SABRcast with Rob Neyer

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with John Dewan, the owner of Sports Info Solutions. The pair take a deep dive into "The Fielding Bible" and current attitudes on defensive shifting. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss the recent SABR analytics conference and more.

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with prolific broadcaster Bob Costas. The pair discuss Bob's incredibly varied list of credits, his book "Fair Ball," and his perspective from covering baseball at the height of the steroid era. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss winners and losers of the weekend including a potential PR win for a polarizing former player. For show notes, e...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with former player and inventor of Big League Chew, Rob Nelson. The pair dive into Nelson's unique path to establishing a legacy in the game. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss Mike Trout's Top Golf heroics. 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 designer Todd Radom about his expansive logo design work and his book, "Winning Ugly: A Visual History of the Most Bizarre Baseball Uniforms Ever Worn." Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss undercover ridin' and ropin' along with a facelift for a familiar mascot. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with former big leaguer and current TV analyst Bill Ripken. The pair discuss Bill's experiences in the game and his new book, "State of Play: The Old School Guide to New School Baseball." Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss why shirtless wonders won the weekend and how one ball club decided to never sell out. For show notes, extra content, a...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with artist and photographic researcher Mark Rucker. The pair discuss the vast collection of baseball images Mark has compiled along with the origin story of his book "Smoke: The Romance and Lore of Cuban Baseball." Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss the impact of the Mookie Betts trade. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with writer and researcher Don Zminda. The pair discuss Don's career at STATS Inc and his recent work, including a biography of legendary broadcaster Harry Caray. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss how a proud father's bio page may just be the winner of 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 chats with Houston-based writer and public relations specialist Alyson Footer. The pair discuss her experiences as both a P-R specialist and beat writer in Houston, including Alyson's thoughts on the current scandal surrounding the Astros. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss the Cincinnati Reds and Australian Baseball as winners of the weekend. Fo...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with three guests, SABR's Jacob Pomrenke, "The Baseball Codes" author Jason Turbow, and writer Joe Sheehan. The trio discuss the historical and ethical repercussions and the punishment fall-out from the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. Then the conversation continues with another perspective when SABR CEO Scott Bush makes his weekly appearan...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with writer Joe Posnanski. The two discuss Joe's baseball writings on the Big Red Machine and Buck O'Neal, but also go off the diamond to discuss Joe's work chronicling the life of Harry Houdini. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss some interesting cases of arbitration on the horizon next month. For show notes, extra content, and a list of w...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with SABR president Mark Armour. The two discuss both Mark's origins with SABR, look forward to what is ahead in the coming months, and much more. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush detour to a Vikings victory lap before settling back in to the latest notes from the MLB off-season. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, vi...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with SABR board member and history professor Leslie Heaphy. The two discuss Leslie's long history with SABR including her extensive time on the Women in Baseball Committee. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss the latest big free agent signing and competitive balance. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with author and historian Craig Wright. Along with a discussion of Craig's numerous contributions to modern knowledge of baseball history, the pair dig into Craig's early work combining science and baseball. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss a way to connect with SABR members far and wide. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with SABR board member F.X. Flinn. F.X. describes his involvement in publishing the first rotisserie baseball book, the level of respect and recognition the work of Bill James receives in the baseball community at large, and just what F.X. stands for. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss some hot stove leftovers and more drama surrounding the...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with Paul Lukas the founder of "Uni Watch." The pair discuss Paul turned his passion into the blog of record for all things sports uniforms and design. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss the results of the Hall of Fame's Modern Baseball ballot voting. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast websit...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with prolific baseball writer and historian John Thorn. The two discuss Thorn's numerous contributions to our knowledge of the game's history, especially the period prior to 1900. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss a performance for the ages in a game of pick-up baseball. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visi...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with Hannah Keyser, national baseball writer for Yahoo Sports, about the whirlwind experience of covering baseball's post-season, what she's been writing about since then and the do's and don'ts of Chex Mix. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss a pair of franchises they feel have some contract wins to celebrate. For show notes, extra content,...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with Jason Schwartz the co-chair of the SABR Baseball Cards Committee about plans for the committee, Jason's extensive collection of Dwight Gooden cards and which surprising card is actually the most rare that Jason owns. Then, with SABR CEO Scott Bush sidelined, Rob has a conversation ... with himself. For show notes, extra content, and a list o...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with Tyrone Brooks, the senior director of MLB's Diversity Pipeline Program. The two discuss Tyrone's professional path in the game that includes instructive stops in several big league front offices. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush give their stamp of approval for the revival of brown in San Diego. For show notes, extra content, and a list of w...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with "Baseball by the Book" podcast host Justin McGuire about his approach to podcasting, some of his best conversations, and even a must read baseball book recommendation. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush ease into the baseball off-season with a discussion of a few top stories from the game this week. For show notes, extra content, and a list of...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with baseball writer Joe Sheehan about his start in writing, the 2019 World Series, length of game, and robot umps. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss who won the weekend discussing Astros pitchers and a Houston mattress magnate. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold about his life in the game, balancing the demands of his job and his family, and even Spiderman. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss who won the weekend with a nod to the playoffs, and a discussion on proposed changes to the structure of Minor League Baseball. For show notes, e...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with noted writer Dwight Jaynes about baseball past, present and future in Portland, Oregon. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss the "Correa Game," Cameron Maybin's MLB punch card, and a bit of obscure trivia. 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 Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about baseball movies through the decades. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss their picks for baseball favorites and digest the first week of the playoffs. 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 baseball analyst C.J. Nitkowski about their shared history covering baseball for Fox Sports as well as the 2019 MLB playoff landscape. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss a few fond farewells at the end of the regular season and make a few picks for October. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABR...