Ben and Sam discuss what Mariano Rivera’s retirement might cost us, then talk about whether it’s possible to evaluate scouts statistically.
The best and worst receivers of the week and season.
The history of allowing four home runs in an inning.
And of the season, so far.
Ben and Sam discuss the evolution and future of on-field celebrations, then pick the players they’d most want to appear in the Home Run Derby.
Ben and Sam discuss whether college pitchers should stop pitching for their college teams after being drafted, then talk about the Red Sox and advance scouting.
Why one of baseball’s best young players doesn’t get his due.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about baseball bloodlines, managers revealing too much, giving up in extras, calling games, and more.
Ben and Sam talk to Kevin Goldstein about the amateur draft, his scouting assignments, the Astros’ system, and more.
Ben and Sam discuss how impressive it is when players play sick, whether hitting coaches are more important than they’d previously thought, and the season’s most disappointing teams.
The best and worst receivers of the week and season, plus a look at swing rates on borderline pitches.
With an exciting conclusion.
With the Royals struggling to score, Ned Yost looks to the stats for assistance.
Ben and Sam discuss the mystery of mock drafts, how Joey Votto might age, the kinds of information scouts can trust, and the Royals’ lineup evolution.
He doesn’t strike out, and he doesn’t hit for power. Does Cardinals Double-A outfielder Mike O’Neill have a major league future?
Ben and Sam discuss the latest developments in the Biogenesis saga.