Smith is joined by Thomas Nestico to take a more data-driven look at the prospect world.By Bret Sayre

After some Very Important Weather Talk we dive into a position with both promise and disappointment (often embodied in the same player). We compare and contrast early-round young bucks Adley Rutschman and Yainer Díaz, debate what might be left in the tank for Sal Perez and J.T. Realmuto, identify an off-brand Cal Raleigh who might be better than th…

In Episode 433, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about the BP Annual and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. There is no sugh thing as a free agency: Man, that's a lot of deals. Wait we are talking about all these deals? 2. The Owner's Box: A lawsuit in San Diego and a pending sale in Minnesota? 3. Rated Roki: Where will Roki Sasaki sign? …

In Episode 506 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett talk about the latest Pete Alonso contract rumors, the current state of scouting, and answer your correspondence.By Bret Sayre

EJ and John talk about a ton of potential Yankee infielders: Kim, DeJong, Rodgers, Donovan, Bohm and more.By Bret Sayre

Welcome to preview season 2025! We begin our positional previews with a corner that is not just cold, but downright Arctic (at least before cliimate change melted all of the sea ice) past a certain point. We have mild disagreements about Matt Olson and Josh Naylor, and I beef with Fangraphs over their disrespect of the great metropolis of Sacrament…

In Episode 505 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett take a deeper look at the Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame voting, and then answer your correspondence, mostly about The West Wing.By Bret Sayre

In Episode 432, Jeffrey and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics. Burnes After Signing: Corbin Burnes is headed to Arizona? And yeah, this already feels like forever ago. There is no such thing as a free agency: There were a few other one-year deals too: Marvelous Merv: And exactly one trade. Too bad Patrick isn't here Rumor Has It: Some basea…

At last, we have gone through our positional reviews for 2024 (yeah, we skipped relievers, sorry), finishing up with starting pitchers. If aces didn't always ace, they at least held serve (Spencer Strider being the exception, sob). Some nice innings consumers in the next tier down, and the lower tiers had far more misses than hits. We refer to Mike…

We continue with our positional group reviews from 2024, this time focusing on catchers and corner infielders. Jon had some occasional mic trouble but Mike mostly says the smart stuff, anyway--so no big loss there! Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "F…

In Episode 504 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett are on the cusp of year 10 of this podcast, and can assure you things will never, ever change.By Bret Sayre

In Episode 431, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about cough syrup and porrly shucked oysters, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. I'm already in the book three or four times: Saying farewell to Rickey 2. Last-minute Christmas shopping: Man, there sure were a lot of free agent signings all of the sudden 3. I just wan't something I can …

In Episode 503 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss rumors, pitching strategy, and the return of Sean Manaea.By Bret Sayre

EJ and Scott discuss the Jose Trevino trade, the Paul Goldschmidt signing and a very interesting rumor about Nolan Arenado.By Bret Sayre

In Episode 430, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about nostalgia for mid-2000s hipster rock, MST3K, and Homestar Runner, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Tuck Everlasting?: Kyle Tucker is traded to the Cubs in a trade that both makes sense and doesn't make sense for both teams. 2. Trading Places: The Yankees stay active on the trade…

EJ, Domenic and Scott discuss the Cody Bellinger trade.By Bret Sayre

n Episode 502 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey, Jarrett, and David chat about the New Jersey Governor race, the incoming drone army, Juan Soto, and of course answer your correspondence.By Bret Sayre

EJ and Tim discuss the Devin Williams trade and what comes next for the New York Yankees.By Bret Sayre

In Episode 429, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig update you on Craig's travel plans and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Straight Cash, Homie: Brian Cashman splashes the pot for a...starting pitcher? Trading Places: Three pretty big trades cap off the winter meetings Rumor Has It: What are the Astros doing? (Turns out trading Kyle Tucker but mo…

The audio got jumbled early so no intros. EJ is joined by Domenic and John. Max Fried got a big deal!By Bret Sayre

In Episode 428, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about Craig's trip to Dallas and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. Smoke your green, I'm spending mine: Childish Bambino calls his shot and it's the New York Mets for a record-setting deal. There is no such thing as a free agency: All the other non-record-setting deals If you hear any noise i…

In Episode 501 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss Juan Soto, other 2025 Mets free agent additions, and the Mets prospect list.By Bret Sayre

Mourn with us. EJ, Andy and Pat discuss Soto not signing with the Yankees. Minor audio issues. We're improvising here!By Bret Sayre

The broadcasters from the Buffalo Bisons, New Hampshire Fisher Cats, and Vancouver Canadians look back at the 2024 season in the Blue Jays minor league system. Pat Malacaro (triple-A Buffalo) leads off with host Tyler Zickel (high-A Vancouver) to talk about a Bisons season that did not turn out as expected, with the likes of Leo Jimenez and Addison…

In Episode 427, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about holiday cleaning and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. There is no such thing as a free agency: The market is moving...slowly 2. The Golden At-Bat: Yeah, we have to talk about it. Spoiler Alert: It's dumb 3. Rumor Has It: The Royals have plans and Juan Soto's plans are still undeterm…

In Episode 500 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the Juan Soto rumors, the state of the baseball economy, and a flurry of recent minor transactions.By Bret Sayre

In Episode 426, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig mention out some pielights and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Fuck it, we're doing five blades: The Dodgers sign Blake Snell, because why not? 2. The Angels have two blades: The Angels sign Yusei Kikuchi, why? 3. A Good Trade Leaves Everyone Mad: The Royals and Reds swap players that are pro…

We continue with our positional group reviews from 2024, this time focusing on middle infielders. Shorstops were great! Second basemen, not as much. Also, listen to Mike beoming audibly disturbed when Jon whispers the words "Wenceel Perez." Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballpros…

EJ, Domenic and Scott discuss what they would do if Soto does not sign with the Yankees.By Bret Sayre

Before it's time to start breaking down some prospect lists, Nathan and Smith check in on whose been hot in the Arizona Fall League.By Bret Sayre

Sometimes in the Arizona Fall League you see a desert mirage. No that's too cliche. AFL performance is as easy to grasp as a handful of sand. That's not much better. It's been a while, friends.By Bret Sayre

In Episode 425, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about the benefits of a BP subscription and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Say It Is Soto: Where we stand on the free agency of one Childish Bambino 2. Life is too Short to Spend the Rest of it Down Here in Tampa: Where we stand on the Rays stadium situation both now and in the future. …

We're back! Mike and Jon revisit Mike's preseason tiers to see just how the OF position stacked up in 2024. From the first round (what happened to Julio?) to those waiver-wire gems (Brenton, Jurickson, and Lawrence...hello). Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and c…

In Episode 424, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig indulge in some (advent calendar) coffee chat and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. The Postman Only Rings Twice: Roki Sasaki is being posted, eventually. 2. There is No Such Thing as a Free Agency: 50 free agents, ranked 3. Television Man, I Know What You Are Trying to Be: Diamond Sports is st…

EJ and Tim discuss the Yankees upcoming meeting with Juan Soto, Caleb Durbin in the Arizona Fall League and whether the Yankees have a chance to land Roki Sasaki.By Bret Sayre

In Episode 499 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett survey the new 40-man adds, and the potential offseason moves on the horizon. Also the listeners need to work on their media literacy (or just don't listen to Jim Bowden and David Samson interviews).By Bret Sayre

EJ, Pat and John discuss every player who could potentially play 2nd or 3rd for the Yankees in 2024.By Bret Sayre

In Episode 423, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about sprinkler systems and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. We Dug Cole Together: Catching up on what actually happened with Gerrit Cole's opt out 2. To Catch a Rising Free Agent Star: What's a worse sign for Scott Boras, the Yankees calling his bluff or the quality of this year's one-li…

In Episode 498 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett strive for Inbox Zero, covering whatever has been on your mind for the last two weeks (a lot of pitching free agents apparently).By Bret Sayre

In Episode 422, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about Christmas lights and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. We Dug Cole together: A cannier podcast would wait until the Cole opt out was sorted to do a segment on it. This is not that podcast 2. For Whom the Bellinger Tolls: Like (spoiler alert) Gerrit Cole, Cody Bellinger will be stayin…

EJ, Tim and Pat discuss all of the option decisions the Yankees have to make, then discuss who will play first base during the 2025 season.By Bret Sayre