Circuit Clouts

In part 1 of a two-part look at the U25 talent on all 14 teams, the guys take at look at the bottom half of the league—based on BNN Top Prospects rankings—including insights from Glen on appreciable draft pick value that is a callback to episode 10.

Glen, Lance, and Charlie take a look back at recent drafts to find some "clues" about how the 1979 draft might unfold. Plus thoughts, theories, and pontificating on this year's draft class and the boys give us their predictions on who the top 5 picks might be.

Lance, Glen, and the Commissioner look back at great moments from past UL World Series, offer their picks for best World Series ever, best World Series moments, and look ahead to the 1978 Fall Classic between Manhattan and Boston.

Lance, Glen, and Charlie recap the action-packed '78 campaign and offer some playoff pontifications.

The guys count down their picks for West Division and East Division finishers, including analysis of offseason moves.

The guys discuss the 1977 All-Star selections and review the first half of the season. Plus special guest Eric Holtlaus, GM of the red-hot Manhattan Gray Sox, discusses his trade strategy.

The guys talk about the origins of the United League and recap the 1951 Inaugural Draft, which cast the mold for several franchises. Who was the first pick? Who won the inaugural draft? And who was Walker Cooper anyway? Plus, news and notes, including a conversation about the big Big Daddy trade with a very special guest.

The gang looks at the wild and wooly West Division. Will the San Francisco Spiders defend their division crown? Will the West finally get a wildcard team in the playoffs? And who will win the highly coveted Willie Mays Award, and what is that anyway...?

In a roughly-hewn test episode, the Commish, Lance, and Glen discuss the 1977 draft pool, including top 5 lists and sleeper picks!

The gents discuss a deep metaphysical question: what is the purpose of a fake baseball team? Is it to win the most regular season games or to win the World Series? How does the pursuit of these two seemingly similar goals differ and what does UL history tell us about the pathways to success?