Painting Corners Baseball Podcast

In this episode of Painting Corners , Johnny and Aiden break down the blockbuster six-player trade sending Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox . Is Durbin the infield solution Boston has been searching for, or is Milwaukee the secret winner as they take Kyle Harrison into their notorious "pitching lab"? We also dive deep into the Detroit Tigers' big spending on Framber Valdez and the...

Episode Description: Emergency Stove Spark — Donovan to Seattle & The Switch-Pitcher Trade The MLB hot stove just got a major spark. In this emergency episode of the Painting Corners Baseball Podcast , Johnny C and Aiden Smith break down a flurry of late-night moves that have reshaped rosters from the Pacific Northwest to the South Side of Chicago. Brendan Donovan to the Mariners: Seattle reel...

Step back out onto the mound with Johnny C and Aiden Smith for a high-heat edition of the Painting Corners Baseball Podcast . This week, we’re breaking down a flurry of massive trades and signings that are reshaping the 2026 landscape. From the New York Mets raiding Milwaukee’s pitching staff to the Chicago Cubs assembling a lineup that looks like a first-round draft board, we leave no stone untur...

Buckle up for a high-octane breakdown of the MLB offseason's biggest tremors. From the Los Angeles Dodgers creating a terrifying super-team to the New York Mets’ head-scratching "panic buys," Johnny C and Aidan Smith pull no punches. Whether it’s the fallout of the Kyle Tucker blockbuster or the "Discount Dads" of San Diego, we're diving deep into the front-office chess...

In this episode, Johnny C and Aiden Smith break down a massive week of trades and free-agent signings. The Chicago Cubs have emerged as the big winners of the winter, securing both star third baseman Alex Bregman and high-upside starter Edward Cabrera . Meanwhile, the New York Yankees add depth with Ryan Weathers , leaving the Boston Red Sox reeling from a missed opportunity. The guys also get int...

This episode of the Painting Corners Baseball Podcast dives deep into a busy New Year in the MLB and NPB. Hosts Johnny C and Aiden Smith break down the high-stakes moves of the "Hot Stove" season, focusing on the influx of Japanese talent and the shifting dynamics of the AL West and NL Central. From the Houston Astros’ big splash with Tetsuya Imai to the Toronto Blue Jays’ "locomoti...

In this episode of the Painting Corners baseball podcast, co-hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith dive into the "hot stove" of the MLB holiday season, dissecting a flurry of major moves and trades. The duo analyzes the Chicago White Sox’s high-upside signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami , weighing his record-breaking power against the transition to major league velocity. They pivot to...

In this episode of the Painting Corners Baseball Podcast , co-hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith navigate the boiling "hot stove" of the 2025 holiday season, offering a blend of statistical analysis and colorful player comparisons. The discussion centers on the Kansas City Royals’ significant investment in youth, headlined by a massive extension for Gold Glove third baseman Maikel Garcia . T...

In this milestone 10th episode of the Painting Corners Baseball Podcast , co-hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith dive headfirst into the Winter Meetings frenzy, delivering a high-energy mix of front-office speculation and statistical deep dives. The episode highlights the Toronto Blue Jays’ aggressive pursuit of superstar Kyle Tucker , with Aidan providing a masterclass in luxury tax implications and w...

In this episode of the Painting Corners baseball podcast, co-hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith break down a whirlwind of "hot stove" rumors and winter transactions. The episode kicks off with a massive Mike Trout to the Phillies mock trade, with Aidan explaining the financial gymnastics of moving the superstar for Aaron Nola and Nick Castellanos . The hosts dive into the Toronto Blue Jays&#...

In this episode of the Painting Corners baseball podcast, co-hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith break down the "lukewarm" but fascinating offseason moves that are reshaping the American and National Leagues. The discussion centers on the blockbuster Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo trade, which Aidan characterizes as a defensive upgrade for the Mets and an "on-base play" for the Tex...

In this post-World Series recap of the Painting Corners baseball podcast, co-hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith break down the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory over the Toronto Blue Jays . The discussion centers on World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s legendary 40-pitch performance on zero rest, which the hosts view as a definitive statement on the elite translation of NPB (Nippon Professional Baseba...

In this live play-by-play episode of the Painting Corners baseball podcast, co-hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith provide real-time analysis of a high-stakes World Series matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers . The episode centers on the dual-threat dominance of Shohei Ohtani , who takes the mound following a historic 18-inning marathon in Game 3. The hosts break down Ohtan...

In this episode of the Painting Corners baseball podcast, co-hosts Johnny C and Aidan Smith provide live commentary and analysis as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman engage in a high-stakes pitcher's duel at the Rogers Centre. The discussion centers on the efficiency of both starters, with Yamamoto throwing just 52 pitches through four innings and Gausman retiring several Dodgers in a row....

Aidan and John discuss the crazy finish to the ALCS in Toronto and the upcoming World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays.

Aidan and John discuss the ALCS, Shohei Ohtani's dominance and witnessing the epic Game 5 at T-Mobile Park.

Aidan and John live-react to Mariners vs. Tigers in what becomes the longest ever winner-take-all postseason MLB game, and talk Brewers/Cubs, Yankees, and the Phillies' tragic season end.

Aidan Smith and John Crowley give their takes on the state of baseball and the MLB season. Learn more at painting-corners.com