SABRcast with Rob Neyer

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the founder of Retrosheet Dave Smith and SABR board president Mark Armour to discuss the life and legacy of Tom Ruane. The trio discuss Tom's impact as a long-time SABR member, his involvement with Retrosheet, along with personal memories of what Tom meant to the baseball research community as a friend and colleague. Rob wraps the show by d...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by SABR CEO, and former weekly contributor, Scott Bush. Along with a recap of some high points of the recent SABR Convention, Scott and Rob discuss some of the latest excitement around SABR, and the unique and valuable benefits provided to members. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Adam Darowski, the Director of Product for Sports Reference. Rob discusses Adam's start in the world of digital sports data, the challenge of organization and gathering of Negro League data, and the latest craze under the Baseball Reference umbrella, Immaculate Grid. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's b...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by broadcaster, author and historian Alain Usereau. The pair discuss Alain growing up in rural Canada, his love for the Expos, how he began broadcasting and his approach to his French language baseball work now. The pair also discuss Alain's book, "The Expos in their Prime." Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what h...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Russell Carleton. The pair discuss Russell's new book, "The New Ballgame," a unique look at the way the game has changed in the recent and distant past. Rob highlights the unique way Russell dissects those changes and how his approach can help inform future decisions about baseball. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the play-by-play voice of the St. Paul Saints, Sean Aronson. Sean shares his roots in broadcasting growing up listening to legends of the craft, stories from his career and insight into the current landscape of the minor leagues. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra con...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by a two of the driving forces behind the band "The Baseball Project." Linda Pitmon and Steve Wynn tell Rob about the start of the band, the inspiration behind some of their most impactful songs and their new album, set for release this summer. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show note...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by a special panel of guests to discuss a unique look at building an indy league baseball team. Ben Lindbergh, Sam Miller and Theo Fightmaster offer unique perspectives on the story behind the book, "The Only Rule is it Has to Work." The book follows the summer of the Sonoma County Stompers and the unique moves made to try and make them succes...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by a special panel of guests to discuss the iconic comic strip Peanuts. Along with Benjamin L. Clark, Anika Orrock, and Luke Epplin, Rob dives into the strip's baseball bent, how the characters mirror real life, and how the strip stands the test of time across the decades. Later in the show, Rob wraps the week that was in baseball looking at t...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Kansas City Royals radio broadcaster Jake Eisenberg. Rob and Jake discuss his rapid rise through the minors, the iconic radio voices he's already worked with, and his approach to the craft of calling a game. 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 is joined by author and researcher Phil Dixon. Phil has a lengthy catalog of books to his name, notably the award-winning work "The Negro Baseball Leagues A Photographs History, 1867-1955." Throughout his research he has personally interviewed countless people connected to the game's past, generating some of the most accurate and complete portrayals of...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Jonathan Eig. Author of biographies on such subjects as Jackie Robinson, Lou Gehrig and Muhammad Ali, Rob and Jonathan discuss those works and his latest book, "King: A Life." The chat gives a glimpse into some of the unique findings Jonathan's research has produced and the process for writing books on such significant figures. For s...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Michael Lewis. With the 20th anniversary of the publication of "Moneyball" on the horizon, Rob and Michael discuss the construction of the book, the continued popularity it enjoys, favorite behind the scenes moments for Michael and more. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. F...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Baseball America writer JJ Cooper. The pair discuss the potential impacts of AI on baseball, the Oakland A's signals of a Las Vegas move, Banana Ball, and more. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. 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 is joined by author Ryan McGee. Along with writing for ESPN and working as a host, Ryan recently published a new book, "Welcome to the Circus of Baseball: A Story of the Perfect Summer, at the Perfect Ballpark at the Perfect Time." Rob and Ryan discuss some of the best moments from the summer working for the Asheville Tourists, and how the ticket to a l...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the trio of Ellen Adair, Eric Gilde, and Noah Gittell to discuss all things baseball movie-related. Rob and the round table discuss what they see as the best in the genre, redeeming moments in some of their least favorite movies and even what defines a baseball movie. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events i...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by MLB tech guru Ben Jedlovec. Currently Ben is the Senior Director, Baseball Data Platform Product for Major League Baseball. Rob and Ben discuss is the intersection of data and baseball, immersing tech in the game, and more. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB player and manager Edwin Rodríguez who is currently managing the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. The pair discuss Edwin's journey as a player, transition to coaching and scouting and the current phase of his baseball career. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Sports Illustrated national writer Emma Baccellieri. The pair discuss covering sports other than baseball, the potential demise of the knuckleballer, the future of automation in the game and more. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball writer Michael Clair. The pair discuss Michael's journey from blogging about the game for fun, to covering the game on the biggest stages. Rob and Michael also zero in on his latest coverage of the World Baseball Classic. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes,...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by long-time broadcaster and current voice of the El Paso Chihuahua's, Tim Hagerty. The pair discuss Tim's latest book,  "Tales from the Dugout," a collection of anecdotes from Minor League Baseball. The pair also discuss MLB pace of play rules, leaning on Tim's experience with the rules on a daily basis in the minors last summer. Later Rob wr...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Miles Wolff, the driving force behind some of baseball's most successful affiliated and independent minor league teams and leagues. The pair discuss Wolff's time running the Durham Bulls, his founding of the independent Northern League and his new book, "There's a Bulldozer on Home Plate." Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commenta...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the long time television voice of the Houston Astros, Bill Brown. The pair discuss how Bill got started in the business, how he nearly quit the business, and the special relationships fans build with the voices of their teams. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, ext...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the voice of the Portland Sea Dogs, Emma Tiedemann. The pair discuss Emma's broadcast heritage, what drew her to focusing on baseball play-by-play, and the obstacles she faces as one of the few professional female play-by-play voices. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show no...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB player and manager Clint Hurdle. The two discuss Clint's wide ranging career spanning time as a top prospect, big league regular, and manager. The two also touch on a new venture Hurdle has been instrumental in launching. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show note...