Ben and Sam discuss three things about the Twins, then talk about Dylan Bundy and the PRP approach to treating partial UCL tears.
Ben and Sam talk about whether Kawasaki being sent to the minors tells us anything about chemistry, then discuss how much the Tigers’ defense hurts them.
Ned Yost, Alcides Escobar, and the Royals retrace their steps.
There are certain rules about changeup usage. The Rays, unsurprisingly, aren’t beholden to those rules.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about park effects, player development, hitting .400, and more.
Ben and Sam revisit some predictions and discussions from prior episodes to see how their thoughts have changed.
Ben and Sam talk about pitchers who are struggling despite lofty strikeout-to-walk ratios, then pick the perfect run environment.
The best and worst receivers of the week and season.
A 14-pitch battle between two players whose identities are revealed within.
A recent study suggests that players’ plate discipline erodes throughout the season due to fatigue. Here’s why you should be skeptical.
Ben and Sam talk about a pair of All-Star candidates, then discuss Royals GM Dayton Moore’s comments about Kauffman Stadium suppressing walks.
Ben and Sam discuss Matt Harvey’s response to hazing, Albert Pujols’ recent resurgence, and players we’re underrating because of the run environment.
Do rookie starters struggle to find the strike zone in their first career starts?
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about young pitchers, prospects switching positions, Jose Iglesias’ high BABIP, and base coaches.
The teams that have outhit and outpitched their projections, or fallen the farthest short.
Ben and Sam discuss their expectations for Zack Wheeler and other young pitchers, then talk about the true story behind the Dodgers signing Yasiel Puig.