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In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon go Country Clubbin' for Kelley to preview the PGA Championship, then Paul Sporer from FanGraphs hops on with some MLB plays. Also on the show, some NFL head-to-head matchup odds before VSiN Prop Points co-host and RotoWire's Nick Whalen drops by with some fantasy football thoughts. 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 Matt Brown recap yesterday's MLB action and how that impacts the futures market, as well as previews for Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show with some MLB plays, and the guys preview the AFC North. 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 Matt Brown recap yesterday's MLB action and how that impacts the futures market, as well as previews for Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show with some MLB plays, and the guys preview the AFC North. 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.

Bobby and Alex discuss some distinctly Tipping Pitches news at the top of this week's show, including a news story in The City Reporter about Diamond Baseball Holdings stealing tips from Brooklyn Cyclones concessions workers and Apollo Global Management investing nearly $3 billion in the Yankees. Then, they're joined by CNN's Hannah Keyser and Jon Becker of FanGraphs to have a wide-ranging discussions of the state of the MLBPA-MLB CBA negotiations. For a longer discussion of the Yankees' private equity investment, head over to Patreon and start a 7-day free trial of the Alex Rodriguez VIP Club.Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Tipping Pitches Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipping Pitches merchandise ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call the Tipping Pitches voicemail: 785-422-5881Tipping Pitches features original music from Steve Sladkowski of PUP.

Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne step in for Blake Murphy to chat about the weekend's action, George Springer's recent play and more. Fangraphs' Jon Becker (26:02) breaks down the AL East, if he's buying the Chicago White Sox and whether the Seattle Mariners can rebound. Following that, MLB.com's David Adler (49:47) discusses Tommy John's legacy, how Max Scherzer will be remembered and if Dylan Cease is the favourite for AL Cy Young. Lastly, Sho had a chat with Brett Bateman (1:21:04) about getting traded to Toronto and finding out he's getting called up to the Majors. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to set up the Blue Jays series finale against the Red Sox, the positive stretch they've been on since the trade deadline, and the acquisition of Paul Sewald off waivers to bolster the bullpen. Then, Michael Baumann (22:08) of FanGraphs joins the show to discuss Jose Soriano's first home start as a Blue Jay, the NL wild card race heating up, and the effect of ABS on the season so far. Later, Bobby Wagner (49:41), host of the Tipping Pitches podcast jumps on with Blake to discuss the Mets disappointing season, the play of Juan Soto and Bo Bichette as the team looks ahead to 2027, before getting into the latest news surrounding baseball's labour negotiations. Finally, Blue Jays prospect Ricky Tiedemann (1:19:53) joins the show to discuss his return from injury, and development within the Blue Jays organization, before getting into his goals for the rest of the season and beyond. 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. 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 check in on some headlines around NFL training camps before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to chat his MLB plays. Also on the show, Country Clubbin' has Kelley preview the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and Prop Points co-host Nick Whalen drops by to with some NFL futures picks. 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 check in on some headlines around NFL training camps before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to chat his MLB plays. Also on the show, Country Clubbin' has Kelley preview the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and Prop Points co-host Nick Whalen drops by to with some NFL futures picks. 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 is joined by Mitch Bannon from The Athletic to break down the Jays second consecutive win over the Red Sox, the play from rookie Brett Bateman in his first stint with the Blue Jays, Spencer Miles collecting his first big league save, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued struggles at the plate. Then, Chris Cotillo (27:33) from MassLive joins the show to further discuss the Red Sox side of the series, including Chad Tracy's bullpen decisions, and how the team has been able to sustain their second half success. Later, Ben Clemens (49:57), FanGraphs writer, jumps on with Blake to chat about the Blue Jays pitching staff, their decisions at the trade deadline, and their struggles with injury this season. Finally, Mario Delgado (1:21:17) Genzor from Baseball Prospectus, joins the show to discuss becoming a baseball fan while living in Spain, and why he chose to follow the Rockies, before getting into Colorado's decisions at the trade deadline, and the benefits between different arm rotations for pitchers. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben & Woods open the 7am hour by discussing the first wave of analysis that Fangraphs recently released on how teams have benefited from the ABS challenge system, and where the Padres rank with their challenge success rate. Then we let Woodsy take off to take Taylor to his first day of kindergarten and get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before the guys are joined by Jesse Rogers from ESPN to discuss the National League wildcard race! Listen here!

In this hour of A Numbers Game, Dustin Swedelson and Kelley Bydlon break down The Athletic's list of QB tiers before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to chat the MLB trade deadline and today's slate. Also on the show, head-to-head NFL wins futures and a recap of today's best bets wraps up 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, Dustin Swedelson and Kelley Bydlon break down The Athletic's list of QB tiers before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to chat the MLB trade deadline and today's slate. Also on the show, head-to-head NFL wins futures and a recap of today's best bets wraps up 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by the Athletic's Keith Law to discuss Toronto deciding to move Arjun Nimmala and what they got in Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. Following that, Sportsnet's Ben Shulman (29:51) discusses the tense locker room on Deadline Day and looks ahead to the rest of the season. Later, FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski (51:53) talks the Braves, Yankees and other teams that stood out from their transactions on Monday. Lastly, Josh Reddick (1:15:46) of Crush City Territory talks about new Blue Jay Spencer Arrighetti, the Astros' deadline, Tatsuya Imai and more. 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.   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 Shi Davidi to discuss Kevin Gausman's tenure in Toronto, the acquisition of Jose Soriano and what's ahead for the Blue Jays at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Afterwards, Davy Andrews (22:09) of FanGraphs discusses Luis Garcia Jr. heading to the Yankees and why the Nationals like their return. Cody Stavenhagen of the Athletic pops in to reflect on Tarik Skubal's time with the Tigers and other moves on the horizon for Detroit. Eric Longenhagen (50:04) of FanGraphs gives the lowdown on the two prospects the Blue Jays traded Kevin Gausman for in Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. MLB Insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays Reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:06:05) talks Toronto seemingly buying and selling at the deadline and who else could be moved before 6pm ET. Lastly, Craig Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus gives his take on Tarik Skubal joining the Dodgers and if LA is bad for baseball or simply lapping everyone.   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.   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 the end of Ben’s jury duty and Meg’s first colonoscopy, then discuss an investigation into Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s finances, Roki Sasaki’s big glove, Munetaka Murakami’s performance against good velocity, a squirrel sighting (and top prospect Max Clark’s arrival) in Detroit, baseball’s animal kingdom, who gets to claim Jimothy, the frustrating Mariners, Curtis Mead’s im-mead-iate injury, and pre-deadline unrest in Philly. Then (1:05:16) FanGraphs contributor Kiri Oler joins to preview the Women’s Pro Baseball League’s inaugural season and consider its prospects for long-term success. Audio intro: Daniel Leckie, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Gabriel-Ernest, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to WSJ on Walter’s finances Link to WSJ on Walter’s stroke Link to Ben on the Dodgers in 2015 Link to WSJ on Sasaki Link to June FG post on Sasaki Link to Roki’s rolling WAR Link to Roki’s four-seamer speed by start Link to Murakami vs. velo article Link to extended squirrel video Link to MLB.com squirrel article Link to BP squirrel article Link to PAWS page Link to animal appearances video Link to MLB.com on Clark’s call-up Link to BP on Clark’s call-up Link to baseball exceptionalism wiki Link to Jimothy wiki Link to M’s Jimothy promotion Link to Trash Pandas’ Jimothy promotion Link to food guarding info Link to Mead injury article Link to Mead recovery report Link to BP IL Triage tool Link to Gelb on the Phillies Link to Paine on the Phillies Link to WPBL wiki Link to Kiri on the WPBL teams Link to Kiri on WPBL managers Link to Kiri’s 2025 pod appearance Link to Kiri on other women’s leagues Link to WPBL team pages Link to AP on the WPBL Link to ESPN’s WPBL press release Link to 2025 WPBL announcement Link to Women’s Baseball World Cup article Link to Ben on the OWL Link to A League of Their Own scene Link to Roki game story 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

Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Trey Yesavage's outing, Louis Varland's consistency and what's ahead for Toronto's front office as the trade deadline nears. Afterwards, Brittany Ghiroli (29:26), Senior MLB Enterprise, and Investigator at The Athletic, talks Max Scherzer longevity, where the Blue Jays stand and MLB organizations seeking out advantages through scouting opponents. Lastly, Ben Clemens (50:17) of FanGraphs breaks down his yearly Trade Value Series where he lists the 50 most valuable players in the MLB weighing performance, age and contract. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Collette, of FanGraphs and Rotowire, is back to talk about the Tampa Bay Rays. Jason addressed Tampa's trade deadline needs, and how to get by the pesky Yankees and Red Sox, who still find ways to win. Jason and Chrystal talked about pitching matchups for the coming series, and the pros and cons of opening pitchers in previewing the series. They also lauded the ABS system, issues with catchers, cool bobbleheads, and how sometimes sports hurt your feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour of A Numbers Game, Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon chat the Buffalo Bills and who can contend with them in the AFC before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to chat some MLB. Also on the show, more on MLB futures and MVP odds, and a recap of best bets ends 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, Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon chat the Buffalo Bills and who can contend with them in the AFC before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to chat some MLB. Also on the show, more on MLB futures and MVP odds, and a recap of best bets ends 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.

The Bechtold Breakdown - Murf Gray is up to third on the Pirates top 30 prospects list. Axiel Plaz is now sixth on MLB Pipeline and third on FanGraphs. Termarr Johnson is now 11th. Thomas Harrington has fallen to 23rd. The Dodgers have nine top 100 prospects. The Ravens have released Diego Pavia.

Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB Network and CHSN White Sox analyst Dan Plesac to break down the White Sox's outlook ahead of the trade deadline. They discuss whether the Sox have a postseason-caliber bullpen, Sean Burke's development, the value of postseason experience on a big league roster, and the team's challenging schedule ahead. Dan also weighs in on FanGraphs' playoff projections for the White Sox and explains why he wouldn't trade places with the Dodgers.

In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon preview the NFC North odds for the upcoming season, and Gill gives out his best tennis bets. Also, they are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs to talk MLB. Later, Nick Whalen joins the show to talk NBA and NFL. 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 preview the NFC North odds for the upcoming season, and Gill gives out his best tennis bets. Also, they are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs to talk MLB. Later, Nick Whalen joins the show to talk NBA and NFL. 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 Arden Zwelling to discuss the weekend's games vs. the Chicago White Sox and reflect on the season to date where Toronto, according to FanGraphs, currently has a 14% chance of making the playoffs (32:07). Afterwards, Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz (51:15) talks starters Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez and Tampa getting swept by Boston over the weekend. Lastly, Canadian Atlanta Braves prospect Eric Hartman (1:14:40) talks about his season with the High-A Rome Emperors, adjustments going from each level in the minors and representing Canada in the future. 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.

This week I talk about when implementation itself becomes the blocker — how working on a new welcome sequence in Kyle Adams' Newsletter Power-Up Cohort reminded me that I rarely get stuck deciding to act, but I do get stuck overcomplicating the build, and why I need to iterate for myself the way I do for clients. Then a FanGraphs piece that reframed how I react to fans booing at the All-Star Game, and a recommendation for the cast of The Odyssey recapping the entire story in one minute on The Tonight Show.Links:The Hater's All-Star GameThe Odyssey Cast Recaps the Entire Story in One Minute — The Tonight ShowIf you enjoyed this, consider joining my newsletter at https://streamlined.fm/wrap. You'll get regular emails on how to approach building systems that help you take time off, worry-free.View the episode transcript (00:00) - Welcome to the Friday Wrap-Up (00:26) - When Does Implementation Hinder You? (04:09) - Recommended Reading: The Haters All-Star Game (06:40) - Something Fun: The Odyssey in One Minute (07:36) - Automation of the Week: Auditing Opt-ins with Claude (09:54) - Wrapping Up ————Streamlined Solopreneur helps  solopreneurs automate their business so they can take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. If you're looking to get started, you can download the Solopreneur Systems Starter Kit. It's 4 systems every solopreneur should have, the simplest way to get started, along with the exact tools, automations, and AI prompts you need. No guessing here. Get it for free at https://streamlined.fm/kitConnect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/

Hour 3 with Donny Football: Will the Pirates be buyers or sellers? We think they will be buyers. Donny thinks Mason Miller is unrealistic. Donny is not trading Seth Hernandez. Can Paul Skenes return to his elite status? The Padres are open to trading Mason Miller. Could Miller actually be traded home to the Bucs? CBS Sports and FanGraphs thinks the Pirates will be the final Wild Card. Chuck in Uniontown calls the show.

The Padres are open to trading Mason Miller. Could Miller actually be traded home to the Bucs? CBS Sports and FanGraphs thinks the Pirates will be the final Wild Card. Chuck in Uniontown calls the show.

Blake Murphy is joined by FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to discuss the All-Star events and provides an overview of 2026 MLB Draft talent pool. Afterwards, Kansas City Royals field co-ordinator Scott Thorman (29:36) discusses his Canadian roots, role with the Royals, and his reaction to learning he was a role model for Joey Votto. Baseball America's Carlos Collazo (50:04) evaluates which teams had good drafts, Toronto's new prospects and Brendan Lawson, who's projected to be the No.1 prospect in the 2027 MLB Draft. Lastly, Bradford William Davis (1:20:42) of readeyeblack.com talks about how MLB baseball has changed, ways sports games are getting worse and more.  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.

MLB Draft 2026 What Do Real Prospects Think About MLB's Draft Proposal?2026 Mock Draft 1.0The Biggest (Literally) Draft Class YetJackson Flora's Evolution, Alain Gomez-Gudino's Incredible Journey, and Other Tales from the 2026 Draft Class2026 MLB Draft Preview and Updated RankingsDay 1 Draft Chat2026 Mock Draft 2.0: The Day OfThe MLB Draft Is Once Again for Diehards OnlyDay 1 Recap2026 Futures Game Recap: More Next Year, PleaseEffectively Wild Episode 2504: I Choo-Choo-Choose You Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen banter about Zack Wheeler declining MLB’s last-minute All-Star invitation, JJ Wetherholt’s long-term contract extension, and how the Futures Game and amateur draft fell flat as spectator events, then discuss the top tier of draft picks, some surprising picks and revamped approaches by teams under new management, why better data hasn’t made teams much better at drafting, why no team has tried blowing by its bonus allotment, and more, plus closing banter about Bryce Harper’s explanation of his video message for a sports-betting addict. Audio intro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: PJ Harding, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to The Simpsons clip Link to Wheeler article Link to MLBTR on Wetherholt Link to Wetherholt’s draft outfit Link to Baumann on the spectator experience Link to Cooper on the spectator experience Link to Manfred mispronunciation article Link to celebrity golf tournament Link to Futures Game FAQ Link to draft viewing FAQ Link to Brendan on the Futures Game Link to Eric’s draft preview Link to The Board Link to Baumann on big draftees Link to MLB draft tracker Link to FG Day 1 draft recap Link to The Athletic on Schaffner Link to Crotchfelt vs. Titsworth post Link to Angels picks Link to Ball’s draft study Link to Seidler on blowing up the draft Link to Ball on blowing up the draft Link to NBA revenue info Link to Madisynn from She-Hulk Link to Clemens on prospect valuation 1 Link to Clemens on prospect valuation 2 Link to camel case wiki Link to Harper’s Instagram post Link to EW guest appearances Link to Dodgers extra-inning game 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

Blake Murphy is joined by Davy Andrews of FanGraphs to recap the Home Run Derby and the All-Star festivities. Following that, former MLB player Hunter Pence (25:33) discusses broadcasting the Derby with Netflix, the contrasting styles of home run hitters and keys to Toronto turning their season around. Afterwards, Keith Law (50:29) of the Athletic talks 2026 Blue Jays draft picks in Cole Carlon and Will Brick in addition to Jojo Parker, Nolan Perry and other standouts from the 2026 MLB Futures Game. Lastly, Canadian musician Darrian Gerrard (1:21:18) discusses her love of softball growing up, passion for music and her latest song “going through it.” 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 discuss Jojo Parker's play in the 2026 Futures Game along with Cole Carlon, Will Brick and others taken by the Blue Jays in the 2026 MLB Draft. Jon Morosi (27:44) of the MLB Network previews tonight's Home Run Derby and where Toronto stands in the American League playoff race. Afterwards, Ben Clemens (51:06) joins to introduce FanGraphs' new Prospect Valuation Method and why it's useful in assessing talent. He also gives a sneak peak into his annual Trade Value Series ahead of the approaching MLB Trade Deadline (1:31:11). 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 Fangraphs' Jon Becker to talk about some of the new features on Fangraphs and the favourites to win the Home Run Derby. Afterwards, Cody Stavenhagen (30:10) of the Athletic phones in to discuss the chances Tarik Skubal is dealt and Justin Verlander announcing he is retiring at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Mike Petriello (50:01) of MLB.com follows up to describe the unheralded durability of Dylan Cease and the Blue Jays' uncharacteristic strikeout rate. Lastly, Kyle Glaser (1:14:57) of Foul Territory previews the San Diego Padres ahead of their three-game set vs. 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.

In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon update Wimbledon, the World Cup and NBA moves before The MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev joins the show to chat some MLB. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by to preview the second half of the MLB season and the guys take a look at some NBA futures. 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 update Wimbledon, the World Cup and NBA moves before The MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev joins the show to chat some MLB. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by to preview the second half of the MLB season and the guys take a look at some NBA futures. 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 Dan Shulman to talk about the various blunders on Wednesday against the Astros and what he observed during Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s batting practice pregame. Afterwards, Davy Andrews (29:29) of Fangraphs joins to discuss how the Alejandro Kirk-Brandon Valenzuela platoon has looked and the art of challenging as a catcher. Levi Weaver (50:03) of the Athletic provides a Texas Rangers check-in and what his Trade Deadline Big Board is speculating. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons pitcher Adam Macko (1:14:19) discusses the nerves ahead of his MLB debut in May, pitching at Yankee Stadium and what Jays management want him to work on. 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 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.

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 Zach Worden to break down the loss to the Astros including Shane Bieber's return. Johnny Prokos (30:51) of the “Johnny I Pro Show” comes in-studio to discuss his family hotdog stand outside of the Rogers Centre, his Blue Jays fandom and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs' Ben Clemens (49:55) analyzes the changes in how prospects are evaluated and what the numbers suggest about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. Lastly, Sam Blum (1:20:33) of the Athletic discusses what players are saying on the looming MLB lockout. 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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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