Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
2073 episodes transcribedBen and Sam discuss which teams have seen their chances of making the playoffs change the most since Opening Day.
Ben and Sam banter about Josh Johnson, Michael Pineda, and more, then choose between the Ryan Howard, Albert Pujols, and Miguel Cabrera contracts.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about must-watch players, breaking news, uniform numbers, Billy Hamilton, Mike Trout, and more.
Ben and Sam attempt to guess the career earnings of a number of baseball players picked by guest Matt Trueblood.
Ben and Dan discuss the weekend’s news and transactions, including a trio of unwritten rules violations.
Ben discusses the origins and implications of baseball’s skyrocketing strikeout rate with a panel of experts including Harry Pavlidis, Rob Neyer, Bria...
Ben and Russell talk to Dirk Hayhurst about doctoring baseballs, hitting batters, and the perceived effect of race on clubhouse chemistry.
Ben and Zachary talk to David Lazarus about the Dodgers and baseball’s broadcast bubble, then answer emails about Scott Boras, Brian Cashman, the AL E...
Ben and Jason talk to Jesse Katz about his reporting on Yasiel Puig’s harrowing escape from Cuba.
Ben and Sam talk to Owen Good about MLB 14: The Show, where baseball video games have been, and where they’re going.
Ben and Sam talk to Alejandro Aldama of the Independent Group for Baseball Investigation about the state of sabermetrics in Cuba.
Ben and Sam discuss events from Wednesday’s games, the new transfer rule, and the injuries that could cost teams playoff spots.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Barry Bonds vs. Mike Trout, Billy Hamilton, teams taking the long view, and more.
Ben and Sam discuss whether they’re buying several statistical developments from the season’s first week.
Ben and Sam discuss MLB’s obligation to the Oakland A’s.
Ben and Sam discuss the impact of extensions on the players’ share of baseball’s record revenues.
Ben and Sam talk about Ned Yost’s tactics, expanded replay’s first few days, Bo Porter’s bullpen philosophy, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Mike Trout (as usual), clubhouse etiquette, the worst teams in baseball, catcher framing and unwritten rules,...
Ben and Sam talk to Jonah Keri about his new book about the Montreal Expos, Up, Up & Away, as well as expansion draft strategy and spelling defense wi...
Ben and Sam cover a range of topics, including Mike Trout, Hanley Ramirez, and who’s hitting cleanup for the Marlins.
