The following players are discussed:
1. Nolan McClean (RHP)
2. Jonah Tong (RHP)
3. Jett Williams (SS)
4. Carson Benge (OF)
5. Brandon Sproat (RHP)
6. A.J. Ewing (OF)
7. Jacob Reimer (3B)
8. Ryan Clifford (OF)
9. Elian Pena (SS)
10. Nick Morobito (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 16, 2025 – 3:00 pm

Microsoft Teams:
Segment 1 – Finish up the AL Central Prospects – Out on Wednesday
•Kansas City Royals
•Minnesota Twins
Segment 2 – News and Notes
Where will they sign?
1.Kyle Tucker (OF, CHC, Excel)
a.Tim and Rich – both LAD
2.Bo Bichette (2B, Tor, VanyerSports)
a.Tim – Braves and Rich – Blue Jays
3.Cody Bellinger (OF, NYY, Boras)
a.Tim – NYY and Rich - Cardinals
4.Alex Bregman (3B, Bos, Boras)
a.Tim – Tigers and Rich - Phillies
5.Framber Valdez (LHP, Hou, Octagon)
a.Tim – Giants and Tim – Red Sox
6.Ranger Suarez (LHP, Phi, Boras)
a.Tim – Cubs and Rich - Orioles
7.Pete Alonso (1B, NYM, Boras)
a.Tim – Padres and Rich - Mets
8.Kyle Schwarber (DH, Phi, Excel)
a.Tim and Rich - Phillies
9.Dylan Cease (RHP, SD, Boras)
a.Tim – Red Sox and Rich - Cubs
10.Munetaka Murakami (3B/1B, NPB, Excel)
a.Tim – Mariners and Rich - NYY
11.Josh Naylor (1B, Sea, ISE Baseball)
a.Tim – Mets and Rich - Angels
12.Tatsuya Imai (RHP, NPD, Boras)
a.Tim – Blue Jays and Rich - NYY

Segment 3 – Fantasy Questions of the NL East – Braves

Atlanta Braves
1.After 39 drafts in the NFBC, Ronald Acuna’s ADP is 9.87 (10th pick). Two knee surgeries in three years, and he stole 9 bases in 95 games in 2025. He’s still a great player, but is he worth the 10th overall pick in a draft?
a.Tim says no.
2.Austin Riley hit 36 home runs in 2022, 37 in 2023. Then, 19 in 2024 and 16 last season. He was hurt, but still played in 102 games in 2025. Over/Under 30 home runs for Austin Riley in 2026? - Over
a.The bat speed and exit velocities still appear intact – 92.3 MPH exit velo.
b.His ADP is 68 or the fifth round. Does that feel about right or too high, too low?
i.Tim - Too low, but you’re going to pass and wait on third base.
3.I’ve been down on Ozzie Albies for several years, as I didn’t believe in the power. He just doesn’t hit the ball hard and gets his home run power through leverage. His speed has fallen now, with just 14 stolen bases (44th percentile in sprint speed).
a.2026 stat line – HR, SB, and BA – 17 HR, 13 SB, .245
b.His ADP is 158 or 11th round – ninth overall second baseman. Is there value there?
4.If you had an early NFBC draft and hold, who would you draft as their closer?
a.Joe Jimenez and Grant Holmes
5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
a.Hurston Waldrep
Close

The following players are discussed:

1. Thomas White (LHP)
2. Robby Snelling (LHP)
3. Aiva Arquette (SS)
4. Starlyn Caba (SS)
5. Noble Meyer (LHP)
6. Kemp Alderman (OF)
7. Dillon Head (SS)
8. Max Acosta (2B)
9. Joe Mack (C)
10. Andrew Salas (SS)

Tim McLeod talks to Rich Wilson about the White Sox, Guardians and Tigers minor league systems

The following players are discussed:

1. JR Ritchie (RHP)
2. Cam Caminitti (LHP)
3. Didier Fuentes (RHP)
4. Jose Perdomo (SS)
5. Tate Southisene (SS)
6. Alex Lodise (2B)
7. Briggs McKenzie (LHP)
8. Dure Hackenberg (RHP)
9. John Gil (SS)
10. Patrick Clohisy (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 9, 2025 – 3:00 pm

Microsoft Teams:

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.Munetaka Murakami was officially posted over the weekend and has 45 days to sign.
a.Give us a scouting report
b.Where are the best landing spots for him?
2.The Rockies change leadership at the top, bringing in long-time executive Paul DePosta, who most recently was head of strategy for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. I got to know him a bit in that role, and he's a super-smart, thoughtful guy, but I worry the Rockies are a “bridge too far” for anyone.
a.Your thoughts?
3.The Rays decline the $11 million option on Pete Fairbanks, and he is now a free agent.
a.Of course they did. Fairbanks was solid, bordering on elite in 2025, with 27 saves and a 2.83 ERA.
i.Who does he sign with?
ii.And more importantly, who is the closer in Tampa?
4.Shane Bieber surprises by exercising his option, staying with the Blue Jays.
a.He turned down a huge payday to stay with the Blue Jays. Is there a long-term deal in the making?
5.Trevor Story is staying put in Boston
a.After his huge season in 2025, where he hit 25 home runs and stole 31 bases, is he a safe bet for a number #1 shortstop in 2026, or are you going to bypass him in drafts given his injury history?
6.The Orioles acquire Andrew Kittredge, and I’m assuming he will be their closer with Felix Bautista missing the 2026 season.
a.He’s a Top _____________ closer for you in 2026

Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL Central – Tigers, Royals, and Twins

Detroit Tigers
1.When do we see Kevin McGonigle? – July 15
a.Stat line for 2026 – AB, HR, BA – 240 AB, 10 HR, .265 BA
2.Spencer Torkelson has had 31 home runs in the past three years, with a 10-home-run clunker in the middle. The even/odd theory says expect a tough season. The data says he has above-average exit velo, but a huge leverage swing to reach his power, and too many strikeouts (26%).
a.What say you?
3.Casey Mize finally had a solid season after going 1:1 in 2018. He posted a 3.87 ERA (xERA 3.69) but with only an 8.4 strikeout rate.
a.Mize is a top ___________ pitcher.
b.Where will you be interested if he falls in drafts, or will you?
4.Will Vest get at least 25 saves next season – true or false?
5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Kansas City Royals
1.Bobby Witt hit the ball harder in 2025 with an elite exit velo of 93.3 MPH with the same launch angle, yet he only hit 23 home runs. That makes no sense to me.
a.I’m expecting 30+ home runs next season. What say you?
2.Carter Jensen is my #1 prospect in the Royals system. Sal Perez is on a team-friendly 13.5 million contract extension. How many at-bats do you see Jensen getting?
a.Is he someone who interests you?
3.Jack Caglianone
a.Stat line for 2026 – AB, HR, BA – 32 HRs, .195 BA
4.Cole Ragans didn’t live up to his lofty draft slot, but also spent three months on the IL. He still managed to strike out 98 in 61.2 innings. Do you still see him as #1 pitcher? Do you think you can get a discount on him at the draft table?
5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Minnesota Twins
1.True or False - Byron Buxton will be over-drafted in 2026?
2.Royce Lewis somewhat stayed healthy – playing in a career high 106 games. The power wasn’t there though as he only hit 13 home runs and a .388 SLG. He still hits the ball hard enough with plenty of loft to project at least 20 to 25 home runs.
a.Do we see a bit of a bounce back?
b.Does it matter because we know he’s going to get hurt?
3.Pablo Lopez has two years remaining on his four-year deal with $21.75 million per season. Is he a Twin to start the season?
a.If not, where does he go?
4.Zebby Matthews – sigh
a.Stat line for 2026 – IP, wins, K’s, and ERA.
5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Close

The following players are discussed:

1. Walker Jenkins (OF)
2. Kaelen Culpepper (SS)
3. Eduardo Tait (C)
4. Emmanuel Rodriguez (OF)
5. Marek Houston (SS)
6. Dasan Hill (LHP)
7. Kyle DeBarge (2B)
8. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF)
9. Brandon Winokur (OF)
10. Charlee Soto (RHP)

Tim interviewed Rich about the Brewers, Pirates, and Cardinals minor league organizations.

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 2, 2025 – 1:30 pm

Microsoft Teams:
Segment 1 – Review the Brewers, Pirates, and Cardinals minor league systems.

Potty Break

Segment 2 – World Series wrap
1.We will know the winner and will discuss
2.Tell us about your Game Six experience

Segment 3 – Fantasy Questions of the AL Central – We will try and do two

Chicago White Sox
1.Colson Montgomery hit 21 home runs in 71 games last season.
a.He will be drafted as a ______________ shortstop in 2026
b.Stat line for 2026 – AB, HR, BA, RBI
2.You have mentioned in the past that you like Lenyn Sosa.
a.He had 21 home runs last year but only walked 18 times in 140 games.
b.Is he still somebody you are targeting?
3.Grant Taylor showed flashes as the closer last season, but it’s been reported that he will start this season. Thoughts on him going into the season?
4.Jordan Leasure is supposedly going to be the closer. Who is your next in line?
5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

Cleveland Guardians
1.Roster Resource is showing George Valera and Chase DeLauter. Who has the best chance of staying there on opening day?
2.Bo Naylor has not been very good. He did hit 14 home runs in 2025, but also hit .195. He did get a little unlucky with a .222 BABIP, but he hasn’t hit the ball hard in the two previous seasons. Is there any hope here?
a.He will be a ______________ catcher off the board? Will there be upside?
3.Tanner Bibee
a.Stat line for 2026 – Wins, K’s, and ERA
b.Will you dip your toe in again?
4.Cade Smith will be Top ___________________ Closer.
5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

The following players are discussed:
1. Carter Jensen (C)
2. Blake Mitchell (C)
3. Kendry Chourio (RHP)
4. Sean Gamble (OF)
5. Luinder Avila (RHP)
6. Yandal Ricardo (SS)
7. Josh Hammond (3B)
8. David Shields (LHP)
9. Asbel Gonzalez  (OF)
10. Gavin Cross (OF)