The Baseball Prospectus Podcast Network
Episodes
The Heat Check Prospect Podcast: Episode 2
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Nathan talk about who is hot and who is cold over the last two weeks, and Grant Schiller checks in on two Rangers prospects whose stocks are...
Five and Dive, Episode 279: The House Always Wins
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 279, Patrick and Craig chat about hummingbirds and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Vegas, Baby, Vegas: It sure looks like the A...
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.14: It's Miller Time
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prior to his call up, Jesse compares Mason Miller to other top arms in Triple-A, including Kyle Harrison, Brandon Pfaadt, Gavin Stone, and Tanner Bibe...
Five and Dive, Episode 278: The Peagle has landed
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 278, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the Rangers City Connect unis and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Yo-ho-ho and a Bottle of Um...
Five and Dive, Episode 277: The Ever-Expanding Baseball Universe
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 277, Patrick and Craig issue a correction about early-season analysis and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.Is it time to say goodby...
The Heat Check Prospect Podcast: Episode 1
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith Brickner and Nathan Graham bring you a new bi-weekly podcast from the BP Prospect Team, checking in on who is running hot around minor league ba...
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 406: "(Panic) City Life"
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 406 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett consider the arc of Seth Lugo, bring back the Panic City Meter, and discuss This Wee...
Five and Dive, Episode 276: The 15/16th pole
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 276, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. It's one conclusion Michael. What could it take, ten games?: After 1/16th of ...
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.12: (Too) Early Season Takeaways
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse talks early takeaways from the first week of the MLB and MiLB seasons, including Jesús Luzardo, Pablo López, Jorge Mateo, Brendan Donovan, Taj...
Five and Dive, Episode 275: Synchronize Swatches
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 275 Patrick and Craig chat about the Super Mario movie and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Redbird / Redass: The Cardinals are ...
Five and Dive, Episode 274: Fives and Dive
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 274, Jeffrey and Craig bring back coffee chat for a new season and then discuss ten mostly baseball topics.1. Because We're a Mets Podcast:...
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.11: Prospect Promotions & Pitching Pontification
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse discusses some notable prospect promotions and starting pitching, including how to approach the position in dynasty, pitchers to target/avoid, p...
Five and Dive, Episode 273: 2023 NL West Preview
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 273, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the call-ups and then discuss the five teams in the NL West.1. The Dodgers are as bad as they've ever bee...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Los Angeles Angels
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey chat about an Angels system which has badly struggled at developing hitters in recent years.
Flags Fly Forever, Episode 287: Just When I Think I'm Out(field)...
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're almost there. We're so close y'all. The positional series is close to completion, and we're here today(or whenever you hear this we're not time ...
Five and Dive, Episode 272: 2023 AL West Preview
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 272, Jeffrey, Patrick, and Craig chat about the WBC final and then discuss the five teams in the AL West.1. The Astros seem to always find ...
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 402: "It's deep and I don't think it's playable"
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 402 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett take a trip back to the 1990s, then the 1890s, then eventually get to the 2023 Mets ...
Five and Dive, Episode 271: A Classic World Baseball Classic
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 271, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. He's got the whole world in his hands: The World Baseball Classic has all of ...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Washington Nationals
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith mostly just turns the Nationals prospect list pod over to Jarrett if we are honest.
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Chicago Cubs
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Nathan discuss a Chicago Cubs system bolstered by their sell off of the 2016 World Series winning core.
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 401: "This just sucks"
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 401 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the Edwin Díaz's knee injury, the WBC, and the Mets bullpen.
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Milwaukee Brewers
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jarrett chat about an improving, but still quirky Brewers system.
Five and Dive, Episode 270: 2023 AL Central Preview
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 270, Patrick and Craig chat about towels and coming out of the darkness to the New York Jets, then discuss the five teams in the AL Central...
Flags Fly Forever, Episode 286: Don't Come Up Short
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's shortstop week on Flags Fly Forever. Mike, Jon, and a large number of fans at Mike's house are here to close out the infield portion of our serie...
Five and Dive, Episode 269: 2023 NL Central Preview
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 269, Jeffrey and Craig discuss the five teams in the NL Central. PECOTA loves the Brewers again.The Cardinals always have a guy or three.Th...
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 400: "Wage wars, get rich, die handsome"
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 400 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett are joined by David Roth to chat about movies he didn't watch on a bus, the Jets QB ...
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.10: All In on the Outfield
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse dives into the deep outfield position, discussing the exciting top of the position that includes seven first-round picks, high-end players poise...
Five and Dive, Episode 268: 2023 AL East Preview
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 268, Patrick and Craig this discuss the five teams in the AL East.1. The Yankees are boringly competent2. The Blue Jays are certainly not b...
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 399: "Per last week's podcast"
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 399 of For All You Kids Out There, well we forgot to include the catchers in the infield preview last week, and that was the position group...
Flags Fly Forever, Episode 285: Third (Base) Is the Word
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our positional series continues with the hot corner. Mike Gianella and Jon Hegglund take you through third base, a position with a strong top end but ...
Five and Dive, Episode 267: 2023 NL East Preview
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 267, Jeffrey and Craig chat about watching spring training games and this discuss the five teams in the NL East.1. Because we are a Mets po...
Five and Dive, Episode 266: Tick Tock goes the Pitch Clock
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 266, Patrick and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Spring Training Stats Matter (They Do Not Matter): Let's check in on the Cact...
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.09: Shining a Light on the Murky Closer Landscape
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The closer expert himself, Greg Jewett of Reliever Recon and The Athletic, joins Jesse to discuss how to approach relievers this year, situations to t...
Five and Dive, Episode 265: Trust Fund Falls
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 265, Patrick and Craig chat about children's education and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Natty BOH'NO: Yes, another John Ange...
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.08: Shortstop is deep?
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse talks shortstops, including the position's depth and why it is advisable to wait on the position in redraft and dynasty formats, how to approach...
Flags Fly Forever, Episode 284: Second (Base) Is The New First
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The positional series continues this week with one of the most robust categories, second base. This is a depth position in 2023, with no one stand out...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Tampa Bay Rays
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey chat about future members of the Rays arm clock, loads of not-particularly-good infielders who can really hit, and some good infield...
Infinite Inning 250: Baseballs Keep Falling on my Head
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“The $100,000 Muff” as a state of being and the tale of a shortstop who tried to play only when he felt up to it. TABLE OF CONTENTSCasey Stengel’...
Five and Dive, Episode 264: Oh my God Becky, look at that base
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 264, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Valentine's Day and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.The Laws of the Game: The Manfred Man is per...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Houston Astros
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey disucss the state of the Astros system, bolstered by finally having some Day One draft picks. However it's not yet deep enough to pr...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: San Diego Padres
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Marc discuss what is left of the San Diego Padres system after about three years of buy now trades.
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.07: The Not-So-Hot-Corner
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse discusses the top-heavy third base position, including why you should target a 3B early in redraft formats, how the top options rival any other ...
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 396: "The Spin Rate Cinematic Universe"
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 396 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the Super Bowl, the historical difficulty curve in sports, and answer your c...
Flags Fly Forever, Episode 283: The Gang's Back Together (Talking First Base)
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't call it a comeback, we've been here for like two days. Mike Gianella, Jon Hegglund, and Samuel Hale are back in the saddle talking all about fan...
Infinite Inning 249: The Great Shortstops of Europe
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An episode about having generosity for broken infielders, both the capable and relatively incapable, the healthy but unproductive and the productive b...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Miami Marlins
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey run down the top prospects in the Marlins system along with one no longer a prospect in the Marlins system.
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Oakland Athletics
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Marc Delucchi sit down to discuss all the new faces in the Athletics system.
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Cincinnati Reds
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jarrett discuss a Reds system bolstered by trades over the last calendar year, but mostly just talk about Elly de la Cruz.
Five and Dive, Episode 263: Your daily recommended allowance of RDA
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 263 of Five and Dive, Patrick and Craig chat with Jonathan Judge about BP's new defensive metric.
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.06: A Jazzy Story at 2B
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse and Bret review the keystone, debating Jazz Chisholm Jr. versus Ozzie Albies at the top, why Bret hates Vaughn Grissom, what to do with Trevor S...
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.05: Missing the meaty middle at 1B
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse talks designated hitters and first basemen, including how to value Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper, there is added value in the consistent option...
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 395: "How Many Days Until Pitchers and Catchers?"
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 395 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett chat about Beltran returning to the Mets (again), elbow woes for pitchers, weird twe...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Toronto Blue Jays
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey take a bit of a meandering route through the Blue Jays system.
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Cleveland Guardians
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey chat about a very deep Cleveland farm system.
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Baltimore Orioles
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey delve into a very deep Orioles org.
Five and Dive, Episode 262: Trust the Podcast Process
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 262, Patrick and Craig chat about how they are feeling and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Rocky Mountain Why: It's nice that w...
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.04: Catcher is...fun now?
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse and Bret discuss the all-of-a-sudden interesting catcher position, including how to approach it in dynasty, who is the top dynasty catcher, why ...
There Is No Offseason, Ep. 3.03: Back for FYPD Season!
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse and Bret dive into this exciting, fantasy-friendly first-year player draft class, including a debate at No. 1, how to value imports from Nippon ...
Five and Dive, Episode 261: Be Your Own Hall of Fame
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 261, Patrick and Craig chat about Frasier episodes and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Rolen, Rolen, Rolen: Is this said in a R...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Kansas City Royals
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey return after some computer malfunctions and flu-like symptoms and resume chatting prospect lists with the Kansas City Royals. We are...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: The Top 101
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the 2023 Baseball Prospectus Top 101 list...in some detail.
Five and Dive, Episode 260: Moving Day
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 260, Patrick and Craig chat about moving and moving discourse and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.The Failson Also Rises: In which...
Infinite Inning 248: The Infinite Honey-Boy
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In which the player called “Honey-Boy” is traded by the Cubs to great derision and a rebuild movement is compared to the art of long-term self-dec...
Episode 259: It's beginning to look a lot like Correamas...finally
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 259, Patrick and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.Minnesota Nice: Carlos Correa picks door number three.A Storybook Mending: The R...
Five and Dive, Episode 258: Correa-mas Creep
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 258, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Boston, why now, why not three years ago: Craig tries to figure out if Carlos...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Los Angeles Dodgers
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey discuss a loaded Dodgers system that slowly drove Jeffrey batty (no pun intended) with its depth in the same kind of prospects.
Five and Dive, Episode 257: The 12 Days of Correa-mas
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 257, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Because We're a Mets Podcast: Not a Giants podcast this week, much to uh ever...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Detroit Tigers
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey discuss the Detroit Tigers system, but mostly Dillon Dingler for some reason
Five and Dive, Episode 256: Ball goes far, ball gets investigated
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 256, Bradford and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Goldilocks and the Three Balls: We (well, Bradford) dive deeper into just wh...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: New York Yankees
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith is in the hot seat this time around as he answers questions about the New York Yankees prospects.
Five and Dive, Episode 255: A Long December
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 255, Jeffrey and (a very tired) Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. The Bronx is Burning? Call Arson Judge: Aaron nee Arsron Judge...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Arizona Diamondbacks
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey and John Trupin discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks org. There's potential impact talent at the top, but lingering hit tool questions (and should...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Texas Rangers
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Grant Schiller chat about a suddenly deep Texas Rangers farm system.
The 2023 Prospect Lists: St. Louis Cardinals
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey chat about the big names at the top of the Cardinals system and all the catching prospects that might replace Yadi Molina, finally.
Five and Dive, Episode 254: A Magnum of TAs
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 254, Patrick and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Houston, we now have a problem?: The Astros sign Jose Abreu and uh Jeff Bagwe...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Philadelphia Phillies
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In what (we hope) will be our longest show, Smith and Jarrett have a long conversation about the Phillies top arms, bats with hit tool questions, but ...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: San Francisco Giants
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Eli Walsh discuss a very familiar top three in San Francisco, but there are major changes elsewhere on the list.
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Chicago White Sox
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Ben discuss the top-heavy Chicago White Sox system.
Five and Dive, Episode 253: Pitch F(tx)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 253, Jeffrey and Craig chat about various sports free agencies and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Houston, we now have a probl...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Pittsburgh Pirates
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Ben Spanier chat about the 2023 Pirates Prospect List. There were some disappointing 2022 performances towards the top, but this remains a d...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Boston Red Sox
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith and Jeffrey chat about the Boston Red Sox improving system. How high will Marcelo Mayer clock in on the 101? Could Miguel Bleis be higher ranked...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: New York Mets
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smith sits down with Senior Prospect Writer Jarrett Seidler to discuss the Mets Prospect List. Well, mostly the top two guys...and also Shohei Ohtani ...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Colorado Rockies
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For our second podcast installment, Smith and Jeffrey discuss an improving Rockies system and the best places to eat and drink around Dunkin' Donuts P...
Five and Dive, Episode 252: It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 252, Jeffrey and Craig chat about natural peanut butter and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Houston, we have a championship: Pi...
The 2023 Prospect Lists: Minnesota Twins
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Smith Brickner chats with Lead Prospect Writer Jeffrey Paternostro about the Minnesota Twins top prospects and makes him very uncomfortable with ...
Five and Dive, Episode 251: We did not plan on recording before a World Series no-hitter, but
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 251, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Craig's social media budget and then ask four mostly playoff baseball questions.1. Why Was Verlander back...
Infinite Inning 241: Where Did All the Cool Whip Go
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author Patrick Montgomery discusses his book, THE BASEBALL MIRACLE OF THE SPLENDID 6 AND TOWNY TOWNSEND, the story of a Virginia youth coach who produ...
Five and Dive, Episode 250: World Series Ready
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 250, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the joys of parenthood and then discuss five mostly playoff baseball topics1. The Philadelphia Story: The...
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 375: "We went to the Philly Pizza Company and ordered some hot takes"
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 375 of For All You Kids Out There Jeffrey and Jarrett have very little Mets stuff to discuss. So why is this two hours? You know the answer...
Five and Dive, Episode 249: Three out of four ain't bad
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 249, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly playoff baseball topics1. If you like Peña Coladas, and 18-inning playoff games: The Astros swe...
Five and Dive, Episode 248: Another Craig Playoff Therapy Session
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 248, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly playoff baseball topics1. YorDAMN!: Yordan has basically won both games for the Astros, we aren'...
Infinite Inning 240: Holiday at the Polo Grounds
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lincoln Mitchell (San Francisco Year Zero) returns to talk the future of both San Francisco and the San Francisco Giants as well as the war against Uk...
Five and Dive, Episode 247: Temporarily Not a Mets Podcast
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 247, Jeffrey and Craig chat review the Wild Card matchups and preview the Division Series.1. Walk on the Wild Side: Where were these series...
Five and Dive, Episode 246: Records and Wild Cards
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 246, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the last week of the regular season and preview the upcoming Wild Card Round1. Around the Horn: Atlanta s...
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 367/368: "All's Well That Ends"
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey and Jarrett take you through the Atlanta series, game by painful game.
Five and Dive, Episode 245: Power Doesn't Run on Nothing
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 245, Jeffrey and Craig chat about mid-2000s left-wing punk albums and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Judge, Jury, and Executio...
Five and Dive, Episode 244: Something to listen to out on the lanai
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 244, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Like a Rolling Milestone: Pujols gets to 700 homers, while we are still waiti...
Infinite Inning 239: The Bullpen Catchers of Classic Hollywood
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Calcaterra (Cup of Coffee, Everything is Broken) returns to adjudicate the AL MVP race, the pitch-clock, the value of managers, and more. Plus t...
For All You Kids Out There, Episode 365: "A robust East Bay delegation"
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 365 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the last week of Mets baseball and the difference between annoyance and anal...
Five and Dive, Episode 243: Fallout: New Salt Lake
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 243, Emma and Jeffrey chat about Utah (nuclear) football news and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Minor Threat: Emma has writte...