SABRcast with Rob Neyer

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with author Jane Leavy about her groundbreaking biographical works on Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle and, most recently Babe Ruth. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss their acute cases of pennant chase fever. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with comedian and writer Steve Hofstetter about a wide variety of topics including their time collaborating on "JABO" and their shared support of the Negro League Baseball Museum. Then, as Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss who won the weekend, a discussion on the Seattle Mariners keeping the MLB transaction wire hopping. For show notes, extra c...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with SABR Director of Editorial Content Jacob Pomrenke about the myths in the popular narrative of the 1919 Chicago Black Sox Scandal along with an upcoming event centered around SABR's "Eight Myths Out" project. Then, as Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss who won the weekend, a Brian Cashman victory lap after he outlives another rival front off...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with Ricky Cobb, the man behind the popular Twitter account "Super 70's Sports." The pair stroll down memory lane and discuss the genesis of the account and where the unique content originates. Then, as Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss who won the weekend, hear their thoughts on Justin Verlander and also another way everyone can interact with...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with Baseball America's J.J. Cooper about a variety of topics from both the major and minor leagues, with a focus on the rule changes being tested out by Major League Baseball in the independent Atlantic League. Then Rob "Rob" Neyer and and Scott "Charlotte's Web" Bush discuss who won the weekend, and break down the hits and misses of Player's We...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with filmmaker Aviva Kempner about her works including, "The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg" and, her latest production, "The Spy Behind Home Plate," detailing the life of Moe Berg. Then Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend with nods to a trailblazing Little Leaguer and to a summer league baseball dynasty. For show notes, extra content, an...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with author Paul Dickson about his long career as a writer before he tackled the subject of baseball, and the impacts he's made on the catalog of baseball literature. Then, as Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend, a tongue-and-cheek wish list of the most off the beaten path destinations for an MLB road show. For show notes, extra content, an...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with SportTechie senior writer Joe Lemire about the way technology impacts player performance, front office operations and fan engagement. Then, as Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend, a pat on the back for the Mets and Nats, along with border crossing basics. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRca...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with Sports Reference LLC president and founder Sean Forman about the start of baseball-reference.com and the evolution of its expansive catalogue of current and historical baseball statistics. And as, Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend, a pointed message to any livelier baseball deniers out there. For show notes, extra content, and a list...

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with Janet Marie Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers about the revolutionary ideas she helped bring to ballpark design in the early 1990s and how those ideas still resonate across the league today. And, as Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend, they detail their relationships with those captivating little cardboard photographs known as trading c...

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with Dave Smith from Retrosheet, a website dedicated to computerizing play-by-play accounts of as many pre-1984 major league games as possible. They discuss how the stats behind baseball have changed over the decades and the missing games from baseball's history. And as always, Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra cont...

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with former MLB Commissioner and Milwaukee Brewers owner Bud Selig. They discuss PEDs in baseball and how the game has changed during — and since — his tenure. And as always, Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRCast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer records from SABR 49 in San Diego. Former San Diego Padre Randy Jones, the 1976 National League Cy Young Award winner, and Mark Sweeney, the all-time leader in pinch-hit RBIs, chat about their career in the big leagues. And as always, Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend.  For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the...

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer and Yahoo's baseball writer Hannah Keyser chat about Manny Machado's run in with an umpire, her journey in baseball media and Montreal and Tampa Bay's potential plan to split custody of the Rays. And as always, Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRCast website at  http...

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer and SABR CEO Scott Bush chat about what to expect at the upcoming SABR Convention in San Diego  and what he hopes to achieve at SABR. And as always, Rob and Scott discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRCast website at  https://sabr.org/sabrcast

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with Jerry Cohen, the founder and CEO of Ebbets Field Flannels , about his journey starting an authentic vintage baseball apparel company. Plus, SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. Spoiler alert, it was not Madison Bumgarner. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRCast website...

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with architectural critic Paul Goldberger about his latest book, "Ballpark: Baseball in the American City" and how the evolving design of stadiums mirror our changing tastes. Plus, SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. Spoiler alert, it was not Tottenham Hotspur. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's...

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with Ben Lindbergh, host of the Fangraphs podcast "Effectively Wild" and writer at The Ringer about his soon-to-be-released book, "The MVP Machine: How Baseball's New Nonconformists Are Using Data to Build Better Players." Plus, SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend and life after "Game of Thrones." For show notes, ext...

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with David Cone, 5-time All-Star and Cy Young Award winner, about his long career in baseball and his latest book, "Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher." Plus, SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend and life after "Game of Thrones." For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRCast w...

On this week's episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with Meg Rowley, podcast host, writer, and Managing Editor at Fangraphs, about her career in the world of baseball writing. And, as always, SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRCast website at  https://sabr.org/sabrcast

On the sixth episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with ESPN's Jon Sciambi, better known as Boog, about how he ended up in the broadcasting booth and the state of play-by-play in professional sports. And, as always, SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend.  For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRCast website at  https://sabr.org/sabr...

On the fifth episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with Mark Armour, the president-elect of SABR, to discuss SABR's future, biography project, and Baseball Cards Committee. And, as always, SABR CEO Scott Bush is here to tell us who won the weekend.  For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRCast website at  https://sabr.org/sabrcast

On the fourth episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with Dr. Meredith Wills and Rob Arthur to dissect baseball, the ACTUAL baseball, to see how small changes in the ball can add up to a big increase in home runs. And, as always, SABR CEO Scott Bush is here to tell us who won the weekend.  For show notes and extra content, visit the SABRCast website at  https://sabr.org/sabrcast

On the third episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with Art Chou from Rapsodo and KinaTrax's Steven Cadavid. The two companies are at the forefront of measuring mechanics of hitters and pitchers across the game. And as always, SABR's Scott Bush stops by to discuss who won the weekend.  

On the second episode of SABRCast, Rob Neyer chats with Tyler Kepner from the New York Times about the changing artform of pitching and his newest book, "K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches." Plus, SABR's Scott Bush stops by to discuss who won MLB's weekend. Spoiler alert: it wasn't Chris Davis.