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Five and Dive

A twice-weekly baseball news podcast from Baseball Prospectus, each episode will cover five topics of interest that come from either recent events, articles we’ve written, articles we’ve thought about writing but thought “too much research,” and whatever else is on our minds. Craig Goldstein, Editor-in-Chief of Baseball Prospectus, is your host, and he will be joined once each week by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated and Bradford William Davis of the New York Daily News.

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37:05

Episode 113: Filling our niche

Five and Dive ·

2021/02/20

In Episode 113, Emma and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. 340 million in the air that night: Fernando Tatis has a new, uh, very long-term contract, but have you considered what this means for the TV markets?2. A joyous return to baseball: It's time for our first spring training injury roundup.3. Coming to exactly 120 towns probably not near you: We have a minor league schedule, probably subject to change.4. There's no such thing as a free agency: A few more players find 2021 homes, and

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54:00

Episode 112: Pitchers and Catchers and Podcasts

Five and Dive ·

2021/02/18

In Episode 112, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. ReTurner to Sender: The Dodgers get their third baseman and bump their projected win total to 104. Seems unfair.2. There is no such thing as a free agency: More players are going back whence they came. 3. Home is where your next contract is: We try to figure out where Jackie Bradley jr., Jake Odorizzi, and Taijuan Walker will end up.4. Rays Method: The Rays made a weird trade.5. Thanks, I hate it: Video of pitcher fielding

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56:08

Episode 111: We're bringing it back

Five and Dive ·

2021/02/13

In Episode 111, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five very familiar mostly baseball topics.1. Weights and Measures: It's back along with a new ("new") baseball.2. Protocol Me Maybe: MLB issues some new (old) health and safety protocols and starts selling tickets to spring training.3. It's a three-way call and we know nothing: Not much free agency action this week, but we do have a weird three-way deal. Plus, we praise the Royals (?!)4. We're a Mets Podcast Now: It has been a slow week, but the Mets are

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57:26

Episode 110: Out of the immersion circulator and into...

Five and Dive ·

2021/02/09

In Episode 110, Bradford, Emma, and Craig chat about cooking for The Big Game and discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. We are pro-Craig and take no pleasure in reporting this: Trevor Bauer has signed with the Dodgers.2. A Brave Old World: Marcell Ozuna returns to Atlanta, strengthening another NL peanut contender.3. Elvis has left the Home Depot Building: Elvis Andrus heads to Oakland, Kris Davis to Texas, and both fanbases might feel a little blue.4. Old Tweets Exposed: Dexter Fowler has joined

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57:30

Episode 109: Cén Scéal?

Five and Dive ·

2021/02/03

In Episode 109, Bradford and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. The Mickey Callaway Story: The show covers one of these every other week it seems like now, and we are all sick of it. 2. Rocky Mountain Why: The Nolan Arenado trade went from rumor to done, and the return is underwhelming.3. MLB: The Regular Show: We're going to have a normal season it looks like, well as normal as anything in 2021 will be. 4. Around the Horn: The curtain falls on the laser show and some transactions from the

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51:41

Episode 108: Always timely baseball content

Five and Dive ·

2021/01/30

In Episode 108, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Sign(ed) J.T.: The Phillies already stole this bit on twitter...and signed J.T. Relamuto.2. We're a Blue Jays and a Mets Podcast now: Toronto gets another Mets left from Long Island and a new...second baseman 3. There is no such thing as a free agency: There were a lot of free agent deals in the last few days. We talk about some of them.4. Best rumors in baseball: Well, this is no longer a timely segment.5. The Politics of the

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55:36

Episode 107: Stumptown, we should talk

Five and Dive ·

2021/01/27

In Episode 107, Jeffrey and Craig chat about coffee again and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Living in the lap of luxury: The Yankees are better at staying under the CBT than Craig is at podcast transitions2. Protocol Me Maybe: Spring training might start soon, or not. There might be fans, or not. Everyone seems to be acting in good faith. Okay, definitely not.3. You do under these circumstances gotta Hand it to them: The Nats have a new closer, and Brad Hand has a little extra cash.4

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51:54

Episode 106: We agree too much?

Five and Dive ·

2021/01/23

In Episode 106, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics1. My Motto Was to Always Keep Swinging: Another terrible loss for baseball as we discuss the recent death of Henry Aaron2. We Are a Blue Jays Podcast Now: Fair play to Mark Shapiro and the Jays, who seem to be pushing some chips in the table.3. We Are No Longer a Blue Jays Podcast: Didn't expect the Michael Brantley signing to be in this topic, but it's been a weird offseason.4. There's no such thing as a free agency: A roundup of

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96:58

Episode 105: Around (and around) the horn

Five and Dive ·

2021/01/20

In Episode 105, Bradford, Emma, and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics1. We're a Mets Podcast Now: The Mets fired new GM Jared Porter after an ESPn report detailing his harassment of a reporter when he was with the Cubs. (content warning: sexual harassment)2. Cash is King: The Yankees sign DJ LeMahieu and Corey Kluber and perhaps there is now such thing as a free agency.3. Musgrove Love: The Padres keep adding pitchers, and Jeffrey really would prefer the pod not try to make Joe Musgrove

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53:52

Episode 104: Wrapped Up in Books

Five and Dive ·

2021/01/13

In Episode 104, Jeffrey and Craig chat about their books and then discuss five mostly baseball topics1. We're a Mets Podcast Now: The Mets are at it again, trading for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco. Cleveland is also at it again. 2. Are You Experienced (at closing baseball games): Liam Hendriks signs a big money contract with the White Sox.3. Protocol Me Maybe: The 2021 season is happening on schedule. Probably.4. There is no such thing as a free agency: A few minor deals to talk about as

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56:54

Episode 103: please dont put in the podcast that i...

Five and Dive ·

2021/01/07

In Episode 103, Bradford and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics1. Letters of Note: All the labor strife of the 2020 season, back for 2021!2. Minor Threat: Meanwhile the minor league season is firmly under control of the league now. And about that...3. There is no such thing as a free agency: The stove isn't even lukewarm.4. Rockies_email.exe: Dick is very respectful if you e-mail him.5. Rule 1: We talk about Bean Dad, no one is happy. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our

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65:14

Episode 102: We're a Padres podcast now

Five and Dive ·

2020/12/30

In Episode 102, Jeffrey and Craig discuss four mostly Padres topics.1. Dad Rock: The Padres have had a very busy post-festive period2. Slapdick prospects: We take a look at the Rays return for Blake Snell and argue about the #process3. That's so Cub: We both agree on the Cubs' #process, and it's not good.4. [citation needed]: A full 102 episodes in we finally learn that Craig didn't know about Sam Fuld's wikipedia page. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at

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47:46

Episode 101: A belated holiday podcast

Five and Dive ·

2020/12/24

In Episode 101, Jeffrey and Craig consult their holiday calendars and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. 5d_email.exe: Craig has finally berated the listeners into sending in an e-mail. This one is about the NL DH decision as a negotiating tactic.2. There's really no such thing as a free agency: Is anyone else going to sign for more than one year?3. Back in the red: The Reds are listening on...well, a lot of their good players4. The Not-So-Fresh-Prince: We have to talk about Will Smith's

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63:08

Episode 100: 100 episodes, two mattresses, and zero...

Five and Dive ·

2020/12/18

In Episode 100, Bradford, Emma and Craig reminisce about the first 100 episodes of the show and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. This is a Mets Podcast Now: The only team doing stuff is still doing stuff, adding a GM, catcher, and bench coach.2. you do not, under any circumstances “gotta hand it to them”: Cleveland has a new name...well, eventually. No not that new name, why did you even mention that was your first choice?3. Protocol Me Maybe: This topic looks like it's going to be

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62:58

Episode 99: Flexen Watch

Five and Dive ·

2020/12/12

In Episode 99, Emmaand Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Winter Isn't Coming: Nothing much happened at the "Winter Meetings," so settle in for a lot of Chris Flexen chat.2. The Only Rule is it has to be a player who were 18 or younger on the June 5 preceding their signing and this is the fifth Rule 5 draft upcoming; or were 19 or older on the June 5 preceding their signing and this is the fourth Rule 5 draft upcoming: If you hadn't already guessed, it's our Rule 5 draft review.3

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70:48

Episode 98: Winter Meetings are coming

Five and Dive ·

2020/12/09

In Episode 98, Bradford and Craig chat about not being at the Winter Meetings and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Is baseball ready to love Dick Allan?: Dick Allan passed away this week, and we look back at his career in a sport that never gave him due credit. 2. Sir Lance-Pitches-A-Lot: The hot stove is heating up as the White Sox make a splash in their rotation.3. Take Me To Church: The Angels add their second Iglesias, and we are a little confused about what the Reds are doing.4. It's

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43:21

Episode 97: Trevor May is not a sandwich

Five and Dive ·

2020/12/06

In Episode 97, Emma and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Yes, We McCann: The hot stove is heating up, assuming you like catchers that aren't J.T. Realmuto2. Love Me Non-Tender: Someone please help me, my sport is dying.3. Natty Bo'hNo: The Orioles are staying within the confines of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. And how! 4. We are a Mets podcast now: But we are also a sandwich podcast5. These are the players in your neighborhood: Okay, Bill James has made worse tweets this year,

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63:40

Episode 96: Bodega Lifestyle

Five and Dive ·

2020/12/02

In Episode 96, Bradford and Craig chat about bodega discourse and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Minor Threat: More changes to the minors are slowly dripping out. 2. It's Not So Sunny in Philadelphia: The Phillies made major organizational cuts and are still looking for a GM.3. We are a Mets podcast now: Are Steve Cohen's lofty goals scaring off front office executives or is something else at play?4. Minor Deals: Charlie Morton and Mike Minor find new homes for 2021 and the Reds and

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48:19

Episode 95: It's weird when Craig is right

Five and Dive ·

2020/11/21

In Episode 95, Emma and Craig discuss somewhere between four and six mostly baseball topics.1? Let's talk about more Theo Epstein stuff I guess2, probably. CaOHNO: Robinson Canó will miss all of 2021 after a second positive PED test. What does that mean for him and the Mets? 3. Minor Threat: MLB could simply announce what the minors are going to look like next year. They are not doing that.3 or 4, per Craig. A judgement of tase: How do you fix the aesthetics of baseball?5. HatChat: Graphic Design

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62:45

Episode 94: You came to take us, all things go, all...

Five and Dive ·

2020/11/19

In Episode 94, Bradford and Craig chat about the Kim Ng hire and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. Chicago Nope: Breaking news during the podcast for a change!2. Robbie Jay: Maybe the free agent market will be okay?3. Drew Smyly, smyling politely: At least if you are taking a one-year deal.4. This tweet contains monosodium glutamate (that's bad): It represents the duality of Mike Clevinger 5. How much could a Francisco Lindor cost, ten dollars?: We discuss some trade proposals.Five and

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