Ben and Sam discuss the possibility that the Nationals might enter the playoffs without either Bryce Harper or Stephen Strasburg, then talk about how the White Sox have defied injuries yet again and proved the pre-season predictions wrong.
How much would the Reds benefit from calling up Billy Hamilton for the season’s final month? (Math.)
Ben and Sam discuss how they came to know that Melky Cabrera was about to be suspended for a positive PED test before the news broke, and how they decided what to do about it.
Ben and Sam reach a milestone (the 20-minute mark) as they tackle the topics of clubhouse chemistry and whether there’s more to Jeff Mathis than meets the eye.
The Mets acquired a back-up catcher, and the Blue Jays extended one.
Ben and Sam discuss the significance of a potential big-league promotion for Jurickson Profar and investigate the link between Johan Santana’s no-hitter and his subsequent struggles.
Aroldis Chapman has struck out a lot of batters.
Ben and Sam discuss the impact of CC Sabathia’s elbow soreness on the Yankees’ short- and long-term outlooks, and the difference between winning a division and winning a wild card under the new playoff format.
Zack Greinke is famous for experimenting on the mound. How extraordinary is the range of his repertoire?
Ben and Sam discuss two players exceeding all expectations in 2012: R.A. Dickey and Eric Chavez.
Jered Weaver is way better than he used to be, but all his improvement has come against left-handed hitters. This is how he’s done it.
Ben and Sam discuss Manny Machado’s surprising promotion to the majors and Roy Oswalt’s tumultuous transition to the bullpen.
Craig Kimbrel has been unhittable after a first-pitch strike.
Ben and Sam discuss the significance of Mike Trout’s 21st birthday and Mets manager Terry Collin’s comments about injured reliever Tim Byrdak’s workload.
Zach McAllister hasn’t allowed a lot of earned runs, but he’s allowed a lot of runs nonetheless. Here’s how.
Mike Trout has accomplished incredible things before his 21st birthday. Sadly, that turns into a bummer for the guy drafted one pick ahead of him.