In the 6th episode of the pod, co-hosts Connor and Robbie are joined by The Fans' Magazine writer Mike Featherstone to talk about high school baseball, NFL free agency and trades, and MLB spring training.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the 5th episode of the PBTN pod, Saff and Omar return from their hiatus to discuss NFL free agency and some trends with the NFL that have been taking place in recent years. The hosts also talk about MLB spring training, recent news, and paying Minor Leaguers.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the 4th episode of the Playing by the Numbers pod, Connor and Robbie are joined by Tommy, Nick G, and Nick C from @mlb.webgems on Instagram for a full first-round NFL mock draft. This draft was done based on what we think teams should do, not what we think will end up happening in the actual draft.  Draft order* Jaguars - Nick G Jets - Tommy Dolphins - Omar Falcons - Nick C Bengals - Saff Eagles - Nick G Lions - Tommy Panthers - Omar Broncos - Saff Cowboys - Nick C Giants - Nick G 49ers - Tommy Chargers - Omar Vikings - Saff Patriots - Nick C Cardinals - Nick G Raiders - Tommy Dolphins - Omar Football Team - Saff Bears - Nick C Colts - Nick G Titans - Tommy Jets - Omar Steelers - Saff Jaguars - Nick C Browns - Nick G Ravens - Tommy Saints - Omar Packers - Saff Bills - Nick C Chiefs - Nick G Bucs - Tommy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the 3rd episode of the Playing by the Numbers pod, Sam Federman (@PowerHourSam) makes a guest appearance to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from the comments of former Mariners' President Kevin Mather regarding service time manipulation, to the 2021 rookie wide receiver class, to the NFL offseason.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the first guest appearances on the podcast, Cole and Jake from @mlbmythbuster talk about offseason moves, the volatility of the 2020 MLB season, and PECOTA projections with co-hosts Robbie and Connor.  Timestamps: Fernando Tatis Jr. contract: 00:35 Rosenthal+Moreland signings (A's): 10:45 Sample size luck in 2020: 14:56 Soto vs Acuna: 19:55 Astros 2021 resurgence: 21:55 Optimized lineup: 23:08 Taijuan Walker signing: 27:15 COVID protocols in MLB and the NFL: 37:11 Juiced baseballs: 40:23 Brett Gardner signing: 46:58 Carson Wentz trade: 48:05 Analytical decision-making in football and baseball: 54:30 PECOTA projections: 1:00:05 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the inaugural episode of the Playing by the Numbers podcast, co-hosts Robbie and Connor recap the Super Bowl, the Mets and Yankees offseasons, the NFL draft, bad quarterback rankings on Instagram, and finish it off with a baseball card pack opening at the end. Time stamps: Super Bowl recap: 0:58 Devin White: 5:48 Trevor Bauer: 9:10 Mets offseason: 13:09 Yankees offseason: 19:23 Foolish BB’s new video+miscellaneous: 25:26 Texans saga: 29:47 Notre Dame OLU+Jordy Nelson+Tim Tebow: 43:29 NFL Draft+2021 Rookie WR rankings: 50:17 Chris Hogan Lacrosse: 1:01:06 Instagram QB lists: 1:02:44 Mike and Maurkice Pouncey Retire: 1:09:50 Baseball cards: 1:14:24 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app