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FanGraphs' Michael Baumann is back to talk about the news of the week, and we made him take point as the only straight man when we talked about the Dodgers' cowardly Pride Night scandal.

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the Washington Post's Ben Golliver to discuss the 76ers' Game 7 loss to the Celtics and other NBA playoff storylines. Meg Rowley of FanGraphs also joins to assess the terrible Oakland A's and the excellent Tampa Bay Rays. Finally, the New York Times' Sarah Lyall talks about reporting on the Westminster Dog Show.   NBA (3:26): How Philly blew it and what to look for in the conference finals.   Baseball (30:15): Are the A's one of the worst teams in history?   Dogs (52:13): How a breed few people have heard of won Best in Show.   Afterball (1:08:41): Stefan on Joe Kapp, NFL labor pioneer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the Washington Post's Ben Golliver to discuss the 76ers' Game 7 loss to the Celtics and other NBA playoff storylines. Meg Rowley of FanGraphs also joins to assess the terrible Oakland A's and the excellent Tampa Bay Rays. Finally, the New York Times' Sarah Lyall talks about reporting on the Westminster Dog Show.   NBA (3:26): How Philly blew it and what to look for in the conference finals.   Baseball (30:15): Are the A's one of the worst teams in history?   Dogs (52:13): How a breed few people have heard of won Best in Show.   Afterball (1:08:41): Stefan on Joe Kapp, NFL labor pioneer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Red Sox superman in Masataka Yoshida, the Mets digging themselves a huge hole, the Pirates fall from grace, the Cardinals implosion, and a deep dive into the Mariners and the Marlins.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Jon TaylerTo learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://chasethomaspodcast.comBy the way, this is a free, independent national sports podcast now. To keep it that way, I'm going to need some help from you guys. If you're a fan of the pod and you haven't already, take a second right now and leave the show a rating and a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. It really does help, and it's so quick and easy to do. Thanks, y'all!Keep up with Chase on social media:Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodChaseThomasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kFHPDnFollow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JdZ3RF'Like' me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmURo4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Braves haven't stopped winning despite injuries shaking up the roster constantly. Will Atlanta look to make a trade for a pitcher after losing Max Fried to injury? Who could Atlanta target in the trade market and who could they package in the return? Plus, the projections at FanGraphs still really, really like this Braves team. A look at the predictions after Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. OTHER TOPICS: The NBA Playoffs have been awesome with a potential Sunday Game 7 trio still coming this weekend ... Savannah Christian's Baseball team is in the state Final Four, Bob Huggins and Glen Kuiper go viral for racist and homophobic clips and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the HGP mamas! ** SPONSORS: John Carr Realtor ... The Lady and Sons Restaurant ... Savannah Baseball Performance Academy www.SBPAsports.com ** TRAVIS JAUDON: @JaudonSports (Twitter and Instagram) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hotgrits/support

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior baseball writer Jay Jaffe as Jay expresses his bewilderment with the Cardinals giving up on Willson Contreras catching so early in the season. Bernie and Jay also focus on where the Cardinals have went wrong in assembling a pitching staff.

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview today's MLB card. Also on the show is Andy MacNeil, VSiN NHL Analyst, as they preview today's Stanley Cup Playoff slate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview today's MLB card. Also on the show is Andy MacNeil, VSiN NHL Analyst, as they preview today's Stanley Cup Playoff slate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 9 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Juan Soto -- the Dominican God of Walks and potentially first half-billion dollar player in MLB history who currently patrols LF for San Diego Padres.Become a patron to support the show and chat with Raphie and John on Discord!Watch the show on YouTube for visuals to all the data! Be sure to like and subscribe while thereJuan Soto's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/juan-soto/20123/stats?position=OFJuan Soto's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/juan-soto-665742?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlbIntro song: "Destination" by AnitekHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

On Beat The Closing Number, The Lines' MLB betting podcast, Eli Hershkovich and Mo Nuwwarah go through Mo's card for Monday's slate before being joined by FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski to discuss the NL Central odds, including a potential buy-low opportunity with the Cardinals (10:23), one red-hot team to possibly fade in the coming weeks (14:28), AL Cy Young betting odds (24:19), and much more. - Win an Amazon gift card! Subscribe, rate and review TheLines Podcast Network and listen daily to find out how to win. - For the best online sportsbook bonus offers, match bets, and free bets at DraftKings Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook, BetMGM, PointsBet, FoxBet, William Hill, Betfred, UniBet, SugarHouse, and BetRivers, visit: www.thelines.com/betting/

On Episode 661 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis from The Good Phight recapped a truly brutal Phillies series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. Here's the good news... there is no way the Phils will play another series as bad as that one, right? Right? Also, Leo Morgenstern of Fangraphs joins the show to discuss Bryce Harper's return to the lineup, Aaron Nola's velocity drop, and some of the other top storylines around baseball through the season's first month.

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon recap the Weekend NBA Playoff games and the NFL Draft. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview today's MLB Card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon recap the Weekend NBA Playoff games and the NFL Draft. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview today's MLB Card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Orioles great start, the Twins running through the AL Central, the trainwreck White Sox, Madison Bumgarner getting DFA'd by the Diamondbacks, Fernando Tatis Jr's first week in San Diego, and do a deep dive on the Yankees and Pirates.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Jon TaylerKeep up with Chase on social media:Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodChaseThomasFollow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kFHPDnFollow me on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3JdZ3RF'Like' me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ZmURo4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers the San Diego Padres catchers -- Austin Nola and Luis Campusano. What should the Padres do about this position that has long been a black hole?Watch the show on YouTube for visuals to all the data!Join our Patreon for as low as $5/mo to join the Pads Above Replacement channel!Austin Nola's Baseball Savant Page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/austin-nola-543592?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlbLuis Campusano's Baseball Savant Page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/luis-campusano-669134?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlbAustin Nola's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/austin-nola/15941/stats?position=CLuis Campusano's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/luis-campusano/22217/stats?position=CIntro song: "Destination" by AnitekHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview today's MLB slate. We also have Gill and Kelley updating you on the NBA Series prices and the odds for the NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The San Francisco Giants are getting healthier, and hopefully it's a sign of good things to come. The Giants lost the first two games of their four-game series against the Mets, but Logan Webb and homers by Brandon Crawford and Wilmer Flores helped the Giants win game three, and Joc Pederson's return sparked the SF Giants' big win in game four. Pederson's return alone is a big boost, but getting Mitch Haniger and Austin Slater back, which could happen as early as today, could be even more impactful. Inexplicably, the SF Giants have been one of the worst teams in baseball vs. left-handed pitching, even though their lineup against lefties features several dangerous righties. But once Haniger and Slater come back, there's no reason why they can't be one of the most lethal lineups in baseball vs. southpaws. There's been a lot of talk recently about the San Francisco Giants' lack of stars and core pieces, with Webb and Camilo Doval mentioned as rare exceptions. But it seems like people are sleeping on Thairo Estrada, who just seems to keep getting better and better. Estrada is off to one of the best starts in major league baseball. He's hit, he's hit for power, he's been stealing bases. He's on pace for a near 20 homer/20 steal season, and FanGraphs pegs him for about 4 WAR when the season is over, which is not necessarily star-level, but it is certainly All-Star caliber. Estrada is just 27 years old and under club control through 2026. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview today's MLB slate. We also have Gill and Kelley updating you on the NBA Series prices and the odds for the NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the Texas Rangers run differential in the AL West, Zach Neto's debut for the Angels, Mookie Betts potentially playing shortstop, the Diamondbacks leading the NL West, and do a deep dive into the Red Sox and Rockies season's thus far.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Jon Tayler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernie visits with FanGraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe and they discuss Scherzer getting ejected, MadBum getting DFA'd, and they preview the series between the Cardinals and the Mariners.

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Mason Miller to Oakland, Brayan Rocchio and a potentially brief look in Cleveland, an extension for Hunter Greene, another impressive outing from Taj Bradley, Mike Soroka's comeback bid, A.J. Puk's early results in Miami, and a few mailbag questions. Rundown 1:17 Mason Miller Promoted! 9:20 Brayan Rocchio Gets the Call to Cleveland 11:30 Hunter Greene Extension 13:53 Taj Bradley Continues to Impress 19:01 Adjusting for Alek Manoah's Disappointing Start to 2023 25:45 Josiah Gray's New Pitch Mix 33:49 Trusting A.J. Puk 37:10 Jake Burger's Impressive Power Profile 42:22 Statcast v. FanGraphs' Hard-Hit Rates 49:12 Other Factors to Consider w/Pitching Model Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out why the Cubs should promote Matt Mervis NOW. As the current options at 1B and DH struggle, it is time to call up the hitting prospect. Plus: Cubs defeat A's to win the series and FanGraphs power rankings like the Cubs. Follow us on Twitter: @LockedOnCubs, @matt_cozzi, @SamOlbur Hit the feedback zone by sending us a text or leaving a voicemail: 312-834-4634 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Ultimate Pro Baseball GM To download the game just visit probaseballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Szymborski from FanGraphs joins Lori to explain how Major League Baseball can do more to honor its history as well as discuss the impact of the pitch clock and the current state of the Yankees and the Mets.

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! John Trupin, Kate Preusser and Evan James are here for the Meet At The Mitt episode 9! The Mariners swept the Colorado Rockies out of Seattle and find themselves at .500 with things looking up as the rare foe St. Louis Cardinals come to T Mobile Park. Ten percent of the season is in the book, so how are we feeling? Jarred, right? So hot right now. The biggest (non)surprise so far? The pitching staff is collectively tied with Tampa Bay for the league lead in WAR by Fangraphs. Kate goes into detail on Logan Gilbert, Walter, “The Stopper” and how essential he has been to the team's success. Twitter questions abound on the great shelling of Chris Flexen, Kolten Wong's smoke and mirrors show and the state of the American League West. Everyone gets in a few jabs at the deeply questionable design choices embroidered in the Texas Rangers City Connect uniforms and nervously awaits the Mariners own design reveal on May 5th. Finally, huge thanks to our new sponsor MacDougall Bats! Use the promo code “GOMS” at checkout to support the pod and get a great deal! TWITTER LINKS: https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding https://twitter.com/JohnTrupin https://twitter.com/KatePreusser https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad https://twitter.com/RealZachMason https://macdougallbats.com/ PROMO CODE “GOMS” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview the MLB slate for today. Also in the show, the hosts recap the action in the NBA Playoffs from the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcaster for Fangraphs, as they preview the MLB slate for today. Also in the show, the hosts recap the action in the NBA Playoffs from the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about why the St. Louis Cardinals are going to miss the postseason, the Rays never losing a game, why losing Seager really hurts the Rangers, the Cubs finding their offense, still need too much starting pitching, the White Sox losing everyone to injury, their terrible right field woes and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Jon Tayler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 652 of Hittin' Season, brought to you by WHYY and BillyPenn.com, host John Stolnis takes a quick look at the first two games of the series against the Miami Marlins and the schizophrenic nature of these early-season Phils. He's joined by Fangraphs senior writer Michael Baumann for his thoughts on the Phillies' uneven start to 2023, Bryce Harper's ever decreasing timetable to return from injury, the middle inning struggles of Aaron Nola, and how MLB's new rules are affecting the game. Also, John discusses why the NL Champion rings are NOT a consolation prize, and begs the fans to stop throwing process meat onto the field at sporting events. Save it for somewhere else, like a wedding or something.

Episode 5 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 - the fan favorite infielder whose future with the Padres in many ways remains uncertain.Watch this episode now on YouTube! Become a patron today for as low as $5/mo to get access to our Discord and chat with Raphie and John!Ha-Seong Kim's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ha-seong-kim-673490?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlbHa-Seong Kim's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/ha-seong-kim/27506/stats?position=SSHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcasters for Fangraphs, as they get Paul's thoughts on the first week of the MLB season. Also on the show is Jake Hahn, Co-Host of The Point and The Fantasy Hockey Show on SiriusXM NHL, as they look at the futures market with the NHL season winding down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the first week of the new MLB season, if the ball is juiced, stolen bases being up, the Pirates sneaky good bullpen, TakeGraphs!, the Blue Jays terrible starting pitching, a deep dive into the Dodgers and Phillies, the Rays are for real, the Red Sox are awful and the Braves should move around their lineup.Host: Chase ThomasGuest: Jon Tayler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer/Podcasters for Fangraphs, as they get Paul's thoughts on the first week of the MLB season. Also on the show is Jake Hahn, Co-Host of The Point and The Fantasy Hockey Show on SiriusXM NHL, as they take a look at the futures market with the NHL season winding down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep or Kut - With teams finishing up 3-4 games before we recorded, Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) look at some very small samples to determine who they are worried about and who they aren't. For each player, Chad makes a bold statement and Pete agrees or (more often) pushes back. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. 7:43 - Jesse Winker is back in a big way. 18:14 - In 2023, we are getting the Bad Blake Snell. 25:05 - Jack Flaherty is healthy, but that might not be enough. 30:46 - Joe Ryan is the same Joe Ryan. 37:53 - Robbie Ray is a cut. 43:50 - A quick break to react to breaking news on Anthony Rendon. 49:00 - Juan Soto and Kyle Schwarber show worrying trends. 1:00:00 - Jeffrey Springs is a Cy Young contender 1:06:45 - We wrap up with mentions of Anthony Volpe, DJ LeMahieu, Chris Sale, and some in-season Ottoneu content on FanGraphs including Jacob deGrom Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS Connect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keep or Kut - With teams finishing up 3-4 games before we recorded, Pete (@PeteBBaseball) and Chad (@chadyoung) look at some very small samples to determine who they are worried about and who they aren't. For each player, Chad makes a bold statement and Pete agrees or (more often) pushes back. Join Pitcher List Plus and get an ad-free website and access to the Pitcher List Discord community, while supporting the podcast. 7:43 - Jesse Winker is back in a big way. 18:14 - In 2023, we are getting the Bad Blake Snell. 25:05 - Jack Flaherty is healthy, but that might not be enough. 30:46 - Joe Ryan is the same Joe Ryan. 37:53 - Robbie Ray is a cut. 43:50 - A quick break to react to breaking news on Anthony Rendon. 49:00 - Juan Soto and Kyle Schwarber show worrying trends. 1:00:00 - Jeffrey Springs is a Cy Young contender 1:06:45 - We wrap up with mentions of Anthony Volpe, DJ LeMahieu, Chris Sale, and some in-season Ottoneu content on FanGraphs including Jacob deGrom Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Podcasts | RSS Connect: Twitter | keeporkut@gmail.com | Join PL+ Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 4 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Xander Bogaerts - the newest Padres shortstop whose 11 year tenure in San Diego is opening up with a lot of question marks.Watch now on YouTube!Subscribe to Pads Above Replacement's podcast --Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pads-above-replacement/id1676765616Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1zfCpYyhhG350JNP7Qd4pv?si=OGyV37PJSuGWzfFV2LSCKwXander Bogaerts's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/xander-bogaerts-593428?stats=statcast-r-fielding-mlbXander Bogaerts's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/xander-bogaerts/12161/stats?position=SSHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

Meg is joined by Tim Hauraney from the ‘Nailing the Apex' podcast and FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to preview the Australian Grand Prix. They begin by hitting on Red Bull's speed differential (1:38) and Ferrari's plans to unveil an updated design come Emilia (11:56), and then they address McLaren's restructuring plans, which involve three department heads (25:10). Later, they participate in a midfield power-ranking exercise in which they discuss performances thus far and expectations moving forward (34:49). Then, they preview the Australian Grand Prix and touch on which teams can benefit on this particular track (51:50). Host: Megan Schuster Guests: Tim Hauraney and Michael Baumann Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens play “SEC Baseball Player vs. Figure Involved in the Lincoln Assassination,” banter about two umpire faux pas (3:45) and MLB's tweaks to replay reviewing (9:45), and then (17:32) each make 10 predictions about baseball in 2023 to be voted on by listeners, followed […]

Host Gill Alexander, Fangraphs' Paul Sporer, VSiN's Adam Burke and VSiN contributor Jason Weingarten break down the upcoming MLB season from all angles, analyzing off-season moves to find plenty of value and opportunity in various season long markets on this special 2023 MLB Betting Preview edition of the Beating The Book podcast.  (March 27, 2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Tim Murray, Host of VSiN PrimeTime, as they recap the action in the NCAA Tournament over the weekend & preview the Final Four games. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Fangraphs, as they preview the upcoming MLB season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Tim Murray, Host of VSiN PrimeTime, as they recap the action in the NCAA Tournament over the weekend & preview the Final Four games. Also on the show is Paul Sporer, Fangraphs, as they preview the upcoming MLB season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the World Baseball Classic, how Japan ended up winning it all behind Ohtani, Jose Altuve being lost for two months due to injury for the Astros, their NL Central preview, the Cubs chances of winning it, why the Cardinals are the favorites again, the weird Brewers, and the lowly Pirates and Reds. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Jon Tayler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 3 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Nick Martinez - the starter-turned-reliever-turned starter who could be an X-factor for the San Diego Padres in 2023.Watch now on YouTube!Subscribe to Pads Above Replacement's podcast --Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pads-above-replacement/id1676765616Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1zfCpYyhhG350JNP7Qd4pv?si=OGyV37PJSuGWzfFV2LSCKwNick Martinez's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/nick-martinez-607259?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlbNick Martinez's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/nick-martinez/12730/stats?position=PHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

On today's episode, we're going nerd mode and taking a look at some of FanGraphs' projections for the 2023 Padres! Javier reacts to the projections for all of Mt. Crushmore (Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts) as well as some of the more important tertiary players like Jacob Cronenworth, Ha-Seong Kim, and Trent Grisham. Will newcomers Matt Carpenter and Nelson Cruz have anything left in the tank to contribute? What about the catching battle between Luis Campusano and Austin Nola? So many questions!! Go Padres. Check out the Tatis bobblehead! Check out the Youtube Channel for the show! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The San Francisco Giants are far from a perfect team, but are they only 19th-best in the league? Even last year, when so much went wrong, the Giants found themselves in the middle of the pack. Locked On MLB hosts have voted, however, and your 2023 SF Giants came in with a ranking of No. 19 in the league. Is that right? Or are the Giants being slept on once again? The SF Giants' depth chart is explored position-by-position across the infield. FanGraphs has unveiled its annual power rankings by position, and the infield is examined closely. Starting at catcher, the Giants are volatile with former No. 2 overall pick Joey Bart having plenty of upside, but also downside. At first base, LaMonte Wade Jr. could be the 2021 version of himself, or he could struggle like he did in 2022. Wilmer Flores and J.D. Davis are adequate platoon partners/backups there. At second base, the Giants have themselves a solid everyday player in Thairo Estrada. At third, David Villar will get an opportunity but needs to prove he's a sure-thing major leaguer. Again, Flores and Davis serve as depth, but neither is great defensively so this could become a problem. Casey Schmitt looms as a strong defensive fallback option but must hit in Triple-A. At short, Brandon Crawford should have another solid season, anchored by defense. Estrada serves as solid backup, with Brett Wisely and Isan Díaz also options in the middle infield. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the World Baseball Classic, his experience in Miami, what makes the event special, why Japan is the favorite, the Carroll extension for the Diamondbacks, their NL East preview, why the Phillies are the biggest question mark, if the Braves can win the division again, the Mets going for it with an old starting rotation, the Marlins needing more offensive firepower and why the Nationals will be the worst team in MLB this year. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Jon Tayler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's pod, Chase is joined Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about the San Diego Padres locking up Manny Machado long-term, the Dodgers losing Gavin Lux for the season, how the AL East will unfold this season, the Yankees being the favorites once again, if the Rays can bounce back, the Blue Jays being the biggest threat with their young stars, the Red Sox hoping for mediocrity, and the Orioles taking a step back and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Jon Tayler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Prospect Week at FanGraphs, a misleading email, and Ben's daughter's cold, then discuss Alex Rodriguez as a budding book author, social-media maven, and flawed (anti)hero (9:19), non-revelatory news about Shohei Ohtani's future (24:07), a secret Mets spring training drill (32:07), and Ben's reviews of two baseball books that […]