Ben and Paul talk to Corey Dawkins about Chad Billingsley’s elbow, then discuss the Mariners’ decision to start Robert Andino over Brendan Ryan and the state of Seattle’s organization.
Is the Cardinals’ catcher even better than we think?
Ben and Sam discuss the brawl between the Dodgers and Padres, then talk about Ben’s latest catcher framing research.
Sure, some catchers can’t hit. But are we learning to look on the bright side?
Ben and Sam discuss the finding that Jose Molina’s receiving was worth 50 runs and talk about what it’s implications for baseball might be.
Is Jose Molina a stealth MVP candidate? Ben looks for photographic evidence.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the importance of coaches, defensive stats, and how we know whether pitchers should gain or lose weight, with guest appearances by Colin Wyers and Doug Thorburn.
Ben and Sam discuss the three-year deal the Dodgers gave Brandon League and reliever salaries in general, then talk about whether Gold Glove voters and advanced defensive stats agree more often than they used to.
The Yankees pull off another exciting comeback behind Raul Ibanez, only to lose both Game One and Derek Jeter a few innings later.
BP’s mechanics guru takes a break from breaking down pitchers to analyze their brethren behind the plate.
Look at the A’s record. Now look at the Tigers record. Now read this.
Is something about Salvador Perez’s catching technique costing the Royals runs?
Tom Tango wants YOU to submit a scouting report for your favorite team.
Ben and Sam thank their listeners for being more numerous than Astros fans who watch the team on TV, dissect Wilin Rosario’s defense, and pick the most likely candidates for 2013 Comeback Player of the Year.
Ben and Sam discuss Yadier Molina’s career year, catcher defense, and catcher aging, then talk about Omar Vizquel and the point at which clubhouse chemistry can’t cancel out poor on-field production.
Ben and Sam discuss the Tigers’ predictably bad defense and the unpredictably bad Brandon Wood.