SABRcast with Rob Neyer

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by sport science writer Will Carroll. Rob and Will break down some of the key elements of Will's latest book, "The Science of Baseball." The pair also discuss the latest advancements in our understanding of how best to keep big league arms healthy. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend includi...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and artist Gary Cieradkowski. The pair discuss how Gary began to merge his work as a designer with his love of baseball, how being color blind impacts his art, and details on his latest book "21: The Illustrated Journal of Outsider Baseball." Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to dialog about winners of the weeken...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Allen Barra. The pair discuss Allen's wide-ranging career in print that has spanned coverage of baseball, the American Southwest and a wide variety of other cultural subjects. The discussion includes a look at Allen's time working for the Village Voice and his close connection and with with Marvin Miller. Later in the show Rob is joi...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball researcher and sport professor Dr. Katherine Walden. The pair discuss Katherine's summer spent working in the Baseball Hall of Fame, the course she teaches on the game and her view of recent labor negotiation developments. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush who speaks of weekend winners with a slight hint of the pompatus of...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Jake Stone, the Director of Operations and Player Development for Penn State Baseball and the creator of "Simple Sabrmetrics" on YouTube. The pair discuss Jake's start in the game at the college level, the creation of "Simple Sabrmetrics" and his work on the SABR Analytics Certification program. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by longtime sports journalist, columnist, and author Terry Pluto. The pair discuss Terry's baseball roots in Cleveland, his varied stops covering the game, and the variety of topics covered by his wide net of books. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss split city franchises and new offerings from SABR. For show notes, extra con...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and noted baseball magnet Zack Hample. The pair discuss Zack's knack for snagging baseballs at Major League games and how that has turned into varied projects centered on the game's essential element. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss moving in the fenced and moving on international free agents. For show notes, ext...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball analytics writer for the Athletic Eno Sarris. The pair discuss his childhood love of the Braves, how he began his career writing about analytics and his latest projects. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss the new Sunday Night Baseball booth and strides taken for women in the game. For show notes, extra content, an...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by writer and editor Jeff Neuman. The pair discuss Jeff's history in publishing, including his early days editing the Baseball Encyclopedia and his experiences working with some of the most well known authors and baseball figures. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss another reason SABR members are winners every day. For show n...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the man behind MLW Wiffle Ball Kyle Schultz. The pair discuss how the league started as a back yard lark and has grown into a widely viewed phenomenon. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the weekend. This will be the final show of the year for SABRcast, set to return the first week of January. For show notes,...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Richard Lally. The pair discuss Richard's collaborations with MLB legends like Bill Lee and Joe Morgan and how he ended up with a memorable line on the big screen. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss another big move impacting the minor leagues. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit t...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB player and current broadcaster Eduardo Perez. The pair discuss what Eduardo learned while growing up around the Big Red Machine, the work required to forge his own big league legacy, and his journey in the game since his playing days. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss Cooperstown's waiting room. For show notes,...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by writer and researcher Mark Simon, who now works for Sports Info Solutions. The pair discuss the latest Bill James Handbook, Mark's time working on ESPN's Baseball Tonight, and how his love of Peanuts intersected with his career. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss two seem fastballs and how hot the stove is. For show notes,...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by professional umpire Perry Barber. The pair discuss Perry's life and pursuits before becoming an umpire, places her career has taken her, and the future of women in the game. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss labor agreements and pickle juice. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRc...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author, researcher, essayist and podcaster Steven Goldman. The pair discuss Steven's career arc, his contributions past and present to Baseball Prospectus and his profile of Casey Stengel. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss weekend winners with additions in Detroit and Arizona. For show notes, extra content, and a list of...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB catcher Chris Stewart. Rob and Chris discuss his career in the game including his relationship with Buster Posey, some of his most interesting battery-mates, and the unique role of a back up catcher. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the first weekend of the offseason. For show notes, extra content...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by SABR President Mark Armour. Along with reacting to the latest news surrounding the first five games of the World Series, Mark gives Rob a sneak preview of his next book and the two discuss the passing of Jerry Remy. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of wh...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by veteran broadcaster Tim Hagerty. Along with being the voice of the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, Rob talks to Tim about his extensive writing for SABR, including his role in finding death details of ballplayers lost to history. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the league championship weekend. For show notes,...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by veteran broadcaster Rich Burk. Rob and Rich discuss the journey from the college diamond to the broadcast booth for Rich, the landscape of professional baseball broadcasting, and how to adopt a new favorite team as an adult. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the weekend including the developments around housi...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball writer Joe Sheehan. Along with touching on the current playoff format, young impact stars, and unexpected big seasons, Joe and Rob discuss what has change since the early days of their careers in the mid-90s. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the first week of the postseason. For show notes, extra co...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Tony Castro. Along with a conversation about his work outside of baseball, the pair zero in on Tony's writing about Mickey Mantle, including his new book, Maris & Mantle: Two Yankees, Baseball Immortality, and the Age of Camelot. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the final weekend of the regular season...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Joe Posnanski to discuss his latest work, The Baseball 100. Along with the process of compiling the book, Rob and Joe discuss the unique approach Joe took to organizing the list and how the profiles were built to help paint a complete picture of the game. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss weekend winners. For show notes,...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the hosts of the "Take Me in to the Ballgame" podcast, Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde. The trio discuss baseball movies the pair featured on their podcast already, why some big titles haven't been covered, and some of the top actors appearing in baseball movies. Then former guest Amanda Smith pinch hits for SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss weeken...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by long time MLB front office executive Dan Evans. Dan shares stories from his early days working for the Chicago White Sox, the move he made to lead the rebuilding of the Dodgers farm system, and his recent work surrounding this summer's Field of Dreams game. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to go north of the border to discuss this we...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Rob Friedman, better known as "The Pitching Ninja." Rob N. gets to the genesis of what brought Rob F. to the point where big league players seek out his pitching expertise and how he developed a way to shine the spotlight on potential future stars. SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners and . For show notes, extra con...