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Bret Sayre


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    Five and Dive, Episode 478: Deadlines (Hostile)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 96:48


    In Episode 478, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about Wlademir Balentien's penmanship and Kidz Bop lyrical choices and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Judge, Jury, and Flexor Tendon Executioner: Aaron Judge is due for a short(?) IL stint. The Yankees remain buyers (and also a bit of a mess)2. And we'll never be Royals: The Royals are also buyers, even with their own players3. Got a piece that needs completion: Some early deadline moves, and what to expect the rest of the way.4. Around the Horn: Well, we got some breaking news on the pod5. A mostly Canadian gameFive and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    The Heat Check Prospect Podcast: Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 98:49


    Nathan and Ben are  joined by Jarrett Seidler and Michael Donodeo to recap the 2025 draft, and Ben checks in with his Futures Game report.

    Five and Dive, Episode 477: Texas Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 73:48


    In Episode 477, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about parades and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Well come on, roll with me 'til the sun goes down: The Rangers have won a few games in a row, thus are now AL Wild Card contenders. 2. Say No! To Michigan: The Tigers on the other hand have hit the skids, but are still well above the AL Wild Card race.  3. Everything Must Perhaps Go: There are trade rumors. They aren't even interesting trade rumors. 4. Around the Horn: Pitchers getting DFA'd, optioned, and injured. 5. Craig's favorite game is back.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 476: Holy Schlitz!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 82:26


    In Episode 476, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about smashed cupcakes, old pepsi, and missing shallots and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Milwaukee's Best: The Brewers are atop the NL Central, because of course they are.2. Buy or Sell: We look at some marginal playoff contenders and discuss next steps.3. Around the Horn: David Robertson is back in the late innings, while some other old baseball players hang up the cleats.  4. What to Watch: It's back. The games aren't great though.5. Two co-hosts try to get into the mind of Patrick Dubuque, with marginal success.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                            Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 475: Going to Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 81:23


    In Episode 475, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about concerts past and future and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Hey Now, You're an All Star: A fun home run derby, and then another fun home run derby.2. Hey! What Would You Do? Boston Red Sox: The Red Sox are red hot, but what moves can they make. 3. And we can never be Royals (but he can):The Royals are buyers...in one specific sense. 4. Around the Horn: The Rays are going to have a new owner, and we have a new prospect list.5. Craig uses some inside Andre Ethier knowledge. Is it enough?Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                            Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 474: My Favorite Miztake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 66:04


    In Episode 474, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Nobody Beats the Miz: Jacob Misiorwoski is in the All-Star Game. Let's discourse.2. BP on Draft: A brief Day One draft wrap up.3. Rumor Has It: It's Mid-July. The Draft is over. Time for the deadline rumor mill to fire up.  4. Around the Horn: An Astros call-up, and an old friend of the podcast finds a new home.5. We've apparently forgotten how to remember some guysFive and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 473: The Tigers Have Spoken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 78:10


    In Episode 473, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about Canada and music festivals and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Beantown'd Up: The Red Sox have taken advantage of a soft part of their schedule to move into a Wild Card spot. What do they need to do to keep it up?2. Rocky Mountain Why: The Rockies are considering some changes in the front office and you can read a lot of quotes about it from people with the last name Monfort. 3. Hey! What Would You Do?: We go deeper in depth on what the Tigers should do at the trade deadline. 4. Around the Horn: Some Hellos, some goodbyes, and some new All-Stars. 5. We hope you enjoy long pauses, the game.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    The Heat Check Prospect Podcast: Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 51:56


    Nathan and Ben are back to take a look at who is hot around the minor leagues, plus a check in on Gage Wood with BP draft writer Michael Donodeo.

    Five and Dive, Episode 472: Your Call is Very Important to Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 73:54


    In Episode 472, Jeffrey and Craig chat about internet customer service and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Our Long Nationals Nightmare: The Nats pick an odd time for a perhaps needed front office and field staff shake up2. Craigton Blue Jays: Craig is never wrong just (very) early.  3. Hey now, you're an All-Star: Alll-Star rosters are out, and as a baseball podcast we should talk about them I guess. 4. Around the Horn: Another gambling suspension, some new injuries, and some old Astros injuries.5. Craig needs a Blue Jays like run to win the game this week. Can he pull it off?Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 471: Midpoint Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 97:26


    In Episode 471, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about children's birthday parites and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Woah-oh, we're halfway there: We check in on the playoff races and best players at the midway mark of the major-league season2. Sacfeld Follies: Luis Severino probably should have known what he was getting into when he signed with the Athletics, but it's also possibly been worse than even expected.3. Rumor Has It: Some early trade season rumors as we head into July  4. Around the Horn: We have some thoughts on Dave Parker's passing and Rob Manfred has some thoughts on what the player's union should do (and we have some thoughts on his thoughts).5. Oh right Patrick is on vacation and we need a gameFive and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 470: Oops! All Monforts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 94:12


    In Episode 470, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about not havign banter and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. The In-Betweeners: A (long) examination of a group of young players who have been sometimes good, but not always good and what the future might hold for them 2. Texas Two-Step: Jacob deGropm is probablt not avilable, Jeremy Pena might be available in two and a half years.3. You down with DRP: We (not us mind you) have made some adjustments to BP's defensive metric. 4. Around the Horn: A lot of baseball injuries in the last 48 hours, and a lot of Monforts on the Rockies depth chart5. Back to our usual poor game performance, but with a twist. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                            Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 469: June Swoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 78:07


    In Episode 469, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig have all finally returned from vacation to discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Life is too short to spend the rest of it down here in Tampa: The Rays will have new owners soon, may or may not move. Plus an "update" on the Las Vegas stadium2. You can never go back to New York, it changes as quick as the weather: The Mets and Yankeees are wilting in the Summer heat.3. Winans Fixes Everything: But there is hope on the horizon for the bombers...hold on /taps earpiece4. Around the Horn: Chase Burns is in Cinci, Jeimer Candelario is out of Cinci, and the suual injury report.  5. Some actual good gaming for once.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                            Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    The Heat Check Prospect Podcast: Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 47:33


    Nathan is joined by Grant Schiller and Ben Spanier to talk about who is hot and who is not in the world of prospects. 

    Five and Dive, Episode 468: Vacation's All I Ever Wanted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 62:02


    In Episode 468, Patrick and Jeffrey chat about vacation plans and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Tinker, Devers Askance: And a third and final entry in this trilogy sees Rafael Devers in a blockbuster trade.Massholes: And what exactly is going on in Boston anyway?The Sho Must Go On: Ohtani is back on the mound. Surprise!Around the Horn: Roki Sasaki is not back, and the Angels call up another prospect.Yet another poor game performance by everyone involved.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 467: The Slide of the Modern Mariner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 74:47


    In Episode 467, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about lifeguarding and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Craigton Blue Jays: Craig's Toronto Team is on a hot streak and that migth be enough in the AL this yearFRAUD WATCH: The Mariners on the other hand are not...Call me, call me, anytime: Some new major-league debutants to discussAround the Horn: Mostly pitcher injuriesAnother poor game performance.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 466: In Our Banter Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 89:10


    In Episode 466, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig indulge in a lot of banter and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Thank You for Sending Me an Angel: Are the Angels worthy of a whole segment. Well, one Angel sure is.2. Strange Brew: The Brewers are apparently worthy of multiple segments over the last few weeks.3. Philadelphia 86'd: The Gang is Suddenly Struggling Against the NL Central.4. Around the Horn: White Sox Owenrship stuff, Athletics stadium stuff, and rivalry stuff.5. A truly miserable game performance from everyone.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 465: Because We're a Dodgers Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 92:17


    In Episode 465, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about PC maintainence and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Room at the Top: Who's the best team in baseball right now? And Craig makes his possibly homerish case for the team with like the sixth best record. 2. Rocky Mountain Why / Marlins Will Soar: Let's talk sickos baseball from this week.3. Around the Horn: The machines will be calling (some) balls and strikes next year, Corbin Burnes might be out for a while, and our usual stadium construction check-in.  4. Real or no Real: We each pick a player and try to decide how real their performance is so far.  5. A clasic Craig game performance. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                            Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 464: Houston, We Have a Fracture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 108:41


    In Episode 464, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig have some old person complaints and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. I could've been a doctor, could've been a lawyer, oh, come on, not that again!: Another star Astro has a fracture that wasn't a fracture before. Okay, we guess it was a fracture all along. Probably should have known that!2. Sorry We Missed You: Milwaukee Brewers: The Brewers have been red hot, but where do they go from here (if anywhere). 3. Snakebitten: The Diamondbacks have been struggling badly, and that one probably isn't going to get better  4. Around the Horn: Call-ups, injured elbows, and early trade rumors (and an early trade)5. It's mustache time.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 463: Jésus Sánchez Take the Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 115:39


    In Episode 463, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about more movies and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. We're going streaking: Checking in on two hot baseball clubs, and one not-so-hot.2. You win some, you lose some: There sure are a lot of .500ish teams right now, can any of them make a run?3. Around the Horn: Please do not put in the paper that the Nationals are a mess, while the Angels and the Rockies stay true to themselves.4. What to Watch: Craig is not taking your bait. The sickos get a good(?) match-up for a change.5, A real Monkey's Paw moment for that one listener that is always worried there won't be a game at the end. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 462: It Don't Mean a Thing, if it AIn't Got That Swing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 90:36


    In Episode 462, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about French news and Romanian movies  and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1.You've got no right to be depressed, you haven't tried hard enough to like it: The Mets, Padres, and Red Sox have all hit the skids, can they pull out of it?2. I've got the players inside the computer: And now we have their swings to analyze3. Around the Horn: Paul Skenes is not being traded, Sunday Night Baseball may be headed to NBC, and Justin Verlander won't pitch for a bit.  4. What to Watch: Craig picks the Dodgers, but not as often as you think. 5. A listener-submitted game so it's better than the regular games. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 461: You Can't Fix Everything with Old Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 90:52


    In Episode 461, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about 50's film noir and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Naty BOH NO: At the risk of repeating ourselves, the Orioles are still struggling. They also have a new manager now. 2. Minnesota Nice: The Twins are red hot, can they keep it up?3. Around the Horn: More Dodgers moves, some big league debuts and re-debuts, and some elbow injuries.  4. What to Watch: Pick your pitching matchups, pick your central match-ups5. Jeffrey keeps getting the Wilmer Flores questions correct. Craig is not pleased. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive. Episode 460: Impermanently Ineligible

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 93:04


    In Episode 460, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about Nabil Crismatt, music festivals, and Brian Seitzer and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. I'm shocked shocked to find gambling is going on in here (literally Cooperstown): Rob Manfred thinks you are a moron, part 1,000.2. It's not the quarter pole: A check in at the one-quarter mark3. Around the Horn: The Dodgers move some pieces around, the Cubs call up a top prospect, and a ranch dressing controversy. 4. What to Watch: A quick run through rivalry weekend 5. A barely organized game because Patrick has to go soon. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 459: A Signature Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 70:36


    In Episode 459, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about foot injuries and mysterious autographs and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Tinker, Devers Askance: Rafael Devers is a designated hitter, just ask him. Is it time for another Alex Cora team dinner?2. Ascent into Madness: The Rockies have a new manager (who was their third base coach) and a new bench coach (who is literally Clint Hurdle).3. Around the Horn: Cade Horton debuts, Jordan Lawlar is about to re-debut, and the new Pope is a baseball fan.4. What to Watch: A good slate of games really, and also White Sox/Reds.5. Bring us your nicknames for players whose last names begin with 'M.'Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 458: Pope Leody XIV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 84:02


    In Episode 458, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig submit this podcast for your consideration and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Who Wants to Walk With Elias: The Orioles continue to sputter. Is there anyway out of this hole, or is it time to be deadline sellers?2. Sorry We Missed You: Philadelphia Phillies: The Phillies are the exact same team having the exact same season.3. Around the Horn: Leody finds a new home (not the Vatican), and the usual injury round up.4. What to Watch: Division leaders in interesting series and the one for you processheads.5. Baseball Prospectus is a statistics website, right?Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 457: Calling Balls and Strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 80:59


    In Episode 457, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about yard sales and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Here's Your Future: There's not much new for an agenda, so here's some potential future agenda topics. 2. Messing with Texas: The Rangers are making some changes3. Around the Horn: The strike zone hasn't changed, it's just being called differently. Plus some demotions, injuries, and debuts.4. What to Watch: A lot of NL West baseball, inclduing a series in Coors.5. Fun facts, the game. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 456: Movie Sign!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 93:44


    In Episode 456, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about the end of movies and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Judge, Jury, and Middle-Middle pitch executioner: Have we talked enough about Aaron Judge's hot start to the season2. Wild Wild West ft. Dru Hill and Kool Mo Dee: The AL West isn't as good, but is equally wild.3. Around the Horn: Trout is hurt, some players get demoted, while others get promoted.  4. What to Watch: Keep following the Diamondbacks, stick with the NL West, and we pick a game to ruin your weekend.5. It's nice to hear Wade LeBlanc's name againFive and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Three-Quarters Delivery, Episode 35: Also, he's a pitcher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 37:29


    At time of publication, Hagen Smith is walking 42% of the batters he has faced in 2025.

    Five and Dive, Episode 455: Wicki Wicki Wild Wild West (Yeah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 99:45


    In Episode 455, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about movies, new leaderboards, and an impending Steve Cohen soccer team takeover (per the message boards) and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Wild Wild West ft. Dru Hill and Kool Mo Dee: The NL West is a tightly-packed quartet at the top, all of whom had noteworthy weekends.  2. Ascent into Madness: And then there's the Rockies3. Around the Horn: A late night for the Angels, some early-season injuries for pitchers, and a confusingly crafted bobblehead in the Houston subrubs.4. What to Watch: More Mets baseball, a late lunch with Jackson Jobe,  and whatever is gonna happen in Coors this week.5. Craig and Jeffrey play a very long game. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 454: At Your Dalbec and Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 77:29


    In Episode 454, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about another respiratory illness for Craig and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Because We Are a Mets Podcast: And the Mets have the best record in bassball 2. The masculine urge to say “we're back” 20 minutes after saying "it's over": Corbin Carroll. the Cubs, and consideration of the OKC Comets3. Around the Horn: Dingers and IL stints 4. What to Watch: A sort of sickos AL matchup, and then an actual sickos matchup, or if you prefer, Dbacks/Braves for you late night viewing. 5. Nine is fine for this gameFive and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    The Heat Check Prospect Podcast: Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 48:52


    Smith and Nathan are back to check in who is off to a hot start in the early days of the minor league season, and who is scuffling out of ther gate. Plus Grant Schiller drops by with some thoughts on Sebastian Walcott's 2025 campaign. 

    Five and Dive, Episode 453: Squeezing Every Drop of Life Out of the Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 76:10


    In Episode 453, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about Portland's Waterworld AI Stadium and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Sunday Funday: A whip around a busy day on the baseball sched.2. Just Peachy: The Braves are tweeting through their rough start.3. Around the Horn: The Rockies continue to Rocky. Plus a bunch of major-league debuts.4. What to Watch: The Mets amd Phillies are back on their bullshit, and the Brewers are once again prominently involved. 5. How condfident are we in Nolan Ryan's stats?Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 452: Station Wagon Bandwagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 79:30


    In Episode 452, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about the new Subaru Outback and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Sir, this is a website: We look over what's been on BP for the past week, including MLB celebartting Jackie Robinson for [redacted], what's going on with the Pirates and Angels, and Mike Elias's thoughts on building a rotation. 2. Rocky Mountain Why: And then there's the Rockies (and yes, the Clint Hurdle thing broke five minutes after we finished recording. 3. Around the Horn: Cedric Mullins would like to stay in Baltimore, the Twins have some injuries to deal with, and the Braves get some reinforcements.  4. What to Watch: Awful lot of the Tigers in these lately, plus a Western showdown, and two teams that share one stadium.  5. No more Padres in the Trendy Grid pleaseFive and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 451: The Mervis System

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 82:11


    In Episode 451, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about Patrick's vacation and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. The Guys Have It: How are our guys doing? Pretty well honestly. 2. I've always liked it slow, I've never liked it fast: We check in on some slow-starting stars to see what the issues might be. 3. Around the Horn: An important Cubs arm is out fot the season, and an important (to the show) Yankees arm is back. 4. What to Watch: A Padres and Tigers heat check, and AL West showdown (maybe not the one you'd think) and a Dodgers series (not in the place you'd expect)5. Back to the nickname mines Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive. Episode 450: We'll Always Have Kyren Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 96:29


    In Episode 450, Jeffrey, and Craig have a lot of banter and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1.  What's got into that cat?: It's our first frisky watch of 2025, checking in on the Tigers, Nats and Angels (?!)2. What me worry: Conversely some teams that haven't been so frisky so far.3. Around the Horn: A tragedy in the Domincan Republic, some early-season injuries, and some Rockies call-ups. Plus, how much coffee is too much coffee for closers.4. What to Watch: A weird weekend for baseball match-ups.5. An exceedingly normal game (and Craig performance)Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 449: Kranick! at the Disco

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 78:23


    In Episode 449, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about the Craig's endless cough and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. The Good: The Giants, the Mets bullpen, and Wilyer Abreu are off to very strong starts.2. The Vlad: Vladimir Guerrero, jr signs a mega-extension with the Jays. Patrick isn't here, but ther est of us are ambivalent.  3. The Ugly: The White Sox are bad again, some pitching staffs are underperforming early, and Victor Robles suffers an awful shoulder injury.4. What to Watch: An NL East showdown, two purported playof contenders off to mediocre starts, and the Keller Fellers are the new sickos?  5. Jeffrey is still struggling with game compositions, but Craig does okay at this one.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 448: Once a Rockie, Always a Rockie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 95:29


    In Episode 448, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig have more banter than usual and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. National Jump to Conclusions Week: We consider making some hot takes about the NL West, the AL Central, and Jake Mangum. 2. 100 Million Reasons to Stay: We have a lot of extensions to discuss. Patrick does a crossword or something. 3. Around the Horn: Jurickson Profar is suspended, the raves rotation takes another blow, and the Dodgers get another outfielder4. What to Watch: The good teams, not the bad teams, but also the Rockies and Athletics 5. We try a new game, but no one can remember anything about the Rockies.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Three-Quarters Delivery, Episode 34: I fixed my speed in the middle lane, turned on the radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 28:58


    I feel like I just had a quarter-life crisis. I can't be having a midlife crisis already. At least Scandanavian synthesizers are cheaper than Alfa Romeos, although not by as much as you might think.Soundtrack"deep sea leaks" by Google Earth, James Riotto, and John Vanderslice, Street View (2024)"White Plains" bu John Vanderslice, Cellar Door (2004)"Scorpio Rising" by John Vanderslice and the Mountain Goats, Moon Colony Bloodbath (2009)"green grid" by Google Earth, James Riotto, and John Vanderslice, Street View (2024)"How the West Was Won by John Vanderslice, Dagger Beach (2013)

    Five and Dive, Episode 447: Torpedos Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 89:48


    In Episode 447, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Three for three: Nine takeways from three podcast hosts about the first threeish games of baseball. 2. Weights and Measures: The extra thick bats can't hurt you, they aren't real. Well unless you are the Brewers pitching staff.3. Around the Horn: Eating tape on the field, an injury roundup, and Cam Smith scores an endorsment deal. 4. What to Watch: An interesting pitching matchup in Miami, the Yankees face a good (ex-)Brewers pitcher, and a Sickos matchup that startes while we are recording (And to be fair turns out pretty sicko) 5. A new game for a new season.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 446: Baseball is so back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 83:44


    In Episode 446, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about dental routines and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Last-Minute Shopping: Most of the moves both major and minor we missed over the last few weeks.2. Everyboduy hurts, spring time: And of course there's a lot of injuries to cover3. Roster Resourceful: Some Opening Day debuts, and some surprising roster choices.4. What to Watch: Real baseball, also Vallente Bellozo and a cruise ship fireworks show5. The games are back, and Craig resumes normal service. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                          Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 445: 2025 AL West Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 113:29


    In Episode 445, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about the Tokyo Series and then preview the American League West.  1. None of us know what to do about the 2025 Texas Rangers.2. PECOTA knows exactly what to do with the 2025 Seattle Mariners.3. The Houston Astros are worse and more interesting4. The Los Angeles Angels are exactly as good and exactly as uninteresting.  5. The Sacramento Athletics are going to take some getting used to.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 444: 2025 AL Central Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 118:06


    In Episode 444, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about the free coffee, local gas stations, and free baseball(s), and then preview the American League Central. 1. The Twins are projected to win the division. People don't love this, but imagine having an opinion onthe Twins.2. The Royals are going to need another great Bobby Witt season.3. The Guardians may be the most boring team in baseball, may make the playoffs.4. The Tigers injury problems are becoming a problem. 5. You are better off watching 1990s Whalers games on VHS than the 2025 White Sox.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

    Five and Dive, Episode 443: 2025 AL East Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 127:13


    In Episode 443, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig preview the American League East1. Yeah, the Orioles are projected for first place now. They probably should still be better than this2. The Toronto Blue Jays should see a bounce back, per PECOTA, less so per us.3. Okay this Yankees preview is gonna take a while now.4. The Rays might have a new owner soon, won't have a new stadium soon, will have the same Rays bullshit. 5. The Red Sox might be more than just frisky.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music  Spotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AM

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