October once again becomes the Beltran show, Greinke is great, and Mattingly makes mistakes.
Ben and Sam discuss Justin Verlander in the wake of his ALDS performance, then answer some listener emails.
Ben and Sam discuss Cubs prospects and (at the end of the episode) Joe Girardi’s managerial decision, then talk about the Pirates’ loss and answer some listener emails.
Ben and Sam discuss the narratives that are dominating the discussion this October.
Ben and Sam discuss the current true talent of Miguel Cabrera, then talk about pitchers starting on short rest in October.
Ben and Sam talk about two managers in the news, then discuss a pair of prospects Ben saw in Arizona.
Want to stick as a 21st-century skipper? Don’t be like Baker.
Ben and Sam talk to Brian Kenny about the reaction to his campaign to kill the win and why sabermetrics needs a confrontational face.
Ben and Sam discuss Dayton Moore’s comments about the Royals’ season, then talk playoff starters.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about unusual outfield alignments, high schoolers versus big leaguers, modern starters used like Cy Young, and more.
Ben and Sam preview the Reds-Pirates Wild Card game, then talk to Lone Star Ball’s Adam J. Morris about the Rangers’ season and tiebreak defeat.
The Pirates throw a left-handed sinkerballer against a lineup ill-suited for left-handers and sinkerballers; the Reds will try to ride their OBP stars to give Johnny Cueto a shot at postseason redemption.
Except for the waterworks, the last Bronx appearance of the best reliever ever was much like hundreds of excellent outings before it.
Ben and Sam discuss Mariano Rivera’s farewell, Carlos Gomez’s suspension, and Bud Selig’s legacy.
How the Mets slowed the Cincinnati speedster.
Ben and Sam discuss whether contenders use their starters optimally in September, then talk about the Astros’ approach to team-building.