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In Episode 579, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about British TV, past and present, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Cubs in Dive: The Chicago Cubs are not beating every team in the league, but they are especially having issues with the Brewers. 2. Same Faces, New Places: A quick survey of how some key trade pieces have been doing since August. 3. Around the Horn: Aaron Judge is back, other players are hurt. 4. What to Watch: Craig can't give up on the Orioles, the Braves and Phillies offer some good pitching matchups, and even the Sickos have their limits in September. 5. What's in a nickname? 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 578, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig review their long weekend and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Handsome Western States: Let's check in on some storylines from the two West divisions. 2. I Don't Want This, I Don't Need This: And sigh now the AL Wild Card race. 3. Cap, Floored: An unusual ump show in Colorado. 4. Around the Horn: Court is back in session, but other key players are headed for a recess. 5. Remembering Some Trade Guys, part two. 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 577, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about movies and back to school nights and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Thank You For Sending Me an Angel: The Angels long twenty-first century nightmare is over? 2. What bridge they done burnt? All of them, it’s over with: The Ketel Marte sage enters its third week/fourth year 3. Negotiations and Love Songs: The league has some roster proposals, contingent on...well, you know. 4. Around the Horn: The White Sox add a lot of outfielders 5. Remembering Some Trade Guys 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 576, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about American and British procedurals and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. I Don't Want This, I Don't Need This: It's still the Guardians for now, but here come both of Craig's AL East teams again. 2. You Down With PCA? You Know It's Tracking in that Direction: Checking in on the likely NL MVP. 3. Around the Horn: Coffee chat, a possible new GM in Sacramento, and the same manager in San Francisco. 4. What to Watch: The problem with not having many good teams is there are even fewer good match-ups. 5. Meet the Mets, much to Craig's chagrin 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 575, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig give some banter updates, chat about voice actors, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Do You Know How the West Was Won: Let's talk about the AL West again, and again, and again. 2. The View from the Backstop: The Marlins cut their pro scoutring department this week, but what does that effectively mean? 3. Around the Horn: Waivers, injuries, and Tristan Peters 4. What to Watch: There's so many meaningful AL Wild Card matchups. Too many one might say. 5. Brought to you by the letter 'u.' 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.

In Episode 574, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about ads and keywords and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Houston, do we have a problem: The Astros have five new heads of baseball ops, starting now for some reason. 2. I don't want this, I don't need this: The Guardians are this week's ascendent AL Wild Card team, and we couldn't be happier for Jo Adell. 3. Better to be healthy than good: Some injury and injury returns that might impact the playoff race and playoffs. 4. Around the Horn: More Marte news, and some teams and players on hot streaks. 5. How well do you know your 4.00 ERA pitchers? 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 573, Zach, Jeffrey and Craig indulge in some more ad chat and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. I don't want this, I don't need this: Your bi-weekly AL Wild Card update 2. Lot of ways to make money in this world, but I can't recommend insurance fraud: And a weekly Dodgers financial update 3. Paul is dead: Has the real Paul Skenes been replaced just like McCartney? 4. Around the Horn: The Padres officially have new owners, the Yankees are down one pitcher, and we say a fond farewell to the Jon Bernhardt tweet (and also Trey Mancini) 5. An easy/hard trendy grid 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 572, Collin, Jeffrey and Craig chat about children's mouse technology and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. NATTY B'OH YES: Despite Collin's attempts to wind the conversation to the White Sox, Craig is going to victory lap the Orioles being in a playoff spot. 2. Just Joshin' Ya: Joshua Baez has a historical debut, and the Cards are on the in the hunt graphic again. 3. Better Luck Tomorrow: The saddest possible game of "who ya got?" 4. Around the Horn: Edward Cabrera is very briefly off the injured list, Dansby Swanson and Justin Wrobleski will be on it for a while, and we consider Tommy John's legacy. 5. 500 K + One Spin 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 571, Zach, Jeffrey and Craig chat about UK English and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Out of the frying pan, here comes the Friar: A.J. Preller can't kee p getting away with it, well whatever "it" is. 2. So you're telling me there's a chance: We're not happy about it, but yes there is 3. THERE! ARE! FOUR! OUTS!: Fun with rules lawyering. 4. Around the Horn: The Tigers lose another key piece (not a trade this time), and Blake Snell has some thoughts on Utah. 5. /insert Press Your Luck whammy music 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 570, Collin, Jeffrey and Craig chat about insurance commercials and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Boston Uncommon: The Red Sox historic run looks to be at an end, but where does that leave the AL East race (besides with the fraudulent Rays still in first) 2. On Redondo Beach and everyone is so sad: The Dodgers are struggling and Craig has had thoughts about it online. 3. Ooh, baby, baby, it's a wild card: There's another six weeks of these races. We apologize to our listeners. 4. Around the Horn: The Athletics will have a new GM, the White Sox have two new pitchers, and it's season-ending surgery season. 5. Games are now battlefields 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 569, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about cat piss, back to school nights, and board game design, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Many Early Returns: How are the same faces in new places? Well, probably not that great unless you have Dustin May's face. 2. FRAUD WATCH: The Guardians got swept by the Mets?! And the Mariners, just the Mariners. 3. Slow News Week: One lucky Benjamin, one weird homer, and one incredible strikeout celebration 4. Around the Horn: A couple of playoff race call-ups, a Brendan Donovan return, and an injury round up. 5. Which Blue Jays star is more trendy? 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

The show's almost four hours. We are not spending a lot of time on the description. We talk about a lot of trades.

In Episode 567, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about mistaken identities and more movies and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Ooh, baby, baby it's a wild card: The Wild card races heat up, and some Phillies are getting a bit hot under the collar. 2. Who'd they give up? And who'd they get?: Well, we have a trade. We have to talk about it. We guess. 3. Rumor Has It: The latest Skubal and Neto rumors 4. Around the Horn: Some notable injuries and a notable DFA 5. How well do you remember how many dingers were socked? 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.

In Episode 566, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about deck and DC United and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Cause I'm Free, Free Fallin': Four teams heading in the wrong direction as the trade deadline approaches. 2. Mead-ing of the Minds: Okay, this trade was a weird one. 3. Rumor Has It: The Red Sox are interested in Zach Neto, everyone is interested in Tarik Skubal. 4. Around the Horn: How much would you give for Jose Urquidy? How long would you wait in line for a Noah Wylie bobblehead? 5. Let's do some art criticism on a moose bobblehead (and also play a 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.

In Episode 565, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about children's concerts and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Birdemic: Both the Blue Jays and Cardinals look like they are headed south well before Winter. 2. Rumor Has It: Can we interest you in some Rockies? 3. Slow News Week: Bad baserunning, nap time, and a Broadway debut 4. Around the Horn: The rest of the (more basebally) news from the week 5. Men, how often do you think about Stephen Drew's OPS? 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

Nathan is joined by Michael Donodeo and Jarrett Seidler to review the recent 2026 draft class.

In Episode 564, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the World Cup, puppies and Philly restaurants, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. I'm in love with Massachusetts, I'm in love with the radio on: Here come the Red Sox, faster than a Roadrunner (a song Craig has definitely heard) 2. Ooh, baby, baby, it's a wild card: Checking in on the AL and suddenly tight NL Wild Card races. 3. Am I battling ghosts or AI?: Hey Siri, what pitch should I throw Yordan Alvarez? 4. Around the Horn: 5. Do not put in the podcast description that Craig got mad. 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

Nathan and Smith catch you up on all the prospects heating up as we head into the second half of the season.

In Episode 563, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the World Cup for maybe the last time and deck for definitely not the last time and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Air Jordan: Jordan Walker wins the Home Run Derby in spectacular fashion. It's a total cultural victory for the pod. 2. Hey Now, You're An All-Star: But the less said about the actual All-Star game the better. 3. They had us in the first half, not gonna lie: Some bold second half predictions from the hosts. 4. Around the Horn: One trade, one extension, one call-up, one DFA 5. Another rousing game of Before and After 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.

In Episode 562, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about the pod having that dawg in it and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. 1. Simply the Best: The Dodgers are the best team in baseball at the halfway point, and are we seeing the rise of a new group of star hitters. 2. BP on Draft: We look back at the past weekend's draft witha. lengthy pickle aside. 3. Rumor Has It: Some Early-mid July trade deadline rumors. 4. Around the Horn: A pre-draft Comp pick trade, a JJW extension, and a new home for Dazx Cameron. 5. Ed Sprague. 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 fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com. 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.