Ben and Sam reevaluate whether the Marlins’ early promotion of Jose Fernandez made sense, then talk about where Robinson Cano will end up.
What Xander Bogaerts’ promotion means for the Red Sox and for the rise of young talent in the post-PED era.
Ben and Sam banter about the Saber Seminar, then discuss Clayton Kershaw’s odds of induction into the Hall and the best-ever years for young players.
Even a less-than-perfect replay plan is a big success for baseball.
Ben and Sam (mostly) celebrate the impending arrival of a new replay review system.
Ben and Sam talk about how the A’s are winning in an unusual way for a small-market team, then discuss why the Dodgers have been the exception to the trend of money not leading to wins.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about baseball with clockwise bases, whether in-game managerial moves help or hurt, who pays players who get released, and more.
Ben, Sam, and guest Zachary Levine mull over four questions about Miguel Cabrera, then talk about the World Series odds of the Tigers and other teams.
How Yasiel Puig is proving that he isn’t just another Jeff Francoeur.
Ben and Sam discuss the next potential star from Cuba and the future of Cuban baseball, then revisit a trade for Wil Myers that didn’t happen.
Most players who’ve spent long careers with one team are stars. These guys weren’t.
Two players get guaranteed two-year deals.
Ben and Sam do a grab-bag episode on an assortment of topics, including Kenley Jansen’s hidden perfect game, Phillies outfielder updates, teams that own other teams, and a comment by Kerry Wood.
How the Mets became by far the best baserunning team in baseball.
Ben and Sam discuss Mike Trout’s chances of becoming the best player ever, then talk about how the Phillies’ Chase Utley extension will work out.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the best free agents available, expanded rosters, a world without Tommy John surgery, and more.