Ben and Sam discuss MLB’s obligation to the Oakland A’s.
Is toughness a firm enough foundation on which to base a trade?
Ben and Sam discuss the impact of extensions on the players’ share of baseball’s record revenues.
Chipper vs. Mariano vs. Jeter.
Ben and Sam talk about Ned Yost’s tactics, expanded replay’s first few days, Bo Porter’s bullpen philosophy, and more.
Have the Rays really had a higher number of drug-related suspensions? And if so, should that be a cause for concern?
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Mike Trout (as usual), clubhouse etiquette, the worst teams in baseball, catcher framing and unwritten rules, and more.
A number of notes from the first full day of the 2014 regular season.
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 with a c.
Ben and Sam cover a range of topics, including Mike Trout, Hanley Ramirez, and who’s hitting cleanup for the Marlins.
Sorry, other teams, he’s taken: The Angels extend Mike Trout through age 28.
Detroit locks up a premium player at a premium price.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the Miguel Cabrera contract extension, bullpen usage, productive at-bats, multiple Mike Trouts, and more.
A listing of all our 2014 podcast team previews.
Ben and Sam preview the Dodgers’ season with Doug Thorburn, and Nick talks to Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Dylan Hernandez (at 25:52).
Part four in a division-by-division dialogue leading up to Opening Day.