Podcasts about Zips

It's time for the 2023 Mid-American Conference Tournament! In this special edition of SPT: Overtime, Lana Tso sits down with Trendon Hankerson of the Men's Zips Basketball team, and Marcus Anderson sits down with Rachel Martindale of the Women's Zips Basketball team. They talk about the regular season, their senior seasons, expectations for the MAC Tournament, and so much more.

The Cincinnati Reds and Nick Krall may have found another diamond in the rough, but this player will be here for awhile if he pans out. The early Spring Training performances show some good Reds things and one not-so good. Like who will be the Reds second left-handed relief pitcher in the bullpen? It has been encouraging to see guys like Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Noelvi Marte step up in the playing time they've been given. While the Reds may not add them to the Opening Day roster, their performances are still encouraging. The new rules implemented by MLB have the ability to grow the game, they just may take some getting used to. the Pitch Clock has significantly shortened the length of games, which is a good thing, but what are the pitfalls? Also, Joey Votto made one outlandish prediction. That didn't influence the projections on him from Zips, though, as it isn't too keen on Votto being a big power hitter in 2023. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

MLB.com's Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello discuss the opening of Spring Training, pitcher injury news, ZiPS vs PECOTA, player reaction to new rules, three teams that improved on defense, and an Oakland/Miami challenge trade. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian and Danny are back this week talking Pitchers and Catchers (including Clevinger) reporting , projections, and rule changes. Get full access to White Sox Daily at whitesoxdaily.substack.com/subscribe

Jordan Lazowski joins the show from Sox On 35th to discuss recent White Sox pitching acquisitions, Nick Avila, Gregory Santos, A.J. Alexy and Franklin German. We also investigate the White Sox 74 win ZiPS projection and BeefLoaf's accompanying blog. https://www.soxon35th.com/ https://fromthe108.com/2023/02/10/74-... Lastly, go to our merch store and buy something!! We got great fits for White Sox and non-White Sox fans!! https://fromthe108.bigcartel.com/prod...

Bernie talks about the passing of former Cardinals offensive guard Conrad Dobler and reflects on his life and career. He then shifts to talking about how the Cardinals stack up to the competition according to Dan Szymborski's ZiPS projections.

Connor McKnight is back to react to the 2023 ZiPS projections and where the White Sox fall in them.

The Chicago White Sox are projected to finish in third place with a 74-88 record according to ZIPS projection models. Tony and Steve react to the projections for the upcoming season. Other topics discussed include Kieth Law's prospect ratings of the White Sox farm system, World Baseball classic rosters being announced, and offseason grades. -- Sox On Tap is presented by OnTapSportsNet.com, your go-to source for White Sox news, analysis, and updates. Follow us on social media: @SoxOnTap | @OnTapSportsNet Panelists: @TonyOnTap | @NonnieJonnie | @nWi_Steve

Ironically, despite all the negativity surrounding the Giants this offseason, they come in with a rosy record projection, according to ZiPS. The popular projection system projects the SF Giants to win 88 games and make the postseason as the final team in the NL. Perhaps even more surprisingly, the Giants are projected to finish only a few wins beneath the Dodgers and the Padres, who each have 91-win projections. Those teams appear to have higher ceilings than the San Francisco Giants, but they also have far less depth to cover bad and unexpected scenarios. Logan Webb was a surprising omission from the Team USA World Baseball Classic roster, which was announced last evening. Webb had agreed to participate in the tournament earlier this offseason, so it was surprising to see his name left off of the official roster for Team USA. Webb is an extension candidate this offseason (even though he's under team control through 2025), so perhaps the Giants wanted him to put off him plans to play in the WBC while they're negotiating a long-term deal. Why didn't the SF Giants upgrade their infield defense this winter? The outfield was much more of a problem than the infield defensively in 2022. And even in the infield, where the Giants ranked 21st with -7 Outs Above Average, they got a combined -12 from Brandon Belt (-4), Tommy La Stella (-4), and Donovan Walton (-4). Their projected starters, Brandon Crawford (+7), Thairo Estrada (+3), LaMonte Wade Jr. (+2), and David Villar (-1) combined for +11 Outs Above Average in 2022. So the short answer is that their infield defense might not really be a huge problem and that's why they didn't make huge efforts to improve it. 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 Pirates' trade options for Bryan Reynolds, Bo Bichette being undervalued as a star in Toronto, one big MLB trade that'll happen this year, the fall of the White Sox, ZIPS liking the Angels, Rays and Yankees, why the Guardians could win the AL and much more (2:00). Then, PFF's Sam Monson joins the program to preview Super Bowl LVII, why the Chiefs or Eagles will win, the Philly pass rush edge, betting against the Texans and Bears in 2023, why the Vikings are due for a large regression, and the possibility the Falcons take Bijan Robinson at No. 8 (60:00). To wrap, Oregon head baseball coach Mark Wasikowski joins the program to talk about his Ducks, being a preaseason Top 25 team, why he's excited about his group this year, the Ducks being more of a power bat team, who is going to step up for the team this year, players he'll miss and much more (75:00). Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Jon Tayler, Sam Monson & Mark Wasikowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record Date: 2/8/2023 Rundown: Vibe check a week before Spring Training. 2023 ZiPS Projections has the White Sox finishing 74-88. Josh and Jim imagine how the White Sox could disappoint that badly and why they still have optimism they'll beat those projections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No wrong answers but one specific projection for the 2023 Chicago White Sox is unfortunate. The latest ZiPS projections through Fan Graphs has the White Sox finishing 3rd in the AL Central with a record of (74-88). All of the metrics, algorithms and player projections are explained on the Fan Graphs website but 74 wins? Really? This is the season of projections and there will continue to be an array of baseball prognosticators that offer their expert opinions while action in Arizona happens. The Sox have had a brutal off-season but are they really seven games worse than last year? The shift being banned should help Yoan Moncada, Gavin Sheets and Yasmani Grandal. The biggest off-season acquisition, Andrew Benintendi, could very well benefit the most from the new possibilities. Also, how close did Sox fans get from losing Jason Benetti? He went into detail regarding his recent contract negotiations with the White Sox. 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 “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started 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

The White Sox are projected to win 74 games in 2023. Yikes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pinwheels-and-ivy/support

On this episode Heath, Borna, and Nick breakdown poll results and Fangraphs Zips.

It's projection season and one of the best, ZiPS from Dan Szymborski at FanGraphs released their Spring Training standings projections for the 2023 season. The Minnesota Twins came in at second in the American League Central with 80 wins, three victories behind the Cleveland Guardians. Within the record prediction, ZiPS has individual projections for players. Who do they believe will be the Twins' most valuable player? Which prospects does ZiPS see contributing at a high level in the majors? Let's break it all down and assess whether the system is too low on the Twins for 2023. 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) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

For the second straight offseason, the San Francisco Giants lost an ace-caliber pitcher in free agency. Despite losing Kevin Gausman after the 2021 campaign, the Giants' rotation was a strength again in 2022. And despite losing Carlos Rodón this year, the SF Giants' rotation once again looks like it's up to the task in 2023. This time, the Giants took a different approach. They stockpiled an extremely group of capable starters, and their upside play is waiting in the wings in Triple-A. The Giants' 2023 ZiPS projections for pitchers are explored. Logan Webb comes in with another excellent projection, followed by strong projections for their remaining deep group of starters. Alex Cobb looks like a legit No. 2 starter if his defense can do a better job behind him, and Alex Wood, Anthony DeSclafani, Ross Stripling, and Sean Manaea all have relatively high floors and somewhat high ceilings. In the bullpen, Taylor Rogers has a strong projection, as do rookies such as R.J. Dabovich and Cole Waites. The real wild card is Kyle Harrison, who has been ranked as high as the 12th overall prospect on Top 100 lists that have come out in recent days and weeks. Harrison figures to start the season in Triple-A, and could be a major factor at the big league level in 2023. The Giants' staff looks deep enough to perhaps carry them to the postseason, and if they get there, it's hard not to dream on the potential of Webb and Harrison in a postseason series, along with Alex Cobb and any of the other intriguing starters the Giants have stockpiled for 2023. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Hello Seattle Mariners fans! This week the gang Mikey, Anders and Evan are back with a new episode focusing on the ZIPS projections that are out in the wild. Who got snub? Who is overrated? Who's primed for a breakout? We discuss all the details. Furthermore, podcast host Michael Ajeto is a finalist for the SABR analytics contemporary analysis award for his article on seam shifted wake. On this episode Mikey demystifies this phenomenon and shows us all a new way to think about it. Lastly the gang assess the final additions to the Mariners roster: Tommy La Stella and J.B. Bukauskas. DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kVBPT5Ar PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/neversunnyinseattle TWITTER: https://twitter.com/_kuyamikey https://twitter.com/EvanJamesAudio https://twitter.com/AndersJorstad YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCCuRrI_LzysoN7erDCcdiQ/featured

Things got SPICY. Blake Street Banter covers the Hall of Fame result, National Pundits should probably just hold on to their Rockies takes and fun little Over/Under ZiPS exercise. Use https://linktr.ee/blakestreetbanter to find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and listen to the Podcast on Apple iTunes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blake-street-banter/message

February is near and Episode 386 of the Battery Power Podcast features Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman discussing Brian Snitker's contract extension, ZiPS projections for the 2023 Atlanta Braves, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate & Ben discuss theater popcorn, Alamo Drafthouse, Scott Rolen and what hat he should wear, Chip Carey and the problems with hating your own sport, the ZIPS projections and how they project the 2023 Cardinals, The Royals, baseball movies, and much more! Talking About Birds is supported on Patreon. Join our Patreon and join our private Discord server! www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds. 

After a long wait, the San Francisco Giants' 2023 ZiPS projections are finally here! And the computer actually likes the Giants more than you'd probably expect. The SF Giants' position player projections are discussed today, and while it's clear that the Giants are missing star talent at the top (not for lack of trying), they feature an unusually high volume of solid players. That depth is not meaningless, particularly paired with the Giants' strong pitching staff, as ZiPS creator Dan Szymborski views the Giants as an 85-90-win team. Mike Yastrzemski is projected to be the Giants' best position player, which is ironic given the (surprisingly) negative reaction that erupted on Twitter when the Giants and Yaz agreed to a one-year deal for 2023 back in November. Again, Yaz is not at all projected to be a star, but he leads the large pack projected to produce between roughly 1.5 and 2.5 WAR. Batting averages are discussed in detail; specifically, how it's simply bad practice to act as though a .240 AVG is dreadful in the modern game. On the contrary, that is now roughly league average, and expectations need to be adjusted. The San Francisco Giants also have some very interesting prospect projections. Most of those appear on the pitching side, but on the position player side, Vaun Brown comes in with very interesting age-based comps. His top three comps are Starling Marte, Ken Griffey Sr., and Ramon Laureano. Brown had a monster season between Low-A and High-A, but he was old for those leagues. However, that doesn't stop ZiPS from projecting Brown as a league-average major league hitter already, which supports the notion that he's certainly someone to watch as he likely begins 2023 in Double-A. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Shawn Coleman looks at where past Braves finished in the 2023 HOF voting. Plus, Chip Caray leaves the Braves for the Cardinals and ZIPS projects the Braves to once again be very, very good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the conclusion of Cubs Con and Winter Warm-Up, Ron, Elliott, and Pete get together again for a post-conventions review. Are they feeling any more optimistic now that the annual feel-good gatherings have taken place? Does the ZIPS projection for the Cardinals make Ron feel better? Elliott feel worse? They also speculate about how the upcoming rules changes will affect the game, and Ron lights into Pete for his hardheadedness regarding Disney Star Wars. Follow us on Twitter, GETTR, and Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check out Gateway City Sports and Team of Rivals Podcast.

Corey and Brendan discuss Trey Mancini's unexpected inexpensive contract, the high-than-expected Cadinals ZiPS projections, and remaining relief pitching market. BUY CUBS TICKETS HERE: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941... TAILGATE WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Use Code: CHGO for 50% off 2 or more pairs at https://ShadyRays.com - Buy One, Get One Free. Check out pinsandaces.com and use code CHGO to receive 15% off your first order and get free shipping. GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter Check out FOCO for merch and collectibles here https://foco.vegb.net/CHGO and use promo code “CHGO” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Just visit https://athleticgreens.com/CHGOCubs Visit https://dkng.co/chgo to sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook using the code “CHGO” Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. $200 in Free Bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. Promo code req. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Stepped up Same Game Parlay: 1 Stepped Up Same Game Parlay Token issued per eligible NFL playoff game after opt-in. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Profit boosted up to 100% (10+ legs for 100% boost). Promotional offer period ends 2/12/23 at 11:59:59 PM ET.See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most wonderful time of the year - when Dan Szymborski releases his ZiPS projections. And this season is all the more wonderful when those projections suggest the Cardinals will be a 90+ win juggernaut.We talk through the projections at each projection and use that as an excuse to catch up on the offseason chatter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cardinalsoffday.substack.com

Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szybmorski to discuss the 2023 Cardinals ZiPS projections. Dan talks about how while he personally disagree's with some of the projections, they're definitely worth noting. Dan then touches on how Adam Wainwright is projected out as an average pitcher, but some of the Cardinals' yonger players and pitchers are expected to breakout.

Bernie offers up his final thoughts on the Cards' ZiPS projections, Blues/Predators and more.

Salk started a fun controversy yesterday with the idea of the Seahawks spending money on the defense instead of putting it toward a QB and explains why it's a fun/important thought exercise when considering how to close the talent gap. The ZiPS projections are out on the 2023 Seattle Mariners and Salk is joined by Dan Szymborski to explain why he (and the computers) like the Mariners 2B platoon of Kolton Wong & Dylan Moore, where Luis Castillo stands in the projections and what Julio could accomplish in '23.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we discuss the 2023 ZiPS projections for the Detroit Tigers. Developed by Dan Szymborski (check out the article on the Tigers at Fangraphs) ZiPS attempts to project production for players and teams. We discuss some of the numbers that stood out. 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 “LOCKEDON15,” 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start today's show talking about Frankie Montas' injury and who should take his spot in the rotation to begin the season. Then they go through Yankees ZiPS projections, player comps and if the Yankees should extend Harrison Bader.  Thank you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring today's show! Go to AthleticGreens.com/pinstripes for a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs when you buy AG1.    Get in touch:  @YankeesPodcast  @BronxPinstripes  @Andrew_Rotondi  @ScottReinen    Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast   Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342   Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Salk started a fun controversy yesterday with the idea of the Seahawks spending money on the defense instead of putting it toward a QB and explains why it's a fun/important thought exercise when considering how to close the talent gap. The ZiPS projections are out on the 2023 Seattle Mariners and Salk is joined by Dan Szymborski to explain why he (and the computers) like the Mariners 2B platoon of Kolton Wong & Dylan Moore, where Luis Castillo stands in the projections and what Julio could accomplish in '23.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Szymborski, from Fangraphs, joins Jeremy & Pat this week. We recap the Cubs transactions, and break down the Cubs Zips projections.  We close the show recapping Cubs convention highlights.

Penn State football had a major shakeup at receiver on Sunday night when the team parted ways with coach Taylor Stubblefield. Hours later, the team landed one of its top portal targets, Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas. To make sense of all that information, host Thomas Frank Carr and senior Editor Nate Bauer discuss the events and how it affects the team. Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you never miss any breaking news. https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK First, they start with the news that Penn State landed Cephas. The team had been hotly after receivers in the transfer portal but had yet to find success despite those efforts. That changed on Sunday night when Cephas committed to the Nittany Lions despite some enrollment challenges that will cause him to enroll this spring.  https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/news/penn-state-adds-top-transfer-portal-target-in-wr-dante-cephas/ Bauer and T-Frank discuss Cephas's impact on the roster and how important it was for Penn State to get on the board at that position.  So is Cephas' commitment linked to Stubblefield's firing? Bauer and T-Frank discuss the larger picture at the receiver position and how the short-term situation has less to do with his departure than the problems on the roster and recruiting trail. Bauer and T-Frank discuss what those issues were.  Finally, they round back to Cephas, and T-Frank gives some more observations on the former Zips final season in Akron to give fans an idea about what he brings to the roster.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fangraphs' annual ZiPS projections are out for the 2023 New York Yankees. How many home runs will Aaron Judge hit this year? Will Josh Donaldson have a bounce-back year? Is Isaiah Kiner-Falefa going to have over 500 at-bats?! How will Carlos Rodón do in this first year in pinstripes? How many home runs will Gerrit Cole surrender in 2023? Find out! Plus, MLB tweeted out the following 10 World Series winners, and a team is missing from all 10 matchups. It's a surprising omission. 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 “LOCKEDON15,” 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Vespi had hernia surgery last week, which puts his status for Opening Day in question. So how will that impact the Baltimore Orioles bullpen? Host Connor Newcomb breaks down Vespi's role in 2023 and why this could give Keegan Akin a better shot at a roster spot. But first, Connor breaks down the Orioles latest roster move as they claimed Lewin Díaz off waivers for the second time this offseason and designated Ryan O'Hearn for assignment. Finally, Connor hits the highlights from the Orioles 2023 ZiPS Projections that came out at Fangraphs last week with interesting projections for Adley Rutschman, Grayson Rodriguez, DL Hall, and others. 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 “LOCKEDON15,” 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brewers finally signed a major league free agent, so the guys talked all about what Wade Miley means for the team, as well as the Bryse Wilson and Joseph Hernandez additions. Alex Claudo even got mentioned! Also discussed were ZiPS projections and the BFIB. Support the podcast on Patreon and receive the Monthly Minor League Extra and Weekly Packers Preview. Music: Fair Weather Fans by The Baseball Project recorded live at WFMU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mketailgate/message

Intro, Zips men's basketball, Zips women's basketball, college football playoff recap, and a Georgia-TCU preview (1:20-31:31)NBA All-Star voting, Cavs week in review, and we answer all your questions from our Twitter page @WZIPSports in Hot Mic (31:40-58:57)NFL headlines, Damar Hamlin, Around the Roo, Browns headlines, Jadeveon Clowney, and more (59:06-1:23:57)Browns-Steelers preview, recap Saturday's NFL games, and Week 18 NFL Pick Em's (1:24:07-1:50:29)

We're still recovering from 2022 and we're talking Avatar, baseball resolutions, free agent signings including what's going on with Correa, ZiPS projections, Jerry Reinsdorf's reign of terror, and I guess cannibalism. Next week is our 100th episode so leave us voicemails about the show at (703) 261-4915‬.

Contrary to my own belief about how the team will perform, Fangraph's ZiPS projections see the Colorado Rockies pitchers outperforming their position players.

Dansby Swanson crushed his introductory press conference on Wednesday. From a story about watching Cubs games on WGN with his late grandfather to his approach to the game to his desire to win, Swanson positioned himself as a great fit for the North Siders entering 2023 and beyond. Plus: FanGraphs releases their ZIPS projections, and why Michael Conforto or Trey Mancini should be added. 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 “LOCKEDON15,” 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! NHTSA Drive high, get a DUI. Click HERE to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. Dan Szymborski, creator of the ZiPs projection system and Fangraphs writer joins us to talk about the systems projections for the Cleveland Guardians in 2023. We ask Dan about the projections for George Valera that includes a near-age comp to Aaron Judge, but that probably doesn't mean what you think it means. But first, we get a little nerdy with Dan's outside baseball opinions and his trip to Cleveland for the 2019 All-Star game. 2. We focus on asking Dan about certain players ZiPs likes or doesn't like, including Steven Kwan, Oscar Gonzalez, Emmanuel Clase, Cade Smith and some other interesting players in the minors. 3. Dan shares more about what goes into ZiPs, how it projects the AL Central to play out at the moment, in 2023, and other thoughts on the division itself. 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 “LOCKEDON15,” 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! NHTSA Drive high, get a DUI. Click HERE to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes discussed how the ZiPS projections for the Cubs should make fans excited for the 2023 season. Cubs Insider editor-in-chief Evan Altman then joined the show to discuss the Cubs landing shortstop Dansby Swanson on a seven-year $177-million deal and to share his expectations for the club in 2023. Later, Bernstein and Holmes listened to Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson assess his performance against Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown on Sunday during his weekly conversation with the afternoon duo of Parkins & Spiegel.

Quincy looks at the just released projections for the 2023 Cleveland Guardians to glean insights into players who can be expected to shine. Find the projections here: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2023-zips-projections-cleveland-guardians/ Check out amazing, sustainably-made bedding at www.sheetsgiggles.com and use the code "GUARDIANS" at checkout to save 15%. It's a company that shares Quincy's values of love, laughter and caring for the people around you. Please like, rate, review, subscribe and download! Follow us on Twitter at @GuardianFancast and email the show at quincy@guardiansfancast.com Music provided by purple-planet.com. Intro song is licensed and purchased from pond5.com.

Dan Szymborski and Fangraphs released their 2023 ZiPS projections for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and things are getting exciting. We are discussing Corbin Carroll and Brandon Pfaadt being projected to be two of the best players on the team as well as how much stock you can put in these projections. Remember, as Dan says, incorrect projections are either caused by flaws in the physical reality of the universe or by skillful sabotage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thirteen years is a long time. The San Francisco Giants locked up superstar Carlos Correa to a 13-year, $350 million deal late Tuesday--what should Giants fans expect throughout the course of the contract? For starters, Correa is just 28 years old. He should reasonably be expected to have 3-4 more prime years. According to the ZiPS projection system, Correa will produce 5+ WAR in each of the next three seasons; 4+ WAR in each of the next five seasons; and 3+ WAR in each of the next seven seasons. Thairo Estrada led all SF Giants position players with 2.7 fWAR in 2022, which is what Correa is projected to produce in year eight of this deal. Even in year 10, Correa is projected to produce like an average everyday player. What about Carlos Correa's platoon splits? What about his power translating to Oracle Park? While Correa is certainly better against lefties than he is against righties, he is absolutely not a platoon player (which should be obvious; you're not giving $350 million to a platoon player). He has a career 140 wRC+ vs. LHP and a 125 wRC+ vs. RHP. Both are excellent. Combine that with elite defense at a premium position, and it's what makes Correa the Giants' latest superstar. Correa hits the ball all over the field. He will certainly lose some home runs to right field at Oracle Park, but he should gain some to center field, where he hits the ball a lot. According to Statcast, Correa would've lost only four home runs over the last three seasons combined if all of his balls in play occurred at Oracle Park. Not a huge deal. "Mad Dog" Chris Russo of MLB Network, however, hates the signing. With all due respect, he has no idea what he's talking about. In one breath Russo praises Correa as a superstar. In the next, he says this will go down as the worst contract in Giants franchise history. How does that make any sense? Russo seems to be relying too much on old ways of evaluating offense: with batting average, home runs, and RBI. He's also seemingly unaware that the league average batting average has plummeted, and Correa's career AVG of .279 is way, way above the MLB average. Also, as teams certainly know by now, metrics like wRC+ and even OPS+ are better at evaluating hitters. Carlos Correa himself knows this and is fluent in the analytics of today's game. Just another reason he will be such a great resource for the San Francisco Giants for many, many years to come. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms:

Woods and Paul are joined by Dan Szymborski from Fangraphs on Thursday morning! Listen here as Dan gives his thoughts on the reported signing of Xander Bogaerts, what impact he will have on this roster, how this effects Dan's ZIPS projections, and MUCH more!

Dan Bernstein broke down FanGraphs' ZiPS projections for the White Sox in 2023.

Record Date: 11/29/2022 Rundown: Josh helps catch up on the White Sox news, including who will be part of Pedro Grifol's coaching staff. Dan Szymborski joins the show to discuss the 2023 ZiPS projections Why Mike Clevinger signing is underwhelming Why ZiPS is not high about the White Sox offense The lack of depth is very noticeable What the White Sox ceiling and floors are for next year Which free agents and trade targets make a lot of sense for the White Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about their Thanksgivings, Joe Kelly's comments (10:29) about free agents' team visits being “outdated and cheesy,” the Astros signing José Abreu (30:25), and some standout totals (45:17) from the preliminary ZiPS-projected standings for 2023, plus Past Blasts (1:15:48) from 1935. Audio intro: The Shivas, “If I Could Choose” Audio outro: Redd […]

Despite the legitimate fan angst, there really is a lot to be grateful for as a fan of the San Francisco Giants. The 2022 season with a big letdown, but in a lot of ways the SF Giants' .500 record likely motivated them to have a big offseason this winter. The Giants are linked to all of the top free agents, including Aaron Judge, who is reportedly the Giants' top target. Reports indicate the San Francisco Giants are looking to add two outfielders, a middle infielder, and a starting pitcher this winter, and they're likely to add depth pieces as well, including addressing the bullpen. Not every team can claim to have such interest in adding talent, and it's very much something to be grateful for as a Giants fan. The Giants are also starting from a pretty good baseline win projection, according to the ZiPS projection system featured on FanGraphs. The projection system has the SF Giants at 83 wins—before accounting for any offseason additions. That projection doesn't include Carlos Rodón, since he is a free agent. It's a pretty good place to start considering the first item on the list, that the San Francisco Giants are likely to be very active this winter. Add, say, Aaron Judge, a center fielder, a shortstop, and an ace pitcher, and it's not hard to see the Giants with a projection of 90-95 wins. The state of the SF Giants' farm system is also something to be grateful for. While they've fallen or stalled out in a lot of subjective rankings in the last couple of years, there's something unique about this moment in time as a Giants fan regarding their farm system. Finally, after years of waiting, their top prospects are getting closer to the major leagues. Marco Luciano stalled out a bit in 2022, but Kyle Harrison dominated in Double-A and is a strong candidate to make a legitimate impact in 2023. Casey Schmitt has flown under the radar as perhaps the Giants' best position player prospect, and he ended the season with a handful of games in Triple-A, so he's also on the doorstep to the majors. All in all, it's a pretty good time to be a Giants fan. Now they just need to execute their offseason plans. Find and follow Locked On Giants on your favorite podcast platforms: