Fantasy Baseball Pros Nicklaus Gaut, Tim Dierkes and Anthony Franco Set for Live Chat

Fantasy baseball fans can connect with Trade Rumors Front Office’s Nicklaus Gaut during a live subscriber Q&A session on Monday at 1 PM Central time. The chat will feature insights from fantasy experts including Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams, and Anthony Franco. Subscribers can submit questions ahead of time or join the live event for up-to-the-minute analysis.

Fantasy managers looking for advice on midseason moves and sleeper picks will find value in this session. Gaut has built a reputation for breaking down player matchups and projecting performance with precision. Dierkes brings a deep understanding of player value and contract implications, while Franco offers fresh takes on undervalued assets and trade targets.

Fantasy owners should pay close attention to key matchups this week. For example, right-handed pitchers like Anthony Rizzo are set to face lefty-heavy lineups, which could boost their fantasy output. Meanwhile, players on high-offense teams like the Yankees and Athletics remain top targets in daily formats. Roster percentages for players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. hover near 95%, meaning managers must evaluate whether to start them or consider bench options.

Gaut recently highlighted the importance of workload trends, especially for pitchers. “Steve Adams and I have seen several starters with increased pitch counts this season,” he said. “Fantasy managers need to monitor that closely, as it can lead to early exits or injury risks.” Adams has noted that pitchers with a 10% or more increase in average pitch count since 2023 are more likely to underperform in the second half.

Franco has also pointed to players like Austin Riley and Brandon Drury as late-season breakout candidates. Riley, who has a .307 on-base percentage in his last 30 games, is matchup-dependent but could deliver in NL-only formats. Drury, with a .324 batting average in his last 10 games, is seeing increased at-bats and could be a valuable addition in deeper leagues.

The live chat is open to Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Non-subscribers can unlock exclusive content and tools like the MLB Contract Tracker by signing up before the event. With the trade deadline fast approaching on July 30, this is a crucial opportunity for fantasy managers to gain an edge.

Next up: The live chat on Monday, July 15. Don’t miss expert takes on the best moves for your fantasy roster.