Throwing paper airplanes is big at ballparks. Where did the planes come from, and what do they signify?
Someday, somebody will suggest fixing baseball by putting a pit on the field, and we will be prepared.
On being grateful for surprises.
Ben and Sam banter about the Giants’ bullpen problems and Bryce Harper’s shoulder, then answer listener emails about Terrance Gore, Gary Sanchez, calling time, playoff formats, one-pitch baseball, and more.
How Mark Reynolds fooled us all.
The results of our preseason experiment in expectations and perception.
As you get older it is harder to have heroes, but it is sort of necessary.
Exactly what the headline says.
What’s the maximum attention span of a baseball fan?
Finding the soul of the modern game in legalese.
Brian Wilson signs to be the Dodgers’ second-best reliever.
Ben and Sam banter about Padres GM A.J. Preller’s suspension, then discuss whether each of 2016’s non-playoff teams should consider its season a success or a failure.
Ben and Sam talk to former Sonoma Stompers pitchers Santos Saldivar and Dylan Stoops about their progress as players, meager earnings, and clubhouse experiences during their rookie seasons in affiliated ball with the Brewers and Padres, respectively.
Ben and Sam banter about Shohei Otani and answer listener emails about Rich Hill, tanking in the season’s last series, interleague play, Jose Bautista’s ballpark ownage, and more.
Ben, Sam, and Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough discuss Dave Roberts’ decision to remove Rich Hill after seven perfect innings on Saturday.
Ben, Sam, and Sonoma Stompers GM Theo Fightmaster answer listener emails about the Stompers’ past two seasons and Ben/Sam’s book, The Only Rule Is It Has to Work.