Bradford and crew recap sleepers, busts, and lessons from a wild fantasy season. Pete Crow-Armstrong flipped from bust to bona fide asset, Bo Bichette stayed productive for Toronto, and Nick Pavetta dazzled after landing with San Diego. Catchers Ivón Herrera and Hunter Goodman emerged as value picks, while Brian Woo’s health and workload cemented a top-tier upside case. Lessons emphasize production over hype and the volatility of top prospects, with A’s/Sox and relievers noted for risk and reward.

Colorado’s season ended as the league’s worst, but fantasy-relevant threads emerged. Goodman showed real power and a solid batting average, though strikeout and walk concerns temper the ceiling. Moniac and Tovar flashed multi-category upside despite injuries. Doyle, Beck, and Ritter offer depth and speed-power blends, while a wave of young Rockies—Yanquiel Fernandez, Yonell Fernandez, Ethan Holiday—could unlock big gains in 2026 if spring roles materialize. The show leans into dynasty angles and spring-by-spring roster battles.

Toronto's offense thrives on patient, grind-at-bat pressure that forces pitchers to work and prevents easy outs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stands out as a true multi-tool threat—smart at the plate, with power and the ability to impact games in multiple ways. Since Ryan McMahon arrived, the infield defense has sharpened, the bench energy has surged, and the club has played a cleaner baseball brand in recent weeks.

Pete Crow-Armstrong blasted onto the fantasy radar with a 3030 rookie season and a clear path to 2026 stardom, sending a message that Cubs outfield depth could become a real advantage next year. Geraldo Perdomo followed with a complete shortstop breakout: 20 homers, 27 stolen bases, and a .290 average across 161 games, presenting a floor that should keep him in the middle infield mix.

Shay Langeliers transformed into a true power catcher, topping 30 homers and driving catcher value higher than expected, while Hunter Goodman thrived in Colorado with 31 HR and 91 RBI in a full season, though Colorado shelter or league change could twist the numbers. Andy Paz, Christopher Sanchez, Andrew Abbott, and other youngsters fed optimism and caution in equal measure as the season closed, feeding Keeper/Dynasty plans and 2026 draft boards.

Further notes pointed to strong late-year performers like Langeliers and Sanchez, while question marks around Paz’s second-half fade and Abbott’s regression risk kept expectations grounded. The episode also highlighted carryover keeper strategies, keeper/dynasty timelines, and how to attack 2026 ADPs with breakout potential in mind.

Kyle Schwarber anchors a power-first approach as 2025 fantasy MVP material, pairing 50+ homers with a solid average and top ROY-style value in drafts. Cal Raleigh shatters catcher norms with monster counting stats, while Tarik Scooble and Trevor Rogers anchor a high-ceiling pitching cohort. Rookie standouts Nick Curts and Chandler Simpson reshape 2026 drafts, with Brenton Doyle and a few big-name veterans dragging the rest through a volatile year. The returns and busts outlined guide risk and upside for next season.

From the Mookie Betts drift to Mookie’s decline, the episode dissects how pricing, position eligibility, and park effects shape value. Cody Bellinger, Riley Green, Christian Yelich, and Freddie Freeman illustrate mid-to-late-round power and batting-average paths, while a cautionary look at Brentton Doyle signals that price-tag discipline matters more than hype. Targets, trades, and drafting discipline emerge as the season winds down.