SABRcast with Rob Neyer

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Josée Tellier. Along with being a true blue Montreal Expos fan, Josée is an accomplished artist who has created baseball card themed works of art. She and Rob discuss her inspiration to create "Card Art." Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners and do a deep dive on the Minor League Rays. For show notes, extra con...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB superstar Dave Parker. Along with his co-author Dave Jordan, Parker discusses the real life bond between the 1970s Pirates, what superstardom in the 1970s meant to him and more. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners and toss a little love to Cincinnati. For show notes, extra content, and a list of wha...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB pitcher Jerry Blevins. The pair discuss his rise through the minor leagues, his most notable stops in the bigs with the Oakland A's and New York Mets, and what he is doing since retirement. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners, including a fired up independent skipper. For show notes, extra content,...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by acclaimed television writer, and noted baseball broadcast voice Ken Levine. Rob and Ken discuss some of the baseball parallels to Ken's work on shows like M.A.S.H, Cheers and The Simpsons, and his journey in the baseball booth. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners and even a significant pennant race in the Paci...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and historian David Nemec. The pair discuss David's efforts to explain the origins of the rules of the game and his connection to a pair of famous baseball names. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to catch a few pitch-backs and discuss the weekend winners including a White Sox rookie, Canada, and the new BIG bombers. For show n...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and historian Todd Radom. The pair dive into the announcement of the name and logo design for the soon to be Cleveland Guardians. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to talk home run streaks, umpiring, defining old ballparks and more as they discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's read...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by journalist and novelist Steve Rushin. Along with his career journey, the pair discuss Steve's unique family history and his book, "The 34-Ton bat." Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show and a discussion of who won the weekend becomes a look at the winningest teams in North American baseball. For show notes, extra content, and a list of wh...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined once again by Yahoo Sports baseball writer Hannah Keyser. The pair discuss the top five storylines in the 2021 MLB season as we head into the All-Star break. Then 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/sab...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by writer Alan Zweibel. The pair discuss Alan's latest book, "Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier" as well as his long career in comedy writing including his days writing for Saturday Night Live. Then 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 read...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated. Along with Emma's baseball background and professional journey, Rob dives into a discussion of Emma's extensive reporting on the crackdown on pitchers and foreign substances. Then 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...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Sean Forman, the founder of the Sports-Reference collection of database websites. Rob discusses the process and outcome of expanding the coverage of Negro Leagues statistics on Baseball-Reference. Then 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 th...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball historian Gary Bedingfield. Along with a discussion of Gary's extensive research into the players who served in the military during World War Two, the pair discuss the baseball played by these servicemen during their time away from the big leagues. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. For show not...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Gar Ryness, better known as, Batting Stance Guy. Rob digs into just what made Gar start mimicking baseball players from Rod Carew to Gary Matthews Jr. and nearly everyone in between. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend and baseball's sticky situation. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Mike Cieslinski, creator and game designer for "Dynasty League Baseball, Powered by Pursue the Pennant." Rob and Mike discuss the origins of the original "Pursue the Pennant" game, what sets Dynasty League apart today, and even stories of baseball luminaries Mike played Pursue the Pennant game against. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the sho...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by poet and author Rowan Ricardo Phillips. The pair discuss Rowan's recent baseball-focused work along with an exciting new project just announced. Then SABR President Mark Armour pinch hits for Scott Bush 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...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Tom Shieber, the Senior Curator at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Rob and Tom discuss the creative process behind the exhibits at the hall and museum along with Tom's unique "Baseball Researcher" blog. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss how an automatic strike zone may win the weekend...someday. For show note...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author, MLB.com correspondent and Deadspin founder Will Leitch. The pair discuss Will's latest book, "How Lucky" along with his baseball roots, love of movies and how things have changed since he wrote his 2009 book "God Save the Fan." Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss a return to the game that won the weekend. For show not...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined author Daniel Horine, the artist behind Pop Fly Pop Shop. Rob digs into what inspired Dan to combine comic books and baseball to create unique and memorable works of art. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss a pair of pitchers that won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcas...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob is joined author Dan Epstein. The pair touch on his first two baseball books focusing on the game in the 1970's, along with his latest book "The Captain & Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson." Dan's work writing about music, plus his unique contribution during Rob's time at Fox Sports are also touched on. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to di...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Victor Rojas who is currently the general manager of the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. Rojas, the son of big leaguer Cookie Rojas, was a professional player and coach and then an MLB broadcaster for over a decade. The pair discuss Victor's childhood around the game and his winding path in baseball as an adult. Later in the show SABR CEO Scot...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by MLB great Felipe Alou along with the co-author of his autobiography, Peter Kerasotis. The trio discuss Alou's success on the field and in the dugout, with a focus on the pioneering influence his generation had on the game. Later in the show SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on an MLB weekend chock full of winners. For show not...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by documentary filmmaker Lauren Meyer as the pair discuss her acclaimed project, "The other Boys of Summer." Rob and Lauren discuss the genesis of the project along with the impact of the film. Later in the show SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on the first weekend of the MLB season to find out who won the weekend. For show note...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former Major League pitcher and coach Tom House. The pair discuss the characters House crossed paths with in his life in the game and how he approaches the science of pitching. Later in the show SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on who won the weekend, including a shout out to the collegiate softball ranks. For show notes, ext...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by two SABR Research Award winners. First, Tony Adams discusses his work detailing the Astros scandal. And then Bradford William Davis discusses his writing on social issues in Major League Baseball. Later in the show SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's...

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former author and podcast host Amanda Smith. The pair discuss her book, ""Le Renard Agente: the Silver Fox At War," following real life baseball player Chase Utley into a world of historical fantasy. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to look back on who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading,...