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In Episode 550, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about corporate logos and stadium noise and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. It's a caaaaaaaap: The league has it's first CBA proposal...and well, see the segment title.2. Proof of Life: Which May bouncebacks are real, and why is it definitely Rafael Devers?3. Mlodz? MLODZ?!: Carmen Mlodzinski hits the restricted list, very briefly. 4. Around the Horn: A lot of injuries and then a philosophical discussion about rallies5. We swing back around to Confidence Intervals as it's been a while. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

Nathan and Smith chat about who's hot and who's not in the minors, and Eli drops by for a Roldy Brito report on this episode of The Heat Check

In Episode 549, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Summer Camps and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Central Planning: The Cubs break a skid, the Cardinals and Brewers have two words for you, and the Royals are in trouble.2. Orel History: Cris Sanchez approaches a big record3. We Be Reading Marx Where I'm From: The CBA negotiations start earlier every cycle. 4. Around the Horn: The usual news roundup5. Surely Craig has the advanatge in Trendy Grid when there's a Dodegrs column. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 548, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig wil eventually chat about colege sports and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Real or No Real: Are these performances mirages so far. Also Bryce Harper's dental routine can't be real, right?2. Snakes Alive: The Dbacks are making a playoff push (as long as they keep playing the Giants and Rockies)3. Craig insists we talk about no-hitters: And there isn't much else to talk about.4. Around the Horn: Some Call-ups, some demotions, and multiple retirements (by one guy)5. It's one autographed Nomar Mazara bat, Michael. How much could it cost, ten dollars? 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 547, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig wil eventually chat about something other than ice cream sandwiches and movies (not this week though), but do move on to discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Come on Feel The Illinoise: The North Side stumbles while the South Side surges.2. Weird Baseball: Some oddities from this week in baseball. 3. Around the Horn: JP Crawford changes positions maybe, while Gerrit Cole is back on the mound.4. What to Watch: Craig is left with the Dodgers, the sickos are left with the Rockies. 5. Unlike Peterborough United, can Jeffrey hold a lead on the away leg? Then there is even more banter.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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 546, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig dive deeper into the Fatboy ice cream sandwich line, chat about movies with giant worms, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Sometimes maybe good: Bobby Witt is making an MVP push, the Phillies are making a playoff push, and the Mets... are not supposed to be talked about in this segment. 2. Sometimes maybe shit: The Rockies are back to being the Rockies, the Angels are a worse version of the Angels, and the Tigers are a mess y'all.3. Around the Horn: Colt Emerson enters a crowded Mariners infield, and more baseball players are injured.4. What to Watch: Good divisional matchups, and then one very bad divisional matchup (which is also not sickos)5. Men, how often do you think about stolen base leaders? 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 545, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about ice cream sandwiches again, movies again, and ads that annoy us, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Los Angeles is Burning: The Dodgers are fine, but also lost two games to the Giants, so are they really?2. Sorry We Missed You: Miami Marlins: The Marlins are competent, but should they be yearning for more?3. Sorry We Missed You: Baltimore Orioles: I just like the duck, I think it could use more pitching though. 4. Around the Horn: Injuries, call-ups, and an Andrew Stevenson check-in?5. Better know a host's favorite team.  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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 544, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about ice cream sandwiches, national broadcast maps, and Gloria Swanson films, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Its not the quarter pole: But we are a quarter of the way through the season, so let's do a check in (and learn some new things about Miguel Vargas).2. They Might Not Be Giants: It's also a day ending in 'y,' so the Giants are on thye agenda. 3. Around the Horn: The Braves, Diamondbacks, Yankees, and Blue Jays get some reinforcements.4. What to Watch: Interesting interleague matchups.5. Some real guy remembering in this episode's 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 543, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig indulge in a lot of banter (and a taste test) and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Skubal Dooby Doo, Where Are You?: An update on Craig and Jeffrey's confidence in the 2026 Tigers. Plus, Framber Valdez throws a four-seam fastball.2. Sorry We Missed You: Arizona Diamondbacks: The first in a survey of forgettable .500 teams3. Sorry We Missed You: Texas Rangers: Okay, the AL has a lot of forgettable .500 teams, but we've talked about most of the rest. 4. Around the Horn: Injuries, relatable and not5. Craig doesn't get mad about the game, not at all. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 542, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the calendar and movies and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.     1. Waiting for the other shoe to drop in Tampa Bay: The Rays? The Rays. Also, the Orioles.2. Central Planning: Another perfectly timed Five and Dive segment3. Around the Horn: Willson Contreras is chatty, and a lot of players are hurt or called up.4. What to Watch: Patrick wants you to watch the Rockies.5. The 700 Club gets a glow up. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 541, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about hockey Mammoth and actual mammoth and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. We Went To The Philly Pizza Company and ordered Mattingly: The Phillies become the second underperforming northeast team to fire their manager. 2. What Me Worry: How concerned are we about five stars off to bad starts?3. License to IL: We have a lot of injuries to catch up on this week4. Around the Horn: Streaks, call-ups, and #weirdbaseball5. Put your thinking caps on.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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

The Heat Check is back as Nathan and Smith take you through the hot starts you need to know about so far in 2026. 

In Episode 540, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about emergency broadcast texts and SABR 1.0 negotiations and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Shipping Out of Boston: The Red Sox clean house via CoachesforHire2. Central Planning: Let's chat NL Central. It's....actually interesting?3. Around the Horn: ATH is mostly DFA4. What to Watch: Some intriguing interleague matchups, and a less intriguing Wild Card round rematch.5. You will never stop remembering Shea Hillenbrand. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 539, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about back pain and going to Provo and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Georgia, Georgia, I Love Your Team: PECOTA 1, Five and Dive Hosts 02. Shipping (some runs?) Up to Boston: The Red Sox are struggling to hit, and that's becoming a big problem.3. The Guys Have It: How are our guys doing? And can we find Patrick a new guy?4. Around the Horn: #weirdbaseball5. Craig does not have a problem with this game, let us be clear. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 538, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Patriot's Day and VHS tapes and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. It's Not So Sunny in Philadelphia: The Phillies are struggling, but for how long?2. Do You Know How The West Was Won: The AL West is a mess, this might be good news for the Mariners? 3. Friar Bucks: The resurgent Padres are about to have a new owner, and what this might mean for the upcoming expansion fees. 4. What to Watch: It's not a great week to need a What to Watch segment. 5. This is your BP Life, starring Jeffrey.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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 537, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Magic: The Gathering, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. I've seen the future brother, it is murder: Let's set up a prediction market and definitely not call it Cralshi2. So New York, New York is now tight start, tight start: It's rough going in the big apple so far. 3. Do it for me, Scotty, McGonigle: Yet another extension for a young player4. Around the Horn: Martin Perez has a new (old) spot, and we get Patrick's wisdom on Patrick Wisdom.5. A new slightly chaotic game, and Craig might need better headphones to go with a better internet connection. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 536, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig have a Pokemon update, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. What's got into that cat?: Who's frisky, who's not, and what that even means2. Houston, we have a problem: The Astros are decidely not frisky3. Around the Horn: Some old friends? Frenemies? And the usual injuries. 4. What to Watch: Not the Dodgers for Craig, and certainly not the Mets for Jeffrey. But the Angels for Patrick?5. How many bosses were there? 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 535, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig give some parenting updatesr, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. You've got a fast start, I want a ticket to any game: The usual and not-so-usual suspects are off to quick starts in 2026.2. Potent Quotables: Some wise and not-so-wise words from around the game.3. HATCHAT: A pope hat, a toque hat, and some new hats4. Around the Horn: Mostly elbow injuries5. Jeffrey has not paid enough attention any of the Mets, Craig has not paid enough attention to one thing about Ke'Bryan Hayes.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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 534, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig indulge and quite a bit of banter, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. I've always liked it slow, I've never liked it fast: How worried are we about some slow starts?2. Air Jordon: Jo Adell beats the Mariners single...glovedly3. Around the Horn: The Trop is fixed, but a lot of players are hurt.4. What to Watch: Patrick is a real sicko5. A good and competitive game this 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 533, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about spring break, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. The minor fall, the major lift: Konnor Griffin is on his way to the majors, and some prospects get extensions. Plus the rare breaking news add in (no not for the Griffin extension)2. National Jump to Conclusions Week: The Astros and Red Sox head in opposite directions, the Cardinals may be frisky at times, and Joey Weimer is the best player in baseball. 3. Rated Roki: Checking in on Roki Sasaki's first start of 20264. Around the Horn: More early season injuries5. Storytime with Patrick (also technically a 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 532, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about baseball scheduling, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. National Jump to Conclusions Week: Mike Trout is back! The Giants are a mess? The kids are all right, and the White Sox are not. 2. Weight and Measures: Some very early ABS thoughts3. Take it away, Patrick: Patrick's favorite topic, extensions4. Around the Horn: Some first week injuries and roster moves5. You will be shocked to learn that Craig gets mad about a 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 531, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig indulge in some #HATCHAT, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Grand Opening, Grand Closing: "Webster's dictionary defines OPening Day as..."2. Stretch Armstrong: The Cubs are giving out an (Some) extension(s). Well, only one befopre we recorded though,3. Tell Me What You Eat, And I'll Tell You Who You Are: A survey of some new ballpark foodstuffs4. Around the Horn: Late injuries and late deals5. Not Remembering Some Hall of FamersFive 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 530, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about fiction writing, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Triple-A is best, Triple-A makes it safe: Konnor Griffin heads to Indianapolis, and some other minor and major league assignments of note.2. License to IL: A late Spring injury round up. 3. These go to 26: You probably will have heard of them byt the end of the year4. Around the Horn: Another Cris Sanchez extension, another MLB Gameday face lift5. Have either of our hosts checked PECOTA lately? The answer may not surprise you. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

lIn Episode 529, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the WBC, and then preview the American League East. 1. Like Cody Rhodes, the Blue Jays are ALL IN.2. We did not just copy and paste the 2025 Yankees preview, but we could have3. Slaps the hood of the 2026 Orioles: You can fit so many Kremer Units in this baby4. Get ready for a lot of Red Sox spring training slash lines5. The Rays are back in their old stadium with the same old Rays roster.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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 528, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the WBC, and then preview the National League Central 1. The Cubs are the most solid-average watchable team of all2. PECOTA thinks the Pirates are frisky3. PECOTA hates the Brewers, again.4. @grok, is it bad if your pitcher does not have full range of motion?5. Does the Cardinals Devil Magic work on rebuilds?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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 527, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the WBC, and then preview the American League West. 1. The Mariners should win this division as long as there isn't an ugly locker room explosion...2. The Astros are the new Padres?3. The Rangers probably think they are better than this, BUT!4. Mr. Kurtz, an Electric Play5. One of the hosts is still Angels-pilled, can you guess who?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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 526, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the WBC, and then preview the National League West. 1. The Dodgers are inevitable (and inevitably going to annoy Craig).2. The Giants projection feels wrong (by exactly one game).3. The Padres might be better than this (but they might not).4. The Diamondbacks look worse the longer you stare at them (stop looking please, avert your eyes).5. This is mostly a Rockies podcast (as you'd expect).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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 525, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Dad Books, and then preview the American League Central. 1. The Royals are extremely an 85 win roster but is that enough.2. Probably not because the Tigers should be better than this.3. The Twins are also cursed, but they come with your choice of toppings. 4. Is this it for Cleveland?5. This is definitely it for the 2026 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 524, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about xennial concert festivals, and then preview the National League East 1. Atlanta is no longer projected to win the division as of publication2. The Mets are more watchable than Jeffrey believes, perhaps because he has watched too much Mets.3. Is this it for the Phillies? Maybe.4. The Marlins are entering their "evaluation" era.5. Craig is not hearing it about Josiah Gray, or the 2026 Nationals.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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 523, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Punch the monkey, update you on the Matcha Edit and Iron Chef, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Spring Flings: News from around the camps: Konnor Griffin hits dingers, Alek Manoah throws fastballs (how fast, who knows) and Ryan Lambert eats (drinks?) eggs.2. A Weekend in Utah Won't Fix What's Wrong With Us: Apparently Jeffrey has moved to the center of the baseball and adjunct soda universe. 3. Thanks, I Hate It: Three Xennials discuss minor league promotions and kids these days4. Around the Horn: Some actual baseball news5. I see me one year ago today, I remember none of it. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 522, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Iron Chef, the matcha edit and narrative video games and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Clark, barred: A shake up at the MLBPA, although maybe not for the reason you'd think 2. It's not-so-sunny in Philadelphia: Nick Castellanos is finally cut, while Bryce Harper is still irritated. 3. I wouldn't be a Friar: A lot of new Padres signed by one extended GM4. Around the Horn: The last few free agents are signing, and a couple trades of some note5. A game slanted towards the one host who does a lot of the TAsFive 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 521, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about luge and late night movies, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. There is no such thing as a free agency: One big Tigers signing, and two equally important (at least to this pod) Rockies signings, 2. PECOTRADAMUS: Let's see what the supercomputer has on offer for this season. 3. Disguised as a joyous return of baseball: Everybody is breaking their hamate4. Around the Horn: The players do well in arb, the Red Sox did well in a trade...maybe. 5. Craig may have fixed his internet in time for another round of AKAFive 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 520, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about who is in the BSOHL and who needs a more comfortable chair, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Liztomania: Baseball Prospectus has a Top 101 prospects list out, and Jeffrey is very tired.2. Minnesota Nice: Meet the new boss, harder to work with than the old boss.3. There is No Such Thing as a Free Agency: Eugenio Suarez fins a new (old) home. The White sox keep flexing their financial flexibility.4. Around the Horn: Another Rays three-team trade, another team will try Jordan Hicks out, and another Rockies move we talk about for some reason.5. Pick a number, any number...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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 519, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Carshield ads, Al Pacino roles, and the weather, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Please Let Us Stop Being a Mets Podcast: The Mets continue to jam an entire offseason into one fortnight. 2. A Gorey Future: /extremely Paul Heyman Smackdown commentary voice: GORE GORE GORE3. There is No Such Thing as a Free Agency: The White Sox use some of that financial flexibility, and it's going to be more like Harrison Bayder.4. Around the Horn: Jose Ramirez extends his stay in Cleveland, and some minor moves.5. Can Craig remember some Dodgers?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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 518, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about QR codes Lebanese cinema and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Because We Are a Mets Podcast: Turns out the offseason didn't end for the Mets after Pete Alonso signed elsewhere.2. There is No Such Thing as a Free Agency: It kept going for a lot of other teams too.3. The Politics of Glory: We have two new Hall of Famers, and some notable names take a big jump. 4. Around the Horn: A three-team trade you may have already forgotten about (yes it involves the Rays), and Atlanta once more is down a shortstop.5. Craig gets mad about Walt Weiss.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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 517, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig promote a book and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. There is no such thing as a free agency: Alex Bregman settles on the North Side, and Toronto gets a corner bat (not that one yet)2. Trading Places: The Marlins deal a couple pitchers. The Diamondbacks are doing...something.3. Tucker Everlasting: Kyle Tucker did not sign before this podcast got posted, somehow. 4. Around the Horn: Kansas City gets new fences, but not a new stadium. The Giants want a new second baseman.5. Jeffrey puts in his flu game performance. Craig has issues with ordinal numbers. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 515, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig corect the record, chat about Death in Paradise, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Trading Places: Boston and St. Louis make another deal, and the Rays love a three-team mixer.2. There is no such thing as a free agency: Michael King heads back to San Diego, Murakami is ticketed for the South Side, and P)aul Blackburn keeps his NYC apartment.3. Dreaming Through Tokyo Skies: Fare thee well, Austin Wynans...er, Austin Winnens, er, you know who this is. 4. It's the holidays, so you get double the games. First a very special lightning round...5. ...and then Craig gets to complain about his wifi again.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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 514, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Jose Mesa and Curtis Granderson and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Rumour Has It: The rumors are more interesting than the actual transactions2. Hitters: But boy are there a lot of transactions3. Pitchers: A lot of time is spent on the Adrian Houser deal. Happy Holidays!4. Around the Horn: Maikel Garcia extends and the Twins switch control people.5. Food $200 Data $150 Rent $800 Game-used baseball bats $3600 Utility $150 someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my family is dyingFive 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 513, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Christmas music and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Becasue We Are Not a Mets Podcast: There were three big free agent signings at the Winter Meetings, and none of them were by the Mets2. There Is No Such Thing as a Free Agency: And there were a lot of other deals to talk about briefly.3. Jeff Kent, Hall of Famer: Sure, why not?4. Around the Horn: A couple of trades, a draft lottery, and a Rule 5 draft update, sort of.5. Apparently Craig only struggles to compete against himself.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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 512, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about smart houses and root beer pies and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Craigton Blue Jays; The Jays have beefed up their 2026 rotation and we sure have a lot of thoughts.2. Can Get Some Relief: While the Mets and Orioles beef up the back of their bullpen3. The League: News from around the league, and another Athletics stadium "update"4. Around the Horn: Some minor deals and a new GM in Colorado.5. You can't stop Craig, you can only hope to contain him. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 511, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about gingerbread houses and children's birthday parties and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. Gray Boston Gardens: The Red Sox add a number two starter behind Garrett Crochet. Sonny Gray adds a lot of dollars to his 2025 salary 2. Finding Nimmo: The rare challenge trade of two thirtysomethings.3. I can't do that, Yankees Fans: Hal Steinbrenner has some money concerns. 4. Around the Horn: The Braves add the same closer and a new infielder. The Rockies add the same manager, and Phil Maton gets paid a little more. 5. Life, the Universe, and the Average of EverythingFive 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

In Episode 510, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig correct the Twins Hall of Fame record and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.  1. For Wont of a Naylor: The Mariners strike first on the free agent market. It sure is a five-year deal. 2. Confused by this trade for the Orioles? Who'd they give up? And who'd they get?: The Angels and Orioles trade two baseball players. But what is baseball anyway? Do the Angels know?3. Status QO: Qualifying Offer decisions are in. 4. Around the Horn: Some 40-man moves and some early rumors. 5. To win at position plurality they have to actually played the position. 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 Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.