Episode 49: Game On

After a long break, The Rook and Nate catch up talking college summer leagues, the death of quality starts, a couple All B-Side Teams, and glorious news from space.

Episode 49: Game OnNate and The Rook discuss some takeaways from the early baseball season, both MLB and MiLB. Nate discusses some full-season debuts from young arms Bryan Balzer, Aiden Foeller, Wei-En Lin, Chase Burns, and Dylan Questad. The two also discuss the state of the future ace and some very early-season successes.

Nate and The Rook return to discuss likelihoods...how likely your FYPD is a scam and if the End Times are upon us. The duo also drafts out their 2025 B-Side selections and talk about some FYP targets.

Nate and The Rook resume their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility in 2025. They share thoughts on 19 prospects (plus) from the AL Central.2:30 Riley Gowens7:55 Rikuu Nishida13:20 Tim Elko17:10 Jake Miller21:07 Gabriel Reyes26:54 John Peck28:54 Carlos Mendoza30:34 Guy Lipscomb35:16 Ryan Cesarini37:17 Aaron Davenport40:58 Rafe Schlesinger45:35 Ricardo Olivar48:57 Carson McCusker56:56 Ty Langenberg58:34 Adrian Bohorquez1:01:00 Felix Arronde1:01:58 Evan Sisk1:03:10 John Rave1:05:05 Spencer Nivens

Nate and The Rook resume their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility in 2025. They share thoughts on 20 prospects (plus) from the AL East. 11:20 Angel Mateo12:54 Connor Hujsak16:26 Jose Urbina20:17 Logan Workman26:32 Connelly Early31:56 Juan Valera35:27 Nelly Taylor36:50 Andy Lugo39:50 Nestor German48:44 Cameron Weston55:08 Austin Overn57:27 Aron Estrada1:05:20 Colby Holcombe1:08:23 Trenton Wallace1:09:14 R.J. Schreck1:16:40 Aaron Parker1:22:25 Trent Sellers1:26:35 Ben Shields1:38:54 Jesus Rodriguez1:40:41 Roc Riggio 

Nate and The Rook resume their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility in 2025. They share thoughts on 22 prospects (plus) from the NL Central. The two also throw on a different hat, discussing an out of this world news story.11:00 Jose Escobar16:20 Jonathon Long22:36 Nico Zeglin26: 44 Kenten Egbert and Juan Bello32:12 Ian Petrutz35:56 Matt Koperniak41:05 Juan Salas43:38 Darlin Saladin46:03 Nelfy Ynfante49:36 Nick Cimillo53:59 Axiel Plaz59:54 Carlson Reed1:02:07 Dominic Perachi1:07:07 Jose Montero1:10:11 Nestor Lorant1:14:18 Esmith Pineda1:16:12 Ethan O'Donnell1:18:17 Chad Patrick1:25:40 Tate Kuehner1:28:50 Ernesto Martinez Jr.1:32:00 Jadher Areinamo

Nate and The Rook continue their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility in 2025. They share thoughts on 17 prospects (plus) from the NL West.6:02 Tim Tawa16:00 Jose Cabrera22:54 Roman Angelo27:44 Yujanyer Herrera32:33 Blake Adams36:34 GJ Hill44:36 Lisbel Diaz49:56 Sabin Ceballos53:29 Jack Choate57:04 Dylan Carmouche1:00:23 Logan Wagner1:07:35 Christian Zazueta1:09:55 Chris Campos1:17:54 Henry Baez1:22:47 Omar Cruz1:27:39 Romeo Sanabria1:30:05 Brendan Durfee 

Nate and The Rook continue their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility. They share thoughts on 19 prospects from the AL West.2:39 Ryan Gusto7:56 Ethan Pecko14:45 Jeron Williams19:15 Austin Deming23:47 Samy Natera Jr.28:32 Keythel Key30:45 Tucker Flint34:10 Eric Wagaman37:50 Arturo "The Diesel" Disla44:05 Cody Freeman50:10 Jose Gonzalez55:41 David Davalillo101:15 Will Simpson105:10 Nate Nankil107: 53 Will Johnston1:13:00 Victor Labrada1:18:30 Austin St. Laurent1:22:13 Brandyn Garcia1:25:26 Juan Mercedes

Nate and The Rook kickoff their second season together getting into their offseason series taking stabs at hardly rostered prospects they feel have a chance to gain popularity and dynasty utility. They share thoughts on 18 prospects from the NL East.6:45 Lucas Braun9:55 Davis Polo14:48 Keyner Benitez18:35 Jake Brooks20:22 Wellington Aracena22:58 Jack Wenninger29:09 Luke Russo32:51 Eiberson Castellano36:07 Liam Sullivan43:01 John Gil47:30 Ethan Workinger51:55 Ryan Ignaffo55:27 Johnny Olmstead57:24 Eli Serrano III1:00:41 Christopher Suero1:05:40 Otto Kemp1:13:19 Rafael Ramirez Jr.1:16:13 Phillip Glasser

Nate and The Rook cap off the 2024 Mudding season, tallying up the total and crowning this year's mudding champ. After selecting some B-Sides of the Year, the two get into a discussion on Brant Hurter and his unique MLB performance.