2262 - And like that, it's a wrap

Fantasy Baseball Live – September 27, 2026Segment 1 – Review games of the weekendAdditional Questions:1.How did your fantasy season end up?2.Justin Verlander looked great in his last game of his career on Saturday. Hall of Famer?3.River Ryan finally got into a game and looked good. Thoughts for him in 20274.Jonah Tong looked good in his three starts to end the season. Thoughts on him for next season?5.Connelly Early got into a game with the Nationals on Saturday with three shutout innings. Thoughts on him for next season?6.Lucas Spence hit three home runs this week – in one game.Segment 2 – Review the Wild Card Series MatchupsAmerican League•White Sox vs. Astros•Red Sox vs. YankeesNational League•Phillies vs. Braves•Cubs vs. PadresSegment 3 – End of year Fantasy MVP awards – My picks are included1.Catchera.Ben Rice (NYY, 2nd catcher off the board) – 41 home runs 105 RBI and 97 RBI – He was the one guy in my draft targets I told everyone to leave the draft table with him on their teamb.Tim’s Pick – Gabriel Moreno2.First Base a.Miguel Vargas (CHW – 36th First baseman off the board)– 33 HR, 21 SB, 104 runs, 93 RBIb.Tim’s Pick - Sal Stewart 3.Second Base a.JJ Weatherholt (STL, 26th shortstop) – 17 HR, 14 SB, 89 runs and hit from the leadoff spot for most of the second halfb.Tim’s Pick - Chase Meidroth4.Third Base a.Nolan Arenado (AZ, 44th third baseman) – Who had Arenado hitting 30 home runs? 18 in the second halfb.Tim’s Pick - Okamoto5.Shortstop – a.Brooks Lee (Min, 33rd Shortstop) – I always thought Brooks Lee would develop pop, but 24 home runs was still a surprise. 88 mph EV with 16 degrees of Launchb.Tim’s Pick – Kevin McGonigle6.Outfield (2 or 3)a.PCA (CHC, 9th outfielder) – 45 home runs and 41 stolen bases, 119 runs scored, and 107 RBIs. Best played in fantasy baseball.b.A.J. Ewing (NYM, undrafted) – 11 home runs, 25 stolen bases, 55 runs scored in 119 gamesc.Henry Bolte (ATH, undrafted) – 11 home runs, 21 stolen bases in 117 gamesd.Tim’s Picksi.Alec Burlesonii.Jordan Walkeriii.Carson Bengeiv.Jake McCarthy 7.Pitching (2 or 3)a.Jacob Misiorowrski (Mil, 43rd pitcher) – 15 wins, 247 strikeouts and a 1.86 ERA – best pitcher in fantasy baseballb.Foster Griffin (Was/Cle, 563 pitcher) – 15 wins, 158 strikeouts, 3.60 ERA as an after thought in draftsc.Bryan Baker (TB, 647 pitcher) – 41 saves, 63 strikeouts in 62.1 innings, 1.44 ERA. d.Tim’s Picksi.Cam Schlitterii.Payton Tolleiii.Louis Varland8.Personal MVPa.A.J. EwingSegment 4 – Wrap it up