Painting Corners Baseball Podcast

Former MLB player for the Texas Rangers, Jason Botts, joins Aidan and Johnny to discuss his baseball journey around the globe -- Mexico, NPB, USA -- and the mental fortitude and mindfulness practices that helped him along the way.

Aidan and Johnny sit down with former MLB pitcher Pat Venditte to discuss his time in the big leagues and being the first ambidextrous pitcher to get there.

Aidan and Johnny dive into the Phillies' chance of playoff success, and assorted updates from around the league over the last week of baseball as the playoff push heats up.

Mark Hendrickson, former MLB and NBA two-way athlete, joins PC pod to talk with Aidan and Johnny about his journey to the pros in both sports, some of his favorite stories, and his mission to help youth achieve their full potential.

On this episode of the  Painting Corners Baseball Podcast , Johnny C and Aidan Smith break down a wild week of MLB action, from historic offensive debuts to strange off-field headlines and pitching multi-verse theories. Episode Highlights: Joshua Baez Makes History:  Unpacking the rookie's unbelievable 3-for-3, 3-home-run debut—and why going deep in three consecutive at-bats beats a first-pitc...

On this episode of the  Painting Corners Baseball Podcast , Johnny C and Aidan Smith dive into the late-season MLB landscape following a chaotic trade deadline! Episode Highlights: Rays "Raise the Roof":  Are the Tampa Bay Rays real contenders? The guys breakdown Freddy Peralta’s rocky Rays debut, the impact of the McHugh/McClanahan injury bugs, and why catcher Liam Hicks might be the sn...

On this episode of the  Painting Corners Baseball Podcast , hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith react to a wild MLB Trade Deadline! The hosts break down the day’s biggest blockbusters and head-scratchers across the league. Episode Highlights: Adley Rutschman to Boston:  Is Rutschman the long-term solution behind the dish for the Red Sox, or did Boston overpay Baltimore? Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers:  Lo...

The MLB Trade Deadline is approaching fast, and the hot stove is officially boiling! In this episode of the  Painting Corners Baseball Podcast , hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith break down the first major deadline splash: the Red Sox acquiring right-handed power bat Curtis Mead from the Rays. Did Boston overpay, or was it a necessary move driven by deadline urgency and the "curse of desperation...

The MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and the  Painting Corners Baseball Podcast  is live from the studio to break down all the high-stakes trade rumors, pitcher sweepstakes, and roster chaos! Hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith examine the latest pitching landscape, starting with Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Is Skubal heading to the New York Yankees in a blockbuster prospect deal, or could a...

Aidan and Johnny are joined by the Data Dugout's Cody Hamilton to discuss the White Sox window, trade deadline deals, and how bullpens are the new lab, rather than a realm of demotion.

Is the MLB landscape shifting toward the underdogs?  In this massive crossover episode of the  Painting Corners Baseball Podcast , Johnny C and Aidan Smith welcome Pete "The Baseball Nerd" to break down why the teams keeping their wallets closed are opening up the win columns. From the green and gold's comeback energy to the stunning early-season movement across the AL and NL Central...

Are the Bronx Bombers in absolute freefall?  On this week's edition of the  Painting Corners Baseball Podcast , Johnny C and Aidan Smith tackle the sudden panic in New York as Aaron Judge faces an injury setback and Giancarlo Stanton lands back on the IL. The guys dive deep into the high-stakes trade market, prospect projections, and a philosophical debate on whether advanced metrics are ruini...

Welcome back to another edition of the Painting Corners Baseball Podcast ! This week, Johnny C and Aidan Smith are breaking down the absolute chaos brewing across the diamond, focusing heavily on a wild NL Central and the pitching labs making waves in 2026. First up, the boys dive into the Milwaukee Brewers' pitching lab to marvel at Jacob Misiorowski . Standing at 6'7" with 100th-per...

Step into the broadcast booth with Johnny C and Aidan Smith on another heavy-hitting episode of the Painting Corners Baseball Podcast ! On this warm summer evening, the guys break down the stark contrasts dominating Major League Baseball—from the analytical "laboratory" pitching strategies of the Tampa Bay Rays to the pure human elements that defy the spreadsheets. Johnny and Aidan dive...

In this action-packed crossover episode of the Painting Corners Baseball podcast, hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith welcome guest writer and ultimate Toronto Blue Jays optimist, Matt Roberts. Reporting live from Saskatchewan, Canada, Matt brings his trademark "blind faith" to break down the current state of the Blue Jays, their ongoing injury woes, and why casual fans shouldn't write of...

Monday, April 27, 2026 | Episode Notes Is the season already over in April? Hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith break down a chaotic week in MLB that saw a high-stakes firing at the Four Seasons and the potential collapse of two NL East giants. In this episode, we dive into: The Red Sox Shockwave: Alex Cora and his staff are out. Johnny and Aidan discuss the "Batman cartoon" atmosphere of the...

Aidan and Ewan do a timezone showdown, discussing the Mexico Series, the growth of international baseball, and making the game more accessible to new viewers.

Small sample size season is officially over. Johnny C and Aiden Smith are back to separate the "April Cope" from the real deal as the 2026 MLB season heats up. From record-breaking losing streaks to the emergence of a new pitching god in Oakland, we’re painting the corners of everything happening across the diamond. In this episode, we dive into: The "Professor" of Detroit: 21-...

Podcast Description: Painting Corners Baseball – "The Elbow Epidemic & The Bryce Tarang Paradox" Episode Notes | May 2026 The ballpark is full, the summer heat is rising, and the "baseball savant" pages are getting a workout. Johnny C and Aiden Smith are back in the booth for a high-velocity look at a week of baseball that saw top-tier rotations crumble and young stars rede...

The summer heat is starting to bake the diamond, and the April rust is finally shaking off—well, for some of us. Johnny C and Aidan Smith are back in the booth to break down a wild week of "Little League" defensive mishaps, the emerging pitching royalty in New York, and the mysterious mind games of the league's top front offices. In this episode, we dive into: Sloppy April Defense: F...

Podcast Description: Painting Corners Baseball – "The Dad Strength Debut" Episode Notes | Opening Day Week, 2026 The wait is over. The summer heat is rising, the summer evening breeze is blowing across the mound, and Opening Day week has finally delivered. Johnny C and Aidan Smith are back in the booth to break down the first real looks at the 2026 season—from "Molly-whopping"...

The ballpark is humming with summer-evening energy, and the World Baseball Classic has reached a fever pitch. Johnny C and Aidan Smith are back in the booth, split-screening a high-stakes Italy vs. Venezuela showdown while dissecting the "card-counting" strategy of modern lineups and the mysterious, future-dwelling mind of Peter Bendix. In this episode, we dive into: Team Italy’s "C...

The lights are bright at Daikin Park in Houston, and pool play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic is delivering pure "Epcot Baseball" chaos. Johnny C and Aidan Smith are back to break down USA vs. Mexico , the Korean comeback, and why some outfielders are so good they might actually ruin your life. In this episode, we dive into: The Jaron Duran / Aaron Judge Masterclass: From Jaron's...

The winter chill is breaking, the crew is back from the Bruce Bolt Classic in Houston, and the Hot Stove is officially boiling over. Johnny C and Aidan Smith dive into the "GM-adjacent" chaos of spring training, from incentive-laden legacy deals to the emerging superstars who are "cut out of marble." In this episode, we dive into: The Eloy Jimenez Redemption: After missing 400...

Step onto the mound with Johnny C and Aidan Smith for a special edition of the Painting Corners Baseball Podcast . This week, the energy is electric as the guys are joined by a true rising star in the baseball world: Courtney from the Glove Actually podcast . From high-stakes international play to the human side of the clubhouse, this episode covers the full diamond as we gear up for the 2026 seas...