Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
2021 episodes transcribedBen and Sam banter about the weekend’s best plays and Mike Trout’s hidden hobby, then discuss the potential pickoff showdown between Jon Lester and Bi...
Ben and Sam talk about how we should talk about baseball’s latest decline in scoring.
Ben and Sam banter about time of game and Jon Lester, then discuss what to do with the first release of Statcast data.
Ben and Sam banter about Doug Melvin’s extension talks and then answer listener emails about run differential, the players’ portion of revenue, Kris B...
Ben and Sam banter about pace and time of game and then discuss why the structures of player extensions haven’t evolved.
Ben and Sam have an all-banter episode for Opening Day, discussing Jon Lester’s lack of pickoff attempts, the Angels’ statements about Josh Hamilton,...
Ben and Sam update the results of their ongoing contests, bemoan the predictions process, and discuss the storylines they’re looking forward to this s...
Ben, Sam, and guests Doug Thorburn and Jeff Zimmerman draft the pitchers they think will make the most starts and avoid Tommy John surgery in the next...
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about whether we should talk about teams’ use of stats, whether injury research should be shared, how to break up w...
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about players out of position, pace-of-play rules, Bonds vs. Clemens, gambling, and more.
Ben, Sam, and guest Jake Silverman banter about Tommy Lasorda and franchise players, then answer listener emails about interviews, ejections, and MLB...
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the Nationals’ rotation, team projections they disagree with, the most interesting eras to cover, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about an all-catcher lineup, league strength, robot umps, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Yoan Moncada, sabermetric broadcasts, the replacement-level high-five rate, and more.
Ben and Sam catch up on banter and answer listener emails about the Dodgers, the shift, Moneyball, and more.
Ben and Sam talk to Russell Carleton about the possible fallout from rules changes intended to shorten games and increase offense, then Play Index rep...
Ben and Sam talk to FanGraphs Lead Prospect Analyst Kiley McDaniel about Yoan Moncada, Cuban talent, and teams manipulating prospect rankings.
Ben and Sam discuss why the league is looking less clutch and answer listener emails about time-released rumors, a cryptic comment by Buck Showalter,...
Ben and Sam draft 20 minor league free agents who might see major league playing time in 2015.
Ben and Sam talk to international baseball and cricket coach Julien Fountain about his efforts to turn marginalized minor leaguers into well-compensat...
