Podcasts about FanGraphs

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Carl Sack, KillerSports.com & NBA Handicapper, as they recap the Knicks' win over the Pacers last night and preview tonight's game between the Thunder and Timberwolves. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they dive into the latest in the MLB.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Carl Sack, KillerSports.com & NBA Handicapper, as they give a betting preview of the upcoming NBA conference championship series. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they dive into the latest in the MLB.

Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs Talks Padres And More.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Carl Sack, KillerSports.com & NBA Handicapper, as they dive into the NBA playoffs and preview today's games. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they break down the latest with the MLB.

Ben Lindbergh and Ben Clemens of FanGraphs banter about the latest positional drama regarding Rafael Devers, then discuss whether and why pitchers leaguewide are Yu Darvish-ing and Tyler Holton-ing—that is, throwing more pitch types, and varying their pitch types more based on batter handedness—before answering listener emails about home strike zones and combining bad teams […]

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Pirates' decision to fire manager Derek Shelton after a 12-26 start and wonder how making a change in that role will can make an impact. Plus, they dig into the slow start for Roki Sasaki and wonder if he can improve his fastball command and make a tweak to his pitch mix on the fly to get better results over the course of his rookie campaign, before drafting struggling starting pitchers and discussing a great piece about Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz from Alex Chamberlain of FanGraphs.Rundown1:10 The Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton8:54 The Overall Struggles Under Bob Nutting's Ownership15:44 Injury Follow-Ups: Hunter Greene, Dylan Cease, Corbin Burnes, Yordan Alvarez & William Contreras18:30 Checking In on Roki Sasaki24:24 Comps for Roki Sasaki's Fastball32:49 What's the Role *If* the Dodgers' Rotation Gets Healthier?36:40 A Four-Round Rebound Pitchers Draft54:16 A Great Read About Andrés Muñoz'Andrés Muñoz Is an Analytical Blind Spot' by Alex Chamberlain of FanGraphs: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/andres-munoz-is-an-analytical-blind-spot/Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg (@greghoogkamp) speaks with Jason Martinez (@jasonrrmartinez) of Fangraphs about how he persevered through difficult times to make Roster Resource the amazing tool it is today. Jason offers his insight on the most recent MLB and MiLB injuries/transactions and discusses the purpose of Roster Resource and how to use all of it's features effectively.Topics covered:Jason's journey into baseballMLB/MiLB newsProspects Live newsRoster Resource - purpose of the tool, typical day for Jason, top resources for information, underrated features of R.R., memorable transactions for Jason, tips for those looking to work in baseball.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Carl Sack, KillerSports.com & NBA Handicapper, as they dive into the latest with the NBA Playoffs. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they discuss the top teams in the MLB and preview today's games.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, host Gil Alexander is joined by Jake Hahn, Co-Host of The Point and The Fantasy Hockey Show, to break down the NHL Playoffs series. Also, joining the show from KillerSports.com is NBA Handicapper, Carl Sack, to dive into the NBA Playoff series. Plus, joining the show is Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, to discuss today's MLB slate of games. 

In this hour of A Numbers Game, host Gil Alexander is joined by Jake Hahn, Co-Host of The Point and The Fantasy Hockey Show, to break down the NHL Playoffs series. Also, joining the show from KillerSports.com is NBA Handicapper, Carl Sack, to dive into the NBA Playoff series. Plus, joining the show is Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, to discuss today's MLB slate of games. 

On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes in ex-major leaguer Doug Glanville, FanGraphs writer Davy Andrews, and his SIS colleague, Mark Bricker.Mark and Doug talked about Doug's new baseball newsletter, Welcome To Glanville and Mark pitched 3 ideas about defense that Doug could write about (Fernando Tatis The Gymnast is one).From ideas for articles to actual articles, Mark and Davy talked about what Davy's written about defense this season on Elly De La Cruz, Oneil Cruz, and what adding/losing a Defensive Run Saved looks like early in the season.And then Mark and Mark talked Roki Sasaki, the Phillies lineup, and the impressiveness of Pete Crow-Armstrong.Welcome to Glanvillehttp://dougglanville.substack.comLatest episode of Doug and Jayson Stark's podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starkville-mike-shildt-talks-about-the-surging-padres/id1558220009?i=1000704576444Davy Andrews article linksWitnessing Elly De La Cruzhttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/witnessing-elly-de-la-cruzOneil Cruz isn't a CF yethttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/oneil-cruz-isnt-a-center-fielder-yetThis is How You Lose A Fielding Runhttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/this-is-how-you-earn-or-lose-one-fielding-runWhen Ballplayers Make Babieshttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-when-ballplayers-make-babiesThanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.

Guest: Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphsRundown[Intro] Quick recap of the Chicago White Sox winning their first road game of the season and how the minor league affiliates are faring.[3:21] FanGraphs lead prospect writer Eric Longenhagen joins the show, as well as fellow FanGraphs contributor, James Fegan. Start the conversation by addressing the farm system's health[8:34] With David Keller taking over it feels like the White Sox international efforts are rebooting. How long does it take to restart international efforts and will that impact future farm system rankings for the White Sox?[16:53] Noah Schultz is the White Sox #1 prospect. While there's plenty to like from Schultz, he does need to work on his fastballs. [22:57] Longenhagen shares his thoughts comparing and contrasting Schultz and fellow southpaw, Hagen Smith[31:12] Kyle Teel is the White Sox top-ranked position player prospect.  Longenhagen shares why Teel has a unique set of skills that could make him a fixture for the White Sox.[37:36] While Colson Montgomery has been hitting better of late, he's still struggling when looking at all 2025 results. Longenhagen argues the slump has started way before this year, and takes a bit of the blame of overhyping Montgomery.[45:51] Which bats in the White Sox farm system can develop into an impact player?[52:23] Did the White Sox find a steal in Rule 5 pick, Shane Smith?[55:38] Who are Longenhagen and Fegan's most intriguing prospects outside of the Top 10

In this hour of A Number's Game, host Gil Alexander is joined by Carl Sack from KillerSports.Com, to break down all the NBA playoff series. Also, joining the show is Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, Paul Sporer, to dive into today's MLB slate of games and MLB Futures market. 

In this hour of A Number's Game, host Gil Alexander is joined by Carl Sack from KillerSports.Com, to break down all the NBA playoff series. Also, joining the show is Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, Paul Sporer, to dive into today's MLB slate of games and MLB Future's market. 

In this episode of Prop Points, host Nick Whalen & Joe Bartel are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview today's slate in the MLB. Also in the show, the hosts dive into the NFL Draft markets and discuss which options interest them.

Zach, Nick, and Bob discuss FanGraphs' 2025 top 50 Orioles prospects list that recently came out and much more. Join our Discord! - https://discord.gg/bwxTfRbBbA Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_Ni5B6UU3nUh5CeFnlxig Check out our merch store - https://orioles-on-the-verge.printful.me/

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Carl Sack, KillerSports.Com, as they preview the NBA Play-In games and the NBA Playoffs. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they dive into the latest in the MLB. 

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Carl Sack, KillerSports.Com, as they preview the NBA Play-In games and the NBA Playoffs. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they dive into the latest in the MLB. 

This week, we're thrilled to be joined by Jason Collette (RotoWire + FanGraphs) on a special live episode. We chatted fantasy baseball, his favorite team (the Tampa Bay Rays), sleepers, busts, AND (of course) played an Immaculate Grid.Highly recommend watching the stream for the full experience: https://youtube.com/live/PIeBbUa0tnoJason's 2025 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K3k7gK_cZKbnUPdjCsjXsVwS9WY0q1cvtDhZVvKd79I/edit?gid=0#gid=0Follow Jason on Bluesky at: https://bsky.app/profile/jasoncollette.bsky.socialAbout Jason Collette:Jason has been a key figure in the fantasy baseball world since 1999, providing insights and advice to fantasy owners. He's been with RotoWire since 2011, and you can catch him regularly on SiriusXM Fantasy channel broadcasts and the Sleeper and the Bust Podcast every Sunday.Jason is a 10-time FSWA finalist, winning the prestigious Fantasy Baseball Writer of the Year award in 2013 and the Baseball Series of the Year award in 2018 for his work on Collette Calls. He was also the 2023 AL LABR Champion!------------------

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexnander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview today's slate in the MLB. Also on the show is Jake Hahn, Co-Host of The Point and The Fantasy Hockey Show on SiriusXM NHL, as they discuss The Masters, Alex Ovechkin, and today's slate in the NHL.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexnander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview today's slate in the MLB. Also on the show is Jake Hahn, Co-Host of The Point and The Fantasy Hockey Show on SiriusXM NHL, as they discuss The Masters, Alex Ovechkin, and today's slate in the NHL.

The Phillies 2025 season is underway, and it's off to a great start... unlike those terrible Braves you've heard so much about. Justin Klugh is joined by Leo Morgenstern of FanGraphs to discuss how the Phillies measure up with the rest of MLB, position by position.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Jim Root, Three Man Weave, as they dive into the Final Four matchups. Also on the show is Nick Whalen, VSiN Host, as they dive into NFL win totals. Plus, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to give out his MLB best bets for today's slate.

Wharton's Cade Massey and Shane Jensen speak with Dan Szymborski, Senior Writer at FanGraphs, about the start of the new MLB season, the Yankees "torpedo bats," and the impact of Spring Training on the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Jim Root, Three Man Weave, as they dive into the Final Four matchups. Also on the show is Nick Whalen, VSiN Host, as they dive into NFL win totals. Plus, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to give out his MLB best bets for today's slate.

Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs On The Padres Hot Start

Eno, Trevor, and DVR are live for Day 2 from Barebottle Brewing in San Francisco. Ben Clemens of FanGraphs joins them for this show.. They break down some of the box score fun things they saw from Opening Day, some of the big pitching performances from the opener, what they are looking forward to this season and they give their award predictions for the season. Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social E-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Trevor, and DVR are live for Day 2 from Barebottle Brewing in San Francisco. Ben Clemens of FanGraphs joins them for this show. They break down some of the box score fun things they saw from Opening Day, standout pitching performances from the opener, what they are looking forward to this season, and awards predictions for the upcoming season. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.socialE-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Lindbergh and FanGraphs writer Dan Szymborski banter about how much spring training stats matter, which players improved their projections the most this spring, whether prospects really have a harder time making the transition to MLB from Triple-A today, their spring training award winners, the five-ish biggest questions/storylines for each of them this MLB season, […]

EP 132: Alex opens with a discussion on the stacked crop of right fielders going into the new season, and then he previews the 2025 MLB season by breaking down the win-loss projections for each division on Fangraphs.

The boys from ATBBTTR are BACK to discuss the offseason and spring training hype surrounding our favorite professional baseball team, the Cincinnati Reds!(1:00) Opening Day is finally here!(3:00) Opening Day stories (8:30) Donnie's visit to Arizona(11:00) What does Opening Day mean to you?(18:15) Fangraphs does not like the Reds(22:00) Injury Issues(30:00) Last two roster spots up for grabs(34:00) Does our outfield suck?(42:00) infield potential?(49:00) pitching staff projection(56:00) should Alexis Diaz remain in the closer role?(59:00) prop betsAll on the over 78.5All on Elly +70 stolen bases (+250)Donnie on 85+ wins (+320)Steve 81-86 (+360)Donnie Elly 35+ homers (+390)Thank you for watching Reds Country Radio! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram at @atbbttr.Support the show by liking, leaving a comment and subscribing!Interested in partnering with us? Reach out and send a message to atbbttr@gmail.com.

How good are the Texas Rangers going to be this season? Based on FanGraphs' 2025 positional rankings, they should be very competitive.

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens play “College Baseball Player or Musician Who's Performing at Sea.Hear.Now 2025” (4:53), and then explain the third annual preseason predictions game (11:53) and make 10 bold predictions apiece (18:57) about baseball in 2025, to be voted on by listeners. Audio intro: The Gagnés, “Effectively […]

Spring training is heating up, and key roster battles are shaping the fantasy baseball landscape. Injuries, surprise performances, and unexpected depth chart shifts could make or break your draft. Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper are joined by special guest Jason Martinez of Roster Resource to break it all down. Big News 4:39 Tyler Stephenson – IL (oblique strain) Jon Gray – Shut down (hand injury) Royce Lewis – Hamstring injury Freddie Freeman – Scratched (rib pain) Jesus Sanchez – IL (side pain) Yu Darvish – Elbow inflammation Jared Jones – Elbow discomfort Patrick Corbin – Signs with Rangers Craig Kimbrel – Minor league deal with Braves Roster Resource Q&A When did you start Roster Resource & what inspired it? 15:29 What's your process for predicting lineups/rotations? 21:27 How has joining forces with Fangraphs helped? 30:13 Subscribe now for more fantasy baseball rankings, draft tips, and expert advice! Join Fantasy Six Pack:Premium rankings, draft sheets & expert analysis – fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use code F6PMLB25 for 15% off!)Play fantasy baseball for free on Fantrax – fantrax.com/fantasysixpack Follow us on social media:Joe: @F6P_JoeAJ: @AppleGarthAlgarCorey: @copiepsMike: @FFLaPlant

Erik Halterman is joined by Paul Sporer of FanGraphs to discuss Paul's favorite pitchers at each point in the draft.---00:00 Headlines11:00 Top Fantasy Aces15:45 High-Floor Aces19:30 High-Ceiling SP2s25:30 High-Ceiling SP3s and SP4s33:45 Fantrax and NFBC35:10 High-Floor SP3s and SP4s39:20 SP3s and SP4s to fade45:45 Staff Filler SP5s and SP6s49:50 High-Ceiling SP5s and SP6s54:20 Very late SP targets---NFBC RotoWire Online ChampionshipThe NFBC RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Online Championship is Live!  Play fantasy baseball against your favorite RotoWire experts on NFBC this baseball season.  Jeff Erickson, James Anderson, Clay Link and more will compete in the RotoWire NFBC Online Championship for a shot at $150,000!  Sign up today!FantraxSign up for Fantrax FREE today and you'll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools—subscribe now at RotoWire.com/pod

On the latest episode of North Shore Nine, we welcomed Fangraphs' Eric Longenhagen to discuss the Pirates' farm system and the prospects to watch in 2025. We covered Bubba Chandler, whose fastball and improving changeup have him tracking as a mid-rotation starter. Konnor Griffin's exclusion from Longenhagen's initial Top 100 was another key topic, but a swing adjustment has him trending upward. Braxton Ashcraft and Thomas Harrington were compared, with Ashcraft making the Top 100 thanks to his electric stuff, despite durability concerns. Other players discussed included Termarr Johnson, who faces a key season in Double-A, and Jhonny Severino, a high-ceiling prospect with raw power. Esmerlyn Valdez, one of Longenhagen's “Picks to Click,” and Anthony Solometo's outlook were also highlighted. The Spring Breakout Game was a major talking point, with prospects like David Matoma, Wyatt Sanford, and Tony Blanco Jr. expected to take the field. Longenhagen shared insights on what makes these players stand out and what to watch for in 2025. Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, to preview the MLB season and dive into MLB Awards futures. Also on the show, the hosts are joined by Jason Weingarten, VSiN Contributor, to talk about college basketball and MLB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, to preview the MLB season and dive into MLB Awards futures. Also on the show, the hosts are joined by Jason Weingarten, VSiN Contributor, to talk about college basketball and MLB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's fantasy baseball season! We went LIVE with Chris Towers (CBS Sports) and Joe Orrico (FanGraphs) to remember some guys and talk fantasy baseball.Highly recommend watching the stream for the full experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_vYc_PzvlU------------------

The Cubs lineup has a new big bat with Kyle Tucker, but is he enough to propel this offense? We take a look at the projections and who will outperform them.Watch our projections for the Cubs pitchers: • Which Cubs Pitchers will have BREAKOU... Fangraphs projections: https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-reso...ZiPS projections: https://www.fangraphs.com/projections...Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter:

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, and Jason Weingarten, VSiN Contributor, to preview the MLB season and dive into MLB futures. Also on the show, the hosts are joined by Byron Lindeque, 2023 FSWA Golf Writer of the Year, to give a betting preview of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, and Jason Weingarten, VSiN Contributor, to preview the MLB season and dive into MLB futures. Also on the show, the hosts are joined by Byron Lindeque, 2023 FSWA Golf Writer of the Year, to give a betting preview of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Travis Kelce news & hear some Travis Hunter audio, Fangraphs' Dan Szymborski joins to talk Royals, and the Kicker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salk absolutely loved the Four Nations hockey final last night and shares his thoughts to open the show. Then, they re-air their conversation with Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs to discuss a bunch of different Mariners prospects.

Eno and DVR are joined by Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs to discuss a thinning of the minor league cupboard in recent years, minor league data that is moving the needle, a few rapidly rising prospects -- Zyhir Hope and Jesus Made -- and some of Eric's favorite 'Picks to Click' on future Top-100 lists.Rundown3:19 What Has Left the Minor League Cupboard Thinner Than Usual?8:41 What Newly Available Minor League Data Moves the Needle?16:04 Things That Are Innate v. Things That Are Learned22:30 Eric's Cautious Assessment of Zyhir Hope31:46 Jesus Made's Helium After an Impressive DSL Debut37:48 Eric's Picks to Click: Looking for Future Top-100 Prospects45:31 Is the White Sox's Rebuilding Effort on Track?54:20 Making Sense of the Pirates' Hitting DevelopmentFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Eric LongenhagenProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are joined by Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs to discuss a thinning of the minor league cupboard in recent years, minor league data that is moving the needle, a few rapidly rising prospects -- Zyhir Hope and Jesus Made -- and some of Eric's favorite 'Picks to Click' on future Top-100 lists. Rundown 3:19 What Has Left the Minor League Cupboard Thinner Than Usual? 8:41 What Newly Available Minor League Data Moves the Needle? 16:04 Things That Are Innate v. Things That Are Learned 22:30 Eric's Cautious Assessment of Zyhir Hope 31:46 Jesus Made's Helium After an Impressive DSL Debut 37:48 Eric's Picks to Click: Looking for Future Top-100 Prospects 45:31 Is the White Sox's Rebuilding Effort on Track? 54:20 Making Sense of the Pirates' Hitting Development Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Eric Longenhagen Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hour starts by listening to some really funny fan voicemails for Here's The Thing. Then, they welcome on Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs to get his insight on a bunch of Mariners prospects and who could truly impact the roster in the coming years.

On Episode 926 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis of The Good Phight and BillyPenn.com is joined by Fangraphs Senior Writer Dan Szymborski to get his thoughts on the Phillies and how they compare to the rest of the contenders in the National League. Also, John ranks the 10 most important Phillies of the 2025 season, the need for Trea Turner to step up his game, and why the Day Care moniker needs to be retired for Stott, Bohm and Marsh.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Mets re-signing Pete Alonso, the Twins signing Harrison Bader, and the compressed standings in the newly released FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus playoff odds. Then they preview the 2025 Tampa Bay Rays (31:35) with MLB.com's Adam Berry, and the 2025 Milwaukee Brewers (1:09:55) with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's […]

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley bring on FanGraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe to break down the Hall of Fame voting results, from new honorees to one-and-done candidates to trends in support to forecasts for future ballots and much more. Audio intro: Philip Bergman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Hill report […]