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A muddy selection of Matt n Nate's discussions attempting to stay a step ahead of the dynasty prospecting curve.

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    Episode 49: Game On

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 64:05


    Episode 49: Game OnNate and The Rook discuss some takeaways from the early baseball season, both MLB and MiLB. Nate discusses some full-season debuts from young arms Bryan Balzer, Aiden Foeller, Wei-En Lin, Chase Burns, and Dylan Questad. The two also discuss the state of the future ace and some very early-season successes.

    Episode 48: Draft Season and The End Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 87:21


    Nate and The Rook return to discuss likelihoods...how likely your FYPD is a scam and if the End Times are upon us. The duo also drafts out their 2025 B-Side selections and talk about some FYP targets.

    Episode 47: 2025 AL Central B-Side Selections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 69:47


    Nate and The Rook resume their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility in 2025. They share thoughts on 19 prospects (plus) from the AL Central.2:30 Riley Gowens7:55 Rikuu Nishida13:20 Tim Elko17:10 Jake Miller21:07 Gabriel Reyes26:54 John Peck28:54 Carlos Mendoza30:34 Guy Lipscomb35:16 Ryan Cesarini37:17 Aaron Davenport40:58 Rafe Schlesinger45:35 Ricardo Olivar48:57 Carson McCusker56:56 Ty Langenberg58:34 Adrian Bohorquez1:01:00 Felix Arronde1:01:58 Evan Sisk1:03:10 John Rave1:05:05 Spencer Nivens

    Episode 46: 2025 AL East B-Side Selections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 104:51


    Nate and The Rook resume their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility in 2025. They share thoughts on 20 prospects (plus) from the AL East. 11:20 Angel Mateo12:54 Connor Hujsak16:26 Jose Urbina20:17 Logan Workman26:32 Connelly Early31:56 Juan Valera35:27 Nelly Taylor36:50 Andy Lugo39:50 Nestor German48:44 Cameron Weston55:08 Austin Overn57:27 Aron Estrada1:05:20 Colby Holcombe1:08:23 Trenton Wallace1:09:14 R.J. Schreck1:16:40 Aaron Parker1:22:25 Trent Sellers1:26:35 Ben Shields1:38:54 Jesus Rodriguez1:40:41 Roc Riggio 

    Episode 45: 2025 NL Central B-Side Selections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 97:21


    Nate and The Rook resume their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility in 2025. They share thoughts on 22 prospects (plus) from the NL Central. The two also throw on a different hat, discussing an out of this world news story.11:00 Jose Escobar16:20 Jonathon Long22:36 Nico Zeglin26: 44 Kenten Egbert and Juan Bello32:12 Ian Petrutz35:56 Matt Koperniak41:05 Juan Salas43:38 Darlin Saladin46:03 Nelfy Ynfante49:36 Nick Cimillo53:59 Axiel Plaz59:54 Carlson Reed1:02:07 Dominic Perachi1:07:07 Jose Montero1:10:11 Nestor Lorant1:14:18 Esmith Pineda1:16:12 Ethan O'Donnell1:18:17 Chad Patrick1:25:40 Tate Kuehner1:28:50 Ernesto Martinez Jr.1:32:00 Jadher Areinamo

    Episode 44: 2025 NL West B-Side Selections

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 94:08


    Nate and The Rook continue their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility in 2025. They share thoughts on 17 prospects (plus) from the NL West.6:02 Tim Tawa16:00 Jose Cabrera22:54 Roman Angelo27:44 Yujanyer Herrera32:33 Blake Adams36:34 GJ Hill44:36 Lisbel Diaz49:56 Sabin Ceballos53:29 Jack Choate57:04 Dylan Carmouche1:00:23 Logan Wagner1:07:35 Christian Zazueta1:09:55 Chris Campos1:17:54 Henry Baez1:22:47 Omar Cruz1:27:39 Romeo Sanabria1:30:05 Brendan Durfee 

    Episode 43: 2025 AL West B-Side Selections

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 91:22


    Nate and The Rook continue their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility. They share thoughts on 19 prospects from the AL West.2:39 Ryan Gusto7:56 Ethan Pecko14:45 Jeron Williams19:15 Austin Deming23:47 Samy Natera Jr.28:32 Keythel Key30:45 Tucker Flint34:10 Eric Wagaman37:50 Arturo "The Diesel" Disla44:05 Cody Freeman50:10 Jose Gonzalez55:41 David Davalillo101:15 Will Simpson105:10 Nate Nankil107: 53 Will Johnston1:13:00 Victor Labrada1:18:30 Austin St. Laurent1:22:13 Brandyn Garcia1:25:26 Juan Mercedes

    Episode 42: 2025 NL East B-Side Selections

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 81:35


    Nate and The Rook kickoff their second season together getting into their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility. They share thoughts on 18 prospects from the NL East.6:45 Lucas Braun9:55 Davis Polo14:48 Keyner Benitez18:35 Jake Brooks20:22 Wellington Aracena22:58 Jack Wenninger29:09 Luke Russo32:51 Eiberson Castellano36:07 Liam Sullivan43:01 John Gil47:30 Ethan Workinger51:55 Ryan Ignaffo55:27 Johnny Olmstead57:24 Eli Serrano III1:00:41 Christopher Suero1:05:40 Otto Kemp1:13:19 Rafael Ramirez Jr.1:16:13 Phillip Glasser

    Episode 41: Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 69:12


    Nate and The Rook cap off the 2024 Mudding season, tallying up the total and crowning this year's mudding champ. After selecting some B-Sides of the Year, the two get into a discussion on Brant Hurter and his unique MLB performance.

    Episode 40: University of Washington Pitching Coach Connor Lambert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 76:57


    The Rook's good friend, and new Washington Huskies Pitching Coach, Connor Lambert comes on to talk ball. Connor joined the Washington program after an extremely successful run at the University of Portland which culminated in three Pilot pitchers being selected in the 2024 MLB draft; Sam Stuhr, Nick Brink, and Joey Gartrell. Connor shares some great insight into the arms he's worked with, his process, the new college recruiting landscape and other fun stuff. This is a good one!

    Episode 39: Mud Jumping

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 79:06


    Nate and The Rook talk some recent B-Sides called to the bigs before getting into just how good is Bo Davidson? Then the two embark on a thorough dive into all the prospects who've jumped two or more levels this season. Some of the players discussed are: Brant Hurter, Bo Davidson, Yamal Encarnacion, Otto Kemp, Phillip Glasser, Payton Eeles, Romeo Sanabria, Luis Merejo, K.C. Hunt, Kohl Drake, Anderson Brito, James White, Ethan Pecko, Wyatt Crowell, and Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang.

    Episode 38: Playoff Juices

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 65:03


    The Rook and Nate discuss some current consensus values, some players getting their attention of late, and revisit a preseason exercise, wondering how they may be feeling today about not buying into a few preseason Top 100 prospects. (There's also a tease for a big upcoming episode.)

    Episode 37: Return of the Mud Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 73:48


    Nate and The Rook are off their hiatus and back mudding around the minor leagues. Some players discussed: Demetrio Crisantes, Allan Castro, Devin Saltiban, Otto Kemp, Jared Dickey, Axel Plaz, Tirso Ornelas, Rosman Verdugo, Jadher Areinamo, Jairo Pomares, Victor Bericoto, Nick, Cimillo, Jack Brannigan, Peyton Williams, Ricardo Olivar, Brewer Hicklan, Nehomar Ochoa, Aron Estrada, Gustavo Campero, Franklin Arias, Engelth Urena, Kyle Karros, James Gonzalez, Kade Morris, Tyler Schweitzer, D.J. McCarty, Michael Morales, Isaiah Lowe, Nick Sinacola, Ryan Gusto, Chris Campos, Joey Gartrell, Sam Stuhr, Nick Brink, and a little serving of pretty boy MLB draft talk.

    Episode 36: Hitters' Suck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 82:59


    Nate and The Rook embark on a system by system look at their offseason B-Side hitter selections and where they went right or wrong, which leads to a bigger conversation over where all the ascending bats have gone.

    Episode 35: Fresh June Mud w/Nate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 46:38


    While The Rook is off frolicking on tennis courts, Nate helps listeners define "pretty boys" vs "b-sides" before sharing his findings while on a dig for the most improved lightly rostered pitching prospects. The customary run through of the past week's most picked up prospects and look ahead to this week's MiLB action follows.Javier Sanoja 5:35Ryan Lobus 8:51 Spencer Giesting 12:30Yujanyer Herrera 15:01Dylan Cumming 16:30Trevor Martin 19:55Austin Peterson 22:10Joseph Montalvo 24:58Eiberson Castellano 26:50Jacob Steinmetz 29:40Garrett Burhann 31:06Robinson Pina 33:05Walter Pennington 35:47

    Episode 34: The Pretty Boy Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 85:14


    Nate and The Rook do a mudding faux pas and talk their top 25 hitting and top 20 pitching prospects in the land. They barely survived the disgusting task. The Players discussed most extensively include: Adael Amador, Sean Sullivan, Harry Ford, Dylan Beavers, Caden Dana, Matt Shaw, Ricky Tiedemann, Noelvi Marte, Shane Baz, and Jasson Dominguez.Check out Nates write up on the top 20 pitching prospects at the Dynasty Dugout here:https://www.thedynastydugout.com/p/top-20-pitching-prospects-for-dynasty-nate-handy

    Episode 33: Viva La Renaissance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 72:46


    Nate capitalizes on what may be his only chance to talk about the Rockies, aka the hottest team in baseball, which turns into a conversation on player development. The duo then discuss prospects they may be rekindling some interest in before covering prospects whose roster% is trending up and the usual look ahead to this week's MiLB action. Some players discussed include: Yohendrick Pinango, George Valera, Leandro Pineda, Drew Romo, Andres Chaparro, Andre Lipcius, Jeremy Rivas, Noah Miller, Aaron Davenport, Deyvison De Los Santos, Niko Kavadas, Juan Daniel Encarnacion, Will Johnston, and Zebby Matthews.

    Episode 32: Leaderboards and Left-Behinds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 78:07


    The duo peruse minor league leaderboards discussing players sticking out there and in their video reviews, good or bad. The Rook wonders if there's a surprising organization next in line as one of the games legit arm producers. Nate wonders if there's a top shelf defensive shortstop coming into his offense, and much more mud explored. Some players discussed include: Travis Bazzana, Logan Evans, Will Dion, Brett Harris, Anthony Maldonado, Chayce McDermott, Lyon Richardson, Carlos F. Rodriguez, Sem Robberse, Christian Scott, Jaden Hamm, Austin Peterson, Gary Gill Hill, Sean Sullivan, Yujanyer Herrera, Jonah Tong, Matt Wilkinson, Jairo Iriarte, Wilfred Veras, Yilber Diaz, Winston Santos, Joander Suarez, Jarrod Cande, Cesar Prieto, Juan Baez, TJayy Walton, Colt Emerson, Jace Avina, Ariel Almonte, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Cole Carrigg, Ryan Ward, Charles McAdoo, Jake DeLeo, Noah Miller and others

    Episode 31: Redbirds and Red Hots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 86:04


    Nate dives into a slew of Cardinal pitching prospects, The Rook gets temporarily booted off the show, they both share hitters getting up arrows in their books, observations from the MiLB week, rundown some trending dynasty adds, and take a look at the week ahead. Some of the players discussed include; Quinn Mathews, Juan Salas, Ixan Henderson, Chen-Wei Lin, Sem Robberse, Jordan Beck, Orelvis Martinez, Addison Barger, Carson Williams, Cole Fontenelle, Agustin Ramirez, Zac Veen, Jacob Wilson, Nathan Church, Jalen Vasquez, Omar Martinez, Jace Avina, Alex Mooney, Eduarqui Fernandez, Ben Williamson, Jaison Chourio, Jesus Lopez, Andy Perez, Andderson Rojas, Rayne Doncon, A.J. Blubaugh, Gary Gill Hill, Matt Wilkinson, Emmett Olson and others.

    Episode 30: The Rook Is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 71:59


    The Rook comes off the developmental list to get back to some mud as he and Nate talk about more observations from their B-Side looks, check in on some prospects trending in dynasty leagues, and take a look forward at this week's interesting minor league watches. Some players discussed include: Jackson Holliday, Gavin Conticello, Will Simpson, Henry Bolte, Brooks Baldwin, Edgar Quero, Luke Gold, Trevor Werner, Yoyner Fajardo, Mark Coley, Brant Hurter, Reid VanScoter, Carson Palmquist, Trystan Vrieling, Owen Wild, Ben Kudrna, A.J. Blubaugh, Jaden Hamm, Jackson Ferris, Adam Serwinoski, Hayden Mullins, Lazaro Estrada, Michael Darrell-Hicks, Yujanyer Herrera, Joey Loperfido, Jarel Perez, Jose Fernandez, Reynaldo Yean, and others.

    Episode 29: A Solo Shot Over The First Full Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 60:35


    With The Rook out, Nate takes a stab at covering the first full week of MiLB action, sharing thoughts and observations of what he was taking in, including a twist in the Gavin Conticello appeal, some impressive season debuts by some B-Side arms, and much more, including a look at the week ahead and some trending prospects.Players talked about inculde: Gavin Conticello, Felix Arronde, Carlos Jimenez, Juan Flores, Allessandro Ercolani, Caden Dana, Mason Adams, Dayan Frias, Jackson Humphries, Kade Morris, Nacho Alvarez, Logan Evans, Gary Gill Hill, Cameron Weston, Adam Mazur, Andrew Morris, Edgar Quero, Edinson Batista, Quinn Matthews, Ben Kudrna, Tink Hence, George Klassen, Jonah Tong, Will Simpson, Adam Maier, Chen-Wei Lin, Noble Meyer, Samuel Aldegheri, C.J. Culpepper, TJayy Walton, Creed Willems, Nick Goodwin, Agustin Ramirez, Matthew Etzel, Benny Montgomery, Alex Iadisernia, Diego Velasquez, Blake Adams, Trystan Vrieling, Byron Chourio

    Episode 28: Full On Full Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 77:16


    Nate and Matt get into the season's first looks at all four full season levels of the minor leagues, sharing observations and thoughts on George Klassen, Jonah Tong, Yoander Suarez, Reid VanScoter, Owen Murphy, Jhonathan Diaz, Yariel Rodriguez, Joe Rock, Christian Scott, Jack Leiter, Logan Evans, Adam Maier, Rhett Lowder, James Gonzalez, Caleb Durbin, Brett Wisely, Jimmy Herron, Matt Kroon, AJ Vukovich, TJayy Walton, Agustin Ramirez, Alex Ramirez, Roderick Arias and plenty others. The two also take a look at prospects with trending roster percentages and a preview of the MiLB week to come. Strap on your mudders and let's go!

    Episode 27: Game on! and MiLB Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 80:58


    Nate and the Rook share some observations from the first weekend's MLB and Triple-A action and then preview the rest of the minor leagues, including the best broadcasts to watch and which rosters are shaping up to be the most interesting looks.

    Episode 26: Spring Breakouts Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 104:40


    The Rookie and Nate compare notes on their looks at MLB's first try at 13 Spring Breakout games showcasing top prospects from their respective organizations.

    Episode 25: Listener Appreciation 25th Episode Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 89:33


    Nate and The Rookie are joined by a guest long time listeners will appreciate. The crew takes some excellent questions from the Handy Dandies, getting into whether we should be excited about Ryan Weathers, as well as a several other topics. The Rookie shares some thoughts on pitch command inspired by Alex Chamberlain's recent dig on the subject. Thank you listeners!

    Episode 24: The Early Spring Mud

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 119:48


    Nate and The Rookie cover all things fringy this early MLB spring training; from their B-Side selections' early performances, to position battles, to rotation battles, and much more in a thorough meandering through the early spring mud.

    Episode 23: Muddy Points League Fest with Beck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 113:39


    Points league guru Beck joins the pair to talk about all things points leagues, discussing players category leagues just don't understand, on both the MLB and MiLB side of dynasty.Bonus: The Rook gets an education on Supper Clubs. (Format details promised during the show:)Beck Points league: SB = 3, rbi = .5, r/bb/hbp =1, TB = 1.25, SO = -.5, CS = -1.5Power heavy SB = 6, H, R, RBI, HBP, 2B = 4, 3B =8, HR = 12, SO = -1, CS = -2K-penalty heavy SB = 2, H= .1, 2B = 2, R/RBI/BB/1B = 1, 3B =3, HR = 4, SB = -1, CS = -1

    Episode 22: MLB B-Side Arms and Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 86:45


    Nate and Da Rook share 10 unpopular MLB arms they're interested in moving forward, in a myraid of fantasy formats. They also share some findings looking at some starting pitching prospects' 2023 performance later in starts.9:30 Steven Matz17:10 Zack Thompson24:33 J.T. Brubaker28:32 Ryan Feltner35:08 Wade Miley40:16 Jhony Brito45:49 Kutter Crawford52:44 Cody Bradford1:05:35 J.P. France1:09:32 Ben Lively1:14:00 Reid VanScoter and some other juicy prospect SP tidbits.

    Episode 21: Mudding MLB Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 105:56


    The two put on their big boy mudders and talk through twenty-some lightly drafted, lightly rostered in dynasty MLBers who juuust might have some nice fantasy return of investment and/or signs of more to come from them:4:34 Jose Miranda20:55 Joey Gallo27:35 Enmanuel Valdez36:11 Akil Baddoo41:54 Casey Schmitt50:23 Jack Suwinski54:31 Jordan Diaz1:01:08 Dominic Calzone1:08:43 Alec Burleson1:15:49 Kyle Lewis1:18:46 Keston Hiura1:24:42 Jake Meyers1:28:52 Kyle Isbel1:20:51 Tyler Gentry1:31:31 Jose Caballero1:36:26 Darion Blanco1:38:48 Richie Palacios1:41:15 Stuart Fairchild1:43:06 Josh H. Smith

    Episode 20: Chris "Chaos" Clegg Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 73:54


    Matias Von Rooker, Chris "Chaos" Clegg and Nate chat B-Side prospects and other things prospecting. Chaos adds some juicy insight on some of the duos' 2024 selections and tosses out a few of his own B-Sides while showing off his top-1000-dynasty-prospect-list mudders.

    Episode 19: Prospecting Permits?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 96:05


    A splash of J15 signings talk. How one can come to different conclusions, and a bevy of hypothetical trades bucking the consensus. The two are at it again ruminating on how to get an advantage on your dynasty opponents.31:25 - Walker Jenkins for Max Clark or Emmanuel Rodriguez even better 43:30 - Druw Jones for Victor Berricoto+ 52:30 - Carson Williams for Jett Williams 1:02:23 - Luisangel Acuna for Darell Hernaiz 1:10:11 - Kyle Teel for Dalton Rushing?? 1:13:45 - Harry Ford for Ivan Herrera & Caden Dana 1:20:35 - Brady House for Bryan Ramos

    Episode 18: First Year Player Arms and Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 88:10


    The Four-Eyed Rook and Nate talk some first-year-player-draft-arm philosophies before dipping their toes into the murky waters of draft arms, talking over 20 prospect pitchers. The duo also takes some listener questions.29:18 "Top 10"31:05 Logan Evans32:23 Kade Morris35:57 Jaden Hamm37:20 Chen-Wei Lin39:48 "Top 10"41:09 Alonzo Tredwell42:29 Hurston Waldrep48:28 Thomas White and Noble Meyer51:35 Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga1:02:05 Blake Wolters1:03:25 Jace Stoffel104:56 Quinn Matthews1:07:26 Dylan Questad1:08:57 Travis Sykora1:10:40 Lucas Braun1:12:24 Owen Wild

    Episode 17: First Year Player Bats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 109:32


    Rook VonRookster and Nate talk some draft philosophies before diving into 35 prospects available in First Year Player Drafts. Good, bad, ugly, unpopular, they don't care, they're talking their guys and throwing some shade on others....perhaps even each other's.11:12 Jacob Gonzalez12:38 Chase Davis12:38 Jace Bohrofen17:19 Wyatt Langford20:18 Matthew Etzel25:20 Joe Redfield28:26 C.J. Kayfus31:13 Yohandy Morales35:00 Trevor Werner40:49 Ethan O'Donnell42:22 Charles McAdoo42:41 Gino Groover45:23 Mac Horvath50:26 Kevin McGonigle55:17 TJayy Walton57:46 Colt Emerson1:06:43 Enrique Bradfield Jr.1:07:57 Luke Keaschall1:11:40 Jonathon Long1:13:15 Brian Kalmer1:15:30 Andrew Pinckney1:18:35 Bryce Eldridge1:20:32 Tai Peete1:22:40 Jonny Farmelo1:23:35 Will Simpson1:24:40 Quinn McDaniel1:25:34 Cole Fontenelle1:26:22 Mark Coley II1:27:42 Coby Morales1:28:42 Jack Hurley1:29:34 Aidan Smith1:32:55 Brayden Taylor1:36:17 Jalen Vasquez1:37:06 Kyle Teel1:40:07 Arjun Nimmala

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    Episode 16: NL East B-Sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 103:45


    The Rookster and Nate finish off their division by division series with a bang (not), but kinda. The last mudfest of the year expounds on some of over 55 mentioned, lightly to completely not rostered prospects from the NL East 's farm systems.7:49 Drake Baldwin21:00 Luis De Avila25:00 Jorge Bautista36:04 Wen-Hui Pan40:06 Samuel Aldegheri44:23 Bryan Rincon56:35 Anthony Maldonado58:35 Ike Buxton1:05:25 Pablo Aldonis1:09:33 Andrew Alvarez1:14:47 Maxwell Romero Jr.1:33:10 Joander Suarez

    Episode 15: AL East B-Sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 100:37


    The Rookie shocks the world, getting into another hitter who can't ride the rides. Nate surprises no one getting into small sample-size pitchers. They continue to sludge through the divisions, expounding on some of over 70 mentioned lightly to completely not rostered prospects from the AL East's farm systems.7:48 Jose Colmenares16:12 Tyrone Yulie21:42 Jack Neely25:45 Hayden Mullins29:50 Isaac Coffey34:24 Allan Castro47:42 Rafael Lantigua51:07 Ryan Jennings53:06 Lazaro Estrada1:02:07 Cameron Weston1:07:02 Trace Bright1:15:56 Billy Cook1:22:19 Chandler Simpson1:28:07 Gary Gill Hill1:32:55 Keyshawn Askew1:36:59 Deyvison de los Santos

    Episode 14: NL Central B-Sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 109:37


    Nate and Ru flip some scripts while continuing to make their way through the division by division grind, mentioning and expounding on some of over 60 lightly to completely not rostered prospects from the NL Central farm systems. Warning: Episode contains some smatterings of pretty boy arms bashing.11:21 Grant Kipp15:04 Brody McCullough22:53 Pedro Ramirez26:03 Luis Vazquez30:18 Jacob Hurtubise36:28 Hunter Parks42:39 Ryan Cardona48:12 Juan Baez51:55 Isaac Collins57:51 Quinton Low1:00:18 Jacob Misiorowski1:02:50 Logan Henderson1:20:31 Alessandro Ercolani1:25:36 Po-Yu Chen1:33:31 Ian Bedell1:39:42 Mike Antico1:41:13 Tink Hence

    Episode 13: AL Central B-Sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 102:58


    Nate and The Rookie continue to sludge through their division by division mudfest, mentioning and expounding on some of over 65 lightly to completely not rostered prospects from the pleasantly surprising AL Central farm systems.17:11 Mason Adams19:51 Jacob Burke20:59 Wilfred Veras24:25 Brooks Baldwin32:25 Jackson Humphries38:14 Will Dion45:20 Dayan Frias48:32 C.J. Kayfus52:24 Tyler Mattison53:45 Brant Hurter57:29 Josue Briceno1:00:57 Luke Gold1:14:35 DaShawn Keirsey1:20:26 Felix Arronde1:24:29 Shane Panzini1:30:28 Mason Barnett

    Episode 12: NL West B-Sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 101:16


    Nate and The Rookie Matt mention or expound upon over 55 lightly to completely not rostered prospects from the NL West. 8:16 Braydon Fisher10:46 Austin Gauthier13:11 Yunior Garcia17:01 Josue De Paula24:04 Yilber Diaz31:27 Christian Cerda35:58 Caleb Roberts38:55 Gavin Conticello55:32 Victor Juarez101:15 Ryan Ritter107:19 Jimmy Herron110:54 Marcos Castanon114:37 Isaiah Lowe118:23 Austin Krob122:36 Victor Bericoto124:46 Trenton Brooks128:57 Nick Zwack132:22 Trevor McDonald135:58 Kai-Wei Teng137:44 Erik Miller

    Episode 11 - AL West

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 113:07


    Nate and Matt dive into their B-Side picks from the AL West.5:54 Tyler Guilfoil13:37 Jose Fleury19:27 Carlos Espinosa26:46 Jackson Loftin29:17 Miguel Palma36:20 Gustavo Campero40:49 Jadiel Sanchez45:22 Michael Darrell-Hicks52:22 Brett Harris55:45 Brennan Milone58:01 Cooper Bowman102:36 Joey Estes107:32 James Gonzalez112:55 Eduardo Rivera122:23 Josh Hood125:54 Leo Rivas142:06 Chase Lee145:05 Sandro Fabian147:45 Marcos Torres

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    Episode 10 - B-Side Pitcher Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 101:14


    Nate and The Rookie get into another marathon of mud, this time partaking in their 2024 B-Side Pitcher draft.13:45 Kai-Wei Teng23:30 D.J. McCarty31:05 Reid VanScoter40:31 Tyler Schweitzer47:33 Tyler Guilfoil54:28 Jerming Rosario101:54 Trey Dombroski108:37 C.J. Culpepper113:19 Pierson Ohl122:00 Jarrod Cande129:07 Mike Prosecky135:33 Haminton Mendez

    Episode 9 - B-Sides Back, Alright

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 103:44


    After an unforeseen hiatus, the band's bigger, better, and muddier than ever. Nate and The Rookie jump into some competitive 2024 B-Side'ing, comparing notes on hitters showing up during their 2023 video reviews. 15:33 Ryan Cermak18:54 Austin Gauthier22:43 Trevor Werner27:40 Troy Johnston32:36 Ethan O'Donnell35:07 Drake Baldwin39:12 Wilfredo Lara41:51 Yoyner Fajardo45:54 Alex Iadisernia50:27 Matt Kroon55:18 Diego Velasquez1:00:56 Caleb Durbin1:06:01 Ben Ross1:09:29 Tirso Ornelas1:17:14 Charles McAdoo1:24:19 C.J. Kayfus1:30:05 Rosman Verdugo1:34:04 Blaine Crim

    Episode 8 - Chatting Baseball, Dynasty n B-Sides with Geoff Pontes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 67:48


    Geoff joins Nate discussing some general baseball topics, like The Hall of Fame, quality of pitching in AA, dynasty speculation philosophies, identifying differences and similarities in the style of prospect they seek, 2023 B-Side selections Jaylen Nowlin, Miguel Ugueto, Edinson Batista, Brett Harris, Nick Zwack n others.

    Episode 7 - AL East

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 49:15


    Nate converts to mysticism prior to discussing the AL East's juicy B-Side history and 2023 selections. Players discussed include; Ceddanne Rafaela, Enmanual Valdez, Miguel Ugueto, Juan Daniel Encarnacion, Elio Prado, Creed Willems, Juan de los Santos, Leo Jimenez, Sebastian Espino, Robert Robertis, Michael Dominguez, Andres Chaparro, Tayler Aguilar, Josue Panacual, Osleivis Basabe, Brett Wisely, Edwin Barragan, Ben Peoples, Andre Lipcius n others.

    Episode 6 - NL East

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 49:45


    Nate notices an odd coincidence amongst his most avid listeners prior to discussing the NL East's very up and mostly down B-Side history and 2023 selections. Players discussed include Diowill Burgos, Bennett Hostetler, Javier Sanoja, Luis Palacios, Vaughn Grissom, Ignacio Alvarez, Adam Maier, Marcus Lee Sang, Leandro Pineda, Noah Skirrow, Kevin Kendall, Junior Tilien, Jeffrey Colon, Israel Pineda, Pablo Aldonis n others.

    Episode 5 AL Central

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 56:52


    Nate explains "backdoor savant" before going over the AL Central B-side history and 2023 choices. Players discussed include Luis Mieses, Jacob Burke, Kohl Simas, Jeferson Morales, Dalton Shuffield, Jaylen Nowlin, Adinso Reyes, Andre Lipcius, Justin-Henry Malloy, Manuel Sequera, Keider Montero, Jhonkensy Noel, Jose Tena, Christian Cairo, Aaron Davenport, Darryl Collins, Maikel Garcia, Diego Hernandez, n others.

    Episode 4 NL Central

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 59:20


    Nate shares some personal run-ins with annoying folks and how it's like pitching speculation. Players discussed include Ivan Johnson, Alex McGarry, Julien Aguiar, Ernesto Martinez, Tayden Hall, Justin Jarvis, Patrick Romeri, Jeremy Rivas, Austin Love, Yohendrick Pinango, BJ Murray, Tyler Schlaffer, Dariel Lopez, Jase Bowen, Carlos Jimenez, n others.

    Episode 3 - AL west

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 55:05


    Nate reluctantly shares some draft table thoughts before discussing his past and present B-Side selections from the AL West's organizations. Players discussed include Adam Mazur, Edgar Quero, Jadiel Sanchez, Ryan Costeiu, Jordan Diaz, Brett Harris, Euribiel Angeles, Darell Hernaiz, Jorge Juan, Milkar Perez, Robert Perez Jr., Spencer Packard, Juan Mercedes, Migual Aparicio, Ian Moller, Ryan Garcia, Kenedy Corona, Quincy Hamilton, Edinson Batista n others.

    Episode 2 - The NL West B-Side Cram Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 53:55


    Nate discusses his past and present B-Side selections from the NL West's organizations. Players discussed include Jorge Barrosa, Roby Enriquez, Yilber Diaz, Ezequiel Tovar, Bladimir Restituyo, Case Williams, Yunior Garcia, Luis Valdez, Nerwilian Cedeno, Garrett Hawkins, Casey Schmitt, Nick Zwack, Ismael Munguia, Victor Bericoto, Brett Wisely, and more.

    Episode 1 - Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 36:30


    Nate introduces himself with the help of followers' questions, explains the origins of the show and shares some basic B-Side guidelines.

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