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2073 episodes transcribedBen and Sam respond to the news about Prince Fielder’s surgery by discussing what teams can do to prevent players from concealing injuries.
Ben and Sam talk to Dodgers VP of Medical Services and Head Athletic Trainer Stan Conte about the pitcher injury epidemic.
Ben and Sam banter about ejections and the Diamondbacks, then answer listener emails about pitch count histories, career strikeout records, a baseball...
Ben and Sam banter about position player pitchers and Andrelton Simmons, then discuss batters’ latest attempts to bunt to beat the shift.
Ben and Sam banter about the Dodgers and run differential and then discuss a surprising trend in managerial ejections thus far.
Ben and Sam reach into the topic grab bag and discuss Johnny Cueto, Zack Greinke, when to give hitters green lights, and more.
Ben and Sam discuss whether it would make sense for a team to sign a recent Tommy John surgery sufferer to a long-term contract extension.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Tommy John surgery, velocity limits, rooting for minor-league teams, and more.
Ben and Sam discuss the Jose Fernandez injury and talk to Corey Dawkins and Doug Thorburn about the Tommy John rehab process and why pitchers keep get...
Ben and Sam discuss the Dodgers’ perplexingly slow start and the NL West race.
Ben and Sam discuss two teams that have significantly surpassed expectations so far: the Colorado Rockies and the Miami Marlins.
Ben and Sam discuss the deadlocked American League East with Sports Illustrated author Jay Jaffe.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about replay and umpires, home field advantage, picking a front office to follow, and more.
Ben and Sam banter about hustle and drug suspensions, then talk about how Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, and Giancarlo Stanton have been pitched this sea...
Ben and Sam banter about position player pitchers and headfirst slides, then draft starting pitchers under the age of 26.
Ben and Sam talk to Dirk Hayhurst about the sticky subject of player-media relations from the perspective of a person who’s been on both sides of the...
Ben and Sam talk to J.P. Breen about the Milwaukee Brewers, owners of the best record in baseball.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Jose Fernandez, the best baseball PED, a pitcher with perfect command, and more.
Ben and Sam discuss Bryce Harper’s latest injury and their thoughts on when hustle becomes counterproductive.
Ben and Sam talk to Charlie Wilmoth about his new book about the Pirates and the psychology of Pirates fans.
