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Outfield1.Tommy Edman drops2.Wyatt Langford has to make the Ranger's opening-day lineup, doesn’t he? 3.Parker Meadows looks like a legitimate ROY candidate. 4.Ceddanne Rafael has to break camp in Boston?5.Lawrence Butler having a good Spring and right now has to move up from his current #140 ranking.Starting Pitching 1.The following in my Top-30 in order are all hurt and likely to start the year on the IL. Garrett ColeKevin GausmanKodai SengaEury PerezKyle BradishJustin VerlanderIn addition both Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery haven’t signed. Other injuriesGavin Williams #41Braxton Garret #43Lucas Giolito #61Alek Manoah #104•On a positive note Shane Bieber has looked great and needs to move up. Luis Severino has had a very good Spring as well. •Casey Mize needs to move up. A.J. Puk at #130 looks poised to start the year in the rotation. The only healthy starter in Miami that was projected to be in the rotation is Jesus Luzardo???•Paul Skenes looks to be ready. The Pirates aren’t. I returned to my 2023 SP Ra

Segment 1 - News and Notes1.Gerrit Cole has been shut down for a month with nerve inflammation in his pitching elbow. He will pick up a ball at that point to test things. a.This blows for people who drafted Cole in the first round.b.Who gets the starts for the Yankees?2.Eury Perez's elbow is also barking, and he’s meeting with a surgeon this week to get a diagnosis. a.Another top-10 pitcher is gone. This is when I would like you to discuss your pitching narrative below. Only three of the top-10 starters in 2023 will begin the 2024 season, and 18 of 50 are hurt.b.Who gets the starts in Perez’s absence?3.Devin Williams will be out for three months. Yikes. He was a top 3 closer off the board. Who do you pick up? – Miguel, Uribe, Payamps4.Taj Bradley will start the season on the IL with pectoral discomfort. Who gets his starts in Tampa?5.On a positive pitching note. Scherzer and Verlander are getting closer to picking up a baseball.6.There was a big trade this week with the Padres on the move again. They acquired

The following players are discussed:1. Wyatt Langford (Tex)2. Parker Meadows (Det)3. Evan Carter (Tex)4. Kyle Manzardo (Cle)5. Colt Keith (Det)6. Bryan Rocchio (Cle)7. Nolan Schanuel(LAA)8. Jackson Holliday (Bal)9.Junior Caminero (TB)10. Nick Nastrini (CHW)11. Darrell Hernaiz (Oak)12. Colton Cowser (Bal)13. Ceddanne Rafaela (Bos)14. Chase DeLauter (Cle)15. Curtis Mead (TB)16. Brooks Lee (Min)17. Jackson Jobe (Det)18. David Festa (Min)19. Bryan Ramos (CHW)20. Justyn-Henry Malloy (Det)21. Will Warren (NYY)22. Clayton Beeter (NYY)23. Jonny Deluca (TB)24. Orelvis Martinez (Tor)25. Justin Foscue (Tex)26. Chase Hampton (NYY)27. Jack Leiter (Tex)

Segment 1 – Breakdown of Tim’s Tout Wars TeamSegment 2 – Overreacting to Spring Training Stats (What do we make of it)1. Miguel Andujar (OF, Oak) – 10 for 23, 4 HR, 10 RBI, .435/.458/.9572. James Wood (OF, Was) – 9 for 24, 3 HR, 6K/6BB., .375/.500/.7503. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex) – 7 for 23, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 9K/4BB, .304/.414/.8264. Henry Davis (C, Pit) – 6 for 18, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 5K/2BB, .333/.381/.8335. Colton Cowser (OF, Bal) – 6 for 15, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 6K/3BB, .400/.550/1.0006. Ryan Bliss (OF, Sea) – 7 for 18, 3 SB, .389/.450/.4447. Ismael Munguia (OF, SF) – 9 for 13, 2 HR, 4 SB, .692/.714/.1.1548. Tylor Megill (RHP, NYM) – 8 IP, 4 hits, 1 HR, 13K/2BB9. Ryne Nelson (RHP, Ari) – 8 IP, 9 hits, 3 ER, 12K/1BB10. Jhony Brito (RHP, SD) – 8.1 IP, 9 hits, 3 ER, 10K/0BB

Fantasy Baseball Live – March 10, 2024Segment 1 - News and Notes1.Noelvi Marte gets suspended for 80 games to start the season after testing positive for a BAN PED. Given the length it takes to test, I’m wondering if he tested positive last season.a.When sports leagues try to convince us that PEDs are out of their league, it seems like they are more hopeful or just trying to convince us that their product is clean. Your thoughts…is Marte an anomaly or just a young kid who got caught?b.Break down the infield for the Reds to start the season.2.It appears that Mookie Betts will gain SS eligibility after the Dodgers moved Gavin Lux to second with concerns about his ability to make the throw.a.I know we people get excited about what Ohtani can do, but moving from the outfield back to shortstop after not playing there for years is pretty impressive. I’m not sure fans have a true appreciation for this.b.Given this news, would you give pause to drafting Gavin Lux as a sleeper? It's not the lack of SS eligibility, but

The following players are discussed:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD)Noelvi Marte (3B, Cin)Jackson Chourio (OF, Mil)Michael Busch (1B, CHC)Maysn Winn (SS, STL)Jung Ho-Lee (OF, SF)Shota Imanaga (LHP, CHC)Joey Ortiz (3B, Mil)Kyle Harrison (LHP, SF)Marco Luciano (SS, SF)Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF, CHC)Gavin Stone (RHP, LAD)Dylan Crews (OF, Was)Tyler Black (3B, Mil)Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit)Jordan Lawlar (SS, Ari)James Wood (OF, Was)Jackson Merrill (OF, SD)Jared Jones (RHP, Pit)Andy Pages (OF, LAD)

Segment 2 - Infield Sleepers – One or two at each position. Mine are listed.d. Shortstopi. Brayan Rocchio (Cle, #47)ii. Darrell Hernaiz (Oak, #53)iii. Jackson Merrill (SD, #48) – He’s been moved to the outfield and this should make an easier path to the Majorse. Third Basei. Ke’Bryan Hayes (Pit, #17)ii. Maikel Garcia (KC, #21)iii. Bryan Ramos (CHW, #66)Segment 3 – When will these rookies make their debut and where should they really be taken1. Jackson Chourio (Mil, 148 ADP)2. Wyatt Langford (Tex, 154)3. Jackson Holliday (Bal, 197)4. Junior Caminerio (TB, 235)5. Kyle Harrison (SF, 273)6. Jordan Lawlar (Ari, 359)7. Paul Skenes (Pit, 364)8. Kyle Manzardo (Cle, 408)9. Tyler Black (Mil, 455)10. Drew Thorpe (SD, 598)11. Colton Cowser (Bal, 602)12. River Ryan (LAD, 743)

Segment 1 - News and Notes1.Ronald Acuna tweaked his knee, and it was bad enough to do an MRI that revealed only inflammation.a.What do you do with this news if you have an upcoming draft?2.Some players in danger of missing opening day – We will talk about each player/situationa.Alex Manoah and Yariel Rodriguez – Who would the Blue Jays turn to for the fifth starter?b.Vaughn Grissom – Who would get the second base reps?c.Justin Verlander has yet to throw in Spring Trainingd.Gunner Henderson is still recovering from his oblique injury but has started taking batting practicee.3.The Giants sign Matt Chapman to a 3-year, $54 million contract.a.Thoughts on the signingb.Who looses playing time in San Francisco4.Yamamoto started his first Spring Training game and looked good – 2 IP, 1 hit, 2 K’s, 0 BBSegment 2 - Infield Sleepers – One or two at each position. Mine are listed.a.Catcheri.Luis Campusano (SD, #17 catcher off the board)ii.Drew Romo (Col, #68)b.First Basei.Rhys Hoskins (Mil, #19)ii.Kyle Manzardo (Cle, #32

The following players are discussed:Thomas White (LHP, Mia)Christian Scott (RHP, NYM)Sal Stewart (3B, Cin)Carlos F. Rodriguez (RHP, Mil)Jansel Luis (SS/2B, Ari)Thayron Liranzo (C/1B, LAD)Rayner Arias (OF, SF)

Rich interviews Tim McLeod about his LABR Draft last week.

Segment 1 – News and Notes1.Help me understand the Marlins signing of Tim Anderson. He’s there starting shortstop after posting a .245/.286/.296 slash line. That’s a .296 SLG! Nothing in his data points to a bounce back. Tim, what are they doing?2.Riley Greene and Manny Machado were both questionable entering spring training but are scheduled to make their debuts next week. Are you moving them up in your draft rankings?3.The Pirates signed a player! Mitch Keller signed a 5-year, $77 million contract this week. It seems pretty cheap, given how little pitching there is.a.Stat line for 2024 – IP, Ks, and ERA4.Yuki Matsui looked impressive on Thursday. He struck out the side in 12 pitches. Remind everyone of your view on the Padres bullpen situation.5.Casey Mize appears to be ready to go this spring, and few people are talking about him. He was a target of mine in Dynasty League startups, as people seem to have forgotten about him. After all, he was drafted 1:1 just a few years ago. Your thoughts on h

The following players are discussed:Henry Lalane (NYY)Santiago Suarez (TB)Enmanual Bonilla (Tor)Yariel Rodriguez (Tor)Bryan Rocchio (Cle)David Festa (Min)Echedry Vargas (Tex)

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 18, 2024Segment 3 - DH Preview Segment 4 - Closer Preview Close

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 18, 2024Segment 1 – 10 mistakes to avoid at the draft table1.Here are my fivea.Don’t fall in love with a player and overdraft him.b.With catchers and pitchers reporting, it’s time to downshift on the big five Boras clients who have not signed.c.I know people are buying into the hype of Yamamoto, and he could be great. Be careful not to overdraft him, as he’s yet to pitch in the major leagues. He’s going as a fantasy ace. Just understand the risk if you make the pick.d.Best shape of my life translate into (I might have screwed up last season). I put on 20 pounds of muscle many times, translating to putting on weight (some good, some bad). VS. My fastball has increased velo by a meaningful amount. I’m going to add more launch to hit more home runs. i.Look for tangible changes, not platitudes, to alter your draft plan.e.If you don’t like a player, don’t draft him, no matter what others say. I will retell my Yasmanny Tomas story.Segment 2 - News and Notes1.The spring has started o

The following players are disucssed:Dylan Crews (Was)Max Clark (Det)Enrique Bradfield (Bal)James Wood (Was)Marceolo Mayer (Bos)Nick Nastrini (CHW)Brayan Rocchio (Cle)Josue De Paula (LAD)Felnin Celesten (Sea)Jack Leiter (Tex)

Rich, Tim and 13 other listeners partake in a Mock Draft that they will play out this season.

Rich and Tim conduct our annual mock draft.

Tim finishes his interview with Rich on the AL West Prospects (A's, Mariners, Rangers).

Rich and Tim finish their breakdown of starting pitching for the upcoming season.

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 4, 2024Segment 1 – News and Notes1.The Angelos family agreed to sell their team to a group headed by famed private equity manager David Rubenstein. Also included in the team is HOFer Cal Ripken and former NYC mayor and billionaire Mike Bloomberg. The Angelos family still has a controlling interest but has agreed to sell the team upon the passing of Peter Angelos, who is 94 and in failing health.a.While this doesn’t guarantee that the new ownership group will spend money, the Angelos family was not going to. Therefore, I think it’s a good thing for the Orioles franchise. Your thoughts?2.Perhaps related to the sale, the following day, the Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes from the Brewers for IF Joey Ortiz, LHP DL Hall and the Orioles 1st round competitive balance pick (Pick #34).a.What did you think of the deal? Was it a win-win or did one side get the better of the other?b.You have to like the Orioles top three starters now in Burnes, G. Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish, no?c.Do you th