Could the manager challenge system sink expanded instant replay?
Ben and Sam talk to Dan Brooks about why the expanded replay review system should motivate managers to challenge early and often.
Ben and Sam discuss Fat A-Rod and instant replay, then answer listener emails about Babe Ruth, Roger Clemens, and the darkness that lurks within all of us.
Ben and Sam discuss home plate collisions, the neighborhood play, and moves by the Mariners, Mets, and Nationals.
Ben and Sam compare notes from Game One of the World Series, discussing Adam Wainwright’s performance, Dana DeMuth’s perplexing call, the Cardinals’ good and bad defensive plays, and more.
The staff recounts some poor umpire calls that could have been corrected with the benefit of instant replay.
Running through the notable quotes of the week that was.
Even a less-than-perfect replay plan is a big success for baseball.
Ben and Sam (mostly) celebrate the impending arrival of a new replay review system.
Ben and Sam discuss a cricket replay review controversy, a few of Ruben Amaro’s regrettable moves, and the suspensions of Jhonny Peralta and Nelson Cruz.
We all want to see more plays called correctly, but altering the existing umpiring system could have unintended consequences.
DeWayne Wise and the Yankees get a gift from umpire Mike DiMuro.