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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The following players are discussed:
1. Luis Pena (Mil)
2. Arjun Nimmala (Tor)
3. Kalen Culpepper (Min)
4. Aroon Escobar (Phi)
5. A.J. Ewing (NYM)
6. Gage Jump (ATH)
7. Jonah Tong (NYM)
8. Travis Sykora (Was)
9. Ryan Sloan (Sea)
10. Brandon Clarke (Bos)

Take 10 with Tim – June 13, 2025

Microsoft Teams:
1.Let’s take a look at the standings
a.American League
b.National League

2.Marcelo Mayer had two home runs on Wednesday. In three years, what stat line do you expect to see from him: BA, HR, and SB - .260, 25 HR, 10 SB
a.What about the following young players (same stats):
1)Roman Anthony - .285, 35 HR, 10 SB
2)Nick Kurtz - .245, 30 HR, 0 SB
3)Jac Caglianone - .260, 40 HR, 0 SB
4)Dylan Crews - .270, 30 HR, 40 SB
5)Jasson Dominguez - .245, 25 HR, 20 SB
b.Order all six players in who you would like to have for the entire career

3.With all the fanfare of Roman Anthony getting promoted, Grant Taylor was promoted as well. The White Sox are going to use him in the bullpen. He’s got a great arm (fastball averaged 100.5 in his first outing and hopefully will be a starter at some point (ala Chris Sale and Garrett Crochet). Do you think he can sneak into some saves in Chicago?

4.Jackson Jobe needs TJS. It’s just a shame, but it happens so often that we kind of shrug it off. TJS is down a bit this season. There were 92 last year across the minors and majors. This year, there are about 35 to 50 either done or in the hopper.
a.We will discuss

5.Speaking of Tommy John Surgeries, things are not looking good for Justin Martinez. Does Shelby Miller get the opportunities in Arizona?

6.After two brutal starts, Jesus Luzardo pitched well on Wednesday. 6 IP, 1 ER, 10Ks. Are you ready to put him back in your lineup, or did you not take him out. He goes up against the Marlins
a.Speaking of the Marlins, Sandy Alcantara finally pitched well on Wednesday. Do you think he improves in the second half, worse or about the same?


7.Surprising pitchers this season. Fact or fiction
a.Andrew Abbott (Cin, ADP=482) – 62.2 IP, 6 wins, 64 Ks, 1.87 ERA
b.Matthew Boyd (CHC, ADP=323) – 74.2 IP, 5 wins, 70Ks, 2.89 ERA
c.Michael Wacha (KC, ADP=274) – 74.2 IP, 3 wins, 55Ks, 3.01 ERA
d.Kris Bubic (KC, ADP=351) – 79.2 IP, 5 wins, 82Ks, 1.92 ERA
e.Griffin Canning (NYM, ADP=460) – 64.1 IP, 6 wins, 61 Ks, 3.22 ERA
f.Stephen Kolek (SD, ADP=459) – 42.0 IP, 3 wins, 29Ks, 3.00 ERA

8.Extra questions based on Thursday’s games

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

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

The following players are discussed:
1. JJ Wetherholt (STL)
2. Brandon Winokur (Min)
3. Charlie Condon (Col)
4. Luis Cova (Mia)
5. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz (NYY)
6. Dasan Hill (Min)

Fantasy Baseball Live – June 8, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Microsoft Teams:
Segments 1 and 2 – Review the weekend games

Additional topics
1.Corbin Burnes announced on Saturday that he is having TJS.
2.Zebby Matthews to the IL with a shoulder strain. It’s unfortunate as he pitched his best game of the season on Wednesday with his first win.
3.Jacob deGrom continues to shove with another great outing on Saturday. The AL is stacked with pitchers have great seasons, so it might be a stretch for him to win. But, maybe not. Can he catch the runaway winner – Kris Bubic – 5 wins, 1.43 ERA, a strikeout an inning.
4.Henry Davis hit a home run last. Clearly, his MLB career has been disappointing to-date. Do you think there is more in the tank?
5.WOW, Tony Gonsolin hits the IL with a sore elbow. Didn’t he just have TJS. Who are your starters in Los Angeles?
6.Bryce Harper hits the IL. Who gets his at-bats?
7.Maikel Garcia has hit his seventh home run, along with 13 stolen bases, a .310 batting average, and a .375 on-base percentage. When can I do my victory lap?

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

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