Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
2020 episodes transcribedBen and Sam discuss the recent news about extensions for Justin Verlander, Buster Posey, and Elvis Andrus.
Ben and Sam talk to Jason Parks about the forthcoming Fringe Average Podcast and BP prospect book, the ranking process, and how player development dif...
Ben and Sam talk about Tim McCarver’s impending retirement and share their thoughts on broadcasting, then discuss whether changes in players’ routines...
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about PECOTA’s projections for the Yankees and Blue Jays, how the amateur draft and free agency would work in an au...
Ben and Sam discuss Yasiel Puig’s spring hot streak, how perceptions of him have changed since his signing, and what the Dodgers will do with him now.
Ben and Sam discuss whether the supposed split between scouts and statheads about the outlook for the Astros actually exists.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the worst team to work for, what baseball would look like without outfield fences, when it’s okay to give up...
Ben and Sam talk to former Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager Dan Evans about his history as a baseball renaissance man and his new roles with the To...
Ben and Sam discuss the rumored approach of the international approach with highly informed guest Jorge Arangure.
Ben and Sam discuss Aroldis Chapman’s role and how much control players should have over the way they’re used by their teams.
Ben and Sam talk to Ian Miller about his WBC experience and the response to the tournament in the US and abroad.
Ben and Sam discuss their expectations for Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay after their disappointing 2012 seasons and struggles this spring.
Ben and Sam discuss the Brewers’ Carlos Gomez extension and the increasing scarcity of impact free agents.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about how many games a team formed from the three worst teams in baseball would win, whether catchers (and non-catc...
Ben and Sam discuss Ben’s trip to Phoenix for the SABR Analytics Conference, covering the sabermetrics of marketing, clubhouse chemistry, knuckleballe...
Ben and Sam analyze the Justin Upton trade and Arizona’s offseason.
Ben and Sam discuss the ins and outs of umpire-manager arguments.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about pitcher injuries and pitching prospects, hitter BABIPs (specifically Mike Trout’s), and whether they boo base...
Ben and Sam discuss an assortment of topics, including the Astros’ outlook for 2013 and beyond, Alex Rodriguez’s long-awaited surgery, the Marlins and...
Ben and Sam discuss PECOTA’s projections for top draft picks from 2007 and talk about whether FIELDf/x and comparable technologies will ever pose a th...
