In Episode 314, Jeffrey, and Craig discuss rain delays and then chat about five mostly baseball topics. 1. Wild Card! I cut the brakes!: The Wild Card races continue to be messy benches who love drama 2. Lerner'd League: The Nationals are a mess as well, but in a different way. 3. Around the Horn: Your favorite Martian might need Tommy John, Jeffrey's favorite Finishing School subject is on the mend, and Craig's favorite Dodgers reliever is back (and maybe DFA'd again by the time you hear...

In Episode 313, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig discuss school lunchbox technology and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Playoffs? PLAYOFFS?! I just hope we can win a game: The AL West is getting messy, and here come the...Blue Jays? 2. The Cy's Have It: What even is a good pitcher nowadays. 3. Around the Horn: More White Sox FO chat, and the usual news roundup. 4. What to Watch: Some actually interesting series, and also Tigers/White Sox 5. Craig and Patrick test their knowledge...

In Episode 312, Patrick and Craig reminisce about how many CDs you could get for a penny and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Thank You for Sending Me an Angel: The Angels waive a quarter of their roster in a cynical attempt to get under the CBT. 2. Ragans Against the Machine: Cole Ragans is not the best pitcher in baseball, but he is pitching like the best pitcher in baseball 3. Wake Me Up When September Starts: Some notabel September 1st prospect call-ups 4. Around the...

Smith and Nathan cover who's hot up and down the minor leagues, from a streaking Triple-A bat in line for a call up, to a Rangers prospect mashing in the complex, and everywhere in between. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4080382/advertisement

In Episode 311, Jeffrey and Craig delve into 311's discography and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Messing with Texas: The Rangers skid has knocked them out of first place and into the mix of a now-crowded AL West race. 2. Who's the real MVP: Some Mookie Betts appreciation 3. Around the Horn: Injuries affecting the AL East race, Pitcher DFAs of note, and Jordan Wicks arrives at Wrigley 4. What to Watch: Not a great slate for the non-sickos. 5. How much does the...

In Episode 310, Patrick and Craig chat about camping and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Fallen Angels: Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCLWe Can't Have Nice Things: With both Trout and Ohtani injured again, Patrick reflects on how baseball stars are remembered instead of just writing about it.Better to remain silent and be thought a fool: John Fisher gave a long interview, you can guess how that went.Around the Horn: The White Sox will have a new front office. The Nats will have the same...

In Episode 309, Jeffrey and Craig chat about moving and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. The Actual Quarter Pole: As baseball comes down the stretch, some playoff races to keep an eye on. It's not as exciting as you'd hope.Bronx, bombing: The Yankees continue to struggle. What does the future hold?Around the Horn: John Angelos continues to talk to the media for some reason, an injury roundup, and the return of Nabil Crismatt.What to Watch: Some potentially weird wild card matchups,...

Smith and Nathan are back for your regularly scheduled check in on who's hot and who's not across minor league baseball. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4080382/advertisement

Jesse discusses five pitching and hitting prospects in Triple-A that could make a late-season impact in fantasy leagues, including Connor Phillips, Kyle Harrison, Ben Brown, Ryan Pepiot, Joey Cantillo, Noelvi Marte, Masyn Winn, Ceddanne Rafaela, Darell Hernaiz, and Everson Pereira. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4080382/advertisement

In Episode 308, Patrick and Craig address Wander Franco being placed on the restricted list and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. LA LA Land: The Dodgers are back on a 100-win pace, Craig is still annoyed.Watch Out For Snakes: The Dbacks have little to show for the Paul Goldschmidt trade and less to show for their strong first half of the season.Around the Horn: Milwaukee wants some state money, please, Shane McLanahan and Nestor Cortes are out for the season, and Luis Robert gives...

In Episode 307, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Rockies prospects and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Natty Boh'no: Despite the Orioles leading the AL East, we have to bring back this segment.Streakless in Seattle: The Mariners are hot, try to avoid the Passan curse this time around.Around the Horn: Craig is out on no-hitters, the Rays might be out of pitchers.What to Watch: Wild Card matchups, and a Missouri showdown for the sickos.We regret to inform you Craig is getting better at...

In Episode 306, Jeffrey and Craig chat about wasted youth and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Damned if you do, damned if you don't: The Angels went for it and have gone 0-6 for the deadline. The Reds and Dbacks mostly didn't and have gone 0-6 since the deadline. The Mets have also gone 0-6, but that's mostly to plan.Season Projections are Playing Time Projections: As the 2023 season winds downAround the Horn: A fight and a couple of call upsWhat to Watch: Yes we are bringing it...

Nathan and Smith are joined by Ben Spanier and Jarrett Seidler to break down the prospects that were onthe move at the trade deadline. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4080382/advertisement

Jeffrey, Patrick, R.J., Zach, and Craig discuss the 2023 trade deadline in a podcast that is somehow longer than the last two years. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4080382/advertisement

In Episode 304 Patrick and Craig chat about birthdays and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. The Arte of the Deal: Ohtani is staying put and the Angels are buyingWhite Flag 2: Electric Boogaloo: The White Sox got a good return for Giolito and Lopez, but is this the front office to be stewarding a second rebuild?Pick Up Six: The Dodgers acquire two players that can stand at shortstop.Let's Make a Deal: Patrick and Craig make some tradesPatrick's turn to do a live grid.Five and Dive is...

In Episode 303 Patrick and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. Bronx Bombing: The Yankees continue to tumble down the AL East and AL Wild Card standings. It's not what you want.Jerry's World: The GM of the Mariners had some interesting comments about his 2023 team on his podcast. Ours may or may not be.Father Time: The 2023 Padres may just be unlucky, but they are definitely running out of time.Around the Horn: The Rays are slumping. The Cardinals are hot(?!). And the stove is heating...

Smith and Nathan are back with a post-All-Star-Break look at who's hot and who's not across minor league baseball. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4080382/advertisement

In Episode 3012 Jeffrey and Craig chat about birthdays and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Yo! Listen!: The Anegls are listening to offers on Shohei Ohtani, and you get are now listening to us talking about what that meansSorry We Missed You: A few individual performances that may have flown under the radar over the course of the season.East Coast Bias: The AL East continues to be intriguing.Around the Horn: Another home run derby, a couple IL stints that may impact the trade...

In Episode 301, Patrick and Craig chat about milestone sports numbers and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. What to Watch: Everyone picks something to keep an eye on in the second half.Or Do You Want to See Me Sock Some Dingers: Highlights from the home run derby, and Patrick offers some tweaks to the format.Hey now, You're an All-Star: The game was fine but this segment devolves very quickly into some guy remembering.Around the Horn: Ohtani gave some quotes people definitely...

In Episode 300, Jeffrey and Craig chat about seltzer nomenclature and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Whoa-oh, we're halfway there: We go over tightening races, big disappointments, and the best players in baseball at the halfway(ish) point.Odd Futures: What do we make of the Futures Game in 2023?BP on Draft: A quick Day 1 draft recapAround the Horn: The Yankees have a new hitting coach, the Marlins need a new starting pitcher for some reason, and the Angels needs a couple...

Smith checks in from Seattle for a solo show covering who impressed at the Futures Game. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4080382/advertisement

In Episode 7 of The Heat Check, Smith and Nathan discuss the good and the bad of Dodgers pitching prospects, if Tyler Black is underrated, and check in with Grant Schiller about Owen White. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4080382/advertisement

In Episode 299, Patrick and Craig chat about new social media websites and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Searching for Chase Anderson: He's back! Not really.City of Injured Stars: The Angels and Dodgers are both down some of their best players.Weights and Mesaures: Some real knobheads in our nation's capital.Around the Horn: All-star minutiae, more social media talkThis game is not Mark Canha approved. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at...

In Episode 298, Patrick and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. The Least Perfect Game: Domingo Germán threw a perfect game against the Athletics.Because We're a Mets Podcast: Steven Cohen held a press conference.All's Well for Boswell: Craig read a Washington Post column.Hey Now, You're an All-Star: We are obligated to do at least one ASG segment.Possibly the most disastrous game yet.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you...

In Episode 297, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. Chase Anderson Facts: Back for one very long night only London Calling: The Cubs and Cards faced off in England, but can the league make more out of these games?Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of ummmm: The Pirates are no longer frisky and now may have forgotten how to hit.Around the Horn: The commissioner speaks again, unfortunately. Some more call-ups, and a very hot recent call up.Craig tries his hand at the lightning...