Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
2073 episodes transcribedBen and Sam answer listener emails about the Miguel Cabrera contract extension, bullpen usage, productive at-bats, multiple Mike Trouts, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about supercomputers, heartbeat monitors, players using stats, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Andrelton Simmons, finishers who can’t close, pitcher injuries, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about MLBAM’s new tracking technology and the future of scouting, nine-man rosters, baseball spoilers, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about scouting based on one swing, how much GMs know, paying young players, psyching out opponents, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about MLB’s blackout policy, the Phillies and the NCAA, missing triples, the save rule, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Mike Trout, Masahiro Tanaka, Javier Baez, and more, and Ben talks to Ricky Smith about being Jetered (at 44:1...
Ben and Sam answer emails about an auction for playing time, Mike Trout’s plate approach, a contract that could kill baseball, and more.
Ben and Sam talk about pitchers, catchers, and PECOTA projections reporting for spring training.
Ben and Sam draft teams based on their projected gains (and losses) in the standings this season.
Ben, Sam, and special guest Ryan Sullivan answer listener emails about instant replay, roster changes, shortening the lineup, Seinfeld, and more.
Ben and Sam talk to Jack Moore about the history of Orioles physicals and Peter Angelos’ time with the team.
Ben and Sam discuss Tom Verducci’s suggested ways to make baseball better.
Ben and Sam talk to Dan Brooks about why the expanded replay review system should motivate managers to challenge early and often.
Ben and Sam discuss Jon Lester and whether the Rays and Red Sox have figured out how to make players reluctant to leave.
Ben and Sam discuss Baseball Prospectus 2014 and Mariachi A-Rod, then answer listener emails about quality of competition, contract clauses, PED place...
Ben and Sam discuss several subjects either closely or loosely related to the Yankees’ signing of Masahiro Tanaka.
Ben and Sam discuss Bobby Abreu, then answer listener emails about pushing PEDs, the best Barry Bonds stats, walk-up music, players becoming GMs, and...
Ben and Sam discuss the least beloved baseball figures and whether it makes sense to compare Masahiro Tanaka to other Japanese pitchers, then answer a...
Ben and Sam discuss Fat A-Rod and instant replay, then answer listener emails about Babe Ruth, Roger Clemens, and the darkness that lurks within all o...
