Fantasy Baseball from Prospect361.com | MLB Fantasy & Prospect Advice cover art

Fantasy Baseball from Prospect361.com | MLB Fantasy & Prospect Advice

Fantasy Baseball from Prospect361.com | MLB Fantasy & Prospect Advice

By: Rich Wilson
Listen for free

About this listen

 Rich Wilson of Prospect361.com brings you the best live Fantasy Baseball show on the Internet. Join Rich and legendary industry expert Tim McLeod every Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. ET as they bring you the best Fantasy Baseball discussion in the industry.Copyright Rich Wilson Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • 2301 - Starting Pitcher Preview - Part 1

    2301 - Starting Pitcher Preview - Part 1
    Feb 15 2026
    Fantasy Baseball Live – February 15, 2025 – 12 noon


    Segments 1 – News and Notes

    1.Hamate surgery has struck early and often, with three prominent players, Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday, going down in the first week of Spring Training. Each has already been downshifted in drafts. Too much, not enough, or just right? Also, should we draft their backup in drafts?
    a.Corbin Carroll – Moved from 8.08 to 13.20
    b.Francisco Lindor – Move from 16.66 to 27.80
    c.Jackson Holliday – Moved from 136.36 to 162.40

    2.The Blue Jays and Astros exchange outfielders with the Astros receiving Joey Loperfido and the Blue Jays getting Jesus Sanchez
    a.Any uptick or downtick in playing time for either player?
    b.Are you interested?

    3.In an ugly release the Phillies DFA Nick Castellanos. He can be signed for a minimum by anyone.
    a.There was a free-for-all article on the Athletic that was not very complimentary of Castellanos. He’s already been discounted for fantasy managers, going in the 26th round.

    4.The Tigers sign Justin Verlander. He’s going as the 205 pitcher off the board. Where do you have him going after the trade?

    5.Nathaniel Lowe signs a minor league deal with the Reds, putting pressure on Sal Stewart to hit out of spring training.
    a.What is the level of worry with this signing if you decide to draft Stewart?

    6.Other random early injuries
    a.Shane Bieber will start the season on the IL to slowly build him up for the season.
    b.Jordan Westburg has an oblique injury with no timetable for a return

    Segment 2 – Pitcher Preview – We will go until time expires or we get tired and potentially, wrap it up next week.
    1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
    2.We will break down the top 60 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
    3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?
    4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?
    5.Give me a couple of sleepers
    6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 2300 - First Year Player Draft - Top 20 Players

    2300 - First Year Player Draft - Top 20 Players
    Feb 14 2026
    The following players are discussed:

    1. Ethan Holliday (SS, Col) - Advanced bat, plus hit tool, developing power, solid athlete
    2. Kade Anderson (LHP, Sea) - Advanced command, polished pitch mix, competitive edge; mid‑rotation with strikeout upside.
    3. Tatsuya Imai (RHP, Hou) - Undersized right-handed hitter with a lower three-quarters delivery. 97 to 99 MPH fastball that flattens out due to his arm swing. Plus slider.
    4. Liam Doyle (LHP, STL) - Swing-and-miss lefty with a deceptive splitter. Could be a high-strikeout SP2 if he stays healthy.
    5. Kazuma Okamoto (3B, Tor) - Older prospect who demonstrated plus power and a feel to hit in Japan.
    6. JoJo Parker (SS, Tor) - Loud tools, clean health, and trending trajectory; potential middle-of-the-order bat.
    7. Ike Irish (C, Bal) - Advanced hit tool, emerging power, and catcher eligibility. Impact upside with multi-category juice.
    8. Eli Willits (SS, Was) - Speed/OBP shortstop, needs power to unlock fantasy value.
    9. Aiva Arquette (SS, Mia) - Strong-bodied infielder with power upside and defensive versatility
    10. Seth Hernandez (RHP, Pit) - 100 MPH fastball and starter traits. Long runway, but top-30 SP ceiling if it clicks.
    11. Kyson Witherspoon (RHP, Bos) - Premium pitch traits, no pro debut yet.
    12. Wehiwa Aloy (SS, Bal) - 2025 Golden Spikes winner with power, athleticism, and SEC pedigree. Could be a fantasy shortstop with pop.
    13. Marek Houston (SS, Min) - High-floor bat with zone control and defensive value.
    14. Dax Kilby (SS, NYY) - Strong debut with more speed than originally projected; power continues to be a question mark
    15. Steele Hall (SS, Cin) - 80-speed and emerging power. Contact risk is real, but the tools are loud and fantasy-relevant.
    16. Gavin Fien (SS, Was) - Advanced bat speed, strong plate discipline, above-average power, versatile defender.
    17. Gavin Kilen (SS, SF) - High-contact lefty bat, 15+ HR upside, mature plate discipline
    18. Billy Carlson (SS, CHW) - Bat-to-ball skills and defensive value. Power projection remains limited, but everyday role possible.
    19. Slater De Brun (OF, TB) - A diminutive, toolsy outfielder with a great-looking swing.
    20. Jamie Arnold (LHP, ATH) - He has a plus fastball-slider combination but his lower three-quarters delivery might work best in the bullpen.
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • 2299 - Fantasy Questions of the AL West

    2299 - Fantasy Questions of the AL West
    Feb 8 2026
    Fantasy Baseball Live – February 8, 2026 @ 1 pm ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Reds sign Eugenio Suarez for a one-year, $15 million contract. He mostly played third base last season, but with future HOFer Ke’Bryan Hayes there, I guess he’ll be the full-time DH.a.Thoughts?b.In looking at their lineup, Spencer Steer or Sal Stewart is going to lose playing time. Steer is 28 and is one year removed from a 20-20 season, but with serious concerns about how much he’ll hit, and Sal Stewart is a rookie, although he looked great in his debut last season. How does this shake out?2.The Red Sox sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year, $6 million contract. Is this just depth or is this a message that Marcelo Mayer needs to hit?a.What happened to Kristian Campbell?3.The Padres sign Miguel Andujar for $1.5 million, and in looking at their roster. Is he going to get enough at-bats at DH to make him a sneaky late-round grab? He’s an afterthought in drafts at an ADP of 601.4.The Yankees re-sign Paul Goldschmidt, and in reading details of the signing, the Yankees were not the only suitor. He’s far from the player he was, but should I be worried that he could steal at-bats away from Ben Rice?a.If so, do you discount Rice at the draft table?5.Finally, the Tigers had an eventful and expensive week. First they lost their arbitration hearing with Skubal, which cost of them $32 million and they signed Framber Valdez to a big three-year deal.a.I guess if there were worries about them moving Skubal, that appears to be unlikely. Thoughts on Tigers this season?Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL WestThe Athletics1.Denzel Clarke looks like he will get the first shot at center field. Do you like Clarke or Colby Thomas to get the bulk of the at-bats?a.Does it even matter?2.Outside of Nick Kurtz, which two Athletics are you most interested in rostering?3.We now have data on the first year at Sutter Park in Sacremento and it ranked as the second best ballpark to hit in after Coors Field.a.Luis Severino had a 3.02 ERA away from Sutter and a whopping 6.01 ERA at home. I grabbed him in the 31st round of my NFBC Draft Champions League and was going to do the Home/Away game. Dumb idea?b.The ballpark factor does not bode well for young rookies like Luis Morales and Gage Jump. Thoughts?4.Who gets the saves for A’s?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Houston Astros1.After a great spring training, Cam Smith wasn’t very good. In 134 games, he hit nine home runs and stole eight bases while hitting .236. In Spring Training, he hit .342 with four home runs and 15 games. a.Is this a reminder to ignore spring training stats?b.Also, do you see 2026 as a growth year for Smith? If so, could he become a 15+ home run guy with 10+ stolen bases?2.Yordan Alvarez – Over/Under 400 at-bats?3.Stat line for Tatsuya Imai – IP, K’s, ERA and wins – 165, 180K, 3.50 ERA, 10 wins4.Christian Javier was a horse, and then 2024 came, and he had TJS. He struggled in his returns, but the fastball was back and the change-up was as good as ever. He doesn’t throw particularly hard, but his xERA was 3.36 last season.a.Any interest?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Los Angeles Angels1.Nolan Schanuel – Over/Under 15 home runs?a.Everyone thought he would hit, and while he makes great contact, his low hard-hit rate drives his BABIP down, and he hit .264 with a .263 xBA. How can you start this guy at first base?2.After Zach Neto and Jo Adel, give me two players you are interested in drafting from the Angels and why.3.Reid Detmers' stat line for 2026 – IP, Ks, ERAa.Detmers or Alek Manoah – who would you rather roster?4.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Seattle Mariners1.Cal Raleigh will hit closer to 40 home runs or 60 home runs in 2026.2.Dominic Canzone or Victor Robles – Who would you rather roster and why?3.Which one of Colt Emerson or Kade Anderson do we see in 2026? Or, do we see both?a.I know you’re not a big Emerson fan, but I think he’s going to be very good when he gets up – hint, I think we see him in the first half4.I can’t think of a good pitching question – but, WOW, what a staff?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)Texas Rangers1.Wyatt Langford – 2026 stat line – HR, SB, Runs, RBIs, and BA2.It’s hard to say that Evan Carter is a bust, but so far, he’s been a disappointment. He’s still going as a number five outfielder – pick #71. Are you going to be one of those managers?3.I don’t believe we talked about Josh Jung much last season or even when we did your third base rankings. He actually was somewhat healthy last season – 131 games, but hit 14 home runs and a SLG of .390. What happened?a.Is he of interest to you in upcoming drafts?4.Are you ready to trust Jack Leiter?5.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 43 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.