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In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Dustin Swedelson recap the first round of the NBA Draft and take a look at some futures odds to win the Finals, conference titles and Rookie of the Year. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show with some MLB plays before the guys preview the AFC. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss Shane Bieber's return on Tuesday, managing the Alejandro Kirk-Brandon Valenzuela platoon and the epic comeback victory on Saturday. Astros Radio Broadcaster Robert Ford (30:00) talks Hunter Brown, Josh Hader and the rest of Houston's lineup ahead of their 3-game set vs. the Blue Jays. Fangraphs' Paul Sporer (49:54) breaks down the perplexing case of Kyle Bradish and other inconsistent starters, latest trends and the approach to Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage in Fantasy Baseball. Lastly, Baseball America's JJ Cooper (1:13:34) analyzes the latest proposal in labour negotiations, specifically the suggested drastic change to the MLB Draft which would eliminate high school prospects from the draft. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
FanGraphs prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen joins Jim, Tyler and DiNardo on WNS9+ for a complete breakdown of the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system. FanGraphs recently released its Pirates Top 50 prospect list, led by Konnor Griffin, Bubba Chandler, Seth Hernandez, Edward Florentino and Johan De Los Santos. Longenhagen also described Pittsburgh's system as strong, with star talent at the top, near-ready pitching and several high-upside position players. The guys pick Eric's brain on the biggest names, surprising rankings, potential breakout prospects and which players have the best chance to become legitimate major league contributors. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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.myshopify.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The countdown continues!In this solo episode, Tim Kanak (@FantasyAceball) breaks down prospects #76-100 from the Memorial Day 2026 MLB Prospect Rankings. This tier is loaded with high-upside arms, athletic middle infielders, emerging power bats, and several prospects who could make significant jumps up prospect lists over the next year.While these players sit outside the Top 75 today, many possess the tools and upside to become Top 50 prospects—and future impact major leaguers.Prospects Covered#76 Ethan Conrad, OF, Cubs#77 Jaxon Wiggins, SP, Cubs#78 Jamie Arnold, SP, Athletics#79 Hector Rodriguez, OF, Reds#80 Henry Bolte, OF, Athletics#81 Kash Mayfield, SP, Padres#82 Edwin Arroyo, 2B/SS, Reds#83 Demetrio Crisantes, 2B, Diamondbacks#84 Juneicker Caceres, OF, Guardians#85 Ike Irish, C/OF, Orioles#86 Didier Fuentes, SP, Braves#87 Elmer Rodriguez, SP, Yankees#88 Tate Southisene, SS, Braves#89 Josh Hammond, SS, Royals#90 Johnny King, SP, Blue Jays#91 Steele Hall, SS, Reds#92 Xavier Neyens, SS/3B, Astros#93 Andrew Fischer, 1B/3B/OF, Brewers#94 Nathan Flewelling, C/1B, Rays#95 Kevin Alvarez, OF, Astros#96 Josh Adamczewski, 2B/OF, Brewers#97 Felnin Celesten, SS, Mariners#98 Jonny Farmelo, OF, Mariners#99 Arjun Nimmala, SS, Blue Jays#100 Cole Carrigg, OF, RockiesIn This Episode⚾ The most underrated prospects in baseball⚾ Dynasty baseball sleepers before they explode in value⚾ High-upside teenage shortstops and future impact bats⚾ Pitching prospects with frontline starter potential⚾ Which players could become Top 50 prospects by year's end⚾ Organizational development trends and prospect growth paths⚾ Long-term fantasy baseball outlooks and MLB projectionsFrom premium athletes like Henry Bolte, Felnin Celesten, Jonny Farmelo, and Arjun Nimmala to intriguing arms such as Jamie Arnold, Kash Mayfield, Didier Fuentes, and Johnny King, this episode highlights some of the most fascinating names in the next tier of prospect rankings.We also discuss why players like Ethan Conrad, Edwin Arroyo, Ike Irish, Xavier Neyens, Nathan Flewelling, and Cole Carrigg could significantly outperform their current rankings over the coming seasons.If you love MLB prospects, dynasty baseball, fantasy baseball, scouting reports, MLB Draft coverage, Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, FanGraphs, and minor league baseball, this episode is for you.
Aram and Peter buy or sell Fangraphs projections for the rest of the season before a Minor League report and the weekend preview! Intro: 0:00 AL East Winner: 2:03 Orioles or White Sox: 8:47 Rangers Playoffs: 14:40 NL Central Battle: 21:58 Miss Playoffs: 33:41 World Series Winner: 41:58 MiLB Report: 48:19 Weekend Preview: 1:01:06 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer from FanGraphs to chat some of his MLB futures plays before Country Clubbin' previews the RBC Canadian Open. Also on the show, VSiN's Shoulda Bet More podcast host, Will Hill, drops by with his picks for the NBA Finals, MLB and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dom and I talk about the disappointment from the first round picks of 2026, closer chaos, playing time concerns for highly rostered players in the Main Event and a look back at FAAB adds from the Main Event four weeks ago (5/10), using the Fangraphs 15 team player rater to sort out valuesPullHitter merch is here! Welcome to the PullHitter Podcast, your destination for actionable resources and tools to grind your way to ultimate fantasy baseball success.Support my work and join the Pull Hitter Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFollow on twitter: @pullhitterpod https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod @deadpullhitterhttps://twitter.com/deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Website: pullhitter.comMy link tree with all of my links in one spot:https://linktr.ee/pullhitterAlso check out me cohosting the Launch Angle Podcast with Rob Silver!https://anchor.fm/robe
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer from FanGraphs to chat some of his MLB futures plays before Country Clubbin' previews the RBC Canadian Open. Also on the show, VSiN's Shoulda Bet More podcast host, Will Hill, drops by with his picks for the NBA Finals, MLB, NFL awards and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s decision to challenge a strike in the first inning. Arden Zwelling (10:46) joins from Atlanta to break down the Blue Jays' plan for Simeon Woods Richardson and last night's loss to the Braves. Mike Petriello of MLB.com joins to discuss Davis Schneider's crazy walk rate with the Bisons. Toronto Blue Jays DJ Richie Guzman (49:59) pops by to discuss the playlist he has and how he sets the mood at the Rogers Centre. Lastly, Fangraphs' Meg Rowley (1:16:10) talks Mariners and Louis Varland's season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Seth Hernandez struck out eight batters over five innings on the road for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Plus, more on the latest Pirates' bullpen implosion and my take on FanGraphs releasing their top prospects lists for the Pirates.Subscribe to Bucs on Deck for the best daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates organization, from top to bottom. https://bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribeHead on over to YouTube and subscribe to the channel as well. I'll have plenty of video from my trip to Bradenton over the next couple of weeks. https://www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon break down odds for the PGA Memorial Tournament. Also, they are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs to discuss some MLB Futures for this season. Later, they are joined by Will Hill to talk MLB, NBA and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon break down odds for the PGA Memorial Tournament. Also, they are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs to discuss some MLB Futures for this season. Later, they are joined by Will Hill to talk MLB, NBA and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Davy Andrews of Fangraphs to talk Blue Jays, Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Eric Smith (27:51) pop by to analyze the decision to use Jeff Hoffman in the 9th on Saturday and the week ahead for Toronto. Jon Morosi (51:09) of MLB Network joins to talk Jacob deGrom's legacy, where Toronto stands in the AL East and more. Lastly, Jesus Cano (1:16:06) of the Athletic joins to talk everything about the NL East leading Braves including their dominant pitching staff and Ronald Acuna Jr. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Sunday Morning Sports Talk is up and running! Are all the pieces really in place for a successful Bengals season? Are the Reds nothing more than a flawed .500 team? Dan Szymborski from FanGraphs weighs in. Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunday Morning Sports Talk is up and running! Are all the pieces really in place for a successful Bengals season? Are the Reds nothing more than a flawed .500 team? Dan Szymborski from FanGraphs weighs in. Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunday Morning Sports Talk is up and running! Are all the pieces really in place for a successful Bengals season? Are the Reds nothing more than a flawed .500 team? Dan Szymborski from FanGraphs weighs in. Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Dan Shulman to talk Adam Macko, Patrick Corbin and Toronto's recent play. Former Blue Jay Curtis Granderson (25:25) talks his time with Toronto, wrestling and bouncing back after a World Series appearance. Ben Clemens (49:54) of Fangraphs gives his thoughts on Toronto, the state of hitting in the MLB and labour negotiations. Lastly, NBC's John Fanta (1:24:57) previews the Orioles and Blue Jays The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to talk about Spencer Miles, what Jesus Sanchez has offered, Charles McAdoo getting called-up from Triple-A and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs' Jon Becker (30:13) breaks down where CBA negotiations stand. MASN's Melanie Newman (50:27) comes by to discuss Craig Albernaz's coaching performance in his first season with the Orioles, Chris Bassitt on Baltimore as he's set start vs. the Blue Jays tonight and the other starters on the O's. Lastly, Chris Colabello (1:15:13) joins to reflect on Toronto's postseason run the importance of hitting fastballs and Kazuma Okamoto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer from FanGraphs previews today's MLB slate before the guys look at some MLB win totals. Also on the show, Will Hill of VSiN's Shoulda Bet More podcast joins the show with some MLB and NBA plays, and VSiN's NHL betting analyst Jonathan Davis drops by to chat the NHL playoffs. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cade, Eric, Shane, and Adi discuss NHL playoff hockey, expected goals models, statistical limits in measuring player performance, and how sports like hockey, soccer, baseball, and football differ in the way win probability builds and shifts during competition. Jay Jaffe, senior writer for FanGraphs, the author of The Cooperstown Casebook, and the creator of the JAWS (Jaffe WAR Score) metric for Hall of Fame analysis. joins the Moneyball team to break down early MLB season surprises, debate modern Hall of Fame standards for pitchers, explain the JAWS. 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 Paul Sporer from FanGraphs previews today's MLB slate before the guys look at some MLB win totals. Also on the show, Will Hill of VSiN's Shoulda Bet More podcast joins the show with some MLB and NBA plays, and VSiN's NHL betting analyst Jonathan Davis drops by to chat the NHL playoffs. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Shulman to discuss Yohendrick Pinango's errors in the outfield, Trey Yesavage's start and Nathan Lukes' return. New Hampshire Fisher Cats Infielder Sean Keys (29:00) chats with Blake about his season so far, hitting discipline, and his next steps. Fangraphs' David Laurila (52:02) discuses Nathan Lukes and talking hitting with Bryce Harper. Lastly, Fangraphs' Michael Baumann (1:14:06) talks Sandy Alcantara, Xavier Edwards and Liam Hicks ahead of Miami's second game of the series against Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Ken talks to four-time Indy 500 Champion Helio Castroneves. CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo created his list of the top 40 NFL Quarterbacks of all time. He joins Ken to defend his picks. How is Chase Burns succedding with essentially only two pitches? Ken talks to Ben Clemmons of Fangraphs. Bill Bender of the Sporting News tells Ken why he thinks 24 teams is too many for the College Football Playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken talks to four-time Indy 500 Champion Helio Castroneves. CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo created his list of the top 40 NFL Quarterbacks of all time. He joins Ken to defend his picks. How is Chase Burns succedding with essentially only two pitches? Ken talks to Ben Clemmons of Fangraphs. Bill Bender of the Sporting News tells Ken why he thinks 24 teams is too many for the College Football Playoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of The SIS Baseball Podcast, Mark Simon is joined by FanGraphs baseball writer Ben Clemens. Both Ben and Mark are big fans of the game show, Jeopardy, so they decided to have a little fun with the show concept.Ben and Mark took 4 categories apiece from the Tuesday May 20, 2026 episode of the show, and came up with one baseball stats-related question and answer that fit the category. The categories were:- What's Your Angle?- Catch You Later, Homes- A Game of Numbers- There's A Word for That- Science- On Your Merry Way- Country Facts- One Historical Figure, Two PlaysIt got a little silly, but we promise you'll learn something new from this.Afterwards, Mark was joined by his colleague, SIS senior product manager Noah Gatsik, to talk about the Rays hot start and what Noah likes about the ABS system.Ben on Cristopher Sanchezhttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/cristopher-sanchez-continuously-improvingBen on the 2026 MLB Walk Ratehttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/where-are-2026s-extra-walks-coming-fromMark on the Rays defensehttps://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2026/05/14/stat-of-the-week-catching-some-rays/Thanks 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.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev for his weekly appearance before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by with his MLB plays. Also on the show, NFL news and notes, a preview of tonight's Spurs vs. Thunder game and recap of the best bets from today's show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev for his weekly appearance before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by with his MLB plays. Also on the show, NFL news and notes, a preview of tonight's Spurs vs. Thunder game and recap of the best bets from today's show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Blue Jays are coming off a frustratingly typical series sweep at the hands of the Rays in the dreaded Trop. And with nine games now separating them and the Yankees, plus eight-and-a-half between them and the Rays, we've reached the point where another AL East title may already be untenable. (FanGraphs has their odds down to just 1.5%).But the Jays' best baseball lies ahead. George Springer is already back in the lineup, Addison Barger will return against the Angels on the weekend, there's light at the tunnel for Shane Bieber, and Kazuma Okamoto and Myles Straw have had eye-opening stretches of late.Soon—and it can't come soon enough—we'll be watching a Jays team that looks a whole lot more like the one it was supposed to be. But the bottom of the roster is awfully thin, and some big decisions about who stays, who goes, and who's a flat-out bum.The vibes, in other words, are not so good.** FOR AN AD-FREE VERSION OF THIS—AND EVERY—EPISODE, PLUS WEEKLY BONUS SHOWS, FIND US AT patreon.com/BJHH ** 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 MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev for Wishnev Wednesday's and his sports gripes before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by with his MLB plays for today's slate. Also on the show, VSiN's Prop Points co-host Nick Whalen jumps in to preview tonight's NBA playoffs before the guys recap today's best bets. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Drive looked at the Fangraphs playoffs odds for the Kansas City Royals, and were interested in the story that the numbers tell.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev for Wishnev Wednesday's and his sports gripes before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by with his MLB plays for today's slate. Also on the show, VSiN's Prop Points co-host Nick Whalen jumps in to preview tonight's NBA playoffs before the guys recap today's best bets. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is the new reigning redass of MLB, and the first in-depth he-said, they-said mud-slinging about Craig Breslow and Boston’s coaching cull. Then (35:19) they Stat Blast about the longest streaks of series wins and non-losses to start a season (or at any point in a season), lapping the league in run differential, and batterymates who were previously exchanged in a trade, before bringing on Ben Clemens of FanGraphs (49:36) to talk about whether Munetaka Murakami’s hot start is sustainable (and if so, why he was widely underestimated), how the strike zone has been shrunk and reshaped in the ABS era—somewhat counterintuitively, not just because of overturned calls—and the potential short/long-term effects on scoring. Audio intro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Link to “redass” definition Link to Carig on “redass” Link to Rushing timeline Link to “fishy” comment clip Link to “fishy” comment article Link to Rockies celebration Link to Lee incident clip Link to Rushing denial Link to Lee incident article Link to Amaya incident clip Link to Hoerner comments Link to Rushing’s slide Link to Arraez comments Link to timeout request Link to 2015 Williams feature Link to Breslow/Boston report Link to fatberg wiki Link to streaks spreadsheet Link to Columbus Solons wiki Link to traded batterymates Link to Ben’s catchers research Link to Shackleton wiki Link to Clemens on Murakami Link to chase rate leaderboard Link to Passan on Ohtani in 2018 Link to Passan’s follow-up Link to Clemens on the strike zone Link to strike zone definition Link to Trueblood on the strike zone Link to Trueblood on challenges Link to Sam on 3-0 autostrikes Link to 2025 buffer zone change Link to ump accuracy over time Link to Ben on umpire grading Link to kernel regression wiki Link to 2024-26 MLB rates Link to 2025 MLB rates through same date Link to 2024 MLB rates through same date Link to highest full-season rates Link to Federer Hawk-Eye stance 1 Link to Federer Hawk-Eye stance 2 Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
(00:00-35:04) Papers drop game was on fire yesterday. Chaos abounds as people are saying there's an app issue. Did Jackson quit the show? Nope, he's back and the app is working. Where you going to watch the Maypole? Do we have more female listeners than Delilah? Jackson's Wetherholt bet cashed early yesterday. There's still a Ponderosa in Arnold. Still waiting on Lix's statement. Oil Marmol talking about sweeping the Pirates. NLCS preview this weekend? The mean streets of Glendale. Polos and dixie cups. Sopapilla.(35:12-48:17) The buzzsaw that is the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Cards 19.8% chance to make the playoffs according to Fangraphs. Marmol talking about Hunter Dobbins start. Jackson's wearing a Hamptons hat. Big performance on the softball field last night.(48:27-1:08:23) Summer '98 curse broken yesterday. Mike Trout having a good start to the season. A vortex of ADD. Oilers and Stars vanquished last night. Big elimination night in the NHL. Doug's pulling for Buffalo. Knicks put one on the Hawks last night. You can't put journalism on hold. It's all about The Puma. Pizza in the territories. Colorado style.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Papers drop game was on fire yesterday. Chaos abounds as people are saying there's an app issue. Did Jackson quit the show? Nope, he's back and the app is working. Where you going to watch the Maypole? Do we have more female listeners than Delilah? Jackson's Wetherholt bet cashed early yesterday. There's still a Ponderosa in Arnold. Still waiting on Lix's statement. Oil Marmol talking about sweeping the Pirates. NLCS preview this weekend? The mean streets of Glendale. Polos and dixie cups. Sopapilla.The buzzsaw that is the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Cards 19.8% chance to make the playoffs according to Fangraphs. Marmol talking about Hunter Dobbins start. Jackson's wearing a Hamptons hat. Big performance on the softball field last night.Summer '98 curse broken yesterday. Mike Trout having a good start to the season. A vortex of ADD. Oilers and Stars vanquished last night. Big elimination night in the NHL. Doug's pulling for Buffalo. Knicks put one on the Hawks last night. You can't put journalism on hold. It's all about The Puma. Pizza in the territories. Colorado style.Good Friday vibes. Would they like toasted ravioli in Italy? Why does Jackson hate St. Louis so much? Cuck style pizza. Paul Skenes talking about growing up playing with Nathan Church. Time to put domes over all the Little League fields. Ball Coach Steve is on the phone lines. BCS is ruffling feathers on TikTok. Tournaments in Cooperstown. Bat flips. Interning with Zip Rzeppa. If you have to make payments on clothing, it's probably not for you.Coach Vaughn never had any kids hot dogging. What makes Ball Coach Steve so special? Drops of the Week. Martin getting held accountable in his work e-mail.Audio of former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy giving Yadier Molina some high praise. Is Jackson gonna pass out? Gettin' warmer. Time for a text audit. Sit in a dark room and watch Pearl Harbor. Solar red. Cards Cubs night game at Wrigley on 4th of July. Majoring in Twitter replies.Is this on your Mt. Rushmore of Madonna? Hosts texting other hosts about other hosts. Fever Pitch. Don't tell us what to do. Greg Sankey talking about the future of the SEC Championship game and its importance. Kirby Smart talking about roster depth now compared to years ago. Is Tim in discussion to coach college football? Ted Lasso coming back.What just happened? They're not happy there's no After The Morning After today. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDWe gotta catch up.Make it 13 for Soup. Soup's choke and poke advice paid dividends. Where are you getting your box scores? How real is momentum in baseball? Doug's peppering Soup with the tough questions. Throwing scuffed balls. How long did it take to move on from a bad outing? Working with a sports psychologist. Bill Buckner. Cards with 5 and 4 game winning streaks during Soup's call-in streak.Mad Dog just absolutely lets Sunday Night Football have it. Claire Underwood.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Otto López habla de su gran momento con los Marlins, el cambio en su swing, su defensa como shortstop, su familia y el camino que lo llevó de waivers a convertirse en una pieza clave de Miami.Los datos respaldan bien el ángulo: FanGraphs lo lista con un wRC+ de 136 y línea ofensiva fuerte en 2026, mientras MLB muestra un tramo reciente de .322 AVG y .492 SLG en sus últimos 30 juegos. Además, reportes recientes destacan su salto en velocidad de salida y hard-hit rate.Support the show
The Approach Angle Nate Schwartz (@_nateschwartz) and Kyle Bland (@blandalytics) talk about what goes into wRC+ and why it's a strong, all-encompassing hitter stat. They start by discussing wOBA—the basis for wRC+. It's an important hitting stat that values outcomes in a slightly stronger way than OPS. Surprisingly, the under-the-surface nuances are more understandable for wOBA than OPS. They transition into talking about how wRC+ includes factors such as league environment and park factors, making it a useful contextual tool for any hitter. Additionally, they discuss how the single number can be useful for analyzing player quality but can miss some fantasy-specific stats. Finally, they discuss any gaps in wRC+ and how stable it is. Process+ is also mentioned as an effective tool to predict wRC+ both in-season and across seasons.. Articles discussed: Weighted On Base Average or wOBA, Tom Tango; Guts!, Fangraphs; DRC+: Updates and Improvements, Jonathan Judge; What is Process+? Pitcher List's New All-Encompassing Hitting Stat, Nate Schwartz (shameless self-plug) Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev to continue breaking down all 30 MLB teams, finishing up with the National League. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by with some MLB picks before Conference future prices in the NBA and best bets from the show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev to continue breaking down all 30 MLB teams, finishing up with the National League. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by with some MLB picks before Conference future prices in the NBA and best bets from the show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mark and Mat recap the Tampa Bay Rays' series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (a 2-1 series loss for the Rays), dig into minor league depth, the stadium situation, &preview the upcoming series vs. Cincinnati Reds.Rays vs. Pirates Series RecapRays dropped rubber match, losing series 2-1 after executing two consecutive sweepsGame 2 (Rays win): Epic 13-inning rain-soaked comeback at PNC Park — one of the best games of the early seasonShane McClanahan and Drew Rasmussen each had rough outings, giving up 4+ runs; both struggled to shake off walks mentallyCaminero's 103 mph blast off Wilbur DotelPitcher mental focus — from Pedro Martinez, Roger ClemensPNC Park & the PiratesPNC Park's beauty & setting along the three riversThe Pirates have gelled with new additions including Spencer Horowitz, Brandon Lowe, and Marcell OzunaOffense & Small BallThe Rays have scored 5+ runs in 9 of their first ~22 games — surprising for a team not expected to produce offensivelyChandler Simpson highlighted: one of MLB's lowest strikeout rates, top-30 defensive rating (FanGraphs), and fastest-improving outfielderLineup restructuring (Junior in the 2-hole, Aranda and Diaz behind him) is creating consistent pressure on opposing pitchersOutfield Depth & Cedric MullinsConcerns about Mullins' defense center fieldMat predicts Jacob Melton (Durham) will be the starting CF by JuneJohnny DeLuca an optionDeep look at the Rays' stacked outfield pipeline: Theo Gillen, Austin Nover, Taitn Gray (18-year-old hitting 110 mph exit velo in A-ball), Brendan SummerhillCatching SituationNick Fortes - his growing confidence & leadershipHunter Fiducia still finding his footingDom Keegan (bat looks MLB-ready, arm a question mark) potential mid-season callupMinor league catchers to watch: Nathan Fluellen (A+: .316/.381/.711) and Caden Bodine (A-ball: .380/.446 OBP) — both putting up remarkable early numbers Adding bullpen catchers with a system-wide catching focusAAA Depth ConcernsThe Durham Bulls' pitching depth is thinHopkins & Boyle - working through mechanical issuesStarters (McClanahan, Rasmussen, Martinez, Matz) need to stay healthyMatz & Martinez now look like competitive assets rather than trade chipsUpcoming: Rays vs. RedsTerry Francona returns to face his former bench coach Kevin CashThe NL Central is legitimately competitive top-to-bottom — Reds (13-8), Pirates (13-9), Brewers & Cardinals (12-8), Cubs (11-9)Mat argues Tampa should be framing the stadium situation as an Orlando vs. Tampa battle, not a public vs. private money debateRays StadiumKen Babby quote: "Should this commitment ultimately not be achievable, we would have no choice but to evaluate alternatives…there will be no shortage of potential options."Mat's proposed solution: city receives naming rights revenue until the public loan is paid back, then it transfers to the teamBoth hosts frustrated by what feels like a predetermined outcome ("shadow theater")Positive Note to CloseTampa Baseball Museum at a Little League home run derby — a reminder of what baseball is really aboutOptimism about the Rays' small-ball shift; shoutout to Josh Weaver for his early-season predictionNotable Mentions: Chandler Simpson, Jacob Melton, Caden Bodine, Nathan Fluellen, Taitn Gray, Nick Fortes, Dom Keegan, Shane McClanahan, Drew Rasmussen, Ramiro Caminero, Cedric Mullins, Brandon Lowe, Marcell Ozuna, Terry Francona, Kevin Cash, Ken Babby
The Seattle Mariners made a historic commitment to their top prospect this week! Colt Emerson (MLB Pipeline #7, BA #7, FanGraphs #11 overall) signed an 8-year/$95 million extension with a 9th-year club option, full no-trade clause (NTC), and escalators that can push the total over $130 million. This is the largest contract ever for a player with zero MLB service time. Week in Review Highlights: Konnor Griffin (Pirates' No. 1 prospect) made his MLB debut on Friday at just 19 years old — the first teenager to debut since Juan Soto. He doubled in his very first at-bat! Long-term extension talks are already underway. Sandy Alcantara looked like his old Cy Young self, throwing a dominant 93-pitch complete game shutout for the Marlins. Jo Adell stole the show with three home run robberies in one game against the Mariners, preserving a 1-0 Angels victory in one of the most spectacular defensive performances of the young season. Blue Jays add veteran depth by signing Patrick Corbin and acquiring Tyler Fitzgerald from the Giants. Injury Updates: Mookie Betts — oblique strain (4-6 weeks) Jordan Lawlar — fractured wrist (4-6 weeks) Cade Horton — forearm tightness Johan Oviedo — arm issue? Justin Verlander — hip inflammation Hunter Brown — shoulder strain Alejandro Kirk — thumb surgery, placed on IL We also discuss early-season buzz and run a Player of the Day (POTD) poll! In This Video: Colt Emerson extension full breakdown (escalators, NTC, club option) Konnor Griffin historic debut & extension buzz Sandy Alcantara's 93-pitch shutout Jo Adell's three HR robberies vs. Mariners Blue Jays moves + full injury report POTD poll & early 2026 season thoughts Subscribe for daily MLB news, contract breakdowns, prospect updates, injury reports, and weekly recaps! Hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Comment below: Is the Colt Emerson extension a smart long-term move for Seattle? Who had the best moment of the week — Griffin, Alcantara, or Adell? Drop your POTD vote!
Bobby and Alex review the latest in interesting things Bryce Harper is doing to his body, before discussing a stunning defensive performance from Jo Adell in which he robbed three home runs in one game. Then, Alex — design and UX expert that he is — reviews the updated MLB app. They slot the Tampa Bay Rays (the final holdout) jersey patch onto The Most Evil Jersey Patch Sponsors, Ranked list. And finally, they review some of their favorite promotions from the “50 Most Eyebrow-Raising Promotions of 2026,” an article on FanGraphs by Kiri Oler. Links:The Most Evil Jersey Sponsors, Ranked (Tipping Pitches, 2024)The 50 Most Eyebrow-Raising Team Promotions of 2026, by Kiri OlerJoin the Tipping Pitches Patreon Tipping Pitches merchandise Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.
FanGraphs currently has the Pirates projected to win the NL Central just over a week into the season. Is it too early to call? Yeah. Will the Cubs or Brewers figure it out? Probably. This Pirates team does feel like it has a different feel than some others that fizzled out in year's past.
Otto López habla de su gran momento con los Marlins, el cambio en su swing, su defensa como shortstop, su familia y el camino que lo llevó de waivers a convertirse en una pieza clave de Miami.Los datos respaldan bien el ángulo: FanGraphs lo lista con un wRC+ de 136 y línea ofensiva fuerte en 2026, mientras MLB muestra un tramo reciente de .322 AVG y .492 SLG en sus últimos 30 juegos. Además, reportes recientes destacan su salto en velocidad de salida y hard-hit rate. Support the show
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe take turns drafting Cleveland Guardians players in an effort to accumulate the most FanGraphs wins above replacement in 2026. T.J. ended Meisel's reign last year. Can Zack return to his winning ways?___We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.
Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens (accompanied by podcast scorekeeper Chris Hanel) play “College Baseball Player or Driver in a Formula 1 Support Series” (5:07), banter about an auction for Team Italy’s WBC espresso machine (10:09), explain the fourth annual preseason predictions game (19:20), and then make 10 bold predictions apiece (22:20) about baseball in 2026, to be voted on by listeners. Audio intro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Horny)” Audio outro: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to vote on predictions Link to preseason predictions game wiki Link to Anton’s mash-up song Link to original song Link to EW Episode 2383 Link to “College Baseball Player or” games Link to Baumann on Herta Link to espresso machine auction Link to other Team Italy items Link to Ohtani Cy Young story Link to Ohtani email episode Link to Sam on Gsellman Link to For All Mankind Link to FG playoff odds Link to Artemis II story Link to Perry/moon landing story Link to Neckzilla Link to Schulte’s SABR bio Link to Manfred/Harper/DeRosa story Link to AO3 Link to new managers story Link to team WAR projections Link to 2024 2B innings leaders Link to active postseason droughts Link to 2025 Royals WAR leaders Link to Garcia breakout comment Link to old-SP leaders Link to Quinn’s SABR bio Link to Verlander outing article Link to young, homegrown SP leaders Link to Pirates SP article Link to Baumann on Mlodzinski Link to MLB partnership announcement Link to MLB partnership announcement info 1 Link to MLB partnership announcement info 2 Link to MLB partnership announcement info 3 Link to vote on predictions (do it!) Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs contributor Kiri Oler wrap up the World Baseball Classic, covering Venezuela’s triumph, Team USA’s slump and vibes, and the overall success of the tournament, plus thoughts on Mark DeRosa’s managing and Team USA’s future, the semifinal matchups, the bad calls against the Dominican Republic, the challenge system and pitches that are “too close to take,” the WBC vs. the World Series, when the next WBC should be, and much more. Audio intro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Link to Defector on Venezuela Link to Harper on the outcome Link to Posnanski on Team USA Link to Manfred on WBC timing Link to data on US-DR game Link to data on Perdomo take Link to Ben on fouling off pitches Link to Harper on the Olympics Link to McLean start story Link to top SP projections Link to USA anthem answers Link to DeRosa on SEAL speaker Link to Fox Rogers mix-up Link to Julio’s WBC quote Link to Judge’s WBC quote Link to Hernández’s WBC quote Link to Jeter on the WBC Link to DeRosa/López relievers story Link to next WBC timing Link to Ben on more WBCs Link to story on DeRosa’s future Link to Charbonnet play Link to Ben on “Strategy” Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
We hear from Bill Self, Dennis Gates, Gene Taylor, and Casey Alexander in the Need to Know! Plus, Dan Szymborski of Fangraphs joins us to talk WBC and the Royals! Finally, a kicker you'll want to hear before you finish filling out that bracket!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, Content Designer for Out Of The Park Baseball, as they preview the upcoming MLB season. Also in the show, the hosts give a betting recap of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about recent signings and injuries pertaining to teams whose seasons they’ve recently previewed, the Diamondbacks re-signing Zac Gallen and the thrilling resolution of the free-agent-contract over/under draft, the winter of Bryce Harper’s discontent, Harper and Manny Machado’s comments about the Dodgers’ spending, Max Muncy’s extension, the worsening of the allegations against Emmanuel Clase, new details about the challenge system, Mike Trout’s impending return to center field, and (44:33) the momentous, surprising resignation of Tony Clark as MLBPA executive director. Then (1:00:22) they bring on FanGraphs prospect writers Eric Longenhagen and Brendan Gawlowski to discuss their ranking of the sport’s top 100 (well, 110) prospects. Audio intro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)” Audio outro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to post on recent Padres signings Link to Preller extension story Link to MLBTR on López Link to MLBTR on Rengifo Link to post on Gallen signing Link to EWStats site Link to over/under draft history Link to Harper video Link to Harper article Link to Harper t-shirt Link to Happy Gilmore scene Link to Harper/Machado comments Link to Muncy extension story Link to the latest on Clase Link to Ben on Clase Link to Manfred’s Clase comment Link to Clase’s 2018 balk Link to EW Episode 1269 Link to challenge system explainer Link to broadcast details Link to MLBTR on Trout Link to The Athletic on Clark Link to ESPN on Clark Link to MLBTR on Clark Link to Baumann on Clark Link to 2024 whistleblower complaint Link to federal probe report Link to federal probe report 2 Link to federal probe report 3 Link to OneTeam Partners explainer Link to NLFPA meltdown Link to FG top prospects list Link to Griffin’s Instagram Link to ZiPS Top 100 Link to top 100 prospects chat Link to piece on prospect debates Link to Brendan’s return post Link to Ben on pitching prospects Link to latest Wade/Ward mix-up Link to Wade/Ward history Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs, Content Designer for Out Of The Park Baseball, as they give a betting preview of the upcoming MLB season. Also on the show is Adam Burke, VSiN Managing Editor, as they also preview the upcoming MLB season and today's college basketball slate. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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