SABRcast with Rob Neyer

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by historian and researcher David Eskenazi. Rob and David discuss his passion for the Pacific Coast League and his long association with the Seattle Mariners. Rob is joined later by SABR president Mark Armour to discuss winners of the weekend and the high points of the SABR Convention. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's re...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Josh Rawitch, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Rob and Josh discuss Josh's career path from intern to writer to front office and how that journey brought him to Cooperstown. Rob flies solo this week to present the winners of the weekend, already looking ahead at the shape of the playoff race in the American League...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Oakland A's scout Jim Coffman. Rob and Jim discuss his start as a player, his transition to the scouting world, and more. Later Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush for their weekly discussion of winners of 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 is joined by long time Birmingham Barons radio broadcaster Curt Bloom. Rob and Curt discuss the unique vantage point of a minor league broadcast voice, his time covering Michael Jordan, his recent call up to work a game for the Chicago White Sox, and more. Later, Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush for their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend....

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by long time former Seattle Mariners radio broadcast engineer and producer Kevin Cremin. Rob and Kevin discuss the unique nature of how Kevin landed such a unique job and the Mariners history he's witnessed along the way. Later Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush for their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra con...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB star Willie Horton. Rob talks to the long time Detroit Tiger about his new book, "Detroit's Own Willie the Wonder, the Tigers' First Black Great." The pair discuss some of the highlights from the book including who Horton credits with teaching him how to be a big leaguer and his views on playing the game he tries to pass down to...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author, blogger and creator of "Cardboard Gods," Josh Wilker. The pair look at the genesis of Josh's successful blog and the baseball work it inspired. Later Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush and they break out the brooms for their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's readin...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Mark Armour & Dan Levitt to discuss their latest collaboration, Intentional Balk: Baseball's Thin Line Between Innovation and Cheating. In this book the pair look at a wide range of schemes and tactics throughout baseball history. Later Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush for their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show note...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and film critic Danny Peary. The pair discuss how Danny got started as an author, his first movie based works, his monumental work, "We Played the Game," and more. Later Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush for their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit th...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined for an extended conversation with SABR CEO Scott Bush. Rob and Scott discuss the oddities of minor league baseball league names and the fun aspects to expect from this summer's SABR Convention in Baltimore. Later on, the pair have their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is by author and researcher Steve Steinberg. Discussion includes Steve's early work including a book on Urban Shocker, his collaborative process with Lyle Spatz and their latest work, "Comeback Pitchers: The Remarkable Careers of Howard Ehmke & Jack Quinn." Later, Rob is joined by SABRcast CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend. For show notes...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is by a pair of guests, Jean Fruth and Jeff Idelson from Grassroots Baseball. The trio discuss their latest work "Grassroots Baseball: Route 66" and how the iconic highway is connected to the game. Later, Rob is joined by SABRcast CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend including a look at the success of Buck Showalter in New York and some succ...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated. Along with a review of some of the top stories Emma has written so far this season, the pair discuss her piece on the late Roger Angell. To wrap up the show Rob is joined by SABRcast CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visi...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Bill Nowlin. The pair discuss Bill's extensive work on the SABR Bio Project, his volumes on several Red Sox luminaries and more. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend including two sides of Manny Machado's career coin. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading,...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by artist and historian James E. Brunson III. The pair discuss the origins of James' interest in baseball imagery and art. They also discuss his three volume work, Black Baseball, 1858-1900: A Comprehensive Record of the Teams, Players, Managers, Owners and Umpires. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of t...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by broadcaster Rich Waltz. The pair discus Rich's observations of the game throughout his successful stops around Major League broadcast booths. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.or...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Kostya Kennedy. Rob and Kostya discuss his latest book, "True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson." The pair also discuss Kostya's other books on Joe DiMaggio and Pete Rose and how he brings a fresh perspective to the lives of well-known personalities. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Hall of Fame pitcher and long-time MLB broadcaster Jim Kaat. Rob and Jim discuss Kaat's book, "Good as Gold," his life in the game, and viewpoints on the current state of Major League Baseball. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend including a quick centerfield and quicker minor league game...

On this week's episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer is joined by writer, analyst, and Japanese baseball authority Jim Allen. The pair discuss Jim's long residence in Japan covering baseball and the insight he's gained into the game on both sides of the Pacific. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend, including another extremely talented young Japanese st...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by reporter and author Tyler Kepner. In Tyler's return appearance the pair discuss the narrative of baseball as a dying sport, new PitchCom technology and where the game stands after the lock out. Later in the show Rob gives voice to his inner monologue as he wraps up the show on his own with his winners of the weekend and what he's been readi...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Andy McCue. The pair discuss Andy's work as a leading expert in baseball fiction and his new book, "Stumbling around the Bases: The American League's Mismanagement in the Expansion Eras." Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss how fans of AL rookies and rules are winners from the weekend. For show notes, ex...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB umpire Dale Scott. The pair discuss Dale's new book "The Umpire is Out: Calling the Game and Living My True Self" along with Dale's perspective on current challenges facing professional umpires. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of w...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by professor and researcher Alan Nathan. As the foremost expert on the physics of baseball, Alan profiles those who pioneered the scientific look at the game and where the study of baseball physics is headed. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of w...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and baseball reporter Pedro Moura. The pair discuss Pedro's career history covering the game and his new book about the Los Angeles Dodgers, "How to Beat a Broken Game." Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners 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 is joined by author, and former mayor of Cooperstown, Jeff Katz. The pair also discuss Jeff's book, "Split Season 1981" and how the story of labor strife in 1981 has been repeated in many ways in baseball's current labor issues. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a...