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tracking mud#22: a year in review, and an optimistic look forward (1/3/23)In this episode, Kyle reflects on the past year and all that he and Emily have accomplished, as well as looking forward to 2023.
2023-01-1225 min
Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic DevelopmentJoe Sayre Married His Passion and Profession in Economic DevelopmentJoe Sayre has only been an economic developer for about six months, but he's found the profession a marriage of all that he's done before and his love for community service.
He's worked in a variety of jobs and industries... from accounting in the semi-conductor world, to recruiting in higher education, to business development for a mobile sports wagering platform provider.
At the same time, he's also been extremely active in his community and has worked to better it through community/economic development. This includes founding an organization focused on the retention of college students.
2023-01-0930 mintracking mud#21: this is hard (round 2) (11/18/22)Kyle provides some quick updates on the studio and then gets into the emotional toll this process has taken on him an how he compartmentalizes/copes with it.
2022-11-1938 mintracking mud#20: a cliff or a valley? (10/28/22)In this episode Kyle provides an update on a terrifying week of interaction with the city and architects, and what it could mean for city mud.
2022-10-2829 mintracking mud#19: we back (10/22/22)In this episode Kyle explains his absence for the the past couple months, goes over the kickstarter, electrician/city permit issues, and space renovations. This is part 1 of a multi episode bulk update to get you all back up to speed. I think 1 more episode will get us there.
2022-10-2251 mintracking mud#18: WE SIGNED THE MF LEASE (8/9/22)In this episode Kyle gives a rapid update where he gets a call from Emily while recording that the lease is ready to sign. This means signing the lease, starting renovations, and launching the Kickstarter campaign. Go time!
2022-08-0912 mintracking mud#17: a tumultuous few weeks... (7/30/22)In this episode Kyle provides a much needed update on city mud. Inventory issues, electrical resolutions, road trips, a bout with covid, leases and more.
2022-07-3129 min
tracking mud#16: good god, too many surprises (7/10/22)This is the episode of shocking new information for Kyle and Emily. Surprises: the good the bad and the ugly. Wins and losses with the Osage St. space, kiln catastrophes, and entirely too much more.
2022-07-1128 mintracking mud#15: people problems (6/23/22)In this episode Jasper is back on the program and he and Kyle discuss managing customers, potentially hiring city mud's first employee, frustrations with the realtor, and of course, much more.
2022-06-281h 09tracking mud#14: The show must go on (solocast) (6/12/22)In this episode, Kyle gives updates on responses from studio lease offers, teaching pottery in the park, and attending a kiln seminar.
2022-06-1527 mintracking mud#13: city mud co-founder Emily FritzeIn this episode, Kyle has the joy of recording with his co-founder Emily to share her story and perspective. They talk about Emily's background in pottery, what they are excited about, goals for the studio, and what separates ceramics from other art forms.
2022-06-071h 09tracking mud#12: We get vulnerable (5/25/22)A lot of feelings in this one. Kyle addresses some very sad happenings of the past week, ties a bow on the beef (for now) and him and Jasper talk about what sells a product, what motivates you, and much much more.
2022-05-271h 15tracking mud#11: We have a beef (5/19/22)Kyle goes over his frustration with the actions of his and Emily's realtor. Kyle and Jasper discuss business phone hacks, narrow perspectives on markets, and more.
2022-05-2358 mintracking mud#10: Perspective, and Tales of a Young JasperIn this episode, Kyle talks about his change in perspective since the last recording, Jasper tells a detailed account of his time starting/running Lime Maids, and Kyle and Jasper talk work speeds, keeping employees motivated, and, as always, much more.
2022-05-161h 15tracking mud#9: This is hard (5/4/22)In this episode, Kyle mostly rants at Jasper about the stress and difficulties of the big decisions/roadblocks holding city mud back. They also discuss city muds first makers market, promotion ideas, and gratitude.
2022-05-0955 mintracking mud#8: Time to change course (4/18/22)On this episode Kyle rants at Jasper about trying to rent commercial space as well as a new plan of action, Jasper explains Customer Relationship Management Software, and they talk about automating your business, mental health and more!
2022-04-201h 00tracking mud#7: How the hell do we market??? (4/8/22)In this episode, Jasper takes Kyle to school on marketing, ads, search engine optimization and everything in between. Not so much fluff on this episode, just straight brain food.
2022-04-121h 14tracking mud#6: Unintentional Social HourIn this episode, Kyle and Jasper talk about Jaspers whereabouts, stories from working remotely, a potential first guest, a trade labor revolution and MUCH more.
2022-04-0158 min
tracking mud#5: Live update 3/18/21Jasper and Kyle discuss Kyle's disastrous couple of days, how engineering school prepared him for starting a business, mental heath/meditation, looking at spaces and more.
2022-03-211h 09tracking mud#4: Live update 3/2/22Kyle and Jasper talk about launching the city mud social media/website, picking up and picking out kilns, marketing the studio, and much more.
2022-03-151h 16tracking mud#3: Live Update 2/17/22Kyle and Jasper get into Kyle's inability to let go while on vacation, funding and marketing plans, real estate and brokers, name/branding conflicts, kilns and much more.
2022-03-091h 09
tracking mud#2: The city mud Origin StoryIn episode 2 Kyle tells Jasper how the idea for city mud was born, and the first steps he and Emily took to identify the market need.
2022-03-011h 01tracking mud#1: A PreviewIn episode 1 Kyle and Jasper introduce themselves, talk a little bit about their background, discuss why they are starting a podcast, and let you know what to expect for future episodes.
2022-03-0114 min
Mat TimeEpisode 9 - Special Guest Kyle BratkeBig Dan and Zach are joined by special guest, former Parkersburg Big Red State Champion and current WVU wrestling Director of Operations ; Kyle Bratke! Join us as Kyle tells his story and his route to his current position at WVU!
2022-02-0848 min
The Baseball Prospectus Podcast NetworkThere Is No Offseason, Ep. 2.26: There's Only OffseasonAfter some technical difficulties (please stand by), TINO is back with several drafts to talk about. There's major changes to the MLB one coming, and JP has finally scored Mike Trout in a fantasy one. The crew breaks down the pitching in the TINO 2.0 dynasty fantasy draft, and also breaks down Kyle Lohse's golf skills before diving in on Noah Syndergaard and a bevy of fantasy corner outfielders. Email: tinopodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @tinopodcast / @hoodieandtie / @GhostRunneron2BPatreon: patreon.com/TINOPodcastMusic from https://filmmusic.io“District Four” by Kevin MacL...
2020-03-291h 04
There Is No OffseasonEp. 2.26: There's Only OffseasonAfter some technical difficulties (please stand by), TINO is back with several drafts to talk about. There's major changes to the MLB one coming, and JP has finally scored Mike Trout in a fantasy one. The crew breaks down the pitching in the TINO 2.0 dynasty fantasy draft, and also breaks down Kyle Lohse's golf skills before diving in on Noah Syndergaard and a bevy of fantasy corner outfielders. Email: tinopodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @tinopodcast / @hoodieandtie / @GhostRunneron2BPatreon: patreon.com/TINOPodcastMusic from https://filmmusic.io“District Four” by Kevin MacL...
2020-03-271h 04
Bronx Beat (Inactive Feed)Episode 225: Trades for Josh Hader, Kyle Schwarber?EJ and Paul discuss Brett Gardner's place in Yankee history, rumored Yankee interested in Josh Hader, Kyle Schwarber and Martin Maldanado.
2019-12-1937 minThe Baseball Prospectus Podcast NetworkFive and Dive, Episode 19: 29 less piesIn Episode 19, Bradford and Craig review some pies and then tackle five more (mostly) baseball topics1. First time, long time: Trades are happening. Trade rumors are happening. We'll hang up and listen.2. This is Birdland: The Orioles are activating some brand elements.3. No such thing as a free agency: Drew Pomeranz and Kyle Gibson got paid. 4. The Managerial Merry Go-Round has stopped: Derek Shelton is the last one on.5. All-MLB: The people love lists.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to...
2019-12-031h 02
Artificial Turf WarsATW Episode 151.5: The Trade Deadline SpecialIn a Trade Deadline special episode, Greg and Josh break down the Jays' activity over the last couple of days, specifically focusing on the Aaron Sanchez/Joe Biagini/Cal Stevenson deal for Derek Fisher and the David Phelps and Daniel Hudson deals for Thomas Hatch and Kyle Johnston, respectively. They also discuss general thoughts on the Jays' success/strategies at the deadline and how they played out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-08-0128 min
Kansas City Baseball VaultWe're Going Streaking (Episode 128)Since our last episode, the Royals haven't won a game and the bullpen continues to be an issue.The Royals made a number of moves, including sending Kyle Zimmer to Triple-A and calling up Richard Lovelady. But the veterans in the bullpen have struggled while the starting rotation and offense have been mostly okay. We discussed what might be next for this struggling group and how it lines up with the big picture. Of course, it's not all gloom. Lovelady dealt in his debut. Ryan O'Hearn and Hunter Dozier are hitting the ball hard...
2019-04-1159 minKansas City Baseball VaultAnd They're Off (Episode 127)The 2019 Royals season is officially underway and it's - so far - a little exciting and a little underwhelming.They won two games but the bullpen has been shaky, and the Royals have missed a couple of early opportunities for wins. Nonetheless, some, like Brad Keller, Adalberto Mondesi, Jorge Soler, and others have stepped up early.Are the Royals doomed? Is this a brief glitch? Will Kyle Zimmer get a shot to shut down games? Well, it's too early to tell, but we'll find out over the next 157 games.Follow the Vault...
2019-04-0447 min
Artificial Turf WarsATW Episode 127: A Swing and a DrivelineKyle Boddy of Driveline Baseball (29:10) stops by to discuss the work they do at Driveline, the fight to increase the role of analytically driven player development, and the new coaching hires for the Blue Jays. Greg and Josh also go over the Russell Martin trade and his impact on the franchise over the last four years, the signing of David Phelps, Dalton Pompey's potential future role in Toronto, and the role culture plays in the Blue Jays front office decisions. Finally, they answer listener questions and give their results from a fun Twitter game devised by Blue Jays' fan @james_i...
2019-01-181h 04Kansas City Baseball VaultTimelines (Episode 122)It's been quiet this offseason with a lot of attention in Kansas City going to the Royals' next-door neighbors, but we took time this week to talk about an old friend who'll be back in 2019.And since everyone is looking to the past these days, we looked at the up and down journey of Kyle Zimmer, who's back with the Royals after signing a one-year MLB deal. Speaking of big names who had injury problems...15 years ago this month the Royals signed slugger Juan Gonzalez in hopes of keeping the belief alive and taking the AL C...
2019-01-1754 min
Flags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEpisode 174: Injuries and Struggling Players GaloreMike Gianella and Zach Steinhorn take a quick look at recent waver wire moves (1:34) before delving deep into injuries to Buster Posey (2:38), Charlie Morton (7:16), and Josh Donaldson (11:11); struggling hitters including Kyle Seager (15:52), Greg Bird (19:16), and Dee Gordon (23:47); and struggling pitchers like Gio Gonzalez (34:09), Kyle Gibson (38:28), and Junior Guerra (43:45).
2018-08-3052 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 167: We’re BackGeorge Bissell, Mark Barry, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus return from an extended break to host a special edition NFL Draft-style podcast in which they select the most compelling storylines in fantasy baseball over the remainder of the season.Ronald Acuna (4:30)Josh Hader (11:00)Kyle Schwarber (18:30)Ozzie Albies (25:00)Xander Bogaerts (34:00)Byron Buxton (37:30)Christian Villanueva (41:30)Gerrit Cole (47:00)Charlie Morton (50:00)Luis Castillo & Jon Gray (52:00)Mike Trout & Mookie Betts (1:00:00)Ian Desmond (1:04:30)Aaron Judge (1:07:00)...
2018-04-261h 21Kansas City Baseball VaultSo It Begins (BP Kansas City Episode 95)Despite the weather, the Royals actually managed to get a couple games in during the first week of the MLB season. Now, the results? Not that great. We discussed the meaning of early-season stats - that is, that there isn't much meaning yet - and what stood out from four chilly games.We also talked about the roster moves that lead to the opening day roster and since game 1, including the curious DFA and trade of Miguel Almonte, and the DFA waiving of Kyle Zimmer. Finally, we talked about the Royals early approach of in...
2018-04-051h 18Flags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 165: Opening Day DevelopmentsGeorge Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss critical spring training takeaways and developments including Dan Vogelbach (8:00), Scott Kingery (11:00) and Ryan McMahon (17:00), a league-wide shift in closer and elite multi-inning reliever usage (22:00), the value of newly-minted closers Brad Boxberger (28:00), Dominic Leone (32:00), Blake Parker (35:00), Jeurys Familia (37:00), and unsettled situations in Chicago, San Francisco and Texas (38:00), the impact of injuries to Salvador Perez (40:30), Madison Bumgarner (43:00), Greg Bird and Dinelson Lamet (47:00), and finally close out by highlighting notable spring training performances from Byron Buxton (48:00), Billy Hamilton (50:30), Amed Rosario (54:00), Luke Weaver and Jack Flaherty (57:00), Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber (59:00), Yonder Alonso (1:00:00), Delino DeShields...
2018-03-291h 12There Is No OffseasonEp. 101: The 101Ben Carsley, Craig Goldstein and Bret Sayre discuss the Baseball Prospectus 2018 Top 101 Dynasty Prospects list.#3 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (10:00)#4 Brendan Rodgers (12:00)#6 Gleyber Torres (14:00)#8 Nick Senzel (15:30)#9 Shohei Ohtani (17:00)#10 Kyle Tucker (20:00)#16 Juan Soto (23:00)#19 Luis Robert (24:00)#24 Willie Calhoun (25:00)#27 Ryan McMahon (27:00)#28 Taylor Trammell (29:00)#30-31 Sixto Sanchez & Walker Buehler (30:00)#33 Jo Adell (33:30)#36 J.P. Crawford (34:00)#38 Jorge Alfaro (36:00)#39 Jahmai Jonex (39:00)#40-41 Alex Verdugo & Austin Meadows (41:00)#46 Monte Harrison (42:00)#48 Michael Chavis (45:00)
2018-02-241h 13Flags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 160: Outfield PreviewGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus survey the fantasy landscape at outfield. They divulge their strategic approaches at the position (4:00) and discuss the following players in-depth: Giancarlo Stanton (9:00), J.D. Martinez (13:00), Billy Hamilton and Byron Buxton (17:30), Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger (24:00), Rhys Hoskins (27:30), Christian Yelich (30:00), Justin Upton (31:30), Tommy Pham (33:00), Yoenis Cespedes (37:00), George Springer (38:00), Lorenzo Cain (40:00), A.J. Pollock (43:00), Adam Eaton (46:30), Kyle Schwarber (48:00), Ian Desmond (49:30), Mitch Haniger, Adam Jones and Jose Martinez (51:00), Ryan Braun, Aaron Hicks and Kevin Kiermaier (54:00), Brett Gardner, Michael Brantley and Lewis Brinson (57:00), Joc Pederson, Michael Conforto, Avisail Garcia and Willie Calhoun (1:00:00), David Dahl, L...
2018-02-221h 20Flags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 159: LABR RecapGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus recap the 2018 LABR Mixed draft (2:00). They discuss Bret’s selection of Bryce Harper in the first round (22:00), Francisco Lindor and Alex Bregman in the second and third rounds (28:30), Billy Hamilton in the fourth round and the increased value of stolen bases in fantasy (36:00), Jose Quintana, Kyle Hendricks, Jon Gray, Felix Hernandez and Bret’s general pitching strategy (41:00), Andrew McCutchen and Chris Taylor in the sixth and seventh rounds (51:00), and finally Bret’s aggressive approach towards non-elite closers (54:00).Link to the full LABR Mixed draft board: https://rtsports.com/labr-m...
2018-02-141h 04Flags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 157: Third Base PreviewGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus break down the fantasy landscape at third base. They discuss the gap between the handful of upper-echelon performers and the glut of power-oriented lower-tier options at the hot corner (5:00) and analyze the following players in-depth: Kris Bryant (11:00), Josh Donaldson (13:00), Anthony Rendon (15:00), Justin Turner (18:30), Manny Machado (20:00), Miguel Sano, Travis Shaw and Mike Moustakas (26:00), Rafael Devers (29:00), Nick Castellanos, Adrian Beltre and Evan Longoria (30:00), Joey Gallo (37:00), Kyle Seager (45:00), Ryon Healy (47:00), Jeimer Candelario (48:30), Wilmer Flores (51:00), Jedd Gyorko (54:00), Brian Anderson (55:00), Cory Spangenberg (59:00), Nick Senzel (1:01:00) and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1:02:00).
2018-01-311h 07
BP Milwaukee PodcastEpisode 11 - The Hunt for OctoberKyle Lesniewsky joins Vineet Barot to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers and their emotionally draining, heart breaking series against the Cubs. The Brewers are right in the middle of the hunt and the duo discuss: Craig Counsell's performance, Josh Hader's role now and in the future and should Brewers fans really root for the Cubs in their upcomng series against the Cardinals?
2017-09-2530 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 150: Hot Take MachineGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre outline their strategic approaches to the fantasy playoffs including: relying on studs that got you there versus riding the hot hand (8:00) and several useful wavier wire targets in Luis Valbuena (14:30), Kyle Gibson (15:30), Nick Castellanos (17:00), Jeimer Candelario (19:00) and Nick Williams (20:00). They also banter about Rhys Hoskins insane hot streak (20:30), Victor Robles long-term potential (23:30), and some names to target in keeper and dynasty formats over the final few weeks like Willie Calhoun, Wilmer Difo, Dominic Smith, Matt Chapman, Marwin Gonzalez and Raul Mondesi (27:00). Finally, they take a quick look ahead to 2018 by debating Giancarlo Stanton’s...
2017-09-2051 minThere Is No OffseasonEp. 93: The Offseason Is The EnemyBen Carsley, Craig Goldstein and Bret Sayre consider the fantasy ramifications of Shohei Otani’s highly anticipated arrival this offseason before taking a comprehensive look at which AL & NL West prospects experienced dramatic swings in fantasy value this year.AL WestForrest Whitley (10:30)Kyle Tucker (14:00)Yordan Alvarez (16:00)Kyle Lewis (20:00)Jo Adell (23:00)Jahmai Jones (25:00)Matt Thaiss (27:00)Franklin Barreto (28:30)Jorge Mateo (30:00)Austin Beck (34:00)Jesus Luzardo (35:00)Leody Taveras (36:00)Willie Calhoun (37:00)Ronald Guzman (39:00)
2017-09-181h 11Flags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 144: Trade Deadline SmorgasbordGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre discuss the fantasy implications of every major trade deadline deal including Yu Darvish (5:00), Sonny Gray (9:30), Willie Calhoun (16:00), Jorge Mateo (19:00), Jonathan Lucroy (23:00), A.J. Ramos (30:00), Derek Fisher (31:30) and Shane Greene (33:30). Then, analyze Freddie Freeman’s 2018 value after falling just short of third base eligibility (35:00), potential impact of highly touted prospects Amed Rosario (40:00) and Ozzie Albies (44:00), and finally empty the listener mailbag with questions regarding Carlos Gonzalez, Odubel Herrera, Victor Robles, Kyle Schwarber, Matt Chapman and Brian McCann (46:00).Intro: That Fleeting World, “The Alchemist”Outro: Silent Partner, “Chances”
2017-08-0357 minThere Is No OffseasonEp. 91: Game of ProspectsBen Carsley, Craig Goldstein and Bret Sayre break down the Game of Thrones inspired Baseball Prospectus Midseason Top 50 Dynasty League Prospects list.Tier 1: War of the Five Kings (5:00)Yoan MoncadaBrendan RodgersAmed RosarioVictor RoblesRafael DeversTier 2: The Second Sons (10:00)Ronald AcunaEloy JimenezClint FrazierGleyber TorresFranklin BarretoKyle TuckerNick SenzelNick WilliamsLewis BrinsonTier 3: The Small Council (29:00)...
2017-07-141h 19
DFA PodcastEpisode 14: A Trade! We Have a Trade!Host Bryan Grosnick (BP) and co-host R.J. Anderson (CBS Sports) talk about the first big trade of trade season, Adieny Hechavarria to the Tampa Bay Rays. They also discuss the Kyle Schwarber demotion, Julio Urias injury, and much more.
2017-06-281h 16There Is No OffseasonEp. 90: Boston AccentBen Carsley, Craig Goldstein and Bret Sayre host TINO’s third annual post-MLB Draft fantasy draft (2:00) and review the notable hits and misses from their 2015 & 2016 drafts (50:00).1.1: Keston Hiura, 2B/OF, Milwaukee (Craig)1.2: Brendan McKay, OF/1B/P, Tampa Bay (Ben)1.3: Royce Lewis, SS, Minnesota Twins (Bret)2.1: MacKenzie Gore, LHP, San Diego (Bret)2.2: Hunter Greene, RHP, Cincinnati (Ben)2.3: Jeren Kendall, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (Craig)3.1: Austin Beck, OF, Oakland (Craig)3.2: Adam Haseley, OF, Philadelphia (Ben)3.3: Kyle Wright, RHP, Atlanta (Bret)4.1: Jo Ad...
2017-06-221h 02There Is No OffseasonEp. 89: Jim Callis on the 2017 MLB DraftBen Carsley and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus are joined by MLB.com senior writer Jim Callis to discuss the upcoming 2017 MLB Draft including Hunter Greene and Brendan McKay as potential two-way players (25:00), Kyle Wright cementing his status as the nation’s top collegiate pitcher (31:30), southpaw Seth Romero and righty Corbin Martin as the biggest wild cards (36:00), the top prep hitters in Royce Lewis, Bubba Thompson, Austin Beck and Jo Adell (38:30), Jim’s affinity for MacKenzie Gore (43:00), the other top prep arms in the class in Shane Baz, D.L. Hall and Sam Carlson (46:00), intriguing fantasy sleepers like Keston Hiura, Quen...
2017-06-091h 02
BP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsEpisode 47: Time to send Happ back down?The guys took a little time out on Memorial Day to bring you another episode of BP Wrigleycast. Ryan and Isaac welcome back Joel to the podcast, and they dive in head first with discussion about the Cubs' recent struggles in Los Angeles. They break down the poor hitting of Kyle Schwarber and Addison Russell, and later they talk about whether it would be appropriate to send Ian Happ back to Triple-A.Ryan decides to wrap the show with a "Five Questions" segment, with interesting results. Please follow us on Twitter @BPWrigleycast and feel free to email any...
2017-05-3050 minThere Is No OffseasonEp. 88: We Covered Every TeamBen Carsley, Craig Goldstein and Bret Sayre break down which National League players have experienced the biggest shifts in dynasty value over the last two months.NL EastFreddie Freeman (3:00)Marcell Ozuna (7:00)Michael Conforto (12:00)Noah Syndergaard (16:00)Robert Gsellman (19:00)Aaron Altherr (24:00)Vincent Velasquez (27:00)Michael Taylor (32:30)NL CentralIan Happ (36:00)Addison Russell (38:30)Kyle Schwarber (40:00)Jedd Gyorko (45:00)Travis Shaw (48:00)Keon Broxton (50:00)Josh Bell (53:00)Andrew McCutchen (54:30)...
2017-05-271h 23BP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsEpisode 46: Cubs playing better thanks to Zobrist and HappAfter a one month absence, Ryan and Isaac get together to chat about the recent HAPPenings with the Chicago Cubs. Jake Arrieta's strong start against Milwaukee is discussed, which leads into more trade discussions about starting pitching. The guys also discuss the hot bats of Ben Zobrist and rookie Ian Happ, and later go into some hypothetical scenarios where they both end up trading Kyle Schwarber off the roster.Please follow us on Twitter @BPWrigleycast, and feel free to email any questions if you'd like it read on the show at bpwrigleycast@baseballprospectus.com. If you like what...
2017-05-2538 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 133: It's HappeningGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the fantasy impact of recent call-up’s Ian Happ (4:00) and Bradley Zimmer (8:30). Then analyze a plethora of surprising early season performances including Freddie Freeman (14:00), Jake Arrieta (21:00), Dallas Keuchel (26:00), Elvis Andrus (30:00), Miguel Sano (33:00), Aaron Altherr (33:00), Kyle Schwarber (39:00) and Keon Broxton (40:00). Finally, they break down the latest expert FAAB acquisitions including Jose Berrios (43:00), Eddie Butler (47:30), and Zach Godley (51:30).
2017-05-171h 03Flags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 132: Risky ClosersGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the latest batch of FAAB acquisitions in Tout Wars and LABR (5:00), Trevor Cahill’s renaissance campaign (26:00), empty the Twitter mailbag featuring questions regarding Kyle Schwarber, Robert Gsellman, Joey Gallo, Eddie Butler and more (36:00), and finally discuss BP’s in-season fantasy valuations (47:00).
2017-05-101h 10DFA PodcastEpisode 3: Aces LowHost Bryan Grosnick (BP) and co-host R.J. Anderson (CBS Sports) attempt to figure out which early season picher injury has hurt which club the most, talk about how the Yankees have managed to play better than expected, Kyle Hendrick, a Pittsburgh Pirate call-up from Single-A, and much more.
2017-05-0557 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 131: Big MapleGeorge Bissell is joined by Ryan Bloomfield of BaseballHQ to discuss James Paxton’s meteoric rise (3:30), Chris Devenski’s realistic upside (15:00) and deliver a “Fact or Fluke?” verdict regarding Ryan Zimmerman, Aaron Judge, Joey Gallo, Ervin Santana, Miguel Sano, Kyle Schwarber and more (24:00). Then, Jarrett Seidler of Baseball Prospectus and BP Mets stops by to break down the impact of Noah Syndergaard’s injury (58:00), Robert Gsellman’s disappointing first month (1:04), and Amed Rosario’s fantasy potential (1:15:00).
2017-05-031h 28BP Milwaukee PodcastEpisode 9 - GodEric Thames' Korean Nickname of God was certainly applicable in the month of April. Host Vineet Barot and BP Milwaukee writer Kyle Lesniewsky discussed Thames' hot month and how it looks to be indication of true talent rather than a fluky month. They also discuss Domingo Santana's underlying numbers and how they continue to look decent. The Brewers pitching staff has been disappointing but that's no reason to panic and trade for Ryan Braun.
2017-05-0149 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 128: The Colorado AttractionGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Greg Wellemeyer of Baseball Prospectus break down the big-ticket FAAB acquisitions in the Tout Wars and LABR expert leagues, take a deep dive into current events, discuss Yoan Moncada’s blazing hot start in Triple-A, and finally answer a plethora of Twitter questions.LABR MixedMark ReynoldsKendall GravemanSantiago CasillaJoaquin BenoitJoe JimenezWily PeraltaJames ShieldsAmir GarrettTout Wars NLKyle FreelandNick FranklinStephen Dr...
2017-04-121h 01
For All You Kids Out ThereEpisode 47: "Cocktails, Dad jeans, Leicester City"In Episode 47 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey has made a hash of what was supposed to be the actual agenda, Jarrett wants to talk about soccer for some reason, and everything else is exactly as you would expect. So you get:Jeffrey's Manhattan recipeThe Mets fifth starter situationThe Phillies drafting history I guessThis Week in Matt HarveyJuan Lagares' obliqueKyle Johnson's releaseWhy the Mets don't extend their young talentYour Facebook queries
2017-03-252h 00There Is No OffseasonEp. 83: Real-Time TINO OddsBen Carsley and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus are joined by RotoWire lead prospect analyst James Anderson to break down Bret’s Top 125 Dynasty Outfielders list and discuss the recent BP Experts Fantasy Prospect Mock Draft.Top 125 Dynasty OutfieldersBryce Harper vs. Mookie Betts (3:00)Giancarlo Stanton (6:00)Andrew McCutchen (8:00)Nomar Mazara (11:00)Kyle Schwarber (13:15)David Dahl (15:00)Justin Upton (17:00)Khris Davis (19:30)Adam Jones (21:00)Michael Brantley (23:30)Michael Conforto (25:15)Corey Ray (26:00)Alex Gordon (28:00)Leody Taveras & Ju...
2017-03-101h 01Kansas City Baseball VaultThe World Baseball Classic and Royals Camp Cuts (BP Kansas City Episode 47)The Royals' big league camp is thinning out this week, as they made their first big cut, sending numerous players to minor league camp. Along with that, others are joining their countrymen for the World Baseball Classic.Jeff and Mike discussed both topics in this episode, including thoughts about the importance of the WBC, the potential of Josh Staumont, and what Kyle Zimmer's move means.We also talked about some defensive position swaps Ned Yost has been testing out this spring and which ones might stick beyond March.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow...
2017-03-0956 minKansas City Baseball VaultSizing Up Royals Spring Training Battles (BP Kansas City Episode 46)This week, we looked at the first week of spring training and the early signs regarding some spring training position battles.There aren't many, but second base has a trio (a quartet!?) of players who could see time there in 2017. We discuss Raul Mondesi, Christian Colon, Whit Merrifield, and - hey, it could happen - Cheslor Cuthbert.We also talked about the fifth starter spot. It seems like it's Nathan Karns's job to lose, but Travis Wood has a shot, as does Chris Young, and all three have good numbers after one appearance each....
2017-03-0352 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 121: Starting Pitcher PreviewGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the importance of drafting an ace-caliber starting pitcher (3:00), Clayton Kershaw’s status as an undisputed first-round selection (6:45), if there are any reasons for concern regarding Max Scherzer (10:30), why Yu Darvish is still an ace (12:00), if Carlos Carrasco or Stephen Strasburg can stay healthy (16:00), the Cubs “big three” in Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester and Kyle Hendricks (21:30), the legitimacy of Justin Verlander’s mid-career renaissance (26:00), realistic expectations for Chris Archer, Cole Hamels, Gerrit Cole, Jacob deGrom and Rich Hill (28:00), a pair of starters in Danny Duffy and Felix Hernandez trending in opposite...
2017-03-011h 15Kansas City Baseball VaultRegarding Quite a Lot of Pitchers (And Hosmer!) - BP KC Episode 45After two weeks off, we have returned to talk about a slew of signings that add depth and intrigue to the Royals' pitching staff this spring. We discussed Seth Maness and his miracle surgery, Jason Hammel and his value, Travis Wood and Nathan Karns and the starting rotation battle, as well as youngsters Matt Strahm, Josh Staumont, and Kyle Zimmer.We also talked about the rumblings about Eric Hosmer contract extension talks and the difficulty in projecting what the kind of deal might look like.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr a...
2017-02-231h 38Flags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 117: A Game of Concern and IllusionGeorge Bissell, Mike Gianella and Bret Sayre of Baseball Prospectus discuss the state of the position at third base including the #BigThree elite options Kris Bryant, Nolan Arenado and Josh Donaldson (3:00), who is more likely to hit 30 home runs this season: Kyle Seager or Evan Longoria (8:00), the potential ceiling for Anthony Rendon (10:00), should fantasy owners worry about Adrian Beltre’s age (13:00), why is Justin Turner being grossly undervalued (15:00), the major warning signs in Todd Frazier’s profile (17:00), reasons to invest in Yulieski Gurriel, Jose Ramirez and Alex Bregman (25:00), assess the breakout potential of Miguel Sano (34:00), and reveal their late round targ...
2017-02-0157 minThere Is No OffseasonEp. 79: I’m DyingTop 50 Dynasty CatchersBuster Posey vs. Gary Sanchez (5:00)Ben’s scorching hot take (7:00)Willson Contreras (13:00)Evan Gattis (15:00)Who is Yasmani Grandal right now? (18:00)Aggressively ranking Zack Collins (21:00)Jorge Alfaro (25:00)Salvador Perez (27:00)The Non-Lightning Round (29:30)Meibrys Viloria? I’m not sure how you say it…(36:00)Top 50 SigneesNick Senzel vs. Corey Ray (43:30)Jason Groome (45:00)Kyle Lewis vs. Mickey Moniak (46:00)Lourdes Gurriel (47:30)Kevin Maitan vs. Delvin Perez (52:00)Seung-Hwan Oh (54...
2017-01-121h 12BP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsQuick Take: Cubs Win a World Series Game, Even SeriesThe Cubs made history by winning a World Series game for the first time in a LONG time. It's historic, it's special, it's amazing. But the guys seem to forget about it and jump right into analyzing the game until Isaac steers the ship in the right direction.Jake Arrieta wasn't great, but he was good enough. Kyle Schwarber continues his amazing comeback by steering the offense to a 5-1 game over Cleveland. Mike Montgomery came in and did his best Andrew Miller impression and Aroldis Chapman got four outs to even out the series.But...
2016-10-2731 minBP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsQuick Take: Fly the L for Game OneWith the Cubs playing in the World Series for the first time in 71 years, the guys come away unimpressed with the overall performance. Discussion includes positive and negative takeaways from the game, Corey Kluber's utter dominance, and the triumphant return of Kyle Schwarber.If you like what you hear, please be sure to rate and review on iTunes and follow the podcast on Twitter @BPWrigleycast to interact and ask questions for our usual Question of the Week segment.
2016-10-2618 minBP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsEpisode 34: The Chicago Cubs are going to the World SeriesWith Game 6 of the NLCS in the books, the Chicago Cubs are going to the World Series for the first time since 1945! Ryan, Isaac, and Joel get together and recall a magical evening from their individual perspectives.Later, they look ahead to Kyle Schwarber potentially playing a role on the team and a little bit about the matchup with Cleveland in the Fall Classic. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @BPWrigleycast and subscribe/review on iTunes.
2016-10-2450 minFor All You Kids Out ThereEpisode 25: "Francisco Lindor...is probably not available"In Episode 25 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett survey the last week of Mets baseball news and find...well nothing, really. So how is this show two hours long? Well if you haven't figured that out 25 episodes in, we can't help you. On the docket in the first half, Jeffrey and Jarrett talk Jon Niese (for the last time?), Jose Reyes (for the last time), and survey the Mets farm system as we head into prospect list season.In the second half of the show, we are joined by Kate Morrison to preview the 2016...
2016-10-242h 05BP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsQuick Take: Cubs take game 5, don't touch the cupcakeIn an episode we've dubbed "Don't Touch the Cupcake" in honor of Ryan and The Simpsons, we cover the aftermath of game 5, which includes some positives and some negatives.From Javy Baez and Jon Lester to Aroldis Chapman, we break it all down and set the stage for game 6 between Kyle Hendricks and Clayton Kershaw.Why was this episode posted so late? I'll go ahead and blame all the DDOS attacks...
2016-10-2122 minBP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsQuick Take: Wood homers, Cubs get Samardzija, 2-0 series leadThe Cubs take game two over the Giants, thanks in large part to a surprise contribution from Travis Wood. We look at what happened and give instant reaction, talking about Jeff Samardzija, Wood's homer, Kyle Hendricks' early exit, and looking ahead to the Bumgarner/Arrieta matchup in game three and the likelihood of the Cubs closing out the series.If you like these quick takes, please leave us a rating and review! You can also follow on Twitter @BPWrigleycast.
2016-10-0919 minBP Milwaukee PodcastEpisode 6 - 2016 Season WrapHost Vineet Barot chats with BP Milwaukee Editor Nicholas Zettel and writer Kyle Lesniewski about the 2016 Milwaukee Brewers. Is it considered a success? How did Craig Consell do and should we expect him to be extended? Should the Brewers trade or keep Ryan Braun?
2016-10-0455 minBP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsEpisode 30: The Kyle Hendricks Episode, Cy Young, and Playoff Roster QuestionsKyle Hendricks was so close to throwing a no-hitter until he threw a meatball to Jebediah Hazelfrankenstein on an 0-2 count. It's too bad, but what does this near brush with greatness do to his Cy Young chances? And also: where should the Cubs slot him in the playoff rotation?The guys discuss some other playoff roster implications, like Montgomery vs. Hammel and Coghlan vs. LaStella.Joel gets political with 60 Seconds with a Former Cub.Ryan brings up a question from the fans dealing with...the playoff roster? I can't remember, but it was...
2016-09-1355 minBP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsEpisode 27: Strop Injury, Papelbon Rumors, Hendricks and the PlayoffsPedro Strop should be back for the playoffs, so how big a deal is his injury? Would his injury have the Cubs give Papelbon a chance to come aboard and see some familiar faces? Isaac's head might explode if they do. And how about Kyle Hendricks? Should he trump Jon Lester in a game two start in the playoffs? And more follow up on the Tommy La Stella story.Joel is back with 60 Seconds, and he takes us back to Scott Sanderson and his...good looks?The question of the week is all about giving Jason...
2016-08-151h 07BP Milwaukee PodcastEpisode 3 - Kyle Lesniewski talks Guerra, Trades and more GuerraBaseball Prospectus Milwaukee writer Kyle Lesniewski joins host Vineet Barot in discussing the Milwaukee Brewers upcoming trade deadline, which players are most likely to be traded and how Junior Guerra went from an almost-30 minor leaguer to an Ace pitcher for the Brewers.
2016-07-2148 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 88: That's Just Kendall GravemanGeorge Bissell and Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus discuss the importance of striking a balancing between overreacting to early season results and starting to seriously analyze player performance. They also provide a compelling reason for fantasy owners to target left-hander Rich Hill, touch on Byron Buxton’s recent demotion and George's affinity for Kyle Barraclough, and the latest round of FAAB acquisitions in the Tout Wars & LABR expert leagues.
2016-04-261h 05There Is No OffseasonEp. 68: CraigcationThere Is No Offseason (TINO) is a Baseball Prospectus fantasy podcast focusing exclusively on dynasty league formats. Somehow, they’ve forcibly made America listen to this. On this week’s episode, Ben Carsley, Craig Goldstein and Bret Sayre recap Craigcation, answer listener emails, and cover current events impacting dynasty owners.CraigcationListener EmailsCurrent EventsKyle SchwarberA.J. PollockKen GilesNomar MazaraTrevor StoryLightning RoundPablo SandovalRusney CastilloMarco GonzalesVinc...
2016-04-151h 07BP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsBP Wrigleycast Episode 10: Rian Watt, Schwarber's Injury, Initial ImpressionsSpecial guest and Editor in Chief of Baseball Prospectus Wrigleyville joins the team to break down the Kyle Schwarber injury and whether or not the front office needs to adjust so early in the season. The Cubs are 5-1 so far and the offense is clicking, the bullpen is solid, and things are looking good. Also, Rian shares something that surprised him when entering a big-league clubhouse for the first time.For the 60 Seconds with a Former Cub segment, Joel stalks Steve Trout and almost gets him to open up. Ryan takes a question from a listener about...
2016-04-111h 04BP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsBP Wrigleycast Episode 7: Rondon Struggles, Schwarber & Hammel, and LarocheHector Rondon has some pretty miserable Spring Training numbers, but should fans be concerned? How would the pen hold up if someone else had to step up and close games? Word on the street (or at least Rick Sutcliffe's street) is Kyle Schwarber will be catching Jason Hamel on the regular. Wasn't this inevitable in a way?It may not be Cubs news, but the guys chime in on Adam Laroche and his decision to retire rather than stop bringing his son to games EVERY SINGLE DAY.Before we fire Isaac, he brings you the stat o...
2016-03-1859 minBP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsBP Wrigleycast Episode 6: BP Top Ten Cubs Prospects & Road to the World SeriesWe’re getting closer and closer to real baseball, but for now let’s discuss Baseball Prospectus’ Top Ten prospects for the Cubs. We go deep on Dylan Cease, Jemier Candelario, and a scratch the surface on a few other guys. Kyle Hendricks is apparently a lock in the rotation. Ryan regales us with stories of his trip to Arizona and we talk a teeny bit about the Brewers and former Cub Matt Garza.In our main segment we muse on what might get in the way of the Cubs making it to the World Series this year, and Ca...
2016-03-141h 02BP Wrigleycast - Chicago Cubs NewsBP Wrigleycast Episode 5: Let the Games BeginSpring training games are underway! Small sample sizes be damned! We review the first two games and chat about Javier Baez's versatility, Pierce Johnson's chances of pitching at Wrigley in 2016, and Kyle Hendricks' expectations. Then we go around and each of us picks our top players that might surprise in 2016. Joel takes us back to the Hee-Seop Choi era in the 60 seconds with a former Cub segment, and Isaac walks us through Fair Run Average in our stat of the week. Ryan tackles a Matt Szczur question from a listener and Isaac almost makes it to th...
2016-03-0555 minThere Is No OffseasonEp. 65: Daddy Long LegsThere Is No Offseason (TINO) is a Baseball Prospectus fantasy podcast focusing exclusively on dynasty and long-term keeper formats. This week's topics include:Dynasty Third Base Rankings DiscussionManny MachadoKris BryantNolan Arenado vs. Josh DonaldsonKyle SeagerMiguel SanoMaikel FrancoMike MoustakasPablo SandovalAdrian BeltreDavid WrightYasmany TomasNick CastellanosJustin TurnerDanny ValenciaJomar Reyes vs. Austin RileyChase Headley
2016-03-041h 14Kansas City Baseball VaultSal's Contract, Bubba's Contact, Zimmer's Opening Act, and Dyson Got Hurt...FactAs spring training games started up, the Royals started making a little bit of news. And Jeff returned to help host (after his first few weeks adjusting to parenthood).The Royals signed Salvador Perez to a contract extension, so we talked about the money, the risks, and what it means for the organization. We also talked briefly about Jarrod Dyson's oblique injury, Bubba Starling's rising hope, and we shared some thoughts about Kyle Zimmer's solid spring debut.Follow the Vault at @KCBaseballVault. Follow host Jeff Herr at @TheJeffReport, co-host Michael Engel at @michaelengel. You...
2016-03-0440 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 80: Sonny Side DownBret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus take a deep dive into the current fantasy baseball landscape. This week’s topics include:Tiered Rankings Discussion – Starting PitchersSince there are simply too many starting pitchers to list them all here, to view the complete tiered rankings, visit the Baseball Prospectus website. Starters discussed at length in this episode include:Clayton KershawMax ScherzerChris SaleZack GreinkeDavid PriceMatt HarveyStephen StrasburgCorey KluberCarl...
2016-03-0254 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 76: Time Is Funny That WayBret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell of Baseball Prospectus take a deep dive into the current fantasy baseball landscape. This week’s topics include:Tiered Rankings Discussion – Third BaseFive StarJosh DonaldsonManny MachadoNolan ArenadoKris BryantFour StarTodd FrazierMatt CarpenterKyle SeagerMaikel FrancoThree StarAdrian BeltreEvan LongoriaMike MoustakasMatt DuffyTwo StarDavid Wright
2016-02-021h 06There Is No OffseasonEp. 62: Enya's KitchenThere Is No Offseason (TINO) is a Baseball Prospectus fantasy podcast focusing exclusively on dynasty and long-term keeper formats. We will discuss both the major and minor league sides of the game, but all within the spectrum of long-term value, and never missing an opportunity to take a jab at Craig. Oh, and remember to rate and review us on iTunes.This week's topics include:Current EventsJustin UptonChris DavisKenta MaedaIan KennedyAlexei RamirezDenard SpanBen Revere
2016-01-2257 minFlags Fly Forever Fantasy BaseballEp. 73: SchwarbercastBaseball Prospectus signature fantasy podcast, Flags Fly Forever covers the vast fantasy landscape in greater detail than a replacement-level podcast. Bret Sayre, Mike Gianella and George Bissell take a deep dive into current fantasy topics, combining traditional scouting with statistical analysis to provide fantasy owners with an unparalleled perspective. This week’s topics include:2015 Final AL & NL-only Valuations RecapCatcher Tiered Rankings DiscussionFive StarBuster PoseyFour StarKyle SchwarberThree StarBrian McCannSalvador PerezRussell Mart...
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