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Jesse Spector returns to discuss the competitive balance landscape, which still has all the old hills and valleys. Plus tales as reaction to the new CBA: A very slow player makes an ill-advised attempt to swipe home plate and a member of the Gashouse Gang exaggerates his prowess. NEW EDIT WITH IMPROVED AUDIO! TABLE OF CONTENTS Zeke’s Run*More on the Pittsburgh H*The Man Who Didn’t Break Up Four No...

In Episode 195, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Cincinnati Blues: The Reds continue to align their payroll (and 2022 win total) with revenue. (But these aren't payroll moves) 2. Fernandohno: Fernando Tatis will be out for months with a wrist injury. What do the Padres do now? 3. I was a Freeman in Paris: Matt Olson and Freddie Freeman discussion, part one. 4. Ready to Tra...

Mark & Jesse take a break from the positional series to go over news items such as, uh, the end of the lockout. They also chat trades, free agent signings, injuries, and dynasty implications for all of the above. Baseball! E-mail: tinopodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @tinopodcast / @hoodieandtie / @GhostRunneron2B Patreon: patreon.com/TINOPodcast Music from https://filmmusic.io “District Four” by Kevin...

The guys go through their LABR auction recap and talk draft strategies.

In Episode 194, Baumann and Craig chat discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Laborious, no I won’t give in, I won’t give in: We have a CBA. We also have an hour long discussion of said CBA. 2. Rumor Has It: The transaction freeze is over, and the rumor mill has started up. 3. All My Passans Gone: We try to explain the NFT hack. 4. There is no such thing as a free agency: Only one signing so far...

Solo episode! Tales of ancient battles between owners and the players, none of which make the owners look good. Casey Stengel goes to Washington and, well, criticizes the owners. And a one-year wonder makes an impulsive decision that costs him a World Series ring. TABLE OF CONTENTS Mr. Stengel Goes to Washington*Are Owners Truly Necessary?*The Rapid Rise and Fall of the Players League*The Lockout...

In Episode 193, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the continuing lockout and NickToons. That's the show. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com . Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music Spotify: http://bit.l...

The guys discuss all the backstops. Does DH really help NL catchers Bret jumps on the table for Yasmani Grandal, hates Dalton Varsho with the burning passion of 1,000 suns. Mike breaks down Mitch Garver. Adley Rutschman is suspect in terms of value depending on promotion. They refuse to discuss Omar Narvaez and Christian Vazquez, will discuss Gary Sanchez and Elias Diaz. Bret demands a Carson Kell...

TINO is back with Bret Sayre and Jesse Roche. Jesse's lawyering is on full display in this episode. How much do we buy Salvador Perez’s season? Can Will Smith take another step forward? Has Father Time come for Realmuto? Daulton Varsho catches their eye. Jesse might believe Adley Rutschman has a shade of Matt Weiters in him. Big Journo Bret and his New York media bias pump up Francisco Alvarez. Th...

Alex Belth and Emily Shapiro return to discuss HERE I ARE: ANATOMY OF A MARRIAGE. Plus tales: Miller Huggins comes to the wrong conclusion and a second baseman who would sooner fight than order a veggie lover’s pizza. TABLE OF CONTENTS Miller Huggins’ Last Mistake (Plus Spittin’ Bill and Larry Hart)*A Brief Baseball Note from Ogden Nash*Raw Meat Bill and Davey Crockett Times Two Too*Alex Belth and...

Five Star: Bo Bichette and Fernando Tatis Jr. create some cognitive dissonance. Four Star: Bret gets starry eyed over Xander Bogaerts and Bobby Witt Jr.; Bret and Mike can’t quit Francisco Lindor, accidentally disclose they are Mets fans leading everyone to openly question their sanity. Mike and Bret talk about how Tim Anderson has an extremely Tim Anderson profile. The fabled Trevor Story has lef...

Mark and Jesse spend some time at the six, discussing whether Fernando Tatis, Jr. is the best dynasty option in baseball. Jesse tries to talk Mark into Bo Bichette, Wander vs Witt, "boring" veterans, and TONS of prospects. E-mail: tinopodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @tinopodcast / @hoodieandtie / @GhostRunneron2B Patreon: patreon.com/TINOPodcast Music from https://filmmusic.io “District Four” by Kevin...

Cliff Corcoran (The Cycle newsletter) returns to talk about lockout priorities. Plus tales: Marking the passing of a side-arm pitcher who got less respect than he deserved and a catcher throws it all away on one swing—but not the kind you’re thinking of. TABLE OF CONTENTS Requiem for a Sidearmer*Joe Rue and Greek George*Cliff Corcoran: Ripcord Porkerban vs. the Roc*Ray Harryhausen and Modern Speci...

Rafael Dever is a King Kris Bryant is good (?) Bret can’t quit Anthony Rendon Adam wants the guys to talk about Yoan Moncada, there’s resistance Justin Turner old and good We’re down on Ke’Bryan Hayes It’s time we have a talk about Josh Donaldson The 2-star guys: There aren’t many and they kinda suck, but Bret hearts Josh Jung

In Episode 192, Jeffrey and Craig chat about shifting vibes and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Laborious, no I won’t give in, I won’t give in: Slouching towards a new CBA agreement, maybe, 2. Minor Threat: But it might come once again at the expense of minor leaguers. 3. We discuss the Anthony Kay verdict and if there is a wider opioid problem in Major League Baseball. 4. PECOTA hate...

Mark is joined by BP's Jesse Roche to break down third base, discussing the dip on overall production at the hot corner and the copious red flags occupying the middle of the list. The guys talk Austin Riley's sustainability, Yoan Moncada love, and create the Miguel Vargas Fan Club (shouts to the BP prospect team). E-mail: tinopodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @tinopodcast / @hoodieandtie / @GhostRunneron...

In Episode 191, Emma and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Laborious, no I won’t give in, I won’t give in: Catching you up on the last two weeks of CBA negotiations and non-negotiations 2. Saturday Night's All Right for Negotiating: And a preview of what might be to come. 3. Around the Horn: A quick recap of some other baseball stuff from the last two weeks. 4. Thanks I Hate It: A long...

Don't adjust your dial. It's Bret Sayre and James Anderson of RotoWire on this week's TINO to talk keystone. Is Jonathan India's second half real? What will Jose Altuve and Whit Merrifeld offer going forward? Do you need more than a .300 average to have impact at second base? All this and more as we continue going around the horn. mail: tinopodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @tinopodcast / @hoodieandtie /...

Prospectmeister Jeffrey Paternostro returns to discuss the Baseball Prospectus 2022 Top-101 Prospects rankings. Plus tales: The 66th-best hitter for average of all time has a cough; a Hall of Fame pitcher messes up his marriage, demonstrating that even people with plaques are as complicated as anybody else. TABLE OF CONTENTS David Ortiz to the Hall*The 66th-Best Hitter for Average of All Time is N...

Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre are back again talking keystone players to target. Bret puts Trea Turner as a 6 star tier. 2 men enter the Thunderdome to battle over Jazz Chisholm. Tommy Edman is a mystery. Is Whit Merrifield bad? Mike likes Jake Cronenworth IRL, not in his fantasy dreams. The boys dumpster dive and dream on Tony Kemp. Plus so much more!

Mark is joined by Jesse Roche to tackle all things first base as we kick off the BP Positional Series. The guys talk Vlad, Mountcastle, and Bell before diving into prospects and dynasty valuation. And it wouldn't be TINO without some Beefy Boy discussion. Email: tinopodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @tinopodcast / @hoodieandtie / @GhostRunneron2B Patreon: patreon.com/TINOPodcast Music from https://filmmu...

What year is it? Mike Gianella is joined by Bret Sayre to chat about the base tiers. Is Vladimir Guerrero jr an elite fantasy option even without steals? Would you take Pete Alonso or Matt Olson? And Bret goes off the board to talk up one of the non-beefy Brewers first basemen.

In Episode 190, Jeffrey and Craig chat about coffee again and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Laborious, no I won’t give in, I won’t...eh, maybe I will give in: There seems to be some sort of momentum to maybe agreeing on a new CBA at some point before any meaningful games are missed maybe. 2. Rocky Mountain Why: Dick Monfort is not helping with that though. 3. Liztomania: We talk abo...

In Episode 189, Bradford and Craig have returned to a new year and the same pod to discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Laborious, no I won’t give in, I won’t give in: MLB has an economic proposal finally. We're sure this will go well. 2. The Managerial Merry Go Round is in motion: Catching up on two new managers in Oakland and Queens. 3. Baseball for All: Rachel Balkovec takes over as manager...

In Episode 319 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the 1982 World Cup, new Mets coaches, new Kyle Schwarber rumors, the 2016 Phillies Prospect List (we are a Phillies prospect pod after all), and more of the usual nonsense.