Five and Dive

Five and Dive

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Five and Dive episodes

  • Episode 593: Preheated Stove
    In Episode 593, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about beans both Rancho Gordo and coffee and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 
      
    1. It's nice to have options: Lot of players and teams making choices.
    2. Go West: We check in on the NPB and KBO posted players
    3. We're a baseball website: And our website is presently prepping the Free Agent 50 and prospect lists
    4. Around the Horn: Gold Gloves and Hall of Fame ballots, Craig's two favorite things
    5. What's in a (first) name?

    Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].     
                                          
    Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
    1 hr 37 min
  • Episode 592: And Then There's Fraud
    In Episode 592, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about bagel preparation and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 
      
    1. Aaron Ashby's Day Off: The Brewers bats wake up in a big way in Game 3.
    2. These go to twelve: The Rays survive Game 4, barely.3. Milwaukee's Best: But the Brewers see things out in Game 5. Plus, what's next for the two World Series teams.
    4. Around the Horn: Managerial rumors, and opt-ins and opt-outs begin.
    5. How well do you know Dan Jennings. Specifically, which Dan Jennings.

    Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].     
                                          
    Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 591: Always Aaron Ashby
    In Episode 591, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about movies and meat and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 
      
    1. Nick at Nite: The Brewers jump out to a 1-0 World Series lead despite a good start from Craig's favorite Rays starter.
    2. It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing: And Milwaukee makes it 2-0 with a little help from Sal Frelick and a check swing call.3. Staffing Up: More front office, managerial, and coaching staff news.
    4. Around the Horn: Some rumors, a retirement, and a release
    5. Craig finally uses being the editor of a baseball website to his advantage.

    Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].     
                                          
    Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 590: Fraud Watch on FOX
    In Episode 590, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about pitchers who made at least 29 starts and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 
      
    1. The Frauds are Dead, Long Live the Frauds: Rays up, Craig.
    2. The Sickos World Series Preview: Rays/Brewers is just fancy Rays/Guardians when you think about it. Also, is they key to this series Nick Martinez?3. Staffing Up: Front office, managerial, field staff news
    4. Around the Horn: Gold Gloves and NPB posting.
    5. How badly does Craig actually want to win this game?

    Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].     
                                          
    Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 589: Dodger Blues
    In Episode 589, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about individual illness and collective action and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 
      
    1. How Sweep It Is: The Brewers finish off the Dodgers, and Craig gets a taste of the Classic Dave Roberts managin'
    2. For Petey's Sake: Nothing classic about the ALCS, but it is classi Rays/Guardians action (derogatory)
    3. The Managerial Merry-Go-Round is in Motion: Joe Espada gets his official walking papers, and Philly tweaks their field staff.
    4. Around the Horn: Dombo has found a new star to feud with, and the Orioles will need to find a few more pitchers
    5. Got ringz?

    Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].     
                                          
    Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 588: Cada Día Cade
    In Episode 588, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about improving home improvement and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 
      
    1. Gavin and Acey: We are confused about which sitcom this is referencing, but not how well Gavin Williams pitches to close out the White Sox
    2. Something Brewin': The 2026 Milwaukee Brewers can be whatever you want them to be, but they are definitely up 2-0 on the Dodgers.
    3. FRAUD WATCH: Well one fraud is down 1-0, but that means one is up 1-0 as well.
    4. The Gang Tries to Find a New Manager: It's always a little bit funny in Philadelphia.
    5. How well do we remember 2020?

    Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].     
                                          
    Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.






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    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 586: The Roof is on Fire
    In Episode 586, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about Costco jeans and Friday weddings and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 
      
    1. Friar Fucked: It was a tough two losses in Milwaukee for the Padres
    2. Ooooh that Snell, can't you Snell that Snell?: Meanwhile Atlanta sneaks out of Los Angeles with a split.
    3. One down, Four to go (if necessary): How did Game(s) One go in the AL?
    4. Snakes neither dead nor alive: A lot of news out in the desert.
    5. I love the 80s (Craig does not).

    Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].     
                                          
    Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
    1 hr 24 min
  • Episode 585: To Biberty, and Beyond!
    In Episode 585, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about the Biberty and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 
      
    1. That Was Then: Wrapping up the four Wild Card series.
    2. Can we interest you in some high stakes early afternoon AL Central baseball? Wait, where are you going?
    3. The Braves may have zero starters, but more than zero chance
    4. Everyone is on Fraud Watch
    5. How tough an out are the Padres?

    Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].     
                                          
    Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
    1 hr 59 min
  • Episode 584: Respection Systems
    In Episode 584, the guys chat about grocery games and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 
      
    1. School's Out for Winter!: Putting a bow on the regular season before heading to the playoff previews
    2. Craig successfully predicts the Jesus Luzardo usage like a half hour before the Phillies announced it
    3. Craig can't imagine either the Astros or White Sox winning this series.
    4. It's Yanks and Sawx again
    5. The Cubs and Padres are mirror images.

    Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].     
                                          
    Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.
    1 hr 29 min

About Five and Dive

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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…