Episodes

  • Dynasty Podcast Episode _50 Hot Stove Recap with Mike Ferrin

    Dynasty Podcast Episode _50 Hot Stove Recap with Mike Ferrin
    Feb 19 2025
    Greg (@greghoogkamp) is joined by MLB Network Radio host Mike Ferrin (@mike-ferrin) to recap the offseason and look forward to the 2025 season. Mike highlights which transactions will move the needle and some players who he thinks will be impactful in their new roles/homes.

    Mike's journey to becoming a radio host and play by play announcer
    MLB News
    What's going on with Prospects Live
    NL East
    NL Central
    NL West
    AL East
    AL Central
    AL West
    Triple-A parks/NCAA first weekend observations
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Dynasty Podcast Episode _49 - Outfield Preview

    Dynasty Podcast Episode _49 - Outfield Preview
    Feb 17 2025
    Join Greg (@greghoogkamp), Drew (@drewisokay) and Taylor (@dynastypickups) as they break down the position of Outfield for dynasty. It's star-studded and deep and you can any type of player you want from it. The boys talk about their favorite outfielder of all time, news around MLB and MiLB, Prospects Live and overrated, underrated and sleeper outfielders (MLB and MiLB). Check out the corresponding article that features the top 200 Dynasty OF and top 100 Prospect OF on our Patreon.

    Favorite OF of all time
    News around MLB/MiLB/NCAA
    What's new with PLive?
    State of Outfield in Dynasty
    1-15 Discussion
    16-30 Discussion
    Underrated Outfielders
    Overrated Outfielders
    Sleeper Outfielders
    1-10 Prospects Discussion
    11-20 Prospects Discussion
    Underrated Prospects
    Overrated Prospects
    Sleeper Prospects
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Dynasty Podcast Episode _48 - Shortstop Preview

    Dynasty Podcast Episode _48 - Shortstop Preview
    Feb 14 2025
    In his hosting debut, Dynasty Team member Tom Gates (@tagates99) chats with Dynasty Lead Greg Hoogkamp (@greghoogkamp) about Dynasty Shortstop. This is the gem of all the positions; you have many of the superstars residing at this position (Bobby, Elly, Gunnar and more!) plus the depth is very strong as well. There is also more talent coming from the minor leagues with some elite prospects knocking on the door. Stock your team full of these guys, you will not be disappointed!

    Opening (Favorite SS of all time, MLB/MiLB news, PLive news
    Shortstop overview/Top 10 Shortstop
    Underrated/Overrated/Sleeper Dynasty Shortstop
    Top 10 Shortstop Prospects
    Underrated/Overrated/Sleeping Prospect Shortstop
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Dynasty Podcast Episode _47 - Third Base Preview

    Dynasty Podcast Episode _47 - Third Base Preview
    Feb 5 2025
    Our fourth dynasty positional preview is third base! Greg Hoogkamp (@greghoogkamp) is joined by fellow Dynasty team member Kyle Sonntag (sonny_108) to go over the Hot Corner. They cover some names from our top 10, some underrated, overrated and sleepers and also some prospects to buy, sell or stash away. The article version including our top 60 for Dynasty and top 30 prospects complete with sleepers is on our Patreon.

    Topics discussed:

    Favorite Third Basemen
    MLB/MiLB news
    What’s going on at PLive?
    Third Base overview
    Top 10 3B
    Underrated 3B
    Overrated 3B
    Sleeper 3B
    Top 10 3B Prospects
    Overrated 3B prospects
    Underrated 3B prospects
    Sleeper Prospect
    Overall thoughts/Closing
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Dynasty Podcast Ep. 46 - 2025 Second Base Preview

    Dynasty Podcast Ep. 46 - 2025 Second Base Preview
    Jan 30 2025
    Dynasty team lead Greg is joined by Ryan as they take a peek into the second base rankings and discuss some risers, fallers and some sleepers throughout the major leagues and minors.

    They of course had to hit on some of the recent news around the world in major league baseball including Paul Skenes Debut Patch being pulled and Junior Caminero's monstrous homerun to bring home the winter league title. Also discussed some recent transactions and a brief chat about the recent non-roster invitees to Spring Training.

    To skip past the witty banter and get straight to the second base talk fast-forward to 19:00
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Dynasty Podcast Episode _45 - 2025 First Base Preview

    Dynasty Podcast Episode _45 - 2025 First Base Preview
    Jan 22 2025
    In the second episode of Prospects Live positional series breakdowns, Tom (@tagates99) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) discuss the First Base position, it's depth, overrated and underrated players, sleepers and prospects. It's an important position to get production from and the top players can carry you when they are going good. There are some prospects that also demand your attention as well. Listen in for some good dynasty discussion.

    Favorite First Basemen discussion
    HOF inductions, Roki, Dodgers bullpen signings, Santander to Blue Jays
    PLive updates (Top 1000, Trade Analyzer, Trade Match Tool, Dynasty Pickups Pod (J15 draft), FYPD ADP article, Organizational Top 20's (Guardians), Stadium Network shows (Cubs/White Sox)
    First Base assessment, Top 10 Dynasty
    Overrated, Underrated, Sleepers
    Top 10 Prospects, Overrated, Underrated, Sleepers
    Utility Strategy, Top 10
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Dynasty Podcast Episode 44 - State of MiLB

    Dynasty Podcast Episode 44 - State of MiLB
    Jan 17 2025
    The minor leagues have had a lot of change take place in recent years and it has had an effect on the game both positively and negatively. Shrinking the number of teams and levels, rule changes and experiments and team development philosophies have all had a huge impact on the product at the major league level.

    Greg (@greghoogkamp) talks with Matt (mdthomp_plive) and Geoff Pontes (@geoffpontesba) of Baseball America (and former PLive founder) talk about what has taken place and the implications for the game and for dynasty.

    How Prospects Live came to be 6 years ago
    Bob Ueker memories and Roki Sasaki update
    News at PLive
    State of the Minor Leagues
    • Outlining the changes (league structure, player pay, union, housing etc)
    • Rule changes (pitch clock, shifting, bigger bases, pickoffs/stepoffs), three batter minimum, automatic runner, different baseballs, ABS Challenge system etc
    • How teams use their affiliates for development
    • Pitching development
    • What does the future hold for the Minor Leagues (Diamond Baseball Holdings, MiLB CBA, MiLB Professional Development License)
    • How should dynasty mangers use their minor league systems based on this discussion?
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Dynasty Podcast Episode _43 - 2025 Catcher Preview

    Dynasty Podcast Episode _43 - 2025 Catcher Preview
    Jan 16 2025
    Tom Gates (@tgates99) and Greg Hoogkamp (@greghoogkamp) discuss the catching position and how to maximize value. It's a risky position, but one that has improved immensely over the last few seasons. Listen here for our top 10 dynasty catchers and top ten catching prospects along with overrated, underrated and sleeper options.

    Our favorite catchers of all time
    Roki, Jeff Hoffman and other signings
    PLive News
    Catching position strategy/positional depth
    Top 10 discussion
    The next wave - young catchers on the cusp
    Underrated catchers
    Sleeper catcher
    Top 10 catching prospects
    Underrated catching prospect
    Overrated catching prospects
    Sleeper catching prospect
    Final thoughts

    First Base Preview next week!
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    1 hr and 10 mins