In our 80th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Erik Halterman of Rotowire, to discuss the start(?) of spring training and the latest MLB moves, then preview the NL Central teams. For each team in the division, we each pick a player that for fantasy purposes we would buy, sell, and pick to click. […]
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Top 50 Prospects For 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball
February 2, 2025 | Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Featured | 30 Commentsby: The Itch
Here’s a link to the Top 25 Prospects For 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball. Team Position Player | Age on 4/1/2025 | Highest Level Played | ETA 26. Guardians OF Chase DeLauter | 23 | AAA | 2025 A left-handed hitter at 6’4” 235 lbs, DeLauter has struggled to stay healthy as a professional but retains […]
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Top 20 Catchers for 2025 Fantasy Baseball
January 21, 2025 | Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Featured | 67 Commentsby: Grey
After we went over the top 10 for 2025 fantasy baseball and the top 20 for 2025 fantasy baseball in our (my) 2025 fantasy baseball rankings, it’s time for the meat and potatoes rankings. Something to stew about! Hop in the pressure cooker, crank it up to “Intense” and let’s rock with the top 20 catchers for 2025 fantasy baseball. […]
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Cards & Categories Ep. 66: Arizona Fall League Standouts
October 31, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories |by: Mike Couillard
In our 66th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the latest happenings in the World Series (pre-Dodgers victory) and the White Sox hiring a new manager. Then we dive into some of the standout performances and breakouts from the Arizona Fall League. You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17 and on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social and @mcouill7.bsky.social. […]
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October 13, 2024 | Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Featured | 7 Commentsby: The Itch
1. 3B Matt Shaw | 23 | AAA | 2025
He’s still listed at third base because that’s what he played this year, but Shaw is probably ticketed for the outfield with Isaac Paredes at the hot corner under team control through 2027. No reason he can’t contribute some infield innings here and there, which might be a better fit for his skillset anyway. In 121 games across two levels this year, Shaw slashed .284/.379/.488 with 21 home runs and 31 stolen bases despite a pretty slow start to the season. The 13th overall pick in 2023, he improved throughout the season, played better in AAA than AA and earned a shot to make the opening day roster but might get caught in the wash of Chicago’s off-season machinations. Probably should’ve been part of the team this year, too.
Please, blog, may I have some more? Prospect News: Stash List Volume 7: Jung And Hungry
July 21, 2024 | Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Featured | 14 Commentsby: The Itch
1. Rays 3B Junior Caminero | 21 | AAA
Hit three homers in six Florida Complex League games on his way back from a quad strain. Makes his return to Triple-A over the weekend. Feels like a matter of weeks not months, but it complicates the issue that Tampa is struggling to stay in the race.
Please, blog, may I have some more?1. Rays 3B Junior Caminero | 20 | IL
Strained his quad in late May and was expected to miss four-to-six weeks. Tampa is 4.5 games out of the final wild card spot as of Saturday morning and already sold Aaron Civale, but that was about opening a spot for Baz as much as anything else.
Please, blog, may I have some more?The 2024 Futures Game rosters were made public on Tuesday, so I’d like to highlight some key takeaways that might be relevant to people with mid-week transaction set-ups.
For dynasty purposes, the Futures Game has always been an escalator for prospect fantasy values. Most people don’t watch minor league baseball on the regular, so their first time seeing some of these prospects with their own eyes happens during this seven-inning exhibition game.
My takeaway today is that values are going to change more than ever this season due to the new Futures Skills Showcase that will follow the game itself.
Please, blog, may I have some more?1. Nationals OF James Wood | 21 | AAA
Word on the street is Wood will be promoted to debut Monday at home against the Mets on ESPN. He went 3-for-5 with a walk and a double on Friday night. I’m going to leave him here and take the list to 11 just to cover all the bases.
Please, blog, may I have some more?Houston has finally cut bait on Jose Abreu, who will collect another $30 million from the club over the next season and a half. Jonathan Singleton has been tabbed by manager Joe Espada to be the everyday first baseman moving forward, but that’s just, like, his opinion, man. Singleton is a free agent at season’s end, and Joey Loperfido is right there in Triple-A. He has struck out at a 39.5 percent clip in 43 major league plate appearances, but he’s also slashing .333/.381/.436 with a 138 wRC+ over that stretch. Singleton’s wRC+ in 174 plate appearances is 92, which drops to 79 if we look at just the last month. I’m all for the revitalization of a man’s career, but I’m skeptical that’s what we’re seeing here. Abreu has been bad enough that even Singleton is an upgrade, but it doesn’t make much sense to eat $30 million just to play Jon Singleton everyday while Joey Loperfido waits in the wings during what might be a lost season. As of Saturday morning, Houston is 32-and-38, eight games behind Seattle in the division and six games out of the wild card race.
Please, blog, may I have some more? Cards & Categories Ep. 40: Hot Minor League Starts
April 18, 2024 | All Podcasts, Cards and Categories |by: Mike Couillard
In our 40th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with discussion of the latest moves and news including call ups for Andy Pages and Jonatan Clase plus another avalanche of new injuries. Then we analyze hot starts from Triple-A and Double-A bats that are changing our fantasy outlooks for some blue chip prospects plus a few […]
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November 8, 2023 | Fantasy Baseball Prospects, Featured | 16 Commentsby: The Itch
Format = Position Player | Age on 4/1/2024 | Highest Level Played | Estimated Time of Arrival
1. RHP Cade Horton | 22 | AA | 2024
Horton heard his name during the seventh overall pick in the 2022 Rule 4 draft, and he’s been making noise ever since. In 21 games across three levels this season, he pitched 88.1 innings and recorded 117 strikeouts with a 1.00 WHIP and a 2.65 ERA. Word around the north side is that they’ll be extremely active in free agency, and it’s hard to disagree after seeing the cash they’re shelling out for new manager Craig Counsell, but I hope they only block Horton for legitimate rotation options. I think he could win a spot out of spring training if they’d let him.
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