The Baseball Prospectus Podcast Network

Smith is in the hot seat this time around as he answers questions about the New York Yankees prospects.

In Episode 255, Jeffrey and (a very tired) Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. The Bronx is Burning? Call Arson Judge: Aaron nee Arsron Judge returns to the Yankees on a significantly larger contract than their preseason offer. 2. Trading Aces: Jacob deGrom heads to Texas, while Verlander moves on to Queens. 3. Shut Up and Take My Money!: Free agent contracts were flying around in San Di...

Jeffrey and John Trupin discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks org. There's potential impact talent at the top, but lingering hit tool questions (and shoulder injuries). After that we hope you like college pitchers and R/R corner bats.

Smith and Grant Schiller chat about a suddenly deep Texas Rangers farm system.

Smith and Jeffrey chat about the big names at the top of the Cardinals system and all the catching prospects that might replace Yadi Molina, finally.

In Episode 254, Patrick and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Houston, we now have a problem?: The Astros sign Jose Abreu and uh Jeff Bagwell has some thoughts on the direction of the World Series winning organization. 2. There is no such thing as a free agency: Tyler Anderson moves a few exits up the freeway, Mike Clevinger finds a new rotation spot. Carlos Santana is a Pirate, becaus...

In what (we hope) will be our longest show, Smith and Jarrett have a long conversation about the Phillies top arms, bats with hit tool questions, but mostly Carlos de la Cruz (who also fits into that second category).

Smith and Eli Walsh discuss a very familiar top three in San Francisco, but there are major changes elsewhere on the list.

Smith and Ben discuss the top-heavy Chicago White Sox system.

In Episode 253, Jeffrey and Craig chat about various sports free agencies and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Houston, we now have a problem: James Click is out in Houston...and uh...Jeff Bagwell is in? 2. 19.65 Million Reasons to Stay: Qualifying Offers are in and we make some predictions about them that were wrong within hours of recording. Same as it ever was. 3. Rumor Has It: Not...

Smith and Ben Spanier chat about the 2023 Pirates Prospect List. There were some disappointing 2022 performances towards the top, but this remains a deep system that may form the core of a competitive Pittsburgh team sooner rather than later.

Smith and Jeffrey chat about the Boston Red Sox improving system. How high will Marcelo Mayer clock in on the 101? Could Miguel Bleis be higher ranked in the org? And where's all the near term help coming from?

Smith sits down with Senior Prospect Writer Jarrett Seidler to discuss the Mets Prospect List. Well, mostly the top two guys...and also Shohei Ohtani trades. It's not a very deep system.

For our second podcast installment, Smith and Jeffrey discuss an improving Rockies system and the best places to eat and drink around Dunkin' Donuts Park.

In Episode 252, Jeffrey and Craig chat about natural peanut butter and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Houston, we have a championship: Pitching brought the Astros back from a 2-1 deficit and won them another World Series title? 2. Winning Fixes Everything?: But about that last World Series title. 3. What's Next?: What is next for the Phillies and Astros. 4. Thanks I Hate It: A region...

Host Smith Brickner chats with Lead Prospect Writer Jeffrey Paternostro about the Minnesota Twins top prospects and makes him very uncomfortable with an Emmanuel Rodriguez comp. Plus we chat about Royce Lewis's upside, breakdown the bevy of interesting pitching prospects, and answer your Twitter questions.

In Episode 251, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Craig's social media budget and then ask four mostly playoff baseball questions. 1. Why Was Verlander back out in the fifth? 2. Are the Phillies aces gassing? 3. Are the Phillis b=vibes just too much? 4. Can the Astros come back? (apparently the answer to this one is yes) 5. Around the Horn: A pair of opt ins and a pair of new managers, Five and Dive is...

Author Patrick Montgomery discusses his book, THE BASEBALL MIRACLE OF THE SPLENDID 6 AND TOWNY TOWNSEND, the story of a Virginia youth coach who produced more than his share of future major leaguers. Plus tales: The quest for the postseason “Cementhead” via Charles Schulz and one of the most impatient hitters of all time—and a dirty player to boot. TABLE OF CONTENTS Peanuts Baseball and “Cementhea...

In Episode 250, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the joys of parenthood and then discuss five mostly playoff baseball topics 1. The Philadelphia Story: The Phillies are in the World Series. Are we having fun yet? (They sure are). 2. Houston, we don't have a problem: The Astros sweep the Yankees despite the best motivational tactics the Bronx has to offer. 3. World Series Preview: Will the Astros final...

In Episode 375 of For All You Kids Out There Jeffrey and Jarrett have very little Mets stuff to discuss. So why is this two hours? You know the answer. You should also know we talk about the Phillies run, the Yankees movie night, the entire prospect history of Jeremy Peña, Ronny Mauricio's swing decisions, and the unstoppable 2022-23 Utah Jazz. We also answer your questions on a Shohei Ohtani (or...

In Episode 249, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly playoff baseball topics 1. If you like Peña Coladas, and 18-inning playoff games: The Astros sweep the Mariners...eventually 2. Craig complains about the Dodgers with RISP: We talk about the Padres win over the Dodgers and get feisty about the playoff format. 3. Sweeps of Philadelphia: Philly takes both the games at home to punch their ticket t...

In Episode 248, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly playoff baseball topics 1. YorDAMN!: Yordan has basically won both games for the Astros, we aren't even really kidding based on WPA. 2. Craig complains about Dave Roberts: We definitely aren't kidding about this topic. 3. Hostile Environments: The other NLCS series moves to Philly knotted at one a piece. 4. Sometimes it Rains: And sometimes you...

Lincoln Mitchell (San Francisco Year Zero) returns to talk the future of both San Francisco and the San Francisco Giants as well as the war against Ukraine. Plus tales: The clouded conception of a Negro Leaguer and the distorted memory of a crucial Giants-Reds game that turns out not to have been all that crucial, but is still certain to meet your expectorations. TABLE OF CONTENTS Herb Souell’s Mo...

In Episode 247, Jeffrey and Craig chat review the Wild Card matchups and preview the Division Series. 1. Walk on the Wild Side: Where were these series decided, and what is next for the teams going home? 2. Phillies/Braves: Let's get weird. 3. Padres/Dodgers: What if anything might go wrong for the Dodgers. 4. Guardians/Yankees: Does the Guardians pitching have anything left and does the lineup ha...

In Episode 246, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the last week of the regular season and preview the upcoming Wild Card Round 1. Around the Horn: Atlanta sweeps the Mets and wins the division, Judge sweeps into the (AL) record books and the discourse is still bad. 2. Rays/Guardians: An intriguing, if not TV ratings winner, between two similarly built teams. 3. Phillies/Cardinals: The Phillies cannot b...