Are the new rule revisions even worth Major League Baseball's time and effort?

Jeremy can't get over Ben Verlander's take on the Dodgers' signing of Shohei Ohtani.

Mega-prospect deals seem to rarely work out, Jason points out after having seen a post about the J.T. Realmuto trade.

New Balance Future Stars Series moves two of its biggest events to the state of Texas.

Bobby Heck is named the MLB Scout of the Year and it's long overdue, claims Jeremy.

The Astros add Victor Caratini to be the club's second catcher behind Yainer Diaz. Was it the right move?

The Yankees made the biggest move thus far of the offseason by acquiring Juan Soto from the Padres. Will Jake Meyers be the Astros' starting centerfielder in 2024?

Alex Bregman's future with the Astros? Some fans believe Bregman is easily replaceable. Bristol and Booth say, 'definitely not.'

What kind of return would centerfielder Jake Meyers fetch in a trade? MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the Astros have been shopping Meyers.

Recapping the introductory news conferences for both Ron Washington (Angels) and Joe Espada (Astros).

Booth reports the Angels interviewed Ron Washington for nine hours on November 7 before hiring him as their new manager. It's a missed opportunity for the Astros, Booth claims. But Bristol wonders how much success Washington will have running a team which finished 17.0 games out of first place.

Future Hall of Fame manager Dusty Baker mentioned “bloggers and tweeters” as one of the reasons for his retirement from field managing. Booth says the rest of the league is watching and, moving forward, that 'group' may hurt the Astros' ability to hire good baseball people.

Plus, what are the chances Yainer Diaz suffers a sophomore slump in 2024 as the Astros' new, every day catcher?

How much should experience should the next manager of the Houston Astros possess? Reacting to comments about KHOU 11 News' report that Ron Washington has interest in the vacant position. Plus, should fans view Brad Ausmus under a different lens?

Bristol and Booth recap Game 7 of the American League Championship Series following the Astros' 11-4 loss to the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. What is the future of Dusty Baker and which changes could be coming to the Houston Astros during the offseason?

Bristol and Booth recap Game 6 of the American League Championship Series following the Astros' 9-2 loss to the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park.

David Stearns is reportedly joining the New York Mets organization. Is he the right man to lead the Mets' baseball operations? Ethan Salas is one of baseball's best prospects. Was he ranked too low at the start of the season. The Houston Astros are roughly a .500 team at home. Jeremy believes too many distractions during pregame may be a contributing factor. Contributing factor. Not the be all end all. And it's his opinion. No Astros player has told him this.

Jason and Jeremy discuss the Angels placing Giolito, Lopez, Moore, etc. on waivers. 'The Martian' is making his debut: How will Jasson Dominguez live up to the hype? Jeremy has a dream about Robin Williams and reviewing Ron Darling's book '108 Stitches,' which includes stories about Gregg Jefferies and Jose Oquendo.

Watch: https://youtu.be/4ffB0o3pYTY

Why are the Astros seemingly relying on Hunter Brown to be one of their starting pitchers in 2023? Jeremy and Jason also discuss what they like and dislike about the new Major League Baseball rule changes. Plus, which one of Jeremy's teammates in 2005 led the Elmira Pioneers in home runs?

Jeremy believes new Astros general manager Dana Brown should be aware some of the incumbent members of the front office staff could be "pulling against him."

Plus, Kyle Tucker's arbitration case may end up hurting the Astros in the long run.

Bristol and Booth respond to viewer comments and Jeremy expands on his belief that the Astros player development staff had "their hands tied by leadership directives." Season 6, Episode 3.

What should Dana be focused on during his first 30 days on the job? The upcoming First-Year Player Draft for one, claims Jeremy. Plus, Jeremy Booth reveals he consulted some of the general manager candidates during the interview process. Plus, the absurdity of some of MLB Now's 'Top 10' rankings.

0:16-9:00 Will other MLB owners be upset about Steve Cohen's spending habits

9:01-21:30 Examining Carlos Correa's move from the Giants to the Mets

21:31-26:45 Name that teammate: Can Jeremy remember a former teammate's name based on only a few clues.

00:16-4:30 Reviewing the Astros' four-game sweep of the Yankees in the ALCS

4:31-7:45 Have the Astros extended their championship window

7:46-11:05 Position-by-position breakdown of Astros and Phillies ahead of the World Series

11:06-14:15 Does 'momentum' exist in the postseason?

14:16-26:40 Reviewing Jeremy's past scouting reports on Hoskins, Stanek and others playing in the World Series

26:41-28:30 Bryce Harper and the Phillies style of play

1:00-13:29 How will baseball adjust to new rule changes, including the pitch clock and banning the shift

13:30-20:58 With arrival of Hunter Brown, #AstrosTwitter dismisses evaluation of Houston's farm system

20:59-23:00 Injury to 2022 first-round pick Drew Gilbert

23:01-24:21 Upcoming New Balance Future Stars Series events

0:16-3:22 What's new with the New Balance Future Stars Series

3:23-8:15 Did the Nationals get enough for Juan Soto and Josh Bell?

8:16-10:56 What is baseball executive David Post's middle name?

10:57-13:14 Do the Padres have enough pitching to contend for a World Series

13:15-16:45 Jeremy gives the Astros and 'A' for moves before trade deadline

16:46-20:39 Bigger surprise: Cubs keep Happ and Contreras or the Brewers dealing Hader

20:40-21:45 Thoughts on the passing of Vin Scully

0:16-3:55 Jeremy's recent travels with New Balance Future Stars Series and to the All-Star Game for KHOU 11

3:56-6:52 Number of New Balance Future Stars Series 'extended family members' selected in 2022 Major League Baseball First-Year Draft, including Drew Gilbert

6:53-10:15 The player who changed the course of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft

10:16-14:12 Cam Collier is chosen 18th overall by the Reds

14:13-25:00 Astros sign high school outfielder Ryan Clifford, who MLB.com calls a 'Seth Beer with more athleticism.' Let's go back to Seth Beer being selected by the Astros over Noah Naylor in 2018.

league scout Jeremy Booth provide their unique perspective on the Houston Astros, big league baseball and scouting amateur and professional players inn Bristol and former major league scout Jeremy Booth provide their unique perspective on the Houston Astros, big league baseball and scouting amateur and professional players in this regularly scheduled podcast.

0:01-2:30 Where's the podcast been?

2:31-6:29 Major League All-Star game

6:30-13:56 Will the draft ever return to June?

13:57-18:14 The Orioles recent hot-streak

18:15-21:09 Astros' starting pitcher Cristian Javier

21:10-24:00 The Astros storyline no once could have imagined?

:15-7:01 The Astros, Yordan Alvarez agree to contract extension

7:02-10:51 More Black players chosen in first round of 2022 MLB Draft?

10:52-19:27 Jim Bowden's review of top prospect Cam Collier

19:28-25:24 Mark Appel may no longer be 'a bust?'

00:16-13:34 The Houston Texans 'horizontal' stacking of prospects prior to NFL Draft. Do baseball clubs do the same thing?

13:35-18:00 The Astros are hiring more scouts than any club in Major League Baseball

18:01-27:00 MLB suspends Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer

00:00-14:00 Kyle Boddy from Driveline is only interested in working as "AGM/GM/Special Assistant level, and won't consider anything below that." Jeremy says, 'Good luck with that.'

14:10-34:00 What's the point of a James Click vs. Jeff Luhnow debate?

34:01-43:00 The North Central Texas College player tackled by Owen Woodward of Weatherford College. Is Woodward's playing career over?

00:16-1:09 Jeremy's workout schedule

1:10-6:48 Kershaw pulled during his perfect game

6:49-15:41 Souza defends the Astros players; considers Houston players as "scape goats"

15:42-18:41 Padres were not pleased with Giants' Dubon bunting for a base hit with a nine-run lead 

18:42-21:28 Giants' Alyssa Nakken becomes first woman to coach on-field in MLB history

21:29-23:10 Which early season storyline has been most surprising for the Houston Astros?

23:11-27:36 2013 scouting report review: Catcher Jon Denney



0:16-9:50 Carlos Beltran speaks about the Astros cheating scandal. Jeremy is not impressed by what Beltran said.

9:51-12:30 How much pressure was on the Astros' front office staff to win in 2017?

12:31-16:27 Over/under prop bets for 2022 Major League Baseball season

16:28-18:20 Number one question facing the 2022 Houston Astros

18:21-19:23 What is a scout looking for from the Astros in the first month of the season

19:24-24:58 Revisiting Jeremy's 2012 scouting report on Pirates RHP Chris Stratton

00:15-3:15 Do the Astros owe the fans explanation for how the Carlos Correa situation played out?

3:16-7:00 What do Carlos Correa and Scott Boras have to say about Correa joining the Minnesota Twins

7:01-10:00 Why didn't the Astros sign Trevor Story?

10:01-12:55 Carlos Correa tribute videos include Bobby Heck

12:56-16:05 Rating the Twins acquisition of Carlos Correa

16:06-18:20 How much patience will the Astros have Jeremy Pena?

18:21-24:00 Is there another fiery leader on the Astros to take over for Correa

24:01-26:58 Booth's 2022 scouting report on Astros SS Jeremy Pena

00:15-6:40 Why is an International Draft holding up an agreement between the owners and players?

6:40-8:50 Anytime MLB says, "It's about the players," it's not about the players

8:51-13:19 MLBPA, in the past, has not shown much interest in protecting amateur players

13:20-17:30 Reaction to opinion article: Looking to place blame for the MLB lockout? You can start with the Houston Astros

17:31-19:24 Jeremy predicts agreement is reached by Friday, March 11

00:16-1:38 What's in Jeremy's photo album on his phone?

1:40-6:45 Reaction after no deal reached between MLB and MLBPA: What has surprised us?

6:46-11:03 Fans go after pitcher Lance McCullers for his since-deleted post on Twitter

11:04-12:40 Minor League teams announce they are open for business

12:41-18:40 When will the owners start feeling the pinch? Jeremy has an idea how may games the owners need to play

18:41-21:26 Past scouting report review: outfielder Billy McKinley from 2013

0:20-5:30  CBA negotiations

5:31-9:10 Jeremy's idea of revenue sharing

9:11-19:10 The hiring of Rachel Balkovec as the Yankees' new Class A manager and her background, according to Jason, makes her an ideal choice

19:11-24:05 Reaction from the Astros and MLB sources on Jeremy's opinion of Houston's new front office hires

24:06-29:00 Jeremy's 2012 report on Louisiana catcher Stryker Trahan

(This podcast originally aired January 12 on Twitter via Stream Yard)

0:17-3:40  Jeremy found his old Milwaukee Brewers minor league jersey

3:41-6:29 Astros hire Andrew Ball and Scott Powers as assistant general managers, two moves first reported by Jeremy

6:30-9:15 Jeremy is 'vastly' disappointed in the hires made by the Astros

9:16-12:05 Pete Putila's expanded role with the Astros & Houston's lack of diversity in new staff members

12:06-14:50 The Astros' front office - and in baseball - the lack of background diversity

14:51-16:25 What would be the Astros' reaction to Jeremy's comments about his disappointment with lack of diversity?

16:26-22:19 A football analyst's review of Jerry Rice vs. the wide receivers of today

22:20-26:57 Angels move front office member Ray Montgomery to bench coach role

26:58-27:30 Close

0:20-1:29 Introduction

1:30-8:37 Major league payrolls decreased by 4%, per documents obtained by Associated Press

8:38-15:13 Is the luxury tax worth a World Series championship or deep run in the playoffs?

15:14-30:14 Buck Showalter and Mark Kotsay are the right choices to manager the Mets and Athletics, respectively

30:15-36:10 Jeremy's 2011 report on Josh Bell

00:16-1:42 New platform for Extra Bases

1:43-5:44 Business during a lockout; Major League Baseball using different baseballs

5:45-12:15 A new idea to prevent 'tanking' from Jayson Stark. What do we think?

12:16-22:49 Is the Hall of Fame now turning into the 'Hall of Very Good?'

22:50-28:19 Brewers sign Jon Singleton

28:20-36:00 2015 Booth report flashback: Dillon Tate

0:16-2:29 What we are thankful for.

2:30-7:00 Padres hire a 27-year-old hitting coach named Mike Brdar.

7:01-13:39 The lockout is looming as we get closer to December 1.

13:40-17:29 Correa and the deal Jeremy thinks Correa should take.

17:30-23:29 Is Jeremy's 2011 report on UConn outfielder George Springer the best report Jeremy has ever written?

23:30-26:59 Graveman to White Sox. Will he and Tony LaRussa need to chat?

27:00-29:14 Marcus Stroman and his next destination. Jeremy believes it may be the Angels.

29:15-35:00 Jeremy looks back on his Joc Pederson and Anthony Rendon reports from 2011 and how Jeremy was yelled at for his Pederson write-up.

00:15-1:20 Jason surprised the Verlander deal came together so quickly but Jeremy wasn't

1:21-2:00 What's on this podcast

2:01-6:30 What are the expectations for Verlander in 2022? Will he be able to pitch an entire season

6:31-10:15 Could Verlander have possibly pitched in 2021?

10:16-15:00  Will Verander be asked about reports some Astros players did not want him around the team during the postseason as he rehabbed elsewhere?

15:01-19:00 The Tigers interest in Carlos Correa and dining with A.J. Hinch

19:01-26:53 Correa on Derek Jeter and how Jeter doesn't deserve his gold gloves

26:54-30:10 Mets announce the hiring of Billy Eppler

30:11-34:31 Review of player No. 166 on his 2013 scouting board: Raph Rhymes, outfielder from LSU

0:20-2:00 New approach to the Extra Bases podcast

2:01-5:15 Justin Verlander and possible suitors for his services

5:16-7:05 Will Verlander receive a multi-year deal with AAV higher than his Astros' qualifying offer?

7:06-10:50  The Angels' location: Could that be a deciding factor for Verlander? Why does Jeremy believe the Mariners will be in play?

10:51-18:30 Choosing some of the Major League Baseball's major award winners

18:31-21:00 Early signing period and Jeremy's prospects & Silas Ardoin

22:21-29:30 Jeremy is still upset by a scout Ben Coleman's evaluation of Jon Duplantier, who later reached the bigs with Arizona

29:31-33:08 Bottom of the board: Jeremy's 229th ranked player in 2015 was Matt Eureste of Oregon. 

00:25-2:20 Bristol's mistake: he didn't record previous version of this podcast

2:28-3:15 Carlos Correa free agency: is a Houston support group needed?

3:16-9:29 Why bringing back Dusty is the right move; and whether making the World Series is 'progress?'

9:30-14:58 Yuli Gurriel is returning to Houston. There's no way he's part of plan to possibly replace Correa on the left side of Astros' infield

14:59-17:44 Game 4 was the turning point of the World Series

17:45-22:01 Where does Houston's loss in Game 6 rank among bad losses in closeout games? The Astros hit two home runs in the World Series. How many other teams have hit two and how did they fare?

22:02-29:30 What happened to the last guy ranked on Jeremy's 2012 scouting report list? Matt Snyder was a 1B for Ole Miss and was drafted by the Yankees.

0:15-2:00 Big takeaway from Astros' win over the White Sox in the ALDS

2:01-6:04 We're a long way away from America embracing the Astros

6:05-11:19 Carlos Correa's future after the season

11:20-23:55 Brent Strom gets emotional about Jeff Luhnow not being around to see the Astros' fifth-straight berth in ALCS. 

23:56-28:25 Breaking down the ALCS (before news that Lance McCullers had an MRI)

28:26-32:30 Jeremy's 2012 report on Max Muncy

0:30-5:00 Future major leaguers playing in the New Balance Future Stars Series Main Event

5:01-8:00 Experienced managers leading their teams to the postseason

8:01-18:15 Jim Kaat on the current state of pitchers and pitching coaches; Jeremy on the departure of Kyle Boddy from the Reds

18:16-21:21 Banning the shift in Double-A made no significant difference in outcomes, according to Baseball America report

21:22-24:00 Greinke coming out of the Astros' bullpen

24:01-28:25 Is the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association 'historic' partnership with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League a joke?

28:26-35:45 Booth's past scouting report: James Kaprielian and was a line on his report a joke?

10:00-14:15  Anonymous fan on Twitter is done with Odorizzi

14:16-21:40 Derek Jeter is part of two of the greatest modern day draft stories

21:41-25:56 Bristol reconsiders his premise that Jeter to Astros wouldn't have changed Houston's trajectory

26:00-28:00 Shout out to Houston Apollos of American Association

0:16-1:16 Bristol's new podcast setup for this episode

1:17-4:44 Reaction to Jeremy's comments about Phillies' minor league hitting coordinator Jason Ochart

4:45-6:45 The Phillies' recent woes in player development

6:46-12:00 Will the Phillies properly develop first-round pick Mick Abel?

12:01-14:00 Phillies' draft success under Mike Arbuckle

14:01-17:59 Jeremy's signature event for New Balance Future Star Series is moving to Citi Field, home of the New York Mets

18:00-25:08 Mets' acting general manager Zack Scott arrested for DWI (He later pleads not guilty)

25:09-30:00 Esquire magazine endorses: the baseball fight

30:01-31:21 Bob Boone is reportedly no longer with Nationals due to COVID-19 vaccine requirement

31:22-37:45 Jeremy's 2013 scouting report on Rangers relief pitcher Taylor Hearn

0:20-4:14 Carlos Correa's future and how he wants to win one more title in his 'last year' with the Astros

4:15-7:30 Will we find out Alex Bregman's injury is worse than anyone is letting on?

7:31-9:27 Carlos Correa, Wade Miley and WAR

9:28-14:00 Padres fire pitching coach this late in the season; the Mets firing Chili Davis earlier in the year

14:01-27:15 Philadelphia makes some major changes in its player development system. The Phillies' recent draft issues compared to the Astros.  

27:16-30:30 Booth revisits his scouting report on Mike Soroka from 2015

30:31-32:56 One of the worst draft picks ever, according to Jeremy

0:20-2:45 Extra Bases is back to weekly podcast

2:46-10:11 Why have the Astros 'struggled' against teams like the Twins and Royals?

10:12-13:10 The idea of protection in a lineup is not a 'thing,' according to Zack Scott, the Mets' interim GM

13:11-15:00 Jack Morris suspended for Ohtani commentary

15:01-18:30 Bo Schembechler's first draft pick as team president of Tigers

18:31-27:35 Examining Jeremy's 2012 scouting report on Patrick Wisdom

27:36-39:50 Paul Spoljaric's kid is part of Jeremy's New Balance Future Star Series main event

0:16-5:15 Jeremy's seen 'Field of Dreams' how many times? Jason's never seen the movie.

5:16-14:14 Jason & Jeremy revisit Jeremy's 2013 scouting report on a current relief pitcher for the Houston Astros

14:15-22:45 Is Minor League Baseball unwatchable, as noted in a recent Baseball America article?

0:20-4:08 Did the Astros prove Jeremy wrong by trading for Kendall Graveman?

4:09-7:25 How was Click able to add Joe Smith to the Graveman deal?

7:26-9:04 Jeremy's comp for Abraham Toro is....?

9:05-11:40 Astros deal for Yimi Garcia from Miami Marlins

11:41-15:34 The Yankees moves for Gallo and Rizzo

15:35-20:00 Booth knows why Scherzer is OK heading to Los Angeles from Washington

20:01-23:05 Jeremy on Future Star Series and threats from a competitor?

0:18-1:29 Booth: "Was there a Draft and did the Astros participate?" Booth wonders where the 'impact' is in the Houston Astros' 2021 draft,

1:30-3:55 Booth on Astros' third round pick Tyler Whitaker: Todd Frazier or Jake Hager

3:56-5:45 Astros prospect Kory Lee's season so far at Double-A Corpus Christi

5:46-7:25 Booth on Houston's final pick in 2021 draft: Jackson Linn

7:26-10:55  James Click's role in Astros' draft philosophy and analytics use

10:56-13:11 Booth's biggest surprise of 2021 MLB Draft

13:12-14:20 Draft picks and deals already in place

14:21-23:25 Where will newly-signed players play with no Short-Season Class A? Booth compares Draft League results to his New Balance Future Star Series

23:26-32:25 Booth on Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias use of social media

32:26-33:10 Booth on Astros impact from 2021 draft

0:00-5:30 Jeremy discusses talent at his recent New Balance Future Stars Series events

5:31-10:05 Jeremy's responsibilities during event weeks

10:06-12:05 Bad weather in Louisiana and one prospect, Robby Snelling, 'fishing' outside the stadium

12:06-16:30 Corporate sponsorships in amateur baseball and New Balance being touted by another organization

16:31-18:25 Top prospects for 2021 draft from New Balance Future Star Series

18:26-20:35 Bristol on Ty Madden and Colton Cowser, two of the top collegians available in 2021 draft. Both attended Cy Ranch High School in Cypress, Texas.

20:36-21:59 The largest player available in 2021 draft

22:00-27:49  Major League Baseball decisions regarding the draft, MLB Draft League and combine are just as ridiculous now as they were when first announced by MLB, proclaims Jeremy

00:45-4:34 Reports of teams cheating or crossing the line: Are we tired of all this finger-pointing?

4:35-12:25 The Baltimore Orioles are accused of not taking providing adequate resources for their Double-A team, the Bowie Baysox, according to Advocates for Minor Leaguers. The advocacy group said it was told multiple players on the Baysox were considering sleeping in their cars after the club stopped paying for housing and offered hotels for 80% of the players’ home game paychecks. Bristol thinks its ridiculous

12:26-16:17  Jeremy challenges the setup of MLB's draft combine; as well as the Orioles' response to advocacy group's allegations

16:18-18:40 Jeremy reflects on the MLB debut of Houston's Dillon Thomas, who spent ten years in the minor leagues before being recalled by Seattle

18:41-24:48 Our reaction to Bryan Price leaving the game because of current state of professional baseball and development

24:49-32:30 Booth on New Balance Future Stars Series alumni participating in College World Series

32:31-34:45 What to expect from New Balance Future Stars Series draft combine for high school and college players in Sulphur, Louisiana

0:16-2:58 Jeremy gives Kyle Tucker credit for Tucker changing his approach at the plate

2:59-4:50 The Astros' hitting approach is one of the best in Major League Baseball

4:51-6:15 Astros pitching rotation & bullpen

6:16-16:44 The "sticky stuff in the game" is another scandal in the majors, according to a new Sports Illustrated article. Why hasn't Jeremy railed against foreign substances when mentioning the game's issues?

16:45-23:45 Jeremy notes how many of today's analysts grew up during the Steroid Era

23:46-30:53 Some Orioles fans are growing impatient with Baltimore general manager Mike Elias

30:54-33:40 Jeremy's 2015 scouting report on Tyler Nevin, son of former No. 1 overall pick Phil Nevin

0:17-2:30 - Jason revises his take on Tony La Russa and whether "arrogance" is needed to manage a big league club

2:31-8:50 Mickey Callaway placed on ineligible list. How did organizations let this alleged behavior occur?

8:51-17:05 Could the Astros have an advantage when it comes to signing veteran minor league free agents? Jason has a reason why after listening to Houston manager Dusty Baker

17:06-21:20 Minute Maid Park is 100% open and the Astros up-and-down series with the Dodgers

21:21-23:54 'Relievers are volatile' and why relief pitchers aren't meant to be consistent

23:55-26:42 Jeremy's 2015 scouting report on Carson Fulmer

26:43-30:43 Jeremy's definition of a 'respect report' and the politics inside the draft room (like those Jeremy experienced with the Mariners)

30:44-35:00 Jeremy praises Alex Bregman's growth and Bregman's 2021 season

0:10-3:40 Jeremy brings his 'gun show' to Extra Bases; Bristol and Booth fitness update

3:41-16:08 Tony La Russa and 'consequences' after Yermin Mercedes homering on a 3-0 pitch against a position player pitching

16:09-21:57 Reaction to Bristol tweet about Dusty Baker saying, "You know what the metrics don't do? They don't tell you how to get better."

21:58-27:21 Jim Henson, The Muppets, Trash Pandas and analytics

27:22-28:30 Thad Bosley and 'true outcomes'

0:16​-1:14​ One big takeaway from Astros-Yankees series

1:16​-3:45​ Which independent league would Jeremy play for in 2021?

3:46​-6:25​  Albert Pujols' legacy and where he could end up after being designated for assignment

6:26​-8:37​ Tony La Russa and knowing the rules in 2021

8:38​-11:45​ Could Pujols sign with another AL West club?

11:46​-17:00​ Receiving in Minor League Baseball. It's bad, according to Baseball America's J.J. Cooper. Plus, a softball instructor blocked Jeremy on Twitter.

17:02​-19:45​ Jeremy's high on Astros' Double-A catcher Scott Manea

19:46​-23:09​ The Astros shifting mistake Thursday against New York

23:10​-28:00​ Astros sit Kyle Tucker on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. Is Tucker the victim of 'bad luck' as many Houston fans seem to believe?

0:20​-9:30​  Jeremy's brush with a stubborn bovine while scouting Louisiana and Texas 

9:31​-12:15​ Jeff Bridich is out as Rockies' general manager

12:16​-26:00​ The MLB Draft League won't work, Jeremy and others believe. He has an idea on how to fix it

26:01​-31:05​ Jeremy's 2015 scouting report on Angels pitcher Patrick Sandoval

2:01​​-7:30​​ Jason expands on Jeremy's "aircraft carriers" mantra and how it applies to the 2021 Astros

7:31​​-9:13​​ The Oakland A's dig themselves out of a small hole

9:14​​-11:59​​ Corbin Burnes' historic start. Did Jeremy scout Burnes when Corbin was an amateur?

12:00​​-14:59​​ Number one overall picks are rarely become top players of draft class

15:00​​-18:44​​ Saint Mary's baseball in 2015 produces two big leaguers

18:45​​-21:59​​ Jeremy's 2015 scouting report on Kolby Allard and Allard's big league comp

22:00​​-23:10​​ Is Jeremy joking about some of his former colleagues?

23:11​​-24:50​​ Derek Bell and 'Operation Shutdown'

0:20​-2:39​ Depth is the issue for the Astros during Houston's losing streak

2:40​-5:50​ Bristol's biggest concern: starting pitching. Starting pitching has been an issue thus far

5:51​-13:05​ Houston played Detroit this same day they placed five players on Il due to Health & Safety. McCullers didn't think the Astros should have played

13:06​-15:00​ Houston called up several minor Leaguers. Should they perform well, could it interest other clubs?

15:01​-19:00​ Kyle Tucker and the 'swing-and-miss' state of baseball

19:01​-24:49​ Rule changes coming to the Atlantic League

24:50​-29:50​ Looking back at Jeremy's 2012 scouting report on Ross Stripling and which players the Mariners selected

0:30​-4:10​ Does MLB care whether fans are obeying mask rules at the ballpark?

4:11​-7:00​ It was vital for the Astros to get off to great start in 2021

7:01​-8:55​ Have the A's already played themselves out of a playoff spot?

8:56​-13:00​ Biggest surprises thus far in Major League Baseball

13:01​-15:00​ Jeremy's past scouting report on Adam Frazier

15:01​-28:07​ The Mariners' 2013 Draft still eats at Jeremy because of the 'comical' process of how some of the picks went down

28:09​-30:55​ Jeremy scouting Mike Trout & Gareth Morgan

0:15​-3:22​ Opening Day memories

3:23​-9:21​ Jeremy's short-lived fight against the Commissioner's Office & playing for St. Paul Saints

9:22​-21:29​ Addressing Bristol's three biggest concerns facing the 2021 Houston Astros

21:30​-25:30​ Why Ted Williams' The Science of Hitting is one of Jeremy's favorite books

0:20-3:59 Reaction to Lance McCullers reported contract extension of 5 years, $85 million

4:00-7:09 McCullers' new AAV rank among major league starters

7:10-12:59 Astros reportedly offer extension to Carlos Correa. Does the club know $120 million is likely not enough?

13:00-16:59 The Padres' contract with Fernando Tatis Jr. Will it impact Correa's decision?

17:00-22:59 A quick review of the 2021 Sports Illustrated season preview

23:00-30:00 Booth provides a former pro athlete perspective on Deshaun Watson situation

0:20​-1:30​ Future Stars Series alumnus Bo Naylor homers; how many teams would take Seth Beer over Naylor

1:31​-4:39​ Reaction after Rangers announce 100% capacity for their home opener

4:40​-8:59​ New rules coming to Minor League Baseball: How does Jeremy feel about the changes?

9:00​-12:06​ High-A step-off rule? Are fans actually asking for that?

12:07​-12:48​ Is there a bright spot to new rules in MiLB?

12:49​-15:37​ Will the new rules encourage more stolen bases?

15:38​-17:51​ High-A step-off rule: Jason doesn't understand it

17:52​-21:45​ Why does Jeremy engage so many Twitter users who tell him 'Adapt or die?'

21:46​-25:00​ There's no such thing as true outcome in baseball, argues Jeremy

0:20​-1:39​ Booth's typical March scouting schedule

1:40​-3:00​ Framber Valdez and his fractured finger

3:01​-5:43​ What role does the ring finger play in throwing pitches?

5:44​-8:20​ Which pitchers will play a bigger role in Astros' rotation?

8:21​-12:45​ No universal DH or expanded playoffs in 2021

12:46​-17:40​ Astros prospect Pedro Leon is spending time at shortstop. Versatility is great; but Bristol wonders if there's another reason - and it's not good for Astros' fans.

17:41​-25:00​ Korey Lee is playing other positions, too. Booth says, "I told you so."

0:15-6:55 Remembering Hank Aaron

6:57-10:29 Was Toronto the right spot for George Springer?

10:30-12:16 How will the Astros replace Springer?

12:17-15:25 Re-signing Michael Brantley: An absolute must for Houston?

15:26-20:20 The Astros have added Jason Castro. He will invaluable in 2021, according to Bristol

00:27-2:30 George Springer fits with the Blue Jays

2:31-4:25 Best non-tendered players in MLB

4:26-12:12  Why is taking so long for teams to fill open general manager positions

12:13-24:19 Realignment of Minor League Baseball

24:20-37:30 Will a 'MLB Draft League' actually work?

37:31-45:00  Jeremy establishes Future Stars Series Foundation (https://futurestarsseries.com/future-stars-series-foundation/)

0:16-2:34 Jeremy's summer with New Balance Future Stars Series

2:35-4:29 Biggest surprises thus far in MLB

4:30-7:29 What's wrong with Jose Altuve?

7:30-11:16 Dusty Baker: Manager of Year candidate

11:17-17:00 Best scouting departments in baseball? One writer has a list.

0:51-2:51  "They didn't do anything near what the Astros did," explains Jeremy Booth. Examining the Red Sox punishment from Major League Baseball versus the Houston Astros' discipline.

2:52-5:24 The Red Sox passed along MLB's instructions and that's a big difference, says Jason Bristol

5:25-8:09 Did the Boston players not know they were breaking the rules?

8:10-11:40 Minor League Baseball contraction

11:41-18:22 What's inside Jeremy Booth's scout school, a program he's developing. "It will be affordable," he says.

0:30-3:45 Examining MLB's options for the 2020 season

3:46-5:20 Could there be a date in which baseball will decide not to play in 2020

5:21-8:25 Bristol likes the idea of a shortened season; could make sport more compelling

8:26-12:42 Why is the media only now putting a microscope on past Houston drafts under Jeff Luhnow regime

12:43-14:19 Astros will likely have issues after 2020

14:20-16:30 What's it been like for Jeremy planning New Balance Future Stars Series events during COVID-19 pandemic?

16:31-17:44 Booth pushes panic button Astros outlook during August 12, 2018, airing of SportsExtra

2:48-4:44 Will the 2018 Red Sox be disciplined?

4:45-5:35 Astros owner Jim Crane and the culpability of Houston's front office

5:36-11:11 Will Dusty Baker's unfamiliarity with the players hurt Houston early in the 2020 season? How will Houston's win-now approach mesh with James Click's long-range plan

11:12-11:54 Jeremy has heard the Astros have a mandate: hire more scouts

11:55-14:38 Thank goodness for Houston's international scouting group because without it, the Astros would be in big trouble

14:39-17:47 Will the Astros have any players voted into the All-Star game?

17:48-20:14 Booth believes the Astros should have traded George Springer before MLB report was issued because the system is missing high-ceiling impact prospects (also discusses Seth Beer)

20:15-20:59 How will the Astros deal with the vitriol from opposing fans?

21:00-26:00 Are the Angels and A's in position to overtake the Astros in the AL West?

00:45-6:20 Jeremy Booth on MLB's punishment for the Astros and Houston's systemic culture issue. Jeremy believes the Astros' punishment was 'light'

6:21-13:08 Booth reacts to MLBPA head Tony Clark's comments on technology and culture

12:09-20:10 Sign-stealing payoff? Alex Bregman's monthly splits from 2017 and his future; impact on opponents

20:11-23:27 Astros front office culture and working conditions within the Houston organization

5:33-8:30 Jason's favorite available free agent: Drew Pomeranz

8:31-15:52 What happens if the mystery surrounding the Astros' sign-stealing saga isn't over by spring training?

15:53-19:00  Forrest Whitley: can be counted on in 2020?

19:01-21:20  Yordan Alvarez and the 'sophomore slump'

21:21-22:02 Jeremy's message to Houston baseball fans

(Editor's note: This podcast was recorded on November 21, 2019)

1:15-3:10 Guessing when MLB will wrap up its investigation?

3:11-8:25 History of baseball scandals

8:26-11:15 Will the investigation hamper Astros' pursuit of free agents

11:16-20:04 How has industry reacted to Jeremy's SportsExtra comments 

20:05-22:38 Which is more likely: the alleged sign-stealing system originated with a player or the front office

This podcast includes analysis of the series as well as postgame interviews with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Correa, Michael Brantley and Justin Verlander.

0:30-4:40 What scares you most about the Tampa Bay Rays?

4:41-6:11 Importance of winning Game 1 with Justin Verlander

6:12-10:01 Picking the other Divisional Series

10:02-10:45 Three reasons why the Astros will win the ALDS

10:46-12:01 Three reasons why the Astros may lose the ALDS

12:02-17:43 How the Rays are unorthodox

17:44-23:41 Why the Astros and Rays don't make deals with each other

23:42-24:46  Rays past drafts

24:49-30:55 Preview of league award winners and managerial changes

00:40-1:35 Jeremy sums up New Balance Future Stars Series International Week in two words

1:40-2:25 Major League teams attending International Week

2:26-4:18 Reviewing the American League pennant winners; Oakland A's success led by General Manager David Forst

4:19-6:44 Carlos Correa's back woes

6:45-9:31 Our belief that Toro should be on the postseason roster, even before Correa's back issues

9:32-12:16 Which one should the Astros re-sign: George Springer or Gerrit Cole?

12:17-19:34 Jeremy can't stop replaying the 2011 First-Year Draft; how he fell in love with Anthony Rendon

19:35-23:00 Should baseball broadcasters mention when a no-hitter is in-progress?

23:01-25:46 Jeremy's personal JUCO experience with a no-hitter and teammate Keith Ginter

25:47-30:13 The biggest threat to the Astros during the postseason?

30:19-31:26 Answering listener question: which players make the postseason roster?

31:27-33:15 New Balance Future Stars Series International Week & alumnus Grayson Rodriguez

33:16-36:05 Top prospects at New Balance Future Stars Series International Week

36:06-43:24 High-character prospect: pitcher Mick Abel and Abel honoring his commitment

43:25-46:00 Jeremy's message to prospects at New Balance Future Stars Series International Week

46:01-48:40 More top prospects at New Balance Future Stars Series International Week

Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/Mb7Vudd0P_U

00:35-3:20  Jeremy prepares for New Balance Future Stars Series International Week; highlights shortstop Kristin Munroe, 15, from the Bahamas

3:21-5:45 Scouting motto "Let it come to you, let the bodies come to you"

5:46-7:25 Injury to Brewers OF Yelich

7:26-12:20 What could the Astros do to try and figure out what's wrong with Wade Miley?

12:21-18:20 Brooklyn Bridegrooms and Pete Rose becomes the 'Hit King;' Jeremy following the Red Sox and Yankees on the scouting trail

18:30-21:16 Playoff debate: Toro or Tucker on the Astros' postseason roster

21:20-25:35  Assessing Kyle Tucker's at-bats during his second stint with the Astros

25:36-27:39 What about Preston Tucker, Kyle's older brother?

27:40-29:44 Former Mariners prospect D.J. Peterson vs. Kris Bryant. Peterson now playing for Sugar Land Skeeters

Watch the entire epsiode: https://youtu.be/5n2JVFkg_Cc

0:20-4:21 Previewing New Balance Future Stars Series International Week, featuring the top amateur prospects in the world, to be played in September

4:22-6:15 Reviewing past International Week participants who were picked the first round of First-Year Player Draft

6:16-7:57 Jeremy's game plan for hosting International Week & fulfilling the needs of major league teams in attendance

7:58-12:28 The process teams go through in deciding which players are called up when rosters expand on September 1; assessing at-bats for both Josh Reddick and Kyle Tucker during the month of September

12:29-13:20 Reddick using a towel drill to snap out of a slump

13:21-16:01 Cardinals fire popular assistant hitting coach Mark Budaska

16:02-20:33 Jeremy defends Orioles GM Mike Elias for dismissing 11 scouts

20:34-25:34 Jeremy hears the Astros may be looking into hiring 'traditional' scouts again

25:35-28:59 Why all of baseball feels for Blake Bivens, who's wife and son were killed in Virginia

Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/vZuoe33KROU

00:25-1:10 Jeff Passan's report on gas station sexual-enhancement pills and the warning from Major League Baseball

1:11-3:01 How Ryan Pressly's injury and surgery affects the Astros

3:02-6:02 The Astros have recalled Abraham Toro. Why is Kyle Tucker still in the minors?

6:03-8:22 Kyle Tucker's situation reminds Jeremy Booth of former top prospect J.D. Drew

8:23-12:01 Tucker will play in a regular role when he's ready and the Astros know Tucker best

12:02-15:24 Abraham Toro is the latest find by scout Jim Stevenson

15:25-17:00 Scouting the junior college ranks

17:01-27:22 How the Houston Astros handled Justin Verlander's issue with a Detroit beat writer is not a good look for the Astros

Watch in the entire episode: https://youtu.be/d82fFG4ovY4

0:20-3:02 What's wrong with Roberto Osuna?

3:03-5:24 Have the Astros diagnosed what's wrong with Osuna?

5:25-6:47 How would Jeremy Booth the catcher approach a reliever about that reliever's struggles

6:48-9:27 Leftovers from the Astros-Diamondbacks trade involving Zack Greinke, Seth Beer, J.B. Bukauskas, Josh Rojas and Corbin Martin, via Jeremy's scouting sources

9:28-11:57 Jeremy's a 'bitter' ex-scout, according to Twitter  

11:58-16:09 Drafting in the back of the first round limits a team's ability to re-stock its farm system

16:10-19:33 Beer and Bukauskas in the Southern League vs. Texas League

19:34-22:24 Jeremy's 2013 scouting report on Oakland Athletics' prospect A.J. Puk

22:25-25:56 Jeremy's work 'suit' and what Jeremy needs to do for his television work on KHOU 11 News and Sports Extra

Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/HCTmi_XVVXM

00:15-3:43 Instant reaction to the Zack Greinke trade with Arizona

3:45-6:40 Would you rather have Greinke or duo of Keuchel and Morton?

6:41-7:25 Greinke's impact late in postseason games

7:26-11:29 How did the Astros get three players from Toronto Blue Jays

11:30-12:33 Preferred means of communicating for front offices leading to deadline

12:35-14:07 Greinke's deal happens two minutes before deadline

14:08-15:17 Arizona's haul of Beer, JB Bukauskas and Corbin Martin

15:18-18:20 Prospects behind Kyle Tucker and Forrest Whitley

18:21-21:02 Martin Maldonado's role with Astros

21:03-23:59 Are the 2019 Astros better than 2018 Astros?

24:00-25:11 Other deadline winners in the American League

25:12-25:50 Grading Jeff Luhnow's effort on deadline day

Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/-kPbR2615w4

Watch Jeff Luhnow's news conference: https://youtu.be/_UosZq0K-DQ

8:11-12:55 Jason Bristol provides examples of Booth praising the Astros moves

12:56-25:52 Jeremy Booth responds to Astros fans on Twitter who criticized Jeremy for saying the Houston minor league system is 'empty' and called his take 'inaccurate.'

25:53-30:05  Moves involving Tyler White and Tony Kemp

30:06-34:30  Which teams should sell and which teams should buy at the trade deadline

34:31-38:30 Which pitcher should the Astros target: Bumgarner, Bauer, Stroman or Mike Minor?

Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/wgOBF8utqvc

 00:45-12:10 Is this the most worrisome period for Astros fans since the start of the 2017 season?

12:15-14:12 Jeremy defends the Astros bonus allocation from 2019 draft

14:13-20:34  Highest probability to win World Series, per Baseball-Reference.com

20:35-23:39  Which player would Jeremy acquire at trade deadline?

23:40-28:40 Scouting report flashback from 2015: Mike Yastrzemski

28:41-33:55  Review of New Balance Future Stars Series 2020 Nationals Week in Cypress, TX

Watch entire episode online: https://youtu.be/Bi8qYF01dLA

1:00-8:58 Report: Astros are interested in Matt Boyd. Should Houston finally part with Kyle Tucker?

8:59-13:36 The Astros lack of pitching depth is now apparent, says Booth

13:37-19:01 Kyle Tucker's immediate future with Houston. Will he still be a member of the Astros organization on August 2?

19:25-23:48 Booth on the deaths of Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Tony Robichaux and Tyler Skaggs

23:50-32:45 Jeremy’s 2015 scouting report on Infielder David Fletcher, now a member of the Angels

Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/3CXHg0RKxeM

0:30-7:00 Fan safety and Chicago White Sox increasing netting to foul poles. Bristol can't stand some fans' 'tough guy' attitudes

7:01-11:05 Why is Justin Verlander allowing so many home runs in 2019

11:06-11:53 Jeremy's biggest surprise in 2019: Chicago White Sox

11:54-12:40 Jason's biggest surprise in 2019: Lucas Giolito

12:41-14:40 Jeremy recalls scouting Giolito, the high school pitcher

14:42-19:59 Developing young pitchers like Giolito

20:00-33:05 Has Jeremy's view of the Astros' 2019 draft class changed, given the how Houston allocated the club's bonus pool?

33:06-38:29 Astros prospect Seth Beer is struggling against left-handed pitching. Will he simply be a platoon player?

Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/PIHDdBzfw2w

0:40-2:48 Braves reportedly sign Dallas Keuchel. Did Keuchel overplay his hand?

2:50-3:44 Jeremy Booth is baffled by Astros' drafting philosophy

3:45-7:20 Booth dissects Astros' first round choice, Cal catcher Korey Lee

7:21-23:04 Are the Astros' recent drafts 'underwhelming?'

23:05-24:49 Kory Lee in the Northwoods League

24:50-27:26 2019 draft picks from Program 15/New Balance Future Stars Series; Indians select Daniel Espino in first round

27:28-31:12 Flashback: Jeremy's 2013 scouting report on Trey Mancini

31:13-34:30 Astros 2019 draft and more on Lee

Watch the entire podcast: https://youtu.be/Y3IxavE51nY

0:40-5:40 the impact of Carlos Correa rib fracture

5:41-9:34 Do the Astros have enough depth to remain the first place

9:35–10:51 Jeremy’s report on Jack Mayfield

10:57-11:52 Astros rotation behind Verlander and Cole

11:53-13:52 Jeremy’s review of Corbin Martin

13:57-14:52 MLB Draft preview

14:53-17:38 Astros preference in first round

17:39-18:56 Cy Ranch pitching prospects JJ Goss and Matt Thompson

18:57-21:20 Prep pitching prospect Daniel Espino

21:21-24:06 San Jacinto College pitcher Jackson Rutledge, the top JUCO prospect in nation

24:07-28:11 Bristol’s must-pick for the Astros later in the draft

28:12-29:53 Reaction to how rain impacted Mike Trout’s draft status

29:54-36:05 MLB moving away from Trackman

36:06-39:11 Jeremy reviews his 2015 Garrett Stubbs scouting report

39:12-40:54 Top draft prospects from Jeremy’s New Balance Future Star Series’ International Week event

40:55-41:52 Jason’s Baseball America admission on publication’s recent format change

Watch online: https://youtu.be/kavB-aVL3cw

0:00-4:30 Astros offense one of the best ever?

4:40-8:00 Corbin Martin: Long-term answer in the rotation

8:05-9:05 Jeremy scouting Corbin Martin

9:10-14:00 Will the Rays make an in-season deal to bolster team

14:01-17:20 Listener question: When will Astros cut to cord on Tyler White?

17:25-21:30 Scouts' takes on Astros prospect Yordan Alvarez

21:31-23:00 Booth scouting report flashback: 2015 report on Scott Kingery

23:05-24:25 Evaluating prospects whom play multiple positions

24:45-29:10 Program 15 introduces 'world combine'

29:15-31:30 Tackling the bathroom baseball trivia book

Watch online: https://youtu.be/z-mUWNDkRRg

0:45 Barstool Sports praises Jeremy's 2013 scouting report on Tim Anderson

4:30 Tim Anderson's bat flip and the Royals' reaction

7:04 Measuring the Astros against the best, not the AL West

13:10 Biggest surprises thus far for Astros

15:15 Weak spot in Astros' batting order

17:00 What's wrong with some of baseball's aces?

19:43 What does it mean to a scout to have a report seen and praised by the public?

29:00 Reviewing Jeremy's 2013 scouting report on Dominic Smith

35:00 Reviewing the 2013 MLB Draft

Watch online: https://youtu.be/UU9Hn3YS7o4

Watch online: https://youtu.be/eDTdj07WvmQ