. Nick Morabito (NYM)

4. Konnor Griffin (Pit)

5. Esmeryln Valdez (Pit)

6. Carter Trice (CHC)

7. Michael Arroyo (Sea)

8. Jared Thomas (Col)

9. Eric Bitonti (Mil)

10. Tommy Hawke (Cle)

11. Franyerber Montilla (Det)

12. Eduardo Quintero (LAD)

13. Jhonny Level (SF)

14. Cristian Argurlles (Col)

15. Luis Arana (Mia)

16. Cam Schlittler (NYY)

17. Jonah Tong (NYM)

18. Coleman Crow (Mil)

19. Kohl Drake (Tex)

20. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (NYY)

21. Travis Sykora (Was)

22. Khal Stephen (Tor)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 29, 2025 @ 3 pm ET
Microsoft Teams
Segments 1 and 2: Review the weekend games
Additional Topics
1.    Quinn Priester is on a roll.  In five games in the month of June, he’s 4-0 with a 1.98 ERA, 9.55 K/9 and 1.65 BB/9.  This is what I wrote at the time of the trade:
After looking at the data, I see the allure and why the price was so high.  The arsenal looks like a mid-rotation starter and he throws strikes.  With proper pitching instruction- at least that’s what every organization will say- you should be able to get Priester to throw better strikes.  Since the Brewers are a great organization in his aspect of the game, there could be some sneaky value here.  I would be a buyer.  He’s better than his stat line.
2.    Cam Smith is starting to heat up. In June, he’s hitting .318 with four of his seven home runs.
3.    David Festa had a great start on Friday against the Tigers.  When do we start to trust him?
4.    Wyatt Langford hits the IL with an oblique strain.  Ugh. Who gets his at-bats?
5.    Matt Vierling is back.  Are you ready to put him right back in your lineup?
Segment 3 – Waiver Wire
Segment 4 – Closer Report
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Fantasy Baseball Live – June 29, 2025 @ 3 pm ET
Microsoft Teams
Segments 1 and 2: Review the weekend games
Additional Topics
1.Quinn Priester is on a roll. In five games in the month of June, he’s 4-0 with a 1.98 ERA, 9.55 K/9 and 1.65 BB/9. This is what I wrote at the time of the trade:
After looking at the data, I see the allure and why the price was so high. The arsenal looks like a mid-rotation starter and he throws strikes. With proper pitching instruction- at least that’s what every organization will say- you should be able to get Priester to throw better strikes. Since the Brewers are a great organization in his aspect of the game, there could be some sneaky value here. I would be a buyer. He’s better than his stat line.
2.Cam Smith is starting to heat up. In June, he’s hitting .318 with four of his seven home runs.
3.David Festa had a great start on Friday against the Tigers. When do we start to trust him?
4.Wyatt Langford hits the IL with an oblique strain. Ugh. Who gets his at-bats?
5.Matt Vierling is back. Are you ready to put him right back in your lineup?

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

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Take 10 with Tim – June 27, 2025 @ 9:30/8:30 am
Microsoft Teams

1.Chase Burns. Well, what did you think?

2.They both got started late, but what are the chances that Nick Kurtz and Jacob Misiorowski win the Rookie of Year honors?

a.Nick Kurtz - .255/.313/.523, 11 home runs. The 11 home runs lead all rookies, actually tied with Agustin Ramirez
b.Jacob Misiorowski – 16.0 IP, 3 wins, 1.13 ERA.
i.Oddly, I might as the same question about another Brewer, Logan Henderson. But, he’s pitching in Triple-A. BTW, since Henderson was demoted, he’s pitched to a 2.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts and eight walks.
c.Here’s another I don’t understand. Emmet Sheenen pitched six perfect innings on Wednesday – in Oklahoma City.

3.First the Diamondbacks lose Corbin Burnes and now they lose Corbin Carroll with a fractured wrist. Do you think the Diamondbacks have enough to compete or will they become sellers are the deadline and reload for 2026?
a.Who gets the Carroll’s playing time?

4.Deadline trades – We will each provide two trades we would like to see. Here are my two:
a.The Marlins trade Sandy Alcantara to the Orioles for 1B/C Sam Basallo, RHP Zach Fruit, and a young high-upside player like Nate George
i.Alcantara is signed for two more years and a reasonable 17.3 million. He’s not pitched well, but I still think he’ll require a huge return.
b.The Diamondbacks trade Eugenio Suarez to the Tigers for a mid-tier prospect like Max Anderson or Jaden Hamm.

5.The Rays have recalled Chandler Simpson. Will he get enough at-bats to pick up?

6.Trevor Rogers pitched well this week. The Orioles are having him throw his fastball more often, and the velocity he lost in 2024 has improved this season. He’s always had a great change-up, although it isn’t generating as many whiffs as before. What are your thoughts on his prospects going forward?

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

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

The following players are discussed:
1. Spencer Jones (NYY)
2. Esmerlyn Valdez (Pit)
3. Jhonny Level (SF)
5. Tyson Lewis (Cin)
6. Tink Hence (STL)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 22, 2025

Microsoft Teams
Segments 1 and 2: Review the weekend games

Additional Topics
1.    A topic I forgot to bring up on Friday was the Raffy Devers trade.  It happened on Sunday evening after our podcast.  I wrote up 1500 words for our Patreon members.  What did you think?

2.    How did Jacob Misiorowski eclipse his five-inning, no-hit debut? He pitched six perfect innings on Friday night before allowing a hit and then his first run. Unbelievable.
a.    Not to be out done, Clarke Schmidt pitched seven no-hit innings on Saturday afternoon against the Orioles.

3.    Chris Sale hits the IL with a fractured bone in his ribcage.  I didn’t think last year was their year.  Maybe this year is not.  Who do they turn to for his starts?

4.    Jack Burger hits the IL with a left oblique strain.
a.    It sounds like Justin Foscue will get the call.  Any interest?

5.    Adley Rutschman hits the IL and Tim’s dream of a Sam Basallo call up is still on hold.  I’m disappointed too.

6.    Nick Kurtz hit another home run on Friday, making it three in a row.
From Friday’s Podcast

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

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Take 10 with Tim – June 20, 2025

1.This time next week, we will be at the halfway point in the season. What three pieces of advice do you have for fantasy managers who are in the upper half of their roto league?
a.Same question for H2H Leagues

2.Order these five young pitchers for the rest of this season, then next season, then 3 years out
a.Roki Sasaki (LAD, 23) – Currently on the IL – 5, 5, 5
b.Cade Horton (CHC, 23) – 36.1 IP, 3.47 ERA, 7.18 K/9, 1.98 BB/9 – 1, 1, 1
c.Logan Evans (Sea, 24) – 40.0 IP, 3.38 ERA, 6.75 K/9, 2.70 BB/9 – 2, 2, 1
d.Quinn Priester (Mil, 24) – 67.2 IP, 3.46 ERA, 6.12 K/9, 3.46 BB/9 – 4, 4, 4
e.Hayden Birdsong (SF, 23) – 48.1 IP, 2.79 ERA, 9.50 K/9, 3.54 BB/9 – 3, 3, 3

3.Who would you rather roster the rest of the season? Over the next three years.
a.Junior Caminero or Roman Anthony
b.Jackson Holiday or Evan Carter
c.Jackson Chourio or James Wood
d.Agustin Ramirez or Tyler Soderstrom
e.Wyatt Langford or Dylan Crews
f.Chris Sale or Jacob deGrom
g.Roki Sasaki or Jackson Jobe – Let’s do next five seasons on this one.
h.Hunter Brown or Paul Skenes
i.Garrett Crochet or Zack Wheeler
j.Kodai Senga or Yamamoto

4.I received a question about a trade that I wanted to run by you. In a Dynasty League, should I acquire Yordan Alvarez and give up Chase Burns? Alvarez, if he comes back, could make a difference for the manager this season. However, what about the future? .
a.How would you advise

5.Luke Weaver is set to return from the IL. Devin Williams has gone 5 for 5 in saves chances since Weaver went on the IL, posting a 2.89 ERA with 11 strikeouts and one walk.
a.Who gets the saves in New York going forward?

6.Junior Caminero hit his 17th home run this week and is on track for 35. He has consistently made solid contact, but he doesn’t walk much. Are we looking at a very good player or a great player?
a.Give me a comp.

7.Robert Suarez has back-to-back losses. First, it was the blow-up last Saturday where he gave up five earned runs. On Wednesday night, he gave up a home run when the game was tied. Worried?
a.If you owned him, who would you be grabbing as a handcuff?
b.Speaking of Suarez, Ranger is off to yet another great start. The same thing occurred last season, but he faltered late. As you know, I’ve always had a soft spot for him. Are you buying that he might be a #3/#4 starter or still want to see more?

8.Brady House made his debut this week. There wasn’t a ton of fanfare when he got the call, but he’s got some power. Will he make your waiver wire?

9.What one hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB

10.What one pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB

The following players are discussed:
1. Brice Matthews (Hou)
2. Carter Jensen (KC)
3. Konnor Griffin (Pit)
4. Esmeryln Valdez (Pit)
5. Noah Schultz (CHW)
6. Travis Sykora (Was)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 15, 2025 @ 3 pm
Microsoft Teams:
Segments 1 and 2 – Review of this weekend's games

Additional Topics:
1.Royce Lewis on the IL, again. This time with a hamstring pull.
2.Clayton Kershaw with seven scoreless innings. That’s back-to-back solid games and he’s now posting a 3.25 ERA but the strikeouts are not there. Thoughts?
3.Zac Gallen with another Ehh start last night. His 5.19 ERA is well earned.
4.Hunter Dobbins with another win last night. I’m assuming you are recommending picking him up. We will look to see how he’s doing it.
5.Tyler Mahle hits the IL and gulp, Kumar Rocker is back. Any interest in Rocker?
6.Hey, didn’t you recommend Zach Agnos as the closer for the Rockies? Well, he got demoted. That’s an impossible team to handicap, no?
7.Emmet Sheehan will make a start with the Dodgers next week. I’m not sure he’s totally stretched out, but what’s your take on starting him?
8.You laughed at my Charlie Morton suggestion. Another solid outing on Saturday.


Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

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