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Episode 1015

This week’s episode is a bittersweet one, as your favorite podcast producer (that’s me!) tells his story before saying goodbye.

Dialing in from the snowy slopes of France, Ben Clemens interviews me, Dylan Higgins, for the latest edition of FanGraphs Backstories. Ben and I talk about the gateway drug that was Moneyball, how I hopped from internship to internship, and the summer I spent in an office with Branch Rickey III. I also tell Ben about my adventures working in the Australian Baseball League, finding myself in a sticky championship celebration, and eventually finding my people at FanGraphs.

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Episode 1014

On this week’s show, we discuss the new rules on display in spring training before reacting to Manny Machado’s new extension.

Jay Jaffe is joined by Dan Szymborski as they welcome back baseball, now with a pitch clock and bigger bases. The pair discuss the effects of these changes, such as the clock’s impact on relievers vs. starters, as well as the challenges they can create when it comes to projections. Jay and Dan also consider whether Manny Machado has earned being called just “Manny,” and how big of a factor opt-outs played in his 11-year extension with San Diego. Finally, Jay and Dan consider Shohei Ohtani’s future in the context of the Hall of Fame and discuss how much they expect him to be paid in free agency.

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Episode 1013

It’s Prospect Week at FanGraphs, so our scouting department shares how the prospect list sausage is made before we hear from a fellow ranker who is now on the team side.

To start things off, lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is joined by contributor Tess Taruskin to celebrate making it through Prospect Week and to shine a light on how the Top 100 was made. The duo walk through a ranking exercise, using a group of relief-risk pitchers to show how they would evaluate comparable players. Eric and Tess also discuss some of their favorite players on the list, including Addison Barger and Miguel Bleis, and how nowadays they sometimes have to watch players’ TikTok accounts for the best scouting footage available. [3:44]
After that, David Laurila welcomes John Manuel, former editor-in-chief at Baseball America and current scout for the Minnesota Twins. John tells David how different prospect lists look now that he is on the inside of a front office, as well as how much clubs actually pay attention to them. The pair also discuss the origins of prospect lists and how BA founder Allan Simpson deserves credit for originating the exercise many years ago. Finally, John reflects on some of his own evaluations on players such as Félix Hernández, Joe Mauer, Mookie Betts, Justin Verlander, and Freddie Freeman. [43:22]

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Episode 1012

On this edition of the pod, we talk to a player/analyst in the Cardinals system before hearing the story of how our RosterResource guru got here.

At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Ryan Loutus, a 24-year-old right-hander who went undrafted out of a D-III school and now finds himself in the Cardinals’ big league camp. Loutos has impressed on the mound, but he has also been a big contributor off the field, working as an analyst for the club to develop a player-facing app and help convey data to his teammates. David asks Ryan about balancing his focus between his two responsibilities, weighing pitching science vs. pitching feel, his analysis of his own arsenal, and what he might do after his pitching days are over. [3:57]
After that, Ben Clemens asks Jason Martinez to share his own FanGraphs Backstory. We hear about wanting to run through a wall thanks to a Bob Gibson biography, working at the YMCA, starting a band, and eventually having the idea to create RosterResource. Jason also tells us how he and RosterResource ended up here at FanGraphs, spending a long time searching for the thing he was destined to do, and seeing Ruppert Jones go deep at his first Padres game. [26:55]

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Episode 1011

This week, we sit down with one of the bright baseball minds in Baltimore before getting our lead prospect analyst’s backstory.

At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Sig Mejdal, vice president and assistant general manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Mejdal tells us about breaking into baseball with the Cardinals, and what his day-to-day with Mike Elias and former podcast guest Eve Rosenbaum is like. Mejdal also shares his thoughts on analytics and data, and what his team of analysts are working on in Baltimore. Finally, David asks about spending a season in the minors, seeing Albert Pujols in his prime, and how difficult it was to trade Trey Mancini. [3:32]
After that, Ben Clemens is joined by Eric Longenhagen for the latest edition of FanGraphs Backstories. Eric tells us about interning with his hometown IronPigs, taking up writing because he got mono, working at Baseball Info Solutions, and eventually ending up at FanGraphs. Ben also asks Eric about his favorite baseball memories, which include dressing up as Mark McGwire for Halloween and going to Veterans Stadium for his first major league game. The duo also discuss the Super Bowl being in Arizona and how going to Eagles training camp had an impact on Eric’s path. [24:20]

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Episode 1010

On this week’s show, we consider the career of a potential Hall of Famer before getting to know one of our writers better.

With Joe Mauer destined for the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame and set to arrive on the Cooperstown ballot for the first time this year as well, Jay Jaffe felt it appropriate to chat with Dan Hayes of The Athletic about the hometown hero. Jay and Dan discuss how stellar Mauer was despite a relatively short resume, and how the brutality of the catcher position combined with the brutality of his concussion symptoms only makes his performance even more impressive. The pair agree Mauer should probably be a slam-dunk pick for the Hall, but they expect some debate about it along the way. [4:02]
After that, Ben Clemens is joined by Michael Baumann for the latest edition of FanGraphs Backstories. We get the story of Michael’s sportswriting career before ending up at FanGraphs, including grad school and stops at Crashburn Alley (RIP) and The Ringer. Michael also shares some of his favorite baseball memories from over the years, the most notable of which actually concern college and Little League ball. Finally, Ben and Michael discuss the 2023 SABR Awards (both have nominated pieces) and how their writing styles have adapted to FanGraphs. [27:15]

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Episode 1009

This week, we reflect on the recent Hall of Fame election results before catching up with a top Pirates prospect.

First up, Jay Jaffe welcomes Ryan Thibodaux, who leads the team at the Hall of Fame Ballot Tracker, to discuss Scott Rolen’s enshrinement and the wild day leading up to it. Ryan has worked on the Tracker for a decade now, but this is somehow the first time he and Jay have had a non-text conversation. The duo look back on the influence the Tracker has had over the years, what compelled Ryan to work on it, and if he ever hears from any of the candidates. Jay and Ryan also take a look at the many exciting names on next year’s ballot. [3:05]
After that, David Laurila welcomes Pirates prospect Quinn Priester to the show. The pair first chatted after Priester was drafted (then again in 2021), and they discuss how he has developed as a pitcher in that time. We hear about training in Arizona this offseason, changing his approach to stay in games longer, comparing curveballs with teammate Mike Burrows, and playing with Henry Davis, who was the first overall pick in the 2021 draft. Finally, Priester tells us who were the best hitters he faced this year and who he is most looking forward to taking on in the majors one day. [31:40]

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Episode 1008

In this episode, we get insight from a professional run-creator before turning the tables on our favorite interviewer.

In the first half, David Laurila welcomes Donnie Ecker, bench coach and offensive coordinator for the Texas Rangers, to the program. Ecker, who David also interviewed last year, shares what it’s like to work with manager Bruce Bochy, associate manager Will Venable, and director of hitting Cody Atkinson as they help the team’s hitters be at their best. We also learn about how important it can be to adapt strategies from other sports and industries, and how studying pitching can help with understanding hitting. Finally, Ecker tells us about working with players like Marcus Semien, Josh Smith, Evan Carter, Josh Jung, Ezequiel Duran, and Nathaniel Lowe. [3:22]
After that, Ben Clemens makes David the subject of the interview for FanGraphs Backstories. We hear about David’s pre-baseball life, from his time at the Detroit Institute of Arts to working in the ticket office at the Boston Ballet to moderating a Red Sox message board, and how interviewing baseball players led to a career change that took him to Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus before arriving at FanGraphs. David also talks about the art of the interview and some of his most notable conversations before sharing his favorite baseball memories, including his first major league game and the no-hitter he saw with his daughter. [39:40]

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Episode 1007

This week on the pod, we pair a veteran reliever with a young star before interviewing one of our own fresh faces.

To start things off, David Laurila welcomes Spencer Strider and Andrew Miller back to the show. Strider and Miller had not officially met before, but they quickly hit it off, discussing growing up as fans of each others’ club, what kind of music they like, and what a good teammate Josh Tomlin is. The duo also talk pitching, as Miller offers insights into his move to the bullpen while the pair ponder how his career might have been different if he had had access to the same information that Strider has at his disposal today. [3:43]
In the second half, Ben Clemens welcomes Alex Eisert to the podcast for the latest edition of FanGraphs Backstories. We hear how Alex was inspired by a fateful FanGraphs meetup, and how starting a statistics blog led him to the site. Alex also shares his favorite baseball memories, including some big Johan Santana and Alex Rodriguez moments. Finally, Ben asks Alex about his recent piece on swing mirroring, and how studying philosophy and psychology can go hand-in-hand with researching baseball. [45:57]

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Episode 1006

In the first show of 2023, we welcome back a beat writer friend to talk Cardinals before introducing a new series on the podcast.

At the top of the program, David Laurila is joined by Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (and The Best Podcast in Baseball), who last appeared on episode 903. The duo discuss whether Nolan Arenado deserves the title of the best all-around player in the National League, while contemplating if Paul Goldschmidt may have claim as the best hitter in the circuit. David and Derrick also talk about players on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot like Bobby Abreu and Gary Sheffield, and how Derrick has been listening to FanGraphs Audio in recent weeks for insight while preparing his own ballot. [4:34]
In the second half, Ben Clemens debuts his new series FanGraphs Backstories. Ben will be interviewing FanGraphs staff to discuss how they came to the site and what their favorite baseball memories are, and senior writer Jay Jaffe is first up. Jay shares how he never would have imagined he’d end up at FanGraphs after his early days at Baseball Prospectus, what his time at Sports Illustrated was like, and how truly unforgettable Nolan Ryan was to a young fan. [43:32]

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Episode 1005

This episode, we welcome back another old friend who is casting their first Hall of Fame ballot, then talk about the most surprising free agent move in recent memory.

We begin with Jay Jaffe and David Laurila continuing their new annual tradition of discussing their Hall of Fame ballots on the podcast, and this time they are joined by Travis Sawchik, baseball author and writer at theScore. Travis is voting for the first time, and he consults with Jay and David about how to navigate issues like PEDs and players whose late-career struggles might tarnish their overall body of work. The trio also ponder the philosophy of a large Hall vs. a small Hall while discussing players like Bobby Abreu, Jeff Kent, Andy Pettitte, and more. [3:00]
After that, Dan Szymborski and Michael Baumann get together to talk about the whole Carlos Correa signing with the Mets thing. The news was obviously a huge shock, and Dan and Michael ponder where the San Francisco Giants go from here after a dismal offseason. We also hear about the Mets going in the opposite direction thanks to an owner who is making the other billionaires look bad, how thrilling Correa should be at the hot corner, and what bears really do when they hibernate. [43:33]

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Episode 1004 This week, we talk to the man in charge of an on-the-rise franchise before discussing the international market and a puzzling trade. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Jerry Dipoto, president of baseball operations for the Seattle Mariners. We hear his thoughts on the wild spending going on around the […]

Episode 1003

After a big week in baseball, we bring you two face-to-face conversations from the San Diego Winter Meetings before a chat about outfield defense.

First up, David Laurila sits down with Fernando Perez, former major league outfielder and analyst and current coach for the San Francisco Giants. We hear what Fernando was doing at the Winter Meetings and what he and Farhan Zaidi talk about in the suite (it mostly isn’t baseball), as well as what Fernando’s coaching role entails. David and Fernando also talk about soccer and the World Cup, if he would be a good scout, and his relationship with former managers Joe Maddon and Matt Quatraro. [4:35]
After that, Jay Jaffe sits down with old friend Eno Sarris of The Athletic, who is excited to be casting his first Hall of Fame ballot this year. The pair go through the list of noteworthy candidates, from Rolen to Wagner to Kent to Sheffield to Beltrán to Jones to Abreu to Helton and more, as Eno looks for some guidance from someone who has done his share of research on the subject. Jay and Eno also discuss the elephant in the room that is PEDs, wishing they’d had the same advanced data back then that they do now, aiming for logical consistency, and who Eno was most looking forward to voting for with his first ballot. [29:39]
Finally, Davy Andrews welcomes fellow contributor Alex Eisert for his FanGraphs Audio debut. Both Davy and Alex have been writing about outfield defense at the site recently, so they get together to dig into OAA and their theories about the effects of player handedness. We also get the story on how Alex came to write at FanGraphs, the need for more psychology in baseball, how good Daulton Varsho is at learning skills, and the process of intentionally (or unintentionally) adding jokes to their articles. [1:08:44]

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Episode 1002 This week on the show, we welcome a long-time major leaguer to chat about the World Cup before going over some recent moves and looking ahead to the Winter Meetings. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Brad Miller, a 10-year major league veteran and a big soccer fan. The pair […]

Episode 1001 Hot Stove season is upon us and we are ready to start picking apart transactions, but not before we talk about the Kansas City Royals. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Joel Goldberg, broadcaster and reporter for the Royals. David didn’t put Bobby Witt Jr. on his AL Rookie of the Year […]

Episode 1000 That’s right, we have reached our four-digit milestone. Look back through the years with us before we look to the future (or at least this upcoming offseason). It would be impossible to fully encapsulate all 1,000 episodes of FanGraphs Audio, but this producer put together 22 minutes of great memories. Going all the […]

Episode 999 This week on the pod, the most Philadelphia pairing we have on staff comes together to break down the World Series so far. Michael Baumann is fresh off covering Games 3 and 4 of the World Series in person, and he welcomes lead prospect analyst and old Crashburn Alley pal Eric Longenhagen to […]

Episode 998 Just in time for the World Series, we welcome back an author who recently wrote a book on the subject before talking to a prospect in the Arizona Fall League. To start the show, Jay Jaffe welcomes Tyler Kepner, baseball writer at The New York Times and author of The Grandest Stage: A […]

Episode 997 With four teams remaining in the postseason, this week we put our fan hats on before meeting a talented new FanGraphs contributor. In the first segment, resident Phillies fan Michael Baumann is joined by site Padres fan Jason Martinez to discuss the NLCS. Jason was at the first two games in San Diego, […]

Talking Orioles, Yankees, Red Sox, a bit of playoffs, and more.

Episode 995 With the playoff matchups set, we welcome one half of Céspedes Family BBQ to the show as we look ahead to the newly expanded postseason. First, Michael Baumann welcomes Jake Mintz, one half of Céspedes Family BBQ, writer at Fox Sports, and co-host of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast on SiriusXM, to the show. The […]

Episode 994 This week on the show, Eric Longenhagen welcomes Sports Illustrated staff writer Emma Baccellieri for an extended conversation about what she’s been working on and what she’s been watching lately. We hear about Emma’s upcoming piece on Austin Riley and get insight into her interview and transcription process, as well as the nitty […]

Episode 993 On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with a veteran major league manager before considering the latest Triple Crown chase. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes A.J. Hinch, former catcher and current manager of the Detroit Tigers. Hinch recently passed Rogers Hornsby on the all-time managerial wins list, and he […]

Episode 992 This week on the show, we welcome one of the biggest names in baseball writing to talk about a court case with big implications for the sport before our newest full-time hire makes his podcast debut. To begin, Eric Longenhagen is joined by Jeff Passan, ESPN writer and author of The Arm, to […]

Episode 991 On this edition of the podcast, we welcome a former big-league catcher who knows a lot about the position before some banter about an awards race between two unicorns. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Bobby Wilson, veteran of 10 major league seasons and current catching coach for the Texas Rangers. Wilson […]

Episode 990 On this week’s episode, Eric Longenhagen welcomes our friend and yours, Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, to look ahead to next summer’s draft class before casting an eye toward the playoff race and stretch run. Eric and Mike discuss the abundance of amateur talent in the 2023 class. We hear […]

Episode 989 This week on the show, we hear great stories from a veteran minor league broadcaster and discuss those darn Yankees, but not before talking about the new FanGraphs app! In the first segment, David Laurila welcomes Tim Hagerty, broadcaster for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas. We learn about a number of interesting Padres […]

Episode 988 On this episode of FanGraphs Audio, we have a conversation with a pitching great before discussing our disappointment in a current face of baseball. To begin the show, David Laurila welcomes David Cone, five-time All-Star pitcher, podcaster, and current broadcaster for the Yankees and ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. We hear about how Cone […]

Episode 987 This week on the program, we get into some Blue Jays banter before looking at how some other squads are faring after the trade deadline. In the first half, David Laurila welcomes Kaitlyn McGrath, a writer and podcaster for The Athletic focused on the Toronto Blue Jays. They talk about the surprisingly competitive […]

Episode 986 On this week’s show, we welcome a major league veteran and Phillies broadcaster for a chat before reacting to an overwhelming week of trade deadline moves, as well as the loss of a broadcasting legend. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Chad Durbin, a TV analyst for the Philadelphia Phillies with 14 […]

Episode 985 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, Ben Clemens is joined by Eric Longenhagen for an extended conversation about this week’s Trade Value Series, next week’s trade deadline, and more. Eric tells us about his trip to Los Angeles, including seeing the All-Star Game, the Futures Game, and the amateur draft, before Ben shares […]

Episode 984 This week on the show, David Laurila welcomes Ellen Adair, actor, MLB Network analyst, host of multiple podcasts and, perhaps most importantly, diehard Philadelphia Phillies fan. David and Ellen begin by discussing the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, the controversial uniformity of the uniforms, mic’d up pitchers, and which Phillies were missing […]

Episode 983 On this episode, we discuss the surging underdogs of the AL East before a chat about finishing up prospect lists in time for one of the most eventful weeks on the baseball calendar. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Geoff Arnold, broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles. We hear about the […]

Episode 982 On this week’s episode of FanGraphs Audio, Ben Clemens and Dan Szymborski banter about recent baseball happenings before coming up with a new way to quantify how compelling players are to watch. Dan recently ran his ZiPS midseason update for each league, inspiring him and Ben to talk about the Astros and red-hot […]

Episode 981 This week, we talk to a reporter covering the St. Louis Cardinals before meeting the author of a book about the unique Cleveland team that won it all in 1948. In the first half, David Laurila welcomes Katie Woo, beat writer covering the Cardinals for The Athletic. The pair begin by discussing Woo’s […]

Episode 980 This episode, we sit down with the head honcho of the Red Sox before an old friend comes by to talk about the state of the amateur draft landscape. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Chaim Bloom, chief baseball officer for the Boston Red Sox. Bloom shares his journey from […]

Episode 979 This week on the show, we welcome a reliever in the middle of a breakout campaign before our Freaky Friday dynamic duo returns for some more banter. To kick things off, David Laurila is joined by Red Sox left-hander Austin Davis. Davis describes his journey from being traded by the Pirates to buying […]

Episode 978 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, we talk to another major league general manager before some banter about recent writing on the site. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Nick Krall, GM of the Cincinnati Reds. Krall has been with the club for about two decades, and offers insights into […]

Episode 977 This week, we remember a legend of baseball writing before a discussion about the Seattle Mariners (and our new merch). To begin the show, Jay Jaffe welcomes Jayson Stark of The Athletic in his return to the pod as they discuss Roger Angell, who recently passed away at age 101. The Hall of […]

Episode 976 This week on the show, Ben Clemens and Jason Martinez reconvene after having previously discussed the young baseball season last month. Offense hasn’t been as quiet as it was in April, and bullpens have gotten a bit shaky — even before being forced to shrink (though it was announced after recording that the […]

Episode 975 On this episode, we chat about the AL West-leading Astros before getting help from an astrophysicist as we try to understand why the baseball continues to act so strangely. To start the show, David Laurila welcomes Julia Morales, reporter for AT&T SportsNet Southwest and the Houston Astros. Morales has been covering the team […]

Episode 974 On this week’s FanGraphs Audio, David Laurila talks to a major league general manager before introducing one of the game’s new radio voices. In the first half, David welcomes Ben Cherington, general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. We hear about how the Pirates are focusing on building instead of rebuilding, including how they […]

Episode 973 On this episode, Eric Longenhagen welcomes old friend Keith Law of The Athletic back to the show to chat about the draft landscape. Eric recently returned from a trip to Florida, and the duo discuss how challenging travel logistics continue to be while trying to see amateur players. We hear about impressive prospects […]

Episode 972 This week on the show, we check in on the always-interesting Colorado Rockies, who have been exceeding expectations in the early going, before getting into recent beanball drama and more. To begin the episode, David Laurila welcomes Thomas Harding of MLB.com, who has covered the Rockies for decades. The pair talk about the […]

Episode 971 On this week’s show, we welcome a club’s president of baseball operations to talk about his team’s inner workings before we react to the exciting first few weeks of the season. At the top of the program, David Laurila welcomes Derek Falvey, president of baseball operations for the Minnesota Twins. Falvey gives us […]

Episode 970 This week we meet a player development coach before reuniting with an old friend who has plenty of thoughts on developing players. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Katie Krall, development coach for the Boston Red Sox. Krall has an impressive resume, having already worked in the commissioner’s office and as a […]

Episode 969 FanGraphs Audio is here a day early this week in celebration of Opening Day, and we have a pair of great interviews to ring in the season. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Matt Bowman, a former Cardinals and Reds pitcher who is now in the Yankees system. The pair […]

Episode 968 This week on the podcast, Dan Szymborski and Ben Clemens go over their work on the 2022 positional power rankings. Dan wrote about the league’s catchers, so the duo discuss Will Smith’s sneaky stardom, Yasmani Grandal’s wild 2021 stat line, and how the importance of framing makes Salvador Perez a controversial backstop. Meanwhile, […]

Episode 967 On this week’s show, David Laurila welcomes Alex Coffey, a sportswriter for The Philadelphia Inquirer covering the Philadelphia Phillies. David and Alex both attended Nick Castellanos’ signing press conference in Florida, and discuss how the outfielder is going to fit on a team that may already struggle defensively. Alex also shares what it’s […]

Episode 966 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, our own Eric Longenhagen and Ben Clemens discuss some of the numerous signings and trades of the past week. Eric and Ben talk about the first sunburn of the season, Cristian Pache’s upside, Sean Murphy’s hamates and trade value, and the arrival of Josh Donaldson and Isiah […]

Episode 965 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, we welcome a documentarian to talk about a Blue Jays legend before speaking to a major league right-hander who’s on a new team. To kick things off, Jay Jaffe welcomes Jon Bois of SB Nation and Secret Base. Jay just wrote about Dave Stieb, while Jon recently […]

Episode 964 This week on the show, David Laurila welcomes long-time Pittsburgh scribe and former Baseball Prospectus colleague John Perrotto to the program. Perrotto has been covering baseball long enough to remember the last labor stoppage, and he shares his perspective on the current lockout and how it compares to 1994. After that, we get […]

Episode 963 On this episode, we review Prospects Week before traveling back to the 1960s with a guest. At the top of the show, lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen welcomes fellow evaluator Tess Taruskin for her FanGraphs Audio debut. We hear about Tess’s background and how she ended up joining the FanGraphs team before the […]

Episode 962 On this week’s episode, David Laurila welcomes veteran major league reliever Adam Ottavino to the program. Ottavino shares his thoughts on the lockout and spring training before the pair go in-depth on pitching itself. We hear about the nuances of slider usage, who the right-hander models himself after, and the idea of evolving […]

Episode 961 This week on the show, David Laurila is joined by Brian Garman, pitching coach for the Dayton Dragons, High-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Garman shares the story of how visiting Driveline back in his playing days — thanks to a recommendation from teammate and friend Caleb Thielbar — led not only to […]

Episode 960 This week, we welcome a coach who is a big part of a remarkable big-league staff before a conversation about what some of us are working on and pondering lately. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Craig Albernaz, bullpen and catching coach for the San Francisco Giants. We get some insight into […]

Episode 959 On this episode of FanGraphs Audio, David Laurila welcomes Blake Butera, the manager of the Charleston RiverDogs, Low-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Butera, who is just 29 years old, shares his journey from playing at Boston College to being drafted by the Rays to becoming a key part of their player […]

Episode 958 On this week’s episode, we sit down with a veteran baseball writer to talk about the Hall of Fame before hearing from a minor league outfielder with plenty under his belt already. To begin the show, Jay Jaffe welcomes Buster Olney, senior writer at ESPN and host of the Baseball Tonight podcast. Earlier […]

Episode 957 This week on the show, David Laurila is joined by Dan Dickerson, radio voice of the Detroit Tigers who last joined us back in episode 892, and Don Gonyea, a long-time political correspondent for National Public Radio and a diehard Tigers fan in his own right. Dan and Don share stories of their […]

Episode 956 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, David Laurila welcomes Rob Kaminsky, former first-rounder and St. Louis Cardinal. The pair first spoke back in 2014, and while Kaminsky has put a lot of baseball under his belt since then, he is still just 27 years old. We hear stories about coming up with Carson […]

Episode 955 This week, we get stories from a baseball lifer before a casual chat about some teams that could use a little help. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Manny Acta, former major league manager, current third base coach for the Mariners, and founder of the impACTA Kids charity foundation. David […]

Episode 954 This week on FanGraphs Audio, David Laurila is joined by Jill Gearin, radio voice of the Visalia Rawhide. David and Jill discuss adjusting to broadcasting in the Arizona Fall League, interning in the Red Sox radio booth, and the occasional challenges of broadcasting solo from the press box with only your own eyes […]

Episode 953 On this week’s show, FanGraphs’ very own Hall of Fame voters go over their ballot options before a segment about the weird offseason. To kick things off, Jay Jaffe and David Laurila discuss this year’s complicated Hall of Fame ballot. They each voted for the first time last year (as discussed on episode […]

Episode 952 On this edition of the podcast, we engage in an important Hall of Fame discussion before chatting with a pitcher on the rise. At the top of the show, Jay Jaffe welcomes Sean Gibson, executive director of the Josh Gibson Foundation; Gary Gillette, baseball author, as well as the founder and chair of […]

Episode 951 This week we attempt to react to the tidal wave of baseball news and transactions, including a focus on two teams that look like they’re ready to compete in the AL West. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Matt Hicks, a radio broadcaster for the Texas Rangers, and Shannon Drayer, an ESPN […]

Featuring debates on the AL Cy Young voting and the Hall of Fame's latest era vote.

Episode 949 This week on the podcast, we learn a lot about Kansas City’s farm system before a chat about potential moves before the 40-man roster deadline. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Drew Saylor, hitting coordinator for the Kansas City Royals. Saylor shares his journey to the position, and what it was like […]

Episode 948 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, we are joined by a veteran journeyman before taking a look at FanGraphs’ recently released 2022 Top 50 Free Agents list. At the top of the program, David Laurila welcomes Frank Herrmann, former Cleveland and Phillies pitcher and current Chiba Lotte Marine. Herrmann shares what it has […]

Episode 947 This week, we chat with an old friend before reacting to a surprise retirement and a surprise World Series champ. To begin the show, David Laurila welcomes sportswriter Will Carroll, who was David’s co-worker at Baseball Prospectus over a decade ago. The pair catch up on how sabermetrics and analytics have affected the […]

Episode 946 This week we welcome another major league pitcher before discussing a baseball icon who happens to be managing in the World Series. To start the show, David Laurila welcomes Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic. The pair reviews Bubic’s pitch mix, in particular his changeup. Bubic also shares what it’s like playing with […]

Episode 945 On this episode, we welcome back a major leaguer, dork out about prospects and fantasy baseball, and dive into weird October starting pitcher usage. To kick things off, David Laurila is joined by Andrew Miller, who last appeared in episode 891. They discuss postseason start times, relievers pacing themselves vs. throwing max effort, […]

Episode 944 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we go over the first round of the playoffs before looking ahead to both Championship Series. To begin the program, David Laurila welcomes Bill Koch of The Providence Journal to talk about Boston’s ALDS win over the Rays. Not many expected the team’s season to go this way, […]

Episode 943 We’re as excited about the postseason as you are, and this week we share some Wild Card reactions before looking ahead to the rest of October. In our first segment, David Laurila welcomes the Washington Post’s Chelsea Janes, who was in attendance for both of the Wild Card games this week. David and […]

Episode 942 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we talk to the author of one of our favorite baseball books before welcoming a big-league arm. At the top of the program, Jay Jaffe sits down with Fred C. Harris, co-author of The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading And Bubblegum Book, first published in 1973. Like […]

Episode 941 On this edition of the podcast, David Laurila offers a pair of interviews with some insightful pitching minds. In the podcast’s first segment, David is joined by Collin McHugh. The Rays right-hander (and occasional podcast host) talks about what it is like to be a major league veteran in a game that is […]

Episode 940 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we sit down with The Cobra before welcoming back a friend for a prospect chat. At the top of the show, David Laurila is joined by 19-year major league veteran Dave Parker, as well as his co-author Dave Jordan, to talk about their book, Cobra: A Life of […]

Episode 939 On this week’s episode, we talk to one of the radio voices for Cleveland before a conversation about the Dominican Winter League and its recent draft. To start us off, David Laurila welcomes Jim Rosenhaus, radio broadcaster for the soon-to-be Guardians. David and Jim discuss the club’s name change and the work that […]

Talking about changes in Cooperstown and the diverging fortunes of the Yankees and Mets.

Episode 937 FanGraphs Audio is here a bit early this week, featuring a combined interview with a surging Rays prospect and his own radio broadcaster. David Laurila welcomes Taj Bradley, a 20-year-old right-hander whose strong year saw him promoted to High-A, and Shawn Murnin, the voice of the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The trio discuss […]

Episode 936 On this week’s show, a pair of Lens talk about the intersection of music and baseball. Plus, an extended conversation about Joey Votto. At the top of the program, David Laurila welcomes Len Kasper and Lenny DiNardo for a conversation that is a bit more about tunes than baseball. Lenny shares what it […]

Episode 935 This week on the podcast, we welcome a rising prospect with a story to tell before having an extended chat about the current baseball landscape. To kick things off, David Laurila is joined by Ryan Fitzgerald, an infielder in the Red Sox organization. Fitzgerald shares his story of going from being undrafted to […]

Episode 934 Now that the FanGraphs staff has recovered from the trade deadline, we bring you divine discussion about last week’s many moves as well as some draft fallout. To kick things off, Dan Szymborski and Jason Martinez get together to tackle the flurry of transactions we saw last week. The duo gives a thumbs […]

Episode 933 In anticipation of the trade deadline, FanGraphs Audio arrives early this week, featuring some transaction predictions as well as a conversation with a former player looking to help make things better for the next generation. Dan Szymborski begins the show by welcoming FanGraphs contributors Sara Sanchez and Justin Choi to consider what the […]

Episode 932 On this week’s show, we dive deep on Canada’s team before a chat about the Trade Value series and more. At the top of the program, David Laurila is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet to weigh in on the Toronto Blue Jays, who are contending for a playoff spot in the competitive […]

Episode 931 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, we are joined by a pair of broadcasters from the Double-A Northeast league before a discussion about this week’s All-Star festivities. To start things off, David Laurila welcomes Emily Messina, broadcast and media manager for the Reading Fightin’ Phils, and Emma Tiedemann, director of broadcasting and voice […]

Episode 930 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we talk to a pair of scribes about the Chicago baseball scene before digging into the upcoming draft. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Bruce Miles and Mark Gonzales to discuss their many years of covering the Cubs, White Sox, and Chicago sports more generally. […]

Episode 929 On this week’s show, David Laurila has a pair of interviews with pitchers eager to discuss the nitty gritty of their craft. In the first half, David welcomes Janson Junk, a 22nd-rounder in the Yankees system who is currently dominating Double-A. The pair talk about his hot stretch and what got him there, […]

Episode 928 This week on the podcast, Eric Longenhagen and Dan Szymborski go the distance to discuss the wild state of affairs in baseball. The pair begin by touching on the latest sticky substance drama, including some frisky business now that on-field checks have begun. Max Scherzer and Sergio Romo were most visibly unhappy, and […]

Episode 927 On this week’s show, we get to hear true tales from the minor league experience. But first, we must address the sticky elephant in the room. We begin with Eric Longenhagen and Ben Clemens catching up on baseball happenings and with each other. What should the struggling Twins and D-backs do with the […]

Episode 926 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, David Laurila is joined by a pair of authors from different parts of the baseball world to talk about their work and the game. First, David welcomes Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett to the program. Tim recently wrote COVID Curveball, a book about the Dodgers’ strange 2020 championship […]

Episode 925 On this week’s show, Dan Szymborski and Ben Clemens have an extended chat about baseball happenings before eventually going a little off-topic. The pair discuss what is going on with the surprising San Francisco Giants, as the club exceeds expectations and tries to make the postseason in a very competitive NL West. Dan […]

Episode 924 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we ask a pair of broadcasters to evaluate the performance of their clubs before welcoming a new contributor to the pod. To start things off, David Laurila welcomes Kris Atteberry, broadcaster for the Minnesota Twins, and Jared Sandler, broadcaster for the Texas Rangers. David asks Kris and Jared […]

Get your pitcher chat here, plus Jay Jaffe and Jason Martinez on Albert Pujols.

Episode 922 This week on the show, we talk about superstars, unknown stars, and no-hitters. Lots of no-hitters. To begin the program, David Laurila welcomes Joon Lee, writer for ESPN, and Jeff Levering, broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers. David, Joon, and Jeff discuss how we react to stars from different media markets and how today’s […]

Episode 921 On this week’s show, we get fun perspectives from a reporter and a former player before an on-the-ground report from the Arizona ballfields. In the first half, David Laurila is joined by Marly Rivera, writer and broadcaster for ESPN, and Lars Anderson, former major leaguer, current music producer, and co-founder of Birdman Bats. […]

Episode 920 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we cover the changing of the guard in Colorado, the beginning of the minor league season, and some strange new rule experiments. To begin the program, Dan Szymborski welcomes Renee Dechert of Purple Row and Rockies Pitch and Bryan Kilpatrick of Mile High Sports to discuss Jeff Bridich […]

Episode 919 On this week’s FanGraphs Audio, we welcome a pair of broadcasters before engaging in some good ol’ staff banter. At the top of the show, David Laurila is joined by Andy Freed, radio broadcaster of the Tampa Bay Rays, and Dan Hasty, voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. Dan recently got the opportunity […]

Episode 918 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we speak to an award-winning broadcaster and an major league GM while also looking back fondly on Fernandomania. To begin the program, David Laurila is joined by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, broadcaster for the Lansing Lugnuts and author of The Baseball Thesaurus. Jesse talks about his experiences calling live games […]

Episode 917 On this week’s episode, Brendan Gawlowski is joined by Patrick Dubuque of Baseball Prospectus to discuss the Korea Baseball Organization’s 2021 season. Brendan and Patrick each recently wrote KBO previews, and they spend the episode going over what to expect from the league this year. How will Shin-Soo Choo fair in his return? […]

Episode 916 Happy Opening Day! On this episode, we cover some 2021 projections — and the reactions to them — before catching up with a former major league manager. To start the show, Meg Rowley is joined by Ben Clemens and Dan Szymborski to discuss the 2021 positional power rankings. The trio goes over the […]

Episode 915 On this edition of the podcast, we are joined by a major league broadcaster before we dig into the latest spring training happenings as we tick down to Opening Day. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Robert Ford, radio voice of the Houston Astros. They discuss how important it is […]

Episode 914 On this week’s episode, we welcome a pair of renowned writers to discuss the baseball landscape before digging into the latest projection highlights. To begin the program, David Laurila is joined by Jayson Stark of The Athletic and the Starkville podcast and Tyler Kepner of The New York Times. The trio talk about […]

Episode 913 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we are joined by a major league broadcaster, who brought stories from Florida and the booth with him, before we get excited about baseball’s most enticing player. At the start of the show, David Laurila sits down with Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Joe Block. David and Joe discuss how […]

Episode 912 On this week’s program, we welcome a major league player who is as eager to see the field as we are before talking about a few of the challenges facing the Philadelphia Phillies. At the start of the show, David Laurila sits down with Mitch Haniger to talk about returning to action. The […]

Episode 911 This week we welcome an all-time great of baseball analytics, discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s big 14-year contract, and assess one of the frustrating teams in the NL Central. To begin the program, David Laurila welcomes baseball writer and statistician Bill James to the show. David and Bill reflect on The New Bill James […]

Episode 910 As part of Prospects Week, this episode of FanGraphs Audio features interdisciplinary conversations between lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen and experts from non-baseball fields about the industry of competitive evaluation. At the top of the program, Eric welcomes Matt Lloyd, assistant general manager of the Orlando Magic. They discuss how analytics has changed […]

Episode 909 On this week’s episode of FanGraphs Audio, we talk to a new major league broadcaster, an astrophysicist about the deadened baseball, and a true journeyman southpaw. To begin the show, David Laurila welcomes John Sadak, the new play-by-play announcer for the Cincinnati Reds. They talk about how John went to college thinking he […]

Episode 908 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, we welcome our newest writer to the program before bringing on a true baseball lifer to talk Philly sports. At the top of the show, Eric Longenhagen sits down with Kevin Goldstein. Kevin recently joined the FanGraphs staff after many years working with the Houston Astros, and […]

Episode 907 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we talk shop with a major league backstop, get into the nuts and bolts of prospect lists, and plug the latest FanGraphs merch. To begin the program, David Laurila is joined by Alex Avila. They discuss how the game has changed since Avila debuted in 2009, from the […]

Episode 906 On the latest episode of FanGraphs Audio, the crew continues to marvel at the impressive squad being assembling in San Diego before a former major league closer joins the podcast to share his tales. At the top of the show, Ben Clemens sits down with resident Padres fan Jason Martinez to talk about […]

Episode 905 On this episode of FanGraphs Audio, the crew talks to a former Dodger about pitching and podcasting before taking time to remember one of the most iconic Dodgers of all. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Ross Stripling to the show. On top of being a major league pitcher, Stripling is the […]

Episode 904 FanGraphs Audio is back for 2021, and the crew is kicking things off by talking about the most exciting team in baseball before digging deeper into some recent research. To lead off the program, David Laurila is joined by Jesse Agler, broadcaster for the very active San Diego Padres. David and Jesse discuss […]

Episode 903 On the final 2020 episode of FanGraphs Audio, the crew pays their respects to those we’ve lost before inviting a friend back to the program. At the top of the show, Jay Jaffe and Dan Szymborski honor the late Phil Niekro. The knuckleballer’s passing marks the seventh Hall of Famer to pass away […]

Episode 902 On this week’s episode of FanGraphs Audio, David Laurila is joined by Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris. The pair discuss the strange 2020 season, which featured a strong performance from the left-hander. Norris also talks about going from growing up in Tennessee to living the surfer life, how great it was to play […]

Episode 901 On this week’s episode of FanGraphs Audio, the gang looks ahead to the new minor league landscape set for 2021 before looking back and considering an alternate Hall of Fame timeline. To lead things off, Ben Clemens and Meg Rowley discuss their recent research on the reimagined minor leagues. How many people are […]

Episode 900 In a week of Winter Meetings gone virtual, the FanGraphs crew spends some time honoring a great player we lost, previewing the Australian Baseball League, and reviewing some recent moves. At the top of the show, Jay Jaffe is joined by Shakeia Taylor to remember the late Dick Allen. The veteran slugger passed […]

Episode 899 The FanGraphs crew gets together to discuss Wednesday’s non-tender deadline and the many moves surrounding it, including a longer look at one of the league’s newest free agents. To start the show, Eric Longenhagen and Jason Martinez attempt to run down the majority of the transactions from this week. While there may not […]

Episode 898 FanGraphs Audio arrives early this week to bring you a conversation with a major league manager, a discussion of some very exciting mail, and an interview about the Toronto Blue Jays. To begin the program, David Laurila welcomes Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. The pair discuss managerial challenges like addressing third time through […]

Episode 897 While baseball playoffs are still underway in Asia, the major leagues continue to have their own exciting happenings early in the offseason. In this week’s episode, the FanGraphs crew is ready to talk Japanese championship matchups, curious PED suspensions, and one influential executive’s career arc thus far. At the top of the show, […]

Episode 896 The big awards have been given out, but the FanGraphs crew is keeping an eye on offseason roster moves. This week, we welcome a major league manager to the program before digging into a pile of of recently named-later players. To start the show, David Laurila is joined by Gabe Kapler, former player […]

Episode 895 The Qualifying Offers have been extended — or not — and so begins the hot stove. On this week’s show, the FanGraphs crew looks closely at another rebuild on the rise and lays out the nature of the offseason’s transactions so far. At the top of the episode, David Laurila is joined by […]

Episode 894 The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions for the first time since 1988, which also means that the offseason has officially arrived. The hard-working FanGraphs crew is ready with plenty of analysis on this free agent class and this unique playoff run. Meg Rowley and Craig Edwards lead off the show by […]

Episode 893 With the 2020 Fall Classic between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays knotted up at 1-1, the FanGraphs crew spends some time analyzing the state of each pennant-winning club. In the first half of the show, Ben Clemens and Tony Wolfe try to figure out the Dodgers. Corey Seager is […]

Episode 892 While the playoffs rage on, the FanGraphs crew sadly must again turn their attention to former greats. This episode includes reflections on the past, reflections on ourselves, the 1968 Detroit Tigers theme song, and more. To lead off the show, Jay Jaffe honors the late Whitey Ford and Joe Morgan. Jay recently wrote […]

Episode 891 While the playoff field continues to narrow, the FanGraphs crew invites a number of guests to join the show. This week they honor a Hall of Famer, talk to a major league pitcher, discuss what is going on with fall instructional league this year, and evaluate an encouraging rebuild. At the top of […]

Episode 890 The FanGraphs crew has made it through the Wild Card Series, and they have plenty to discuss. The American League has settled into a pair of intense rivalries, while the National League includes a juggernaut and a true underdog. Ben Clemens and Dan Szymborski take a closer look at the AL side of […]

Episode 889 The latest episode of FanGraphs Audio is here in time to preview the 16-team playoff bracket. The Astros continue to receive a closer look as they enter the playoffs (they’re far from the favorites this time around), while the staff prepares for predictions — as well as some impressive callbacks. Dan Szymborski and […]

Episode 888 FanGraphs Audio returns just in time for the last weekend of the 2020 season. With a wild playoff schedule looming, the FanGraphs crew discusses topics including young arms that could help in a deep postseason run, the fate of Justin Verlander, and of course, the future of the podcast. Meg Rowley leads off […]

Episode 887 I welcome FanGraphs writer Craig Edwards to the program. Craig and I discuss the growing tension between team owners and players, MLB’s claim that a season of fanless games will result in $4 billion in losses, the move to shorten the amateur draft, and the discourse surrounding it all. Plus, Craig briefly puts his […]

Episode 886 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, I welcome FanGraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe to the program. Jay and I discuss his impressions of the first week of KBO action, the teams he finds the most compelling, and the differences between the KBO and MLB that he has appreciated most. We also discuss his […]

Episode 885 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, I welcome FanGraphs writer Ben Clemens to the program. Ben and I discuss the upcoming KBO season, his series on whacky World Series tactics, and the form we’d like baseball to take when it returns in the US. Plus, Ben reveals a shocking predilection for drinking plain, hot […]

Episode 884 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, I welcome Jeff Sullivan, erstwhile FanGraphs writer and current Rays baseball person, back to the program. We discuss, among other things, the moment when we each realized just how much life was about to change in the face of COVID-19, Jeff’s quarantine hobbies, including birding, the scourge known […]

Episode 883 Lindsey Adler, Yankees beat writer for The Athletic, joins the program to discuss what life is like on the beat right now, how she’s approaching writing during this delay, the anticipated state of the Yankees roster should baseball return later this summer, and what form she’d like the game to take when it does. Plus, […]

Episode 882 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the grotesque and magnetic guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 881 FanGraphs’ lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen and senior writer Jay Jaffe pinch hit for regular host Meg Rowley, and discuss Curt Flood’s Hall of Fame candidacy, the role of cultural relevance in assessing a player’s case for Cooperstown, how spring training has struck them so far, and parenthood. Eric also shares a few […]

Episode 880 FanGraphs’ tweeter in residence Jon Tayler joins the program to discuss mascots, his Red Sox fandom, Boston’s decision to trade Mookie Betts, and to remember some guys who played baseball in the AL East in the mid-90s. He also encourages you, the listener, to say hello at FanGraphs’ Spring Training meetup on Friday, […]

Episode 879 FanGraphs’ lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen joins the program to discuss Prospect Week, the process of assembling the Top 100, how players move up and down in the rankings, his 2021 Picks to Click, and the upcoming college baseball season. He also signs the Ballad of Oneil Cruz and Tahnaj Thomas, two players […]

Episode 878 Rachael McDaniel, managing editor of The Hardball Times, joins the program. We discuss the Houston Astros, the ethics of cheating, our disappointment in the game’s recent scandals, and our somehow still persistent excitement for the season to come. To vote for Rachael’s SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards nominated piece “The Meaning of Ichiro,” […]

Episode 877 Jay and I discuss the Astros’ punishment for electronic sign-stealing, the dismissal of Jeff Luhnow, AJ Hinch, and Alex Cora, and what we want the punishment of teams, managers, and front office personnel to achieve in cases like this. We then turn our attention to how the Astros and Red Sox World Series […]

Episode 876 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, Ben Clemens shares his impressions of the Winter Meetings, before we discuss a recent piece of his exploring free agency, and which types of teams are actually keeping the hot stove burning. Ben also shares which rosters have him the most excited for the 2020 season, and […]

Episode 875 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, I welcome senior writer Dan Szymborski back to the program. Dan and I discuss his favorite free agent signings of the offseason so far, the teams that have most altered their 2020 fortunes, and what a busy winter means for the overall health of free agency. I […]

Episode 874 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, I welcome Craig Edwards back to the program. Craig and I discuss the Astros sign-stealing scandal and how much is too much cheating in baseball, before we turn our attention to the offseason, the free agent market, the motivations of baseball owners, and the troubling trend of […]

Episode 873 Fresh off the conclusion of the 2019 season, FanGraphs’ Lead Prospect Analyst Eric Longenhagen joins the program to discuss a few moments of potentially questionable decision-making during the World Series, some Umpiring Choices during that same Fall Classic, and our experience of robo-umps in the Arizona Fall League and a few prospects who […]

Episode 872 Ben Clemens makes an appearance to discuss the implications of reported changes to MLB’s ownership rules that would make it easier for investment funds to buy minority stakes in teams, before we shift our attention to the postseason. We contemplate the changed baseball and how it has affected our viewing experience, what we […]

Episode 871 Managing editor of The Hardball Times Rachael McDaniel joins the program to discuss some recent THT highlights, the end of Félix Hernández’s career in Seattle, and what delights and dismays us about postseason baseball. You’ll find Rachael’s recent piece on Félix here. Miriam Zuo on the Houston Astros after Hurrican Harvey. Allison McCague […]

Episode 870 FanGraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe joins the program to discuss the current potential for ties, and thus chaos, in the postseason field, Jay’s preference that the playoffs feature match ups of the game’s best rosters, and his predictions for which teams make it to October, and the World Series. We also discuss his impressions […]

Episode 869 I welcome Ringer staff writer Michael Baumann to the program to discuss his recent piece on the Cleveland Browns and football’s burgeoning analytics revolution. We discuss the insights offered by erstwhile baseball executive Paul DePodesta on the lessons he took from the rise of empirics in baseball and the mistakes from sabermetrics early […]

Episode 868 I welcome FanGraphs lead prospect writer Eric Longenhagen back to the program. We contemplate surprisingly expensive adult hobbies before Eric details his recent amateur scouting trip through various Southern California showcases, including Area Codes and the Perfect Game All-American Classic, while I share some take aways from a weekend spent at SaberSeminar. We […]

Episode 867 I welcome FanGraphs writer Craig Edwards back to the program to detail the current playoff landscape, check in on some tight (and not-so-tight) division races, and assess the October chances of Craig’s beloved St. Louis Cardinals. We also, though neither of us were aware of it at the time, engage in a series […]

Episode 866 Prospect analyst Kiley McDaniel returns to the program to discuss the recently concluded Trade Value Series. We discuss Kiley’s process for generating the list, a few players he expects to move into and out of the top 50 next year, the most difficult guys to place on this year’s iteration, and the curious […]

Episode 865 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen returns to the program to detail FanGraphs’ recent trip to Cleveland. We discuss his impressions of the Futures Games, as well as what he looks for at showcase events like that, before contemplating the ideal format for the All-Star Game. This host also shares an embarrassing travel story, […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 18 This is the 18th episode of a sorta weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, […]

Episode 864 Rachael McDaniel, the new managing editor of The Hardball Times, joins the program to discuss Vancouver B.C., knitting, and the Blue Jays. We also explore Rachael’s approach to editing and vision for The Hardball Times. We then spend a little time on baseball brawls and feelings, and contemplate a few recent instances of […]

Episode 863 FanGraphs writer Jay Jaffe joins the program to discuss his impressions of the recently concluded MLB draft as a non-obsessive prospect observer, the trends and narratives that have most surprised and delighted him in the young season, and also, the free agent situations of Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel. Please note, this podcast […]

The boys are back with thoughts on the drafts of all 30 clubs.

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 16 This is the 16th episode of a sorta weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 15 This is the 15th episode of a sorta weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, […]

Episode 862 Baseball Prospectus’ managing editor Craig Goldstein joins the program to discuss his new job, his cats, and then, in a far more serious turn, the state of baseball dissembling, including what teams promise, but perhaps really mean, when they prize “financial flexibility,” how we talk about the changes we’ve seen to the baseball, […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 14 This is the 14th episode of a sorta weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, […]

Episode 861 FanGraphs writer Craig Edwards joins the program to discuss various causes of potential baseball panic. For instance, ought we to panic over Vladimir Guerrero, Jr.’s slow start given the early-career performances of other former top prospects? No! Should we shift uncomfortably in our seats over Sinclair Broadcasting Group’s recent acquisition of 21 regional […]

Episode 860 I welcome FanGraphs contributing writer Ben Clemens (@_Ben_Clemens) to the program to offer our listeners a chance to get to know one of the site’s new writers. We discuss Ben’s former life in finance, his cross-country move, his love of the St. Louis Cardinals, and his approach to baseball writing and watching. Plus, […]

Kiley is joined by special guest co-host Meg Rowley to discuss his standup material and they have a GOT Death Draft.

Episode 859 FanGraphs Audio welcomes back Kiley McDaniel, prospect analyst, to discuss all things scouting, including Kiley’s recent trip to Florida to see potential draftees in the 2019 draft class and the biggest risers and fallers on the draft section of The BOARD. We also engage in a little bit of contract extension talk, particularly […]

Episode 858 FanGraphs Audio returns to welcome Dylan Higgins, FanGraphs editor and important podcast person, to the program for the very first time. Dylan and I engage in a little bit of editor talk, and also recount some of Dylan’s experiences as a baseball intern in Australia, and with the Pacific Coast League. We also […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 12 This is the 12th episode of a mostly weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 11 This is the 11th episode of a mostly weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, […]

Eric Longenhagen joins the program to discuss a bevy of MLB rule changes, as well as the Houston Astros.

Fare thee well, tall baseball guy.

The boys are back on a weekly schedule with a podcast about every draft topic you could or should shake a stick at.

Episode 855 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen joins the program to ring in the start of the college baseball season. Who did Eric see as he took in games this past weekend? What is he looking for at this early juncture? How can you, the listener, best follow along at home? Plus, we discuss some […]

The boys are back and they are talking out loud.

Episode 854 ESPN the Magazine Senior Writer Mina Kimes joins the program direct from a Miami TV studio to react to the almost-breaking news that A’s prospect Kyler Murray will not play baseball and will, instead, focus on football. Mina offers her expert opinion of Murray’s current NFL draft stock and future potential NFL success, […]

Episode 853 Prospect analyst and resident bon vivant Kiley McDaniel joins the program to offer his take on the J.T. Realmuto trade, update the listening audience on his home renovations, briefly preview FanGraphs’ upcoming Prospect Week, and hear my review of Netflix’s Ted Bundy documentary. You can find all of Kiley and Eric Longenhagen’s wonderful […]

Episode 852 FanGraphs writer and ZiPS creator Dan Szymborski returns to the program to discuss, among other things, which teams’ projections he expects to change the most before Opening Day, the destructive force that is sibling rivalry, and baseball’s very cold stove. Dan also offers his official account of the Great Winter Meetings Old Fashioneds […]

Episode 851 Baseball Prospectus’ Director of Editorial Content, and newly minted SABR Award Finalist, Patrick Dubuque joins the program to discuss ethics in baseball transaction journalism, what we might and ought to expect from baseball ownership, and various ills plaguing today’s game. We also share a few editorial pet peeves. Oh, editor talk. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 850 FanGraphs writer Craig Edwards joins the program to discuss this offseason’s chilly free agent market, what Yasmani Grandal’s deal may signal about the state of labor going forward, the decoupling of winning and profit in baseball, and what (apart from a strike) we might write about in the event of a labor stoppage. […]

Episode 849 With the January 22 announcement of Cooperstown’s newest class around the corner, Senior Writer and Hall of Fame expert Jay Jaffe graces the program to discuss the latest HOF voting trends, the shifting standards for starting pitchers, and what we’d ideally like the institution to be. Be sure to check out all of […]

Episode 848 Jeff Sullivan returns to FanGraphs Audio to reflect on the time spent he and the rest of the FanGraphs staff spent in Las Vegas for the Winter Meetings, discuss a few of the trades and signings that went on there, and also learn just how it is that rodeo cowboys get bulls to […]

Episode 847 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen makes his triumphant return to FanGraphs Audio to discuss the offseason’s early action, including a bevy of Mariners deals, the Cardinals trade for Paul Goldschmidt, and the signing of Nathan Eovaldi. We then turn our attention to such varied topics as former University of Washington quarterback Jake Locker, […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 8 This is the eighth episode of a weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, but […]

Episode 846 ESPN writer and former Effectively Wild co-host Sam Miller joins the program for discussion of baseball aesthetics, what we watch for when we watch a game, and various matters of an editing nature. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @megrowler on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 845 Sports Illustrated writer Emma Baccellieri joins the program for a wide-ranging discussion, including MLB’s recent brush with campaign finance, the issues Emma is most curious to see play out this offseason, and the upcoming Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. Also, host Meg Rowley tells an Embarrassing Story. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 7 This is the seventh episode of a weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, but […]

Episode 844 The now nearly-erstwhile managing editor of FanGraphs, Carson Cistulli, hands over the reins to new managing editor, and host of FanGraphs Audio, Meg Rowley, in what can only be described as a riveting bit of radio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @megrowler on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 843 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the safe pedestrian on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 6 This is the sixth episode of a weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, but […]

Episode 842 Jay Jaffe is progenitor of the very famous JAWS metric and author of the reasonably famous The Cooperstown Casebook. On this edition of the programs, he discusses Willie McCovey’s autograph and other people’s autographs. Also: important dates for Hall of Fame season. And: how there’s a shark tunnel at the Winter Meetings. Don’t […]

Episode 841 Dan Szymborski is the progenitor of the ZiPS projection system and a senior writer for FanGraphs dot com. He’s also the guest on this edition of the program, during which he reviews the lessons he did and also didn’t learn during the World Series. Also: the distinction but not the difference between luck […]

Episode 840 Meg Rowley is the managing editor of The Hardball Times. She’s also the guest on this edition of the program, during which she reviews some of the recent work at THT. Also: the discreet charm of Alex Bregman. And: the miracle of Josh James. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 5 This is the fifth episode of a weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, but […]

Episode 839 Dan Szymborski is the progenitor of the ZiPS projection system and a senior writer for FanGraphs dot com. He’s also the guest on this edition of the program, during which he examines which managers have produced the best performances of the postseason. Also: Szymborski’s argument for playing Matt Kemp at shortstop. And: a […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 4 This is the fourth episode of a weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name but barely. The show is not all prospect stuff, but […]

Episode 838 Craig Edwards traveled to Milwaukee for Games One and Two of the NLDS between the Brewers and Rockies. In this edition of the program, he discusses what he saw there. Also: what criteria must a club meet to become a dynasty? And: if teams added no players this offseason, which club would be […]

Episode 837 Jay Jaffe is progenitor of the very famous JAWS metric and author of the reasonably famous The Cooperstown Casebook. On this edition of the program, he discusses his efforts — by means of his Team Entropy series — to documents the possible end-of-season scenarios that would require the greatest number of tiebreaking games […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 3 This is the third episode of a weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The new show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name now, but barely. The show is all prospect stuff, […]

Episode 836 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the unconfirmed guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 835 Meg Rowley, managing editor of The Hardball Times, approves of National League postseason race and uses this edition of FanGraphs Audio to explain why. Also discussed: how the Rockies are like a careless dad with a nut allergy and the dark side of position players pitching. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 834 A former research assistant for Bill James and writer for ESPN at the dawn of the internet, Rob Neyer has recently authored a book, Powerball, that uses an A’s-Astros game from September 2017 as an entree into meditations on the current state of the sport. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

UMP: The Untitled McDongenhagen Project, Episode 2 This is the second episode of a weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The new show, which is available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, has a working name now, but barely. The show is all prospect stuff, […]

Episode 833 Nate Freiman was a professional ballplayer for nine seasons, during two of which he served as first baseman for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball. He served, more recently, as FanGraphs’ resident for the month of August. He is, not coincidentally, the guest on this edition of the program. Don’t hesitate to […]

Introduction to the McDongenhagen Project This represents the first episode of a weekly program co-hosted by Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel about player evaluation in all its forms. The new show, which will be available through the normal FanGraphs Audio feed, doesn’t have a name yet, but reader input is invited. The show won’t be […]

Episode 832 Eric Longenhagen is the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs dot com. In this episode, he speaks for a period of time either (a) equivalent to or (b) very much resembling one hour. Topics considered: the 18-year-old right-hander in Cleveland’s system who’s better than any prep pitcher eligible for the 2019 draft, the challenge […]

Episode 831 Unlike the top European leagues, where a few wealthy clubs enter each season virtually assured of finishing atop their respective country’s tables, Major League Soccer offers considerable parity. On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, Harrison Crow of American Soccer Analysis addresses the implications of that parity, while also discussing certain notable concepts in […]

Episode 830 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the foul guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 829 Jay Jaffe is progenitor of the very famous JAWS metric and author of the reasonably famous The Cooperstown Casebook. On this edition of the program, he recounts a harrowing drive from Secaucus to Cooperstown, advises listeners on when not to visit the Hall of Fame’s gift shop, and relates the experience of spending […]

Episode 828 Formerly a Pirates beat reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Travis Sawchik has also recently become a former contributor to FanGraphs dot com, having announced his departure this past week. This episode represents his final regular appearance on the program. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 827 Meg Rowley, managing editor of The Hardball Times, discusses not only (a) the rules of the game but also (b) how much fretting is appropriate over those rules — both for commissioner Rob Manfred and for private citizens at their homes. Also: how the Maginot Line — that is, a line of fortifications […]

Episode 826 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen recently traveled from Phoenix to Baltimore to Washington DC to Chicago to Catasauqua to Hartford to Wilmington, not necessarily in that order. What he does in this episode of FanGraphs Audio is to recount his travels. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 825 More than a decade ago, erstwhile managing editor Dave Cameron published the first edition of his Trade Value Series for FanGraphs dot com. Following Cameron’s departure from the site this winter — to join the San Diego Padres, is why — lead prospect analyst emeritus Kiley McDaniel agreed to fill the large and […]

Episode 824 Travis Sawchik, past author of one book and future author (with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh) of another one, utilizes this appearance on FanGraphs Audio to catalog the virtues of realignment and convert the masses to his vision of the future. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 823 Dan Szymborski is the owner-operator of the ZiPS projection system. Previously a contributer to Baseball Think Factory and ESPN Insider, he has recently become FanGraphs’ newest full-time employee. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 822 Even the best players in this year’s international free-agent class won’t be wholly relevant for another five years. With that in mind, much of this episode is dedicated to those IFAs who signed five years ago — a collection of players that includes Rafael Devers and Gleyber Torres among others. Also: notes from […]

Episode 821 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the highest educator on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 820 Baseball coverage features considerable ranking and also no little voting. Maine, meanwhile, recently became the first state to employ ranked choice voting in an election. Meg Rowley, managing editor of the Hardball Times and also scholar in the field of Representation, is tasked with commenting on both simultaneously in this edition of the […]

Episode 819 Jake Mailhot is a staff editor at Mariners blog Lookout Landing. Even more relevant to this episode, he also served as FanGraphs’ resident for the month of May. On this edition of the program, he discusses the lengthy correspondence between his Chinese grandparents, the ancient correspondence between Paul and the Ephesians, and Edwin […]

Travis Sawchik recently conducted an interview in the White Sox clubhouse with a player he assumed, for good reason, was Matt Davidson.

Baseball's amateur draft begins on Monday. This episode, featuring Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel, was both recorded and published on Sunday afternoon.

The progenitor of JAWS on Mike Trout's Hall of Fame credentials and players who were unable to parlay excellent early-career seasons into excellent careers.

Featuring lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen and lead prospect analyst emeritus Kiley McDaniel.

Meg Rowley provides something like, although not precisely, a virtual tour of Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood.

The former Pirates beat reporter makes this appearance on the program from a chain bookstore outside Cleveland.

Dayn Perry is both a contributor to CBS Sports and also a spiritual invertebrate.

Shakeia Taylor is both a FanGraphs resident and also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio.

Eric Longenhagen was told before the season that an obscure Astros prospect had gained velocity. What was he supposed to do with that information?:

Jay Jaffe, whose name you recognize, appears on the program for the first time.

Meg Rowley discusses predictions from the present but also from the past, too.

Travis Sawchik recounts three conversations from his tour of camps this spring -- with Chris Archer, Eric Hosmer, and Joey Votto.

Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen uses his human voice to discuss the 2018 draft but also not the 2018 draft.

Sometimes, baseball anger isn't real anger. On the other hand, sometimes it probably is. Meg Rowley examines both.

The lead prospect analyst emeritus discusses top 2018 draft prospects and provides an account of his trip to the Dominican.

What would happen if, like a ballplayer, you knew all your colleagues' salaries and they knew yours? Travis Sawchik has some idea.

One shouldn't live in the past, but visiting it occasionally is fine. Eric Longenhagen does that here with Prospect Week 2018.

An account by CBS Sports' Dayn Perry on his miseducation at Gulfport (MS) High School.

Is Tony Clark the union's Tom Hagen?

The lead prospect analyst emeritus introduces a week of #content.

One of FanGraphs' most prolific contributors speculates on the slow free-agent market by means of his human voice.

Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen shares observations he's made with his eyes and his heart and his mind.

The new managing editor of The Hardball Times is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio.

The final appearance on the program by the (now erstwhile) managing editor.

How an empty cafe can help us better understand the final year of a large free-agent contract.

A conversation with one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast's most skilled AD&D practitioners, circa 1983.

The former lead prospect analyst returns to the program.

Managing editor Dave Cameron addresses the most significant deals consummated during or almost during the Winter Meetings.

Managing editor Dave Cameron discusses the conditions that led to Ohtani's deal with the Angels.

The former Pirates beat reporter joins the program from his Midwestern hamlet.

The managing editor of FanGraphs reviews 10 over/under wagers placed before the start of the 2017 season.

The managing editor addresses the Atlanta Braves' crimes and subsequent punishment.

The lead prospect analyst reviews notable performances from the Arizona Fall League.

Mississippi native and doctor of misanthropy Dayn Perry makes his monthly appearance on the program.

An exhausting review of Dave Cameron's top-50 free-agent list.

The prolific Travis Sawchik makes his fortnightly appearance from the Midwestern hamlet of which he's a resident.

The inaugural FanGraphs resident returns to the program.

Managing editor Dave Cameron on matters of great interest and lesser interest from the recently concluded World Series.

Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen on the curious paths some players have taken to the World Series.

Managing editor Dave Cameron's weekly Monday appearance -- in this case, on a Monday.

Much like the first part of the Postseason Episode, except later in the future.

As owner of a sim-league baseball team, the prolific contributor has utilized many of the practices he's condemned in reality.

The Cleveland resident discusses both the threat of big data to players and also the doughy middle infields of the early-century Indians teams.

A discussion about bullpenning under the guise of a discussion about the playoffs.

There's technically such a thing as a pitching prospect. The method for evaluating them continues to change, however.

In an effort to reduce costs on international talent, owners have created unintended consequences. Dave Cameron explains.

The young Oakland catcher is kneeling for the national anthem. Here's a failed attempt to understand all the implications.

A move from western Pennsylvania to the outskirts of Cleveland hasn't curbed the prolific guest's great curiosity.

Towering intellect Dayn Perry of CBS Sports' Eye on Baseball provides nuance upon nuance upon even more nuance.

In the future, everyone will throw 95 for 15 minutes.

Paul DeJong, Jose Martinez, and Tommy Pham have quintupled their career WAR in a single season. Who's next?

It seems like anyone can just begin hitting for power now. Why is that? Dave Cameron mumbles through some answers.

Guest Travis Sawchik would never demand the attention of listeners, but he does inspire it.

Is the destruction of the sport imminent? "Probably not," declares managing editor Dave Cameron.

The Winnipeg native discusses the Detroit Tigers and the 15 real, actual novels she's written.

Jeff Sullivan guesses how Justin Upton will help the Angels and also which five players have the same height and weight as him.

Eric Longenhagen examines the anxiety of some in the scouting community regarding the future of the profession.

Will pitch-tracking technology render scouts redundant or free them up to use their experience?

The gentle and considerate Sawchik attended Saber Seminar in Boston. Here, he recounts is experience for the public.

Perry, a contributor to CBS Sports' Eye on Baseball, joins the program for dad nonsense.

A review and preview of baseball's deadline deals.

The fortnightly appearance from the former Pirates beat reporter and author of BIG DATA BASEBALL.

Managing editor Dave Cameron addresses the remainder of his annual Trade Value series in audio form.

Managing editor Dave Cameron addresses his annual Trade Value series in audio form.

If one's sole, horrifying intent as a parent were to raise a major leaguer, how would he or she do it?

The prolific Travis Sawchik records his fortnightly appearance.

The managing editor is injured. His mouth isn't, however.

The lead prospect analyst reluctantly participates in the construction and application of a food-related analogy.

Dayn Perry of CBSSports.com's Eye on Baseball says "no" where others would certainly say "yes" or at least "maybe."

Is there an argument for valuable players to avoid unduly exerting themselves?

Managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly Monday appearance on a Wednesday.

Episode 747 of the pod, featuring FanGraphs' lead prospect analyst.

Episode 746, featuring the prolific Travis Sawchik.

What happens when a rebuild doesn't work?

Episode 744 Alex Stumpf covers the Pirates and Duquesne basketball for The Point of Pittsburgh. He’s also (a) FanGraphs’ writer-in-residence for the month of May and (b) the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. A reminder: FanGraphs’ Ad Free Membership exists. Click here to learn more about it and share some of your disposable […]

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Episode 742 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod. In this episode, recorded on the eve of his trip to the ACC tournament, he discusses a number of top collegiate prospects for the approaching amateur draft — top prospects, for example, like Louisville two-way star Brendan McKay. He […]

Episode 741 Over the past few years, a number of players have benefited from a change in swing mechanics or approach. Josh Donaldson and J.D. Martinez most famously. Yonder Alonso and Aaron Altherr more recently. Now that the means exist to recognize adjustments more quickly, is it also possible to anticipate breakout performances before they […]

Episode 740 The prolific Travis Sawchik is a former beat reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and author of the book Big Data Baseball. He’s also the guest on this edition of the program, during which he discusses both (a) Eric Thames and the transformative power of boredom and also (b) the Hardball Dynasty league in […]

Episode 739 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the program, during which he addresses not those players who declare that they’re in the best shape of their respective lives, but rather those players who claim to have changed their swings. Yonder Alonso is one of them. In his case, at […]

Episode 738 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the impatient guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. A reminder: FanGraphs’ Ad Free Membership exists. Click here to learn more about it and share some of […]

Episode 737 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the program, during which he leads the guest on a tour of the National League’s easternmost division. There, one finds that the Mets are infested with injuries, that the Nationals are contending with the loss of their center fielder, and that three […]

Episode 736 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod. In this episode, he examines a shortstop in the Rangers system who’s playing catcher; a first baseman in the SEC who’s leading the conference in homers and stolen bases; and the strange cult of the college third baseman. A […]

Episode 735 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the program, during which he discusses the absence of Starling Marte from the Pirates and the absence of Madison Bumgarner from the Giants and, implicitly, the absence of “human behavior” from his behavior. A reminder: FanGraphs’ Ad Free Membership exists. Click here […]

Episode 734 The prolific Travis Sawchik is a former beat reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and author of the book Big Data Baseball. He’s also the guest on this edition of the program, during which he identifies which Marriotts in this country are located nearest to and furthest from major-league ballparks; recalls where he’s gone […]

Episode 733 Joe Sheehan is a founding member of Baseball Prospectus and the author of an eponymous Baseball Newsletter. He’s also (a) FanGraphs’ writer-in-residence for the month of April and (b) the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. A reminder: FanGraphs’ Ad Free Membership exists. Click here to learn more about it and share […]

Episode 732 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the program, during which he discusses Eric Thames‘ early success and the implications of that success for the legitimacy of statistical translations from foreign leagues; provides some benchmarks for ideal launch angle and the players who are closest to those benchmarks; and […]

Episode 731 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod. In this episode, he reflects wistfully on the successes and also failures of 2011 draft, discusses some velocity spikes among Dodgers prospects, and briefly previews a trip to a Scott Boras-sponsored showcase in California. A reminder: FanGraphs’ Ad Free […]

Episode 730 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the program, during which he discusses the beguiling matter of velocity and the measurement of velocity in baseball after the League recently completed their transition from the PITCHf/x to Statcast pitch-tracking systems. A reminder: FanGraphs’ Ad Free Membership exists. Click here to […]

Episode 729 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the program, during which he discusses not only the opportunities available to, but also the challenges that face, players who possess competence both as hitters and pitchers; examines one of the few metrics that becomes reliable in a sample size of one; […]

Episode 728 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses the unconscionably thorough positional power rankings; explains why contract extensions for certain types of players (such as Jose Ramirez) seem not to have benefited from inflation for half a decade; and suffers through a tortured metaphor […]

Episode 727 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the old man on this dry edition of FanGraphs Audio. A reminder: FanGraphs’ Ad Free Membership exists. Click here to learn more about it and share some […]

Episode 726 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses Toronto’s Steve Pearce, matters relating to Steve Pearce, and also matters that possess no relevance to Steve Pearce at all. A reminder: FanGraphs’ Ad Free Membership exists. Click here to learn more about it and share […]

Episode 725 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses the topic of remuneration for, like, the whole time. A reminder: FanGraphs’ Ad Free Membership exists. Click here to learn more about it and share some of your disposable income with FanGraphs. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 724 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod. In this episode, he discusses certain themes that emerge from the top-100 prospect list he published earlier this week. He also elaborates on the possible value of a college game pitched by two starters who fail to break 90 […]

Episode 723 The prolific Travis Sawchik is a former beat reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and author of the book Big Data Baseball. He’s also the guest on this edition of the program, during which he discusses players like Jose Bautista, J.D. Martinez, and others who’ve been compelled to follow unconventional paths to success. Don’t […]

Episode 722 Kate Preusser is the managing editor of Seattle Mariners SB Nation blog Lookout Landing. She’s also (a) FanGraphs’ inaugural writer-in-residence and (b) the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Would you like to nominate someone for a residency? You can do that here. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 721 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses the question of assigning credit, especially where WAR is concerned. How much credit does Andre Ethier for a wind-aided home run? For catching a fly ball that’s caught 95% of the time by major-league outfielders? These […]

Episode 720 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses the relevance of PITCHf/x and Statcast data to understanding the probability of Mets right-hander Robert Gsellman approximating last year’s success in 2017. Also discussed: how only one out of every five professional pitchers doesn’t experience the […]

Episode 719 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod. On this episode, he and the idiot host set the over/under WAR figures for the home edition of the Over/Under Prospect Game, which readers can play by clicking here. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 718 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses the relationship of college baseball to the professional game; attempts to explain Washington’s logic for signing Matt Wieters; and experiences a brief, on-air existential crisis. A reminder: for the cost of a very expensive cup of […]

Episode 717 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the garbage interlocutor on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. A reminder: for the cost of a very expensive cup of coffee, readers can experience FanGraphs without ads. […]

Episode 716 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he plays (almost willingly) the Over/Under Game for 2017. This is similar to — although not exactly the same as — the game played with Eric Longenhagen last week. Here’s how this particular version is played: Contestant A […]

Episode 715 The prolific Travis Sawchik is a former beat reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and author of the book Big Data Baseball. He’s recently become a full-time employee of FanGraphs.com. He’s also the guest on this edition of the program, during which he discusses methods for adding intellectual diversity (as well as all the […]

Episode 714 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, which also represents the inaugural edition of the Over/Under Prospect Game. Here’s how to play: Contestant A nominates a rookie-eligible player. Contestant A also sets an over/under figure for that player’s WAR in 2017. Contestant B chooses the over […]

Episode 713 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he examines the very different experiences two evaluators might have while observing the same short, right-handed pitcher — and how those two experiences might ultimately be resolved into some kind of mutual understanding. He also addresses the Oakland A’s, […]

Episode 712 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he finds some wisdom in Greg Holland’s decision to sign with Colorado, further examines the Dodgers’ strategy of signing talented but injury-prone starters, and uncovers more evidence to the effect that failure is inevitable. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related […]

Episode 711 Travis Sawchik is a former beat reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and author of the book Big Data Baseball. He’s recently become a full-time employee of FanGraphs.com. He’s also the guest on this edition of the program. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 710 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he examines the possible value (both for team and player) of converting starting prospects like Edwin Diaz to relief; discusses the Royals’ attempts to hedge against the loss of half-a-dozen players to free agency; and speculates wildly on the […]

Episode 709 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the unlikely hero on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 708 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he discusses an innovation (care of Baseball Savant) in the measurement of outfield defense; examines Milwaukee’s rebuilding strategy through the lens of the club’s 2017 projections; and considers the optimal balance between fastballs and secondary pitches. This episode of […]

Episode 707 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he discusses both to whom and for what Brian Dozier and Jose Quintana are likely to be traded; examines the difference (to the extent that one exists) between home-run power and power-power; and explains how signing 36-year-olds might be […]

Episode 706 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he discusses the merits of Miami’s decision to sign two relievers (Junichi Tazawa, Brad Ziegler); cites the flaws in Colorado’s decision to sign a third (in this case, Mike Dunn); and addresses the awkward situation created by the new […]

Episode 705 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he explains how Yoan Moncada can possess a relatively high floor despite his contact issues; considers the subtle difference between home-run power and overall power; and insults the host with insults. This episode of the program either […]

Episode 704 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he addresses Justin Turner’s curious decision to sign for roughly the same amount as the third-best reliever on the free-agent market. He also addresses Colorado’s curious decision to sign Ian Desmond for $70 million and play him at first […]

Episode 703 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. In this edition of program, he discusses both the delicate art of tricking the public into reading a post about Jarrod Dyson and an introvert’s experience at the Winter Meetings. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes […]

Episode 702 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he provides an audio primer on the current negotiations for baseball’s new collective bargaining agreement. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle from the […]

Episode 701 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses organizations (Cardinals, Yankees) that have exhibited a particular skill in one aspect of player development or another; examines the Joe Panik-type prospects in the minor leagues today; and extols the virtues of Cody Bellinger, a […]

Episode 700 Paul Swydan is the managing editor of the Hardball Times. He’s also editor-in-chief of that site’s annual publication, now available at better bookstores everywhere and also a few subpar bookstores, as well. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the […]

Episode 699 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses new Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales and the impact, in actual runs and wins, of poor footspeed; examines the calculus performed by clubs when deciding whether to extend a qualifying offer (and of players when deciding […]

Episode 698 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the contemptible but necessary guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both […]

Episode 697 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he previews the offseason by examining the needs of the last two clubs that remained in the 2016 campaign; addresses the contract extensions accepted by the 13 (mostly) younger players who would have been free agents this offseason; and […]

Episode 696 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses the notable Fall Stars performances of right-handers Brent Honeywell (Tampa Bay) and Michael Kopech (Boston); addresses the differing opinions apropos Giants outfield prospect Austin Slater; and finds some similarities between Dodgers prospect Willie Calhoun’s body […]

Episode 695 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he examines Aroldis Chapman, Joe Maddon, and the latter’s management of the former in the World Series; considers Chicago’s susceptibility to the breaking ball and Cleveland’s use of it; and determines which club stands to benefit most from a […]

Episode 694 Rob Arthur not only contributes to FiveThirtyEight and Vice but has also been recognized as a doctor of genes. Furthermore, he’s the guest on this edition of the FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle from […]

Episode 693 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses how the Cubs are unusually well suited, among National League clubs, to benefit from the use of a designated hitter; examines the possible role Cleveland right-hander Danny Salazar might assume for Cleveland in the World Series; and […]

Episode 692 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses Boston’s Michael Kopech, Oakland’s Frankie Montas, and other prospects who might be candidates for the future role of middle-inning relief ace; considers Atlanta prospect Travis Demeritte and the possibility of plus-plus second-base defense; and previews […]

Episode 691 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses the future of the closer role in light of the nearly optimal bullpen usage exhibited during the current postseason, marvels at Javier Baez’s ecstatic combination of talent and creativity, and attempts to explain Clayton Kershaw to people […]

Episode 690 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He dedicates nearly all this edition of FanGraphs Audio to the very entertaining Game 5 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Nationals. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle […]

Episode 689 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses (specifically) Boston’s decision to use Clay Buchholz as their starter for Game 3 against Cleveland and (more universally) which sort of adjustments and changes ought to be regarded as permanent and which merely a fleeting tactical advantage. […]

Episode 688 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses recent prep work on his horrible burden — namely, the forthcoming organizational prospect lists, which will begin with NL West clubs. By way of preview, Longenhangen discusses one prospect of note from each the five […]

Episode 687 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses David Ortiz’s credentials for the Hall of Fame; examines the concept of externality, from the field of Economics, in the context of baseball; and provides a status update on the actual, current members of the Dodgers’ pitching […]

Episode 686 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the dissatisfied guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work […]

Episode 685 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses late Miami right-hander and divine ray of light Jose Fernandez. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle from the process of shopping […]

Episode 684 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses the Fall Instructional League — like what it is, for example; speculates wildly on how many 15-year-olds in the world are capable — like Brazilian Eric Pardinho is capable — of throwing 90 mph; and […]

Episode 683 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses the recent dismissal of Arizona front-office member De Jon Watson and what hand Watson likely had and didn’t have in some of the club’s curious decisions; addresses the recent but unsurprising suspension of San Diego general manager […]

Episode 682 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at that same site. They both appear on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, live on tape from a weird hotel in Colorado or something. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes […]

Episode 681 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses Matt Bowman, park effects, and assessing a prospect’s ability to benefit (or not) from information; attempts to identify those skills which might allow a pitcher, like Mike Leake or (nearly) Rick Porcello, to bypass the […]

Episode 680 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the idiot guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work […]

Episode 679 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses how the club with the league’s highest payroll has found itself relying on a player who was out of affiliated baseball in 2015, recapitulates some of this experiences at Pitch Talks, and reflects briefly — and forlornly […]

Episode 678 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses the recently promoted Jeff Hoffman and Luke Weaver of Colorado and St. Louis, respectively; the recently promoted and immediately demoted Jorge Alfaro of Philadelphia; and finding the ideal seat. This episode of the program either […]

Episode 677 Sam Miller is editor-in-chief of Baseball Prospectus and co-author, with Ben Lindbergh, of The Only Rule Is It Has to Work. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle […]

Episode 676 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he provides a summary of events from Saberseminar 2016, explains the logic of the Blue Jays’ front-office turnover despite that club’s considerable recent success, and meditates briefly on the absurdity of revocable waivers. This episode of the program either […]

Carson chats with FanGraphs' lead prospect analyst about the Area Code Games, the 2017 draft, Devon Travis, Tim Tebow and more.

Episode 674 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the curious little guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle from the process of shopping for tickets. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 673 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he guides the program’s host through the morass of transactions which occurred at baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle […]

Episode 672 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he provides scouting reports on prospects — like Philadelphia’s Dylan Cozens and Minnesota’s Zack Granite and the Yankees’ Kyle Higashioka — acquitted well by the most recent iteration of Chris Mitchell’s KATOH projection system; discusses a pair […]

Episode 671 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses Chris Sale’s recent experiments with civil disobedience, the perpetually fraught topic of Aroldis Chapman, and rational markets for irrational goods. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the […]

Episode 670 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the deeply unimportant guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the […]

Episode 669 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he examines yet another trade involving the Red Sox and yet another trade in which Dave Dombrowski has exchanged a young player for a less young player; reflects on the nature of (the recently dismissed) Terry Ryan’s long tenure(s) […]

Episode 668 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses his observations — regarding St. Louis prospect Alex Reyes, for example — from the Futures Games; considers the projections versus scouting reports on Andrew Benintendi and Alex Bregman; plus also chronicles his transcontinental scouting trip. […]

Episode 667 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the sensitive male guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle from the process of shopping for tickets. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 666 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he examines Boston’s recent trades for Aaron Hill and Brad Ziegler, whether it’s another case of Dave Dombrowski overpaying with prospects for present help; discusses his trade-value series and the challenges of evaluating players (like Jake Lamb) whose current […]

Episode 665 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he discusses how the Padres’ flurry of international signings might indicate an attempt by the organization to solve the wrong kind of problem; addresses the likelihood of the Yankees’ trading any of their impressive bullpen triumvirate; and explains the […]

Episode 664 Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses this year’s top international free agents, reviews the top international free agents of 2011 to provide context for what one might expect out of such players, and discusses the relative inflexibility of the 20-80 scouting […]

Episode 663 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he discusses (on the occasion of another dominant performance by Jose Fernandez at Marlins Park) the current state of research on home-field advantage; attempts to explain why the Boston Red Sox might play a 29-year-old first baseman with a […]

Episode 662 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the monstrous vermin on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program either is or isn’t sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work […]

Episode 661 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he discusses the likely replacement level of analysts in major-league front offices, reveals some findings from a recent trip to MLB Advanced Media’s Manhattan offices, and speculates wildly on the future of Cuban free agent Yulieski Gourriel. This episode […]

Episode 660 Eric Longenhagen, previously of ESPN’s Draft Blog and Crashburn Alley (among other sites), has recently been named the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs. On this edition of the program he discusses the half-life of scouting reports, the Mariners’ Kyle Lewis and elite small-conference draft prospects, and the improbable rise of the White Sox’ […]

Episode 659 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he discusses the utility (or lack thereof) of “ceilings” where amateur prospects, such as those selected in the recent draft, are concerned; how players and player agents might valuate offseason time in terms of future contract dollars; and also […]

Episode 658 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he discusses what cognitive biases might be at play in the assessment of aging players, generally, and Jacoby Ellsbury, specifically; evaluates the organizational health of the Padres relative to recent Astros and Phillies clubs; and, as part of the […]

Episode 657 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he chronicles the stateside career of the recently DFA’d Alex Guerrero, explores the differences (or lack thereof) between the 2015 and -16 Boston Red Sox, and — as part of the Practical Analytics series — identifies the five tools […]

Episode 656 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the sad human guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program is sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle from the process of shopping for tickets. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 655 Eric Longenhagen, previously of ESPN’s Draft Blog and Crashburn Alley (among other sites), has recently been named the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs. On this edition of the program he discusses the top-five prospects of the 2016 MLB draft, the benefit of Atlanta’s recent trade for a competitive-balance pick from Baltimore, and the […]

Episode 654 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he discusses the implications which new regulations concerning overtime pay might possess for major-league clubs, the very bright financial prospects for Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, and — at the request of the host — a wOBA-type metric for better […]

Episode 653 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he examines what the data reveal about slumps, injuries, etc — specifically looking at Yordano Ventura‘s fastball velocity and release point, and then Troy Tulowitzki’s contact rate on pitches in the zone and also exit velocity. This episode of […]

Episode 652 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the fetid creature on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program is sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the […]

Episode 651 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he examines the Chicago Cubs in no little depth — how, for example, they’ve produced one of the great run-differentials of all time and how, strangely, they might have benefited from Kyle Schwarber‘s early-season injury. Also discussed: Bryce Harper’s […]

Episode 650 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he examines the unprecedented talent among baseball’s young players; Dexter Fowler, Andrew McCutchen, and the the influence of data on outfield positioning; and, finally, the science of deterrence as it pertains to Dee Gordon and PED suspensions. This episode […]

Episode 649 August Fagerstrom certainly has written for MLB.com — and, almost just as certainly, does write currently for FanGraphs, by which site he’s employed as some manner of editor. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which he discusses the relationship between Oakland left-hander Rich Hill and the Fibonacci spiral, […]

Episode 648 Emma Baccellieri is a writer for FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus — as well as a contributor (past and/or present) to the McClatchy family of papers, the Charlotte Observer, and the Chronicle of Duke University. She’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program is sponsored by SeatGeek, […]

Episode 647 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio he (a) discusses where Bryce Harper currently resides on a scale of zero to Mike Trout, (b) examines what Byron Buxton’s troubles may or may not reveal about aggressive promotions, and (c) utilizes a Food Metaphor to characterize the […]

Episode 646 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the wholly endangered guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program is sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle from the process of shopping for tickets. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 645 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses the benefits and risks of pulling the ball — and, in particular, how that tension relates to Boston’s Mookie Betts — and also the new freely available […]

Episode 644 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the property brother on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program is sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the […]

Episode 643 Jeff Passan is a contributor — or probably even some type of editor — at Yahoo Sports and also author of the entirely new book The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports. He is, furthermore, the self-interested guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This episode of […]

Episode 642 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines Rusney Castillo‘s role (or lack thereof) with Boston, Hyun-soo Kim‘s role (or lack thereof) with Baltimore, and whether Jesus Montero’s career trajectory suggests that there’s also no […]

Episode 641 Rob Arthur both/either has written for Baseball Prospectus and FiveThirtyEight and/or continues to write for those same internet sites. He’s also the guest on this edition of the FanGraphs Audio. This episode of the program is sponsored by SeatGeek, which site removes both the work and also the hassle from the process of […]

Episode 640 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines the significance of the date on which shortstop Ruben Tejada was placed on waivers by the Mets, what would have happened if the Mets had rostered him […]

Episode 639 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines Houston’s relative weakness at first base and designated hitter, the possible implications of Baltimore’s strikeout-heavy lineup following the acquisition of Pedro Alvarez, and a potential blindspot in […]

Episode 638 Michael Baumann wrote formerly for Grantland and writes currently for Baseball Prospectus, Today’s Knuckleball, and D1 Baseball. In this edition of the program, he patiently answers simpleminded questions concerning the collegiate game — and, more specifically, examines Louisville’s Corey Ray, Vanderbilt’s Jeren Kendall, and South Carolina freshman pitcher Adam Hill. This edition of […]

Episode 637 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines Jhonny Peralta‘s injury and what it means for the Cardinals; Brett Anderson’s injury and what it means for the Dodgers; and, finally, the Royals’ penchant for outperforming […]

Episode 636 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the adult male friend on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot host Carson Cistulli by clicking here. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 635 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses how players with zero to three years of service time (like Gerrit Cole) or players who rejected a qualifying offer (like Dexter Fowler and Howie Kendrick) — […]

Episode 634 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses those clubs about which FanGraphs authors have written most and least and also considers the offseason grades for all — or at least, like, three — of […]

Episode 633 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the exhausting guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly […]

Episode 632 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines the similarities and differences between home-buying and free-agent signing, discusses the Chris Davis signing in the context of the economic concept of substitutability, and also addresses Bryce […]

Episode 631 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses international free agency, the prospect of an international draft, and a stirring (!) alternative to said draft. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the […]

Episode 630 The host’s 95-year-old grandfather, a guest on FanGraphs Audio when he was merely a 91-year-old and 92-year-old and 93-year-old and also 94-year-old grandfather, is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, as well — recorded live on tape from his (i.e. that same grandfather’s) condominium in Jupiter, Florida. This edition of the […]

Episode 629 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines a pair of befuddling trades, each involving a club from the National League West. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile […]

Episode 628 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the live-in-person guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot host Carson Cistulli by clicking here. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 627 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he explores the non-issue of tanking in baseball, the prolonged mediocrity of the Colorado Rockies, and also the prolonged mediocrity of everything else, probably. This edition of the program […]

Episode 626 Aaron Gleeman is a contributor to NBC’s Hardball Talk and longtime proprietor of AaronGleeman.com. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which episode he laments both (a) his inability to fully participate in the human adventure and also (b) everything else. This edition of the program is sponsored by […]

Episode 625 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines the return of Chris Davis to Baltimore, agent Scott Boras’s role in that return, and also some possibly notable arbitration cases. This edition of the program is […]

Episode 624 Nathaniel Grow is a contributor to the electronic pages of FanGraphs and also a doctor of jurisprudence, by virtue of which latter distinction he serves as a professor at the University of Georgia. Here he discusses certain issues wherein baseball and the law meet — including, but not limited to, the class-action suit […]

Episode 623 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he considers, among other sundry topics, the first iteration of FanGraphs’ 2016 win projections and also what one might learn about Mike Trout‘s future by inspecting Ken Griffey Jr.’s […]

Episode 622 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against […]

Episode 621 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he considers, for example, the Dodgers’ signings both of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda (the latter pending a physical) and also a single, lonely rumor that has Alex Gordon […]

Episode 620 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he employs no fewer than one (1) food metaphor while discussing, at different points, the Aroldis Chapman trade, the signing of Daniel Murphy, and the prospect of the Cubs […]

Episode 619 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the only guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot host Carson Cistulli by clicking here. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 618 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines the utility — both for player and club — of the opt-outs appearing in recent free-agent contracts. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the […]

Episode 617 Nick Piecoro is a friend of the program and a beat writer for the D-backs at reputable news organ The Arizona Republic. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot host […]

Episode 616 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines all of the hot action from the Winter Meetings and also a little bit after the Winter Meetings. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, […]

Episode 615 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses — on the back porch of a house in Nashville, Tennessee — the terrific litany of signings to have occurred since his most recent appearance on the […]

Episode 614 Paul Swydan is the managing editor of the Hardball Times. He’s also the editor-in-chief of that site’s annual publication, about which he raps like a cool dude on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot […]

Episode 613 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses the signings of Chris Young the Outfielder by Boston, of J.A. Happ by Toronto, and of Jordan Zimmermann by Detroit. This edition of the program is sponsored […]

Episode 612 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses the very near future of Aroldis Chapman, Japanese pitcher Kenta Maeda, and the logic behind his assertion that Jason Heyward is the offseason’s best free-agent bargain. This […]

Episode 611 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the periodic guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot host Carson Cistulli by clicking here. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 610 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against […]

Episode 609 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses important developments on the topic of qualifying offers; the trade that’s sent Andrelton Simmons to Anaheim; and the other, more different trade that’s sent Craig Kimbrel to […]

Episode 608 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he considers the free-agent cases of Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist, speculates wildly on Scott Boras’s work week, and discusses another means by which Major League Baseball appears to […]

Episode 607 Brian Burke is the founder of Advanced NFL Stats and a current member of ESPN’s Stats and Information department. He discusses the current state of analytics in football and what they reveal about certain teams in the context of the present season. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first […]

Episode 606 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he performs an autopsy on the World Series, metaphorically speaking. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against […]

Episode 605 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses not only the World Series but also the most notable personnel changes announced during the brief respite between series. This edition of the program is sponsored by […]

Episode 604 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the thirty-something guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot host Carson Cistulli by clicking here. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 603 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he examines four scenarios from the postseason this year which, possessing some ambiguity with regard to laws written or otherwise, compel one to exercise his or her judgment. This […]

Episode 602 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses the National League Wild Card game and the American League Wild Card games and basically nothing else. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the […]

Episode 601 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he builds off a thread from his most recent appearance and discusses the real-live duties attached to the various job titles in a major-league front office. […]

Episode 600 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against […]

Episode 599 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he participates in an inquisitive but largely unscientific conversation regarding the Bryce Harper–Jonathan Papelbon contretemps, confirms that the Mets are scary but not also spooky, and (finally) attempts to […]

Episode 598 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses recent debuts by Cubs prospect Carl Edwards and the other (Houston’s) Matt Duffy, the likely forthcoming debut of German-born Minnesota outfielder Max Kepler, and […]

Episode 597 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he’s compelled by the host to belabor a point. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot […]

Episode 596 Owen Watson is both (a) a graduate of the impractical and beautiful Hampshire College and also (b) a contributor to FanGraphs.com. He’s also the guest on this edition of the program. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot host Carson […]

Episode 595 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney‘s decision to offer a stake in his future earnings, St. Louis third baseman Matt Carpenter’s efforts sacrifice contact in favor of power, and […]

Episode 594 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the hugely woebegone guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against idiot host Carson Cistulli by clicking here. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 593 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses notable September call-ups (such as current Dodgers prospect Corey Seager and former Dodgers one Hector Olivera), the significance of 17-year-old Red Sox pitcher Anderson […]

Episode 592 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. This edition of the program is sponsored by Draft, the first truly mobile fantasy sports app. Compete directly against […]

Episode 591 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses the dismissal by the Seattle Mariners of general manager Jack Zduriencik, certain comments by Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman regarding defensive metrics, and the interaction inside a […]

Episode 590 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the curious treatment by the Washington Nationals of prospect Trea Turner, the uses and not-uses of big-league scouts, and McDaniel’s dramatic re-assessment of right-handed […]

Episode 589 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses this past weekend’s Saberseminar in Boston, the quality and quantity of Statcast data, and one of Curt Schilling’s less horrifying — but also recent — comments. This […]

Episode 588 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses the collapse of the Washington Nationals, their (nevertheless) optimisitc rest-of-season projections, and the most effective efforts by front offices to share analytics with players. This edition of […]

Episode 587 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses some recently promoted prospects (Gregory Bird, John Lamb, Luis Severino), a curiously successful one (Zachary Godley), and the implications of prep-showcase season on the […]

Episode 586 Jonah Keri is a contributor to Grantland, author of real books (including, most recently, Up, Up, and Away regarding the Montreal Expos), and also apparently a sometime guest on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight. What else he is, is both (a) a native of Montreal and also (b) a guest on this edition of FanGraphs […]

Episode 585 In this belated episode of FanGraphs Audio, fill-in host David Temple talks to former NotGraphs writers about what they are currently up to, and also about their memories of writing for the now-dead section of the Internet. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 584 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses the release of general manager Dave Dombrowski from his contract with the Detroit Tigers, Dombrowski’s strengths and weaknesses, and what Dombrowski’s career teaches us about other GMs. […]

Episode 583 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses all (read: most) of the trades that happened toward the end of this previous week. It is guest hosted by David G. Temple, so don’t be alarmed […]

Episode 582 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses multiple implications of Kansas City’s deal for Johnny Cueto and the dollar-per-win value of pitchers at the deadline. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 581 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the totally imperiled guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 1 hr 15 min play time.)

Episode 580 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses trade value: both the top hypothetical values of players who won’t be traded and the very real value of those who almost certainly will. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 579 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the early returns from the international-signing period, the start of the 2016 draft season, and how agents both recruit and retain young clients. Don’t […]

Episode 578 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses FanGraphs’ recent live event in Washington, DC; Major League Baseball’s most abominable practices, ranked in order; and, finally, the looming trade deadline. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related […]

Episode 577 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, among sundry matters, baseball’s looming international-signing period. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 576 Len Kasper is currently in his 11th year as the play-by-play announcer for Chicago Cubs telecasts. He’s also the very patient guest on this edition of the program. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 575 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he presupposes that everyone is abiding by reason. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 574 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 573 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition, not unlike a small child taking a particularly soapy bath, he attempts to burst every bubble. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 572 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses some early-round selections in baseball’s amateur draft, the particular futures of some collegiate second baseman, and also baseball-player makeup versus regular-person makeup. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 571 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses the one weird trick regarding the draft, the inevitability of the Mark Trumbo trade, and also the forthcoming FanGraphs Live event in Washington, DC. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 570 Pat Venditte is the switch-pitcher originally drafted by the Yankees who recently made his major-league debut with Oakland. Curt Young is the current pitching coach for the latter of those clubs. They’re both guests on this edition of FanGraphs Audio — talking, in both cases, with contributor David Laurila. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 569 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses draft boards of both the virtual and also all-too-real variety. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 568 Jim Callis is both (a) a writer for MLB.com and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which he discusses Monday’s MLB Draft with guest host Kiley McDaniel and his bag of infuriating audio tricks. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 567 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he discusses the Twins and the defensive spectrum among other disparate, but not uninteresting, baseball topics. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 566 Michael Matuella is both (a) a junior right-hander at Duke and also (b) among the upcoming amateur draft’s likely first-round selections. Lead prospect analyst Kiley McDaniel spoke with him — regarding his recovery from a recent Tommy John procedure, among other topics — for this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 565 Craig Edwards has contributed and/or still contributes to SB Nation Cardinals blog Viva El Birdos and Yankees blog Pinstripe Alley. He now definitely contributes every day to FanGraphs. He makes his inaugural appearance here on FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 564 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses Nassim Taleb’s black-swan theory with regard to short right-handed pitchers in the amateur draft, how that same theory might apply to position players, and […]

Episode 563 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he addresses — among other important matters — how the Marlins are a little bit of a huge, giant bummer. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 562 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the mostly unfeeling guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 1 hr 11 min play time.)

Episode 561 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which edition he analyzes all baseball — in particular that part of the game concerning the next collective bargaining agreement — by means of a new, possibly better microphone. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 560 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses which GMs are attending which amateur games, his way-too-early mock draft from last week, and the uncertainty of the D-backs’ uncertainty. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 559 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he answers questions about the future of fired managers like Ron Roenicke, about quality-of-contact classifications, and about what looms for the Chicago White Sox. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 558 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses some Atlanta-area prep prospects and some Nashville-area prep prospects and the near futures both of Mike Foltynewicz and Carlos Frias. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 557 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 556 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the Alex Guerrero Situation, the Josh Hamilton Situation, and various other situations. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 555 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses a recent pro scouting trip to Montgomery, some notable high-school prospects, and the current state of the international market. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related […]

Episode 554 Touki Toussaint is a right-hander in the Arizona system who was selected 16th overall in the most recent draft. Brian Johnson is a left-hander in the Red Sox system, currently playing for Triple-A Pawtucket. This edition of FanGraphs Audio features both of them, in conversation with lead prospect analyst Kiley McDaniel. (Note: Toussaint’s […]

Episode 553 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he doesn’t not discuss Kris Bryant at some level. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 552 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses his recently updated draft rankings in some depth and also some width. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 551 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses sample sizes, sample-size disclaimers, and metaphors regarding sample sizes. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 550 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses pitch grades, the best sort of camera angles for scouting (if such a thing exists), and Mike Foltynewicz’s robust fastball. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 549 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the sprawling and delightful guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 1 hr 8 min play […]

Episode 548 Nick Gordon is the Minnesota shortstop prospect selected fifth overall in the most recent draft. Jeff Hoffman is a right-hander, also among the top-10 selections of the 2014 draft, who’s currently at the end of his recovery from a Tommy John procedure. This edition of FanGraphs Audio features both of them, in conversation […]

Episode 547 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses Mookie Betts versus Cole Hamels, the Craig Kimbrel trade, and other relevant matters. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 546 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses three of his nearly final organizational lists, in addition to other pressing matters. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 545 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 544 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses not Kris Bryant exclusively, but also definitely Kris Bryant at some point. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 543 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, almost by accident, most of the top-10 prospects for the 2015 amateur draft. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 542 Craig Robinson is a native of Lincoln, England; resident of Mexico City; author of Flip Flop Fly Ball, a book of infographics on the topic of baseball; and, most importantly, owner-operator of the URL CraigRobinson.com. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, recorded at La Bipo, a cantina in the […]

Episode 541 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses what qualities define the “franchise player” and who most possesses them in greatest abundance. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 540 The host’s 94-year-old grandfather, a guest on FanGraphs Audio when he was merely a 91-year-old and 92-year-old and also 93-year-old grandfather, is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, as well — recorded live on tape from his (i.e. that same grandfather’s) condominium in Jupiter, Florida. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence […]

Episode 539 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses multiple injured pitchers, the wide-ranging effects of their injuries, and also Cubs prospect Kris Bryant for reasons that are manifest. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence […]

Episode 538 Kiley McDaniel is the lead prospect analyst for FanGraphs and Eric Longenhagen is a different prospect analyst for FanGraphs. They’re the surprisingly reasonable guests on this edition of FanGraphs, recorded live and outdoors in Phoenix following a weekend game between Arizona State and Long Beach State. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 537 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses certain relevant and sexy exploits from the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 536 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the definitely splendid guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 535 Promising Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada signed with Boston on Monday for $31.5 million. FanGraphs’ lead prospect analyst Kiley McDaniel spoke with him on Tuesday and has provided a series of audio vignettes from that conversation, which are reproduced here. Note: the actual audio with Moncada begins at about the 10:30 mark. It’s preceded […]

Episode 534 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the risk and potential reward attached to the $63 million spent by Boston on Cuban defector Yoan Moncada. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 533 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, after a brief detour to consider Vanderbilt right-hander Carson Fulmer’s breaking ball, he discusses his recently published and massive top-200 prospect list. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 532 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the precarious balance for an organization between playing for the present and building for the future. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 531 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses his recent trip to the Dominican Republic and also his forthcoming top-100 prospect list. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 530 Mark Armour has contributed extensively to baseball’s literary canon. His most recent work, co-authored with Dan Levitt, is In Pursuit of Pennants, an examination of baseball-operations departments through time. He’s also (with Levitt) ranking the game’s best GMs. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 529 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses a proposal for abolishing the draft and the Padres’ signing of James Shields, nearly. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 528 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the denotations of fringe and a consequence of the Yoan Moncada signing (when it happens). Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 527 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the 2015 iteration of the Yankees and the baseball equivalent of passing from the one-yard line and, in greatest depth, some possibilities for addressing game length. […]

Episode 526 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses Atlanta prospects and New York Yankees prospects and certain finer (but also less fine) points concerning collegiate prospects. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence […]

Episode 525 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the moribund guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 524 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses Mookie Betts and the future of the defensive shift and the Blue Jays’ mysterious pursuit of Dan Duquette. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 523 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses Baltimore prospects and Washington prospects and Mookie Betts. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 522 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes Max Scherzer’s contract with Washington and also not that. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 521 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses Byron Buxton and particularly athletic catchers and the scouting grades of current major leaguers. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 520 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes both baseball and also two weeks of parenthood. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 519 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the possibility of estimating a prospect’s BABIP, certain results of Chris Mitchell’s KATOH prospect forecasting work, and also his lists for the Mets and […]

Episode 518 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the reappearing guest on this hollow, empty edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 46 min play time.)

Episode 517 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the official guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 44 min play time.)

Episode 516 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the nearly willing guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 55 min play time.)

Episode 515 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the very ill guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 514 Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He’s also the entirely real guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 1 hr 16 min play time.)

Episode 513 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses OFP, accounting for biases in individual scouts, and the three best jobs in baseball. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 512 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he makes a third appearance on the pod this week, mostly because of the Dodgers. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 511 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he makes a second appearance on the pod this week with a view towards analyzing all of the transactions this year’s Winter Meetings have produced. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 510 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses all baseball’s most recent transactions expressly not from the Winter Meetings in San Diego. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 509 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses topics various and sundry and also various. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 508 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses all or some of the most relevant baseball transactions from the past week. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 507 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses mostly just one Monday’s transactions, including Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval and Kyle Seager. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 506 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, among other topics, the idea of a scout’s “library.” Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 505 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses mostly the recent baseball deals involving Jason Heyward, Russell Martin, and (vitally) Tommy La Stella. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 504 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he considers his White Sox organizational prospect list in some even further depth. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 503 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses mostly the end-of-season awards, against the will of a certain host. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 502 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he reflects, among other matters, upon certain prospects he saw during the Arizona Fall League. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 501 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he introduces the whole world to baseball’s offseason. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 500 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this dumb 500th edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 499 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses obviously the World Series obviously. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 498 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he reports directly from Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, FL, where a showcase of the nation’s top high-school talent is presently underway. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 497 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the World Series and especially the Royals part of it. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 496 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the Cubs’ and Red Sox’ prospect lists among other various and sundry topics. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 495 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the Giants and Cardinals and Royals and Orioles and Royals. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 494 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, among other various and sundry, the top prospects in the Houston Astros system. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 493 Jeff Natale is a former Red Sox Minor League Offensive Player of the Year and owner of a career .430 on-base percentage as a professional. He currently works in the admissions department of the high school which accidentally accepted both the host and other FanGraphs contributor Eno Sarris. He’s also the guest on […]

Episode 492 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses a number of issues relating to the 2014 postseason. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 491 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the Twins and their minor-league prospects, mostly. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 490 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the looming playoffs and, notably, the mid-week wild-card games. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 489 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the actually compelling logistics of baseball’s instructional leagues. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 488 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which episode he provides a memorable account, for example, of a recent bath. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 487 On Wednesday of this week, FanGraphs author Eno Sarris published an entirely amusing interview with Oakland corner-type and sabermetric enthusiast Brandon Moss. This is the rough but spirited audio from same. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 486 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses Frank Wren’s departure from Atlanta and his (i.e. Cameron’s, not Frank Wren’s) hypothetical AL MVP ballot. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 485 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, among other things, the effects of Tony LaRussa’s hiring on the D-backs’ scouting and player-development staffs. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 484 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses what is the FanGraphs’ Player of the Year Award, among other things. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 483 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, among other important issues, the 2015 draft. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 482 Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. Jeff Passan is a baseball columnist for Yahoo! Sports. Together, they are the two-headed monster guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, which concerns very much the methodology of Wins Above Replacement. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 481 David Temple is an IT professional, contributor both to FanGraphs and NotGraphs, and now editor of TechGraphs. It’s with a view towards promoting the last of those weblogs that he appears on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 480 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he addresses a question posed most notably by a Vietnam War-era soul hit. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 479 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses mostly roster expansion but also not roster expansion, too. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 478 Jeff Sullivan is a frequent contributor to the electronic pages of FanGraphs. He’s also the decidedly reluctant guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 31 min […]

Episode 477 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which episode Perry engages both in figurative and actual plumbing. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 476 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses his Rockies organizational list and all of the Chicago teams. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 475 Trevor Bauer is a real-live major-league baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, in conversation with August Fagerstrom. Don’t hesitate to read Fagerstrom’s companion piece at the Beacon Journal. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 474 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he makes his regular Monday appearance on a Monday. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 473 Kiley McDaniel is both (a) the lead prospect writer for FanGraphs and also (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses how to discuss prospects. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 472 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he reveals, among other revelations, that he’ll be voting on two BBWAA awards this year. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 471 Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) has worked for the Orioles, Pirates, and Yankees — and written both for ESPN and Scout. He’s recently been hired to lead FanGraphs’ prospect coverage. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 470 Drew Fairservice (@DrewGROF) has written for Walkoff Walk and The Score, and is writing currently for FanGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. […]

Episode 469 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he inflicts his great mind upon the Pastime. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 468 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the very recent and busy trade deadline. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 467 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio — which episode has been characterized by certain parties as “an orgy of remorse and disgust.” Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 466 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he considers the approaching trade deadline in some depth and even greater width. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 465 Rob Neyer, with FOX Sports, has recently launched a microblog called Just a Bit Outside. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 51 […]

Episode 464 Davey Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he does what he was born to do. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 463 Mike Petriello is the founder of Dodgers Digest (née Mike Scioscia’s Tragic Illness) and a contributor to FanGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of the podcast, during which he summarizes the Brady Aiken situation from start to (nearly) finish. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 462 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he meditates on the relative trade values of Paris versus Berlin, for example. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 461 Ben Badler (@BenBadler) writes for Baseball America, for which publication he provides all manner of prospect-related coverage, with a decided emphasis on the international market. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 460 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he obviously discusses the A’s-Cubs trade that occurred this past week. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 459 Jeff Sullivan is a frequent contributor to the electronic pages of FanGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 1 hr 27 min […]

Episode 458 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses every Mookie Betts there is. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 457 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this regrettable edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 456 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, among various and sundry topics, Clayton Kershaw’s nearly perfect game. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 455 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, in more or less depth, the surprising accuracy of baseball projections. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 454 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he considers, (among other considerations, Jon Singleton’s sign-and-promote deal with Houston. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 453 A native of England and current resident of Mexico City, Craig Robinson contributes both to NotGraphs and also Flip Flop Fly Ball (of which site he’s the proprietor). He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 452 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he really analyzes the sport of baseball. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 451 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the guest on this regrettable edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 450 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he responds to his response to the Boston Globe’s Bob Ryan. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 449 Jeff Sullivan is a frequent contributor to the electronic pages of FanGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio — in which edition is explored Sullivan’s deep depths. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 448 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes the baseball that’s there and also the baseball that isn’t. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 447 Mike Petriello is the founder of Dodgers Digest (née Mike Scioscia’s Tragic Illness) and a contributor to FanGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of the podcast. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 446 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses a documentary concerning the murder of his grandfather that’s featured this coming weekend at the Maryland Film Festival. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 445 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the mostly audible guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 444 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he maybe does or doesn’t advocate on behalf of not ever swinging. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 443 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he endures the slings and arrows of outrageous internet connectivity. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 442 Aaron Gleeman is a contributor to NBC’s Hardball Talk and longtime proprietor of AaronGleeman.com. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which episode he relates all the damage he’s caused. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 441 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he considers la règle du jeu, as it were. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 440 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the entirely audible guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 439 Radio voice of the Texas Rangers for over 30 years, Eric Nadel is both the recipient of the 2014 Ford Frick Award and also one of the most highly regarded of broadcasters by readers of FanGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of the podcast, recorded live on tape from Fenway Park. […]

Episode 438 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes real major-league baseball that has happened in 2014. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 437 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he provides something not unlike a preview of the 2014 season. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 436 Nathaniel Stoltz is a very thoughtful prospect writer for FanGraphs and RotoGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of the podcast, recorded live on tape from Dave Cameron’s house in Winston-Salem, NC. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 435 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he explores the captivating nuances of service time and team control. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 434 The host’s 93-year-old grandfather, a guest on FanGraphs Audio when he was merely a 91-year-old and 92-year-old grandfather, is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, as well — recorded live on tape from his (i.e. that same grandfather’s) condominium in Jupiter, Florida. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 433 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — which edition was recorded live on tape from Phoenix, Arizona. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 432 David Temple is a contributor both to NotGraphs and to the FanGraphs main page, and is proprietor of the very well-produced internet podcast Stealing Home. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, recorded live on tape in Phoenix, Arizona. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 431 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he considers the Matt Carpenter extension and other manner of noteworthy and current baseball matters. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 430 Rob Neyer has been an internet baseball weblogger since before the word weblog actually even existed. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately […]

Episode 429 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he considers, in some depth, the implications of a possible new data stream for fielding, etc. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 428 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the high-powered guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 427 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he mostly considers the, like, thousand extensions recently offered by clubs. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 426 Aaron Fitt is a writer for Baseball America, covering college baseball almost exclusively for that esteemed publication. He’s also the entirely welcome guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 425 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he probes, with his mind and with his words, the multi-year contracts recently given by Atlanta to four of that club’s talented young players. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 424 Grant Brisbee is the talented editor of SB Nation’s San Francisco Giants blog McCovey Chronicles and a contributor to SBN’s main baseball page. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 55 min play […]

Episode 423 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he penetrates to the core of one of baseball’s great mysteries, maybe. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 422 Known for his work both as owner-operator of Dodger Thoughts and as writer/editor at Variety, Jon Weisman is now the director of digital and print content for the actual Los Angeles Dodgers themselves. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 421 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he provides expert answers to unexpected questions, as if it were nothing. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 420 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. He’s also the disconsolate guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 419 Full-time employee of FanGraphs, Eno Sarris, has recently performed some legitimate reportage on the peculiar logistics of salary arbitration in baseball. He discusses that exact thing on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 418 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — which edition marks his return from a week-long pleasure vacation. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 417 Ben Nicholson-Smith is a former senior writer at MLB Trade Rumors and a current editor Sportsnet. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately […]

Episode 416 Managing editor of FanGraphs and regular Monday guest Dave Cameron is on a pleasure vacation this week. Full-time employee Jeff Sullivan replaces him, adequately. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 50 min […]

Episode 415 Pete Beatty (@nocoastoffense) is a founding editor of The Classical and also a former not-founding editor of Bloomsbury Press, in which capacity he helped to publish Craig Robinson’s excellent Flip Flop Fly Ball. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 414 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he provides very compelling status updates for ongoing situations. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 413 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. He’s also the guest on this unlistenable edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 412 Jon Paley (@PeloteroMovie) was a co-director of very excellent documentary film Pelotero and will be co-director of a sequel of sorts to that film, following celebrated prospect Miguel Sano’s path to the majors. Not for nothing, he’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 411 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes baseball analysis or whatever. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 410 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka and other international concerns. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 409 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he utilizes grit and desire in analyzing all baseball despite a persistent cold. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 408 Tony Blengino has worked, at points, in the front offices both of the Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners. Not for nothing, he’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 407 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he reports from the front lines of baseball at the winter meetings in Orlando, Florida. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 406 Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski on Twitter) is the progenitor of the ZiPS projection system, currently being released team by team in the electronic pages of FanGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 405 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes that which is related to the non-tender deadline, among other assorted topics. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 404 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. He’s also the guest on this largely unhelpful edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 403 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes as many of the recent transactions as he can tolerate. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 402 Nathaniel Stoltz is a very thoughtful prospect writer for FanGraphs et al. He’s also the guest on this terribly pleasant edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 48 min […]

Episode 401 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes age curves, particularly as they relate to speed-oriented players such as free agent Jacoby Ellsbury. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 400 Dave Studeman is manager of The Hardball Times and the actual, real inventor of xFIP. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which he promotes the newly released Hardball Times Annual entirely sans compunction. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 399 David Temple is a contributor both to NotGraphs and (more recently) to the FanGraphs main page, and is proprietor of the very well-produced internet podcast Stealing Home. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 398 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes all manner of offseason intrigue and suspense and intrigue. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 397 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, was present at all six games of the recently concluded World Series. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 396 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes the baseball that is and also the baseball that isn’t. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 395 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes the last fleeting moments of the recently concluded 2013 baseball season. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 394 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes the brains and minds of Mike Matheny and John Farrell, predominantly. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 393 Richard Whittall is the caretaker of The Score’s Counter Attack blog and a particularly thoughtful voice apropos the state of soccer analytics. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 392 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes all of the World Serieses presently being contested. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 391 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes probably, like, every free agent. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 390 Brian Burke is the proprietor of the internet’s very excellent Advanced NFL Stats, itself roughly to football what FanGraphs is to baseball. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 389 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes all League Championship Series-es even harder. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 388 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes all the League Championship Series in existence presently. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 387 Nathaniel Stoltz is a prospect writer for FanGraphs. He’s also the guest on this very compelling edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 58 min play time.)

Episode 386 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes every League Division Series that exists, if not for the first time. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 385 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes every League Division Series that exists. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 384 Rob Neyer is presently the National Baseball Editor for SB Nation and has been a champion of sabermetrics for about 20 years. He’s also the very famous guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 383 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the play-in game for the play-in game for the play-in game for the play-in game for the play-in game. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 382 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books, now — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. He’s also the guest on this wholly American edition of FanGraphs Audio, live from America. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 381 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he turns his attention to the last week of the season and what it holds for Baseball in America. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 380 Prospect analyst Marc Hulet has recently written a series of posts previewing this year’s Arizona Fall League, which begins the second week of October. He discusses that same league in some depth on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 379 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he largely discusses Mike Trout’s age-21 season, but also Mike Trout’s age-20 season, too. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 378 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books, now — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. He’s also the guest on this interminable edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 377 Alex Speier both (a) provides written and audio content to Boston radio station WEEI as one of that site’s Red Sox beat reporters and also (b) is the sort of beat reporter who endeavors to fulfill his duties with a spirit of inquiry. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, […]

Episode 376 Washington Nationals prospect Zach Walters is (a) a shortstop playing at Triple-A in just his age-23 season and also (b) one of the minor leagues’ top home-run hitters. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 375 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the mediocrity of the LA Angels and the consequences of same. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 374 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books, now — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. He answers questions submitted by the vulgar and teeming masses in this Question Time edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t […]

Episode 373 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses notable ideas from the recent Saber Seminar (or SaberSeminar or Saberseminar) in Boston, MA. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 372 Derrick Goold is the championship beat writer of the Cardinals for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately […]

Episode 371 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses baseball’s waiver system (generally) and the Adam Rosales situation (specifically). Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 370 Joe Panik is a 22-year-old middle-infield prospect — with excellent control of the strike zone — currently playing for San Francisco’s Double-A affiliate Richmond. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, recorded live on tape in Manchester, New Hampshire. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 369 In April, Diamondbacks beat reporter Nick Piecoro appeared on an edition of FanGraphs Audio taped in the press-box cafeteria of Milwaukee’s Miller Park. About two months later, he appeared on another edition of FanGraphs Audio, taped in the press-box cafeteria of Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Presently, he’s the guest on a third edition of […]

Episode 368 Aaron Gleeman is a contributor to NBC’s Hardball Talk and longtime proprietor of AaronGleeman.com. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio — which episode was recorded live on tape from the lobby of the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 367 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses, as reasonably as possible, the consequences of baseball’s most recent PED-related suspensions. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 366 David Temple is a contributor to NotGraphs and proprietor of the podcast Stealing Home. He and HardballTalk’s Aaron Gleeman (for like 10 minutes) are the guests on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, live on tape from the lobby of the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 365 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he mostly discusses the very approaching trade deadline. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 364 Rob Neyer has been a champion of sabermetrics for about 20 years and an ally of emerging baseball writers for nearly as long. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 363 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses his recently completed trade-value series. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 362 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books, now — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. He’s also the very indignant guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 361 Eno Sarris is the editor of RotoGraphs and co-proprietor of BeerGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 43 min play time.)

Episode 360 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he discusses the first volleys in his annual trade-value series. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 359 Tony Cingrani is a young and talented left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds whose fastball induces swings and misses at a rate above league average. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 358 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes mostly the trade by Miami to the Los Angeles Nationals of Ricky Nolasco. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 357 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books, now — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 356 Outfielder and recent Vanderbilt alumnus Connor Harrell was the Detroit Tigers’ seventh-round pick in the most recent amateur draft. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 355 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes mostly the Pittsburgh Baseball Pirates. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 354 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes baseball, but also analyzes other things. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 353 On August 19, 1999, the author went to Fenway Park expecting to see Pedro Martinez beat the Oakland A’s handily. Instead, Martinez was outdueled by then-rookie right-hander Tim Hudson. Hudson discusses that start and other relevant matters on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 352 John Sickels is a former research assistant to the actual Bill James, the author of a notable annual prospect book, and the proprietor of SB Nation site Minor League Ball. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 351 Playing for the Madison Mallards, third baseman Eric Cheray has posted the most impressive walk-to-strikeout mark (17:4 BB:K in ca. 70 PA) among all batters in the summer collegiate Northwoods League so far — this after finishing his sophomore campaign at Missouri State with better than a 2:1 ratio and the second-highest on-base […]

Episode 350 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes baseball complete-and-utterly. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 349 Al Skorupa is a prospect writer for Bullpen Banter and FanGraphs, with particular knowledge of the college game. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 348 Patrick Newman has written about Japanese baseball for FanGraphs and is the proprietor of NPB Tracker. He’s also the very pleasant guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 347 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books, now — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. In this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he’s compelled — against his will — to navigate internet technology. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 346 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes 100% of Yasiel Puig, for example. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 345 In April, Diamondbacks beat reporter Nick Piecoro appeared on an edition of FanGraphs Audio taped in the press-box cafeteria of Milwaukee’s Miller Park. About two months later, he appears on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, taped in the press-box cafeteria of Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 344 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition, like most other editions, he gives all his analysis to baseball. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 343 Matt Klaassen is a PhD candidate in philosophy and (relatively speaking) long-time contributor to the site. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately […]

Episode 342 Chris St. John is the author of two of the most interesting baseball-related pieces from the past year-plus: first, a post at Beyond the Boxscore (a continuation of a series, in fact) in which he endeavors to detect objectively the biases of different notable prospect lists and, second, a piece at The Platoon […]

Episode 341 Pittsburgh left-hander Jeff Locke has been worth about 1.3 wins by WAR calculated with runs allowed (as opposed to FIP) — a figure that places him between the very effective Jake Peavy and also very effective Max Scherzer by that measure. Curiously, he’s been more effective by throwing fewer strikes. Locke comments on […]

Episode 340 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books, now — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. In this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he mixes business with other, different business. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence […]

Episode 339 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he says all the he’s required to say. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 338 Regarding Mike Bates, it’s fair to say that he (a) writes for NotGraphs and SB Nation, (b) looks outward for affirmation of his self-worth, and (c) is the accidental guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 337 This edition of a FanGraphs Audio represents what’s known in the industry as a glorious simulcast effort — in this, with Baseball Prospectus’s own podcast, Effectively Wild, hosted by Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 336 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes a portion of baseball closest to 100%. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 335 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books, now — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. In this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he answers questions provided by the Unwashed Masses. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related […]

Episode 334 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) the guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he analyzes things, many of which pertain to baseball. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 333 Mike Shannon has been a radio broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals since 1972. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 14 min […]

Episode 332 Just 26, Bryan Smith has written about prospects off and on (and off and on) for about a decade. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 331 Insofar as there’s no such thing as a NotGraphs staff meeting, this is not actually an audio presentation of one. It is, however, an episode of FanGraphs Audio featuring both (a) NotGraphs contributor Robert J. Baumann and (b) information useful to every listener. Information such as: the Pythagorean win-loss record of Baumann’s very […]

Episode 330 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) a guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he answers questions concerned predominantly with baseball and the analysis thereof. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 329 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books, now — one of them serviceable and one of them, against all odds, something more than serviceable. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 328 Dave Cameron is both (a) the managing editor of FanGraphs and (b) a guest on this particular edition of FanGraphs Audio — during which edition he combines or unites to form one organization or structure. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 327 Jim Deshaies was a major-league pitcher for 12 years and Astros broadcaster for 16 more of them (i.e. more years). He’s currently both (a) in his first season as a Cubs broadcaster (alongside Len Kasper) and (b) a guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 326 Russell Carleton, who has been known previously to the world as Pizza Cutter and is responsible for foundational work on the sample-size thresholds at which a number of stats become reliable, is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe […]

Episode 325 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, which has been released during twilight in Boston. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 46 min play time.)

Episode 324 Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball, the author of two books (one of them serviceable), and is the guest on this haphazardly organized and ultimately disappointing edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 323 Nick Piecoro is both (a) a fine Italian-American beat reporter for the Arizona Diamondbacks (for the Arizona Republic, specifically) and (b) the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 322 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, which is, incidentally, the first ever to have been shortened due to weather. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately […]

Episode 321 Actual major-league pitcher Brandon McCarthy is the guest on this brief edition of FanGraphs Audio, recorded live on tape from the bowels of Miller Park. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 8 […]

Episode 320 FanGraphs prospect analyst and proprietor of ROTOscouting Mike Newman is the guest on this edition of the podcast. Discussed: Dodgers prospects Zach Lee and Yasiel Puig and other members of the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts. Also discussed: players who’ve made their major-league debuts so far — like Jackie Bradley (for example) and Jedd Gyorko […]

Episode 319 After a week away (due entirely to the fault of the host), managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: various observations with regard to opening day (including notes on Jackie Bradley, Jose Fernandez, and Bryce Harper). Also discussed: free agency, its evolution. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 318 The host’s 92-year-old grandfather, a guest on FanGraphs Audio when he was merely a 91-year-old grandfather, is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, as well. Discussed: how sugar is poison. And also: tips for everyone on accentuating your physical assets. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 317 The FanGraphs staff ottoneu league — including both RotoGraphs editor Eno Sarris and the host of this very podcast — recently conducted its auction live and in-person in Phoenix, Arizona. That auction and its implications serve as the substance for the bulk of the present conversation. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 316 Managing editor Dave Cameron has returned from Phoenix to his home in the American South and has also returned to form on this edition of FanGraphs Audio, during the course of which he analyzes precisely 100% of baseball — with a great deal of emphasis on the positional power rankings currently being released […]

Episode 315 It is not necessarily how much baseball FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes in this edition of the podcast, but from where he analyzes it — in this case, from Phoenix, Arizona, home not only to Pool D of the World Baseball Classic, but also the second annual SABR Analytics Conference. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 314 Prospect analyst Marc Hulet discusses some recent organizational top-15 prospect lists for the 2012-13 offseason, with particular attention to outfielder Adam Eaton (Arizona), shortstop Dorssys Paulino (Cleveland), right-hander Gerrit Cole (Pittsburgh), other right-hander Dan Straily (Oakland), et al. — as well as the assorted issues raised by each. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related […]

Episode 313 Dave Cameron once again defies belief and analyzes — this week — an entire world’s worth of baseball. Discussed, in particular: baseball’s minimum salary and what it means for competitive balance. Also: how only 88 people attended the China-Cuba game in Fukuoka and what that means for the WBC. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 312 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), has hands and they are covered in blood for some reason. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 311 Dave Cameron analyzes an amount of baseball that is ca. two standard deviations above the mean with regard to how much baseball is analyzed. Discussed this week: outfield alignment, the importance of; the Yankees outfield situation following Curtis Granderson’s injury; projections and fan enthusiasm. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 310 Al Skorupa writes for Bullpen Banter and (quite recently) RotoGraphs and resides just outside of Providence, Rhode Island. He discusses the specific challenges of, and opportunities for, covering prospects in the Northeast. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 309 Guest Patrick Dubuque is like Greek philosopher Heraclitus insofar as both possess (or possessed, as the case may be) a melancholy temperament. One way they differ is that Heraclitus contracted dropsy, covered himself in manure, and then died like that — pastimes with which Dubuque is barely even on nodding terms. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 308 Dave Cameron analyzes less than his customary percentage of all baseball this week, but still manages a decidedly above-average performance. Discussed this week: variations on the theme of projections. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 307 FanGraphs prospect analyst and proprietor of ROTOscouting Mike Newman is forced by the host — largely against his will — to discuss the college game and its relevance to his (i.e. Newman’s) process as a prospect writer. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 306 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), answers questions from concerned readers. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 57 min play […]

Episode 305 Though many have said it couldn’t be done, managing editor Dave Cameron — in this edition of FanGraphs Audio — analyzes baseball, entirely. Of note: reviewing some first principles from Cameron’s 10-best and -worst offseason transaction posts; everything regarding the Felix Hernandez extension; and the Francisco Liriano deal with Pittsburgh, if it’s a […]

Episode 304 Prospect analyst Marc Hulet discusses some recent organizational top-15 prospect lists for the 2012-13 offseason, with particular attention to left-hander Martin Perez (Texas), right-hander Julio Teheran (Atlanta), right-hander Luis Heredia (Pittsburgh), left-hander Enny Romero (Tampa Bay), outfielder Mikie Mahtook (Tampa Bay), third baseman Jedd Gyorko, and left-hander Robbie Erlin (both from San Diego) […]

Episode 303 Eric Nusbaum and Craig Robinson — having spent the week on assignment at the Caribbean Series in Hermosillo, Mexico, for Sports on Earth — are the guests on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 302 In defiance of all reason, managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes 110% of all baseball in this edition of FanGraphs Audio, looking specifically at some questions of late concerning WAR, but also everything else in re baseball plus 10%. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 301 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), aids in producing — if not what’s known as Radio Gold — then at least Radio Manganese. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 300 While most podcasts and their hosts will analyze maybe 30% or 50% of baseball or something like that, this one features FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzing all baseball. Topics considered, specifically: the sanest way to evaluate new revelations of players using PEDs; if it’s possible to present information (like a ZiPS WAR […]

Episode 299 It is accepted practice — to make a fortune cookie’s message more amusing — it’s accepted practice to add the words “in bed” to the end of it. RotoGraphs editor Eno Sarris takes that technique to its logical conclusion in this edition of FanGraphs Audio, conducting the entirety of the conversation from his […]

Episode 298 David Temple is a contributor both to NotGraphs and the Platoon Advantage — and is now the proprietor of a podcast, Stealing Home, which makes up for its lack of quality content with excellent production value. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 297 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes all, or close to all, baseball. Keywords: bias, human; Weaver, Earl; airport car rental, the horrors of. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 42 min play […]

Episode 296 Prospect analyst Mike Newman considers, among other matters, the candidates for entering the season as 2013’s “top prospect” — and what significance that designation has, if any. Also: Mike Zunino‘s status in the wake of catcher John Jaso’s departure from Seattle. Also-also: teams with and without the requisite prospect packages for acquiring Justin […]

Episode 295 Tom Zentmeyer is the president of WhatIfSports and was integral to that site’s creation of Hardball Dynasty, an online simulation that allows one to become both GM and manager of a fictional major-league franchise. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 294 FanGraphs author and proprietor of Mariners SB Nation blog Lookout Landing Jeff Sullivan analyzes a certain portion of baseball less than all of it, but more than none. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 293 Prospect analyst Marc Hulet discusses his organizational top-15 prospect lists for the 2012-13 offseason, with particular attention to right-handed reliever Jim Henderson (Brewers), other right-handed reliever Bruce Rondon (Tigers), and infield-sort Jonathan Schoop (Orioles) — as well as the assorted issues raised by each. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 292 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), finds that the New Year has improved his stupid life by zero percent. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 291 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron continues, in 2013, to analyze as much baseball as he did in 2012 — which is to say, all of it. In what follows, specifically, he analyzes the part of baseball concerning the recent signing by Texas of Lance Berkman. Also: center field in Texas and who’s playing […]

Episode 290 Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski on Twitter) is the progenitor of the ZiPS projection system, currently being released team by team in the electronic pages of FanGraphs. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 289 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes all baseball — and, in particular, the part of baseball concerning the trade of R.A. Dickey to the Blue Jays from the Mets for prospects. Also: how the Angels’ signing of Josh Hamilton doesn’t particularly represent a huge payroll spike for them. Also-also: the Phillies spend more […]

Episode 288 Prospect analyst Kiley McDaniel discusses players he’s seen — including, among others, pitching prospects Marcus Stroman (Blue Jays), Lance McCullers (Astros), and Jose Fernandez (Marlins) — and the larger concerns each raises with regard to prospect analysis generally. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 287 Chris Nowak, of both the Atlantic League’s York Revolution and (this winter, in Venezuela) Navegantes del Magallanes, is very likely the best hitter not currently playing affiliated baseball. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 286 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), is a threat both to himself and also to everyone. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 285 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes all baseball — and, in particular, the part of baseball concerning the James Shields-for-Wil Myers (etc.) trade. Also: the Dodgers. Also-also: how the guest refuses to read the host’s work even once. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the […]

Episode 284 Ben Badler (@BenBadler) writes for Baseball America, for which publication he provides all manner of prospect-related coverage, with a decided emphasis on the international-type of prospect-related coverage. Ben Badler also appears on this edition of FanGraphs Audio from the Winter Meetings in Nashville. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. […]

Episode 283 Emma Span writes for Sports on Earth alongside the talented (and, it seems, elusive!) Joe Posnanski among others. Emma Span also appears on this edition of FanGraphs Audio from the Winter Meetings in Nashville. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 282 Jonah Keri of Grantland — and, before that, of FanGraphs — both (a) walked by the host of FanGraphs Audio and then (b) condescended to speak to that host. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 281 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), answers questions from concerned readers. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 54 min play […]

Episode 280 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes all baseball — and, in particular, the part of baseball concerning Evan Longoria’s new contract. Also: Hiroki Kuroda. Also-also: Michael Ynoa and 16-year-old pitchers, generally. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 279 FanGraphs contributor Paul Swydan discusses the many splendors of 2013 Hardball Times Annual (available for buying here), in what is certainly not just a 30-minute infomercial-type episode of the podcast. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio […]

Episode 278 Prospect analyst Mike Newman considers, among other topics, the impact a deep minor-league system can have on an organization’s ability to acquire major-league talent — not unlike what happened in the recent trade that saw Toronto acquire Mark Buehrle, John Johnson, and Jose Reyes from Miami. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 277 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes all baseball — and, in particular, the part of baseball concerning how the Marlins have made a mistake by abandoning all hope so far as the 2013 season is concerned. Also: both guest and host make multiple unsubstantiated claims regarding the art world. Also-also: Your 2013 Blue […]

Episode 276 Prospect analyst Marc Hulet discusses his first four organizational top-15 prospect lists for the 2012-13 offseason, with particular attention to Daniel Vogelbach (Cubs), Dillon Maples (also Cubs), Matt Szczur (also-also Cubs), and Garin Cecchini (Red Sox). Additionally, Hulet previews his Astros top-15 list (with specific notes on George Springer and Nolan Fontana) — […]

Episode 275 A free-flowing conversation with Aaron Gleeman — contributor to NBC’s Hardball Talk and longtime proprietor of AaronGleeman.com — that occasionally touches on mature subjects. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 1 hr […]

Episode 274 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), reveals himself (once again) to be America’s No. 1 American. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 273 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes all baseball — and, in particular, the part of baseball concerning who, between Bryce Harper and Mike Trout, is likely to have the better 2013 and beyond. Also: Giancarlo Stanton, how he’s mostly as good as either Harper or Trout. Also-also: how Maicer Izturis is probably a […]

Episode 272 RotoGraphs editor Eno Sarris discusses offseason preparedness, generally — and ottoneu’s impending arbitration deadline, specifically. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 49 min play time.)

Episode 271 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), is equal parts homemaker and a homebreaker. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 56 […]

Episode 270 Matt Klaassen is a contributor to FanGraphs and a PhD candidate in Philosophy. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 1 hr 20 […]

Episode 269 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes all baseball — and, in particular, the part of baseball concerning what are qualifying offers and who’s receiving them. Also: Josh Hamilton and his next likely contract. Also-also: Billy Hamilton’s future career WAR. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 268 Prospect analyst Mike Newman discusses players he’s seen — including, in this case, outfielders Todd Cunningham (Braves), Ariel Ovando (Astros), Tyler Austin (Yankees), and maybe-third-baseman Aderlin Rodriguez (Mets) — and the larger concerns each raises with regard to prospect analysis generally. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 267 Grant Brisbee is the talented editor of SB Nation’s San Francisco Giants blog McCovey Chronicles and a contributor to SBN’s main baseball page Baseball Nation. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 1 […]

Episode 266 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron analyzes all baseball — and, in particular, the part of baseball concerning Gregor Blanco, Marco Scutaro, and the Giants’ particularly able roster construction. Also: Tim Lincecum, future reliever (in the tradition of Willie Hernandez)? And, finally: free agency, which starts soon. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 265 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), receives and eats a vegetarian meal at his hotel room in Dearborn, Michigan. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 264 Marc Hulet, author of the site’s organizational top-15 prospect lists and assorted other minor-league coverage, discusses four players — Evan Gattis (Braves), Joe Panik (Giants), Javier Baez (Cubs), and Jonathan Schoop (Orioles) — and the larger concerns each raises with regard to prospect analysis generally. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 263 As in all his previous appearances on FanGraphs Audio, Dave Cameron utilizes this one to analyze all baseball. Absurd? Perhaps. But also so is life — and yet we still live it. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 262 Advanced NFL Stats is more or less to gridiron football what FanGraphs is to baseball — with the caveat, perhaps, that football is fluid (as opposed to baseball, which is turn-based) and presents certain challenges for that reason. Brian Burke, the proprietor of said nerdly internet website, is the guest on this edition […]

Episode 261 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), is in Detroit, where he is actually covering the ALCS for an actual and accredited internet site. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 260 Prospect analyst Mike Newman discusses players he’s seen — including, in this case, catcher Hector Sanchez (Giants), first baseman D.J. Hicks (Twins), and shortstop/second baseman Nick Franklin (Mariners) — and the larger concerns each raises with regard to prospect analysis generally. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 259 Are this season’s playoffs too dramatic? Managing editor Dave Cameron’s answer might shock you — although, probably only if you’re easily shocked. Also asked: Why does everyone hate A-Rod so hard? And: Are the Cardinals magic? Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 258 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with former major-league left-hander and co-author (with Yahoo’s Tim Brown) of a recently released autobiography, Jim Abbott. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 17 […]

Episode 257 First, imagine FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron. Next, imagine all baseball. Now, imagine Dave Cameron analyzing all baseball. That’s precisely what follows in this episode of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 256 Marc Hulet, author of the site’s organizational top-15 prospect lists and assorted other minor-league coverage, discusses this year’s forthcoming Arizona Fall League, both (a) reviewing the 2012 minor-leagues seasons from three of the AFL’s top performers in 2011 (i.e. Houston’s Robbie Grossman, Oakland’s Michael Choice, and Milwaukee’s Miguel De Los Santos), and also […]

Episode 255 This edition of a FanGraphs Audio represents an experiment — namely, a simulcast experiment with Baseball Prospectus’s own podcast, Effectively Wild, hosted by Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 254 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), fertilizes FanGraphs Audio with his words and with his mind. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 253 FanGraphs author and proprietor of Mariners SB Nation blog Lookout Landing Jeff Sullivan fights baseball with his words. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 54 min. play time.)

Episode 252 Prospect analyst Mike Newman discusses three players he saw in person this season — catcher Mike Zunino (Mariners), shortstop Brad Miller (also Mariners), and German outfielder Max Kepler (Twins) — and the larger concerns each raises with regard to prospect analysis generally. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 251 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with young Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Chris Archer. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 13 min. play time.)

Episode 250 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), makes his very taut and even more thrilling weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 249 Native Briton, current resident of Mexico City, and illustrator nonpareil Craig Robinson (famously of the internet’s Flip Flop Fly Ball) is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 248 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • Roster expansion and September hitting — more on that theme. • Safeco Park’s strange offensive environment — how it might affect the team’s roster construction in the near future. Also: other parks […]

Episode 247 Marc Hulet, author of the site’s organizational top-15 prospect lists and assorted other minor-league coverage, discusses four players — Tony Cingrani (Reds), Corban Joseph (Yankees), Wilmer Flores (Mets), and Daniel Vogelbach (Cubs) — and the larger concerns each raises with regard to prospect analysis generally. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 246 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with national baseball writer for the New York Times, Tyler Kepner. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 16 min. play time.)

Episode 245 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and runs the gamut of taste. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 244 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Red Sox left-hander and very articulate gentleman Craig Breslow. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 12 min. play time.)

Episode 243 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • Contention — who is and isn’t in it. • Pythagorean records — how they are and aren’t useful. • The play-in game — how to optimize a roster for it. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 242 This edition of FanGraphs Audio features the saddest contributor to NotGraphs (Patrick Dubuque) and also its most sincere (Robert J. Baumann). Also, it isn’t a real staff meeting. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the […]

Episode 241 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with St. Louis Cardinals second-base prospect Kolten Wong. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 17 min. play time.)

Episode 240 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), begins his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio in the middle of things. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio […]

Episode 239 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • Operation Shutdown Stephen Strasburg, the unknown unknowns concerning it. • The Yankees — what caused their slide, and whether those causes are still present. • Padres left-hander Andrew Werner — former independent […]

Episode 238 RotoGraphs editor Eno Sarris is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • Forgetting to activate a player, the sorrow and pity of such an oversight. • Owners who bend league rules, how we ought to regard them. • Young and recently recalled pitchers — ones like Shelby Miller, […]

Episode 237 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Royals excellent outfielder — and maybe most-underrated player — Alex Gordon and also excellent relievers Tim Collins and Greg Holland. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 236 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • The decline of Dan Uggla, elaborated upon. • Jurickson Profar and Shelby Miller, two top — and recently promoted — prospects. • Kris Medlen, majors’ best pitcher (for a month, at least). […]

Episode 235 The host’s 91-year-old grandfather, whose opinions have been documented previously within the electronic pages of FanGraphs, is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: ways in which the host has failed to fulfill his potential. Also: the Yankees of the 1950s. And finally: management advice for the current iteration of the […]

Episode 234 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Red Sox right-handers Clay Buchholz and also Clayton Mortensen. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 18 min. play time.)

Episode 233 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio from his own, real bed. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio […]

Episode 232 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • The recent Mega Deal™ between Boston and Los Angeles. • More about that same Mega Deal™. • Max Scherzer, his performance from Max Scherzer Schunday. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 231 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, discusses all manner of advanced baseball analysis with Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 12 min. play time.)

Episode 230 New FanGraphs contributor and longtime (in Internet Years, at least) curator of Mariners SB Nation site Lookout Landing Jeff Sullivan discusses volcanoes, for which subject (i.e. volcanoes) he possesses a great deal of enthusiasm. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 229 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • Against the guest’s will, 27-year-old Cincinnati right-handed minor-leaguer Todd Redmond and his invisi-ball. • Starlin Castro’s contract extension, why the Cubs did that. • The 19-inning Pittsburgh-St. Louis game and the NL […]

Episode 228 RotoGraphs editor Eno Sarris is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • Dan Haren, how his back injury is of no little concern. • Brandon Morrow — specifically, as a potential Haren replacement. • Boston and Houston and San Diego, who’s closing in those places. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 227 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Pirates Double-A reliever Victor Black. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 13 min. play time.)

Episode 226 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), shares his largely impotent thoughts in re news and journalism during his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 225 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • Cameron’s verbal fisticuffs with The Book’s Mitchel Lichtman at the recent Saber Seminar. • The Rays, how they’re first in the AL Wild Card and have Jeff Keppinger. • The best places […]

Episode 224 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Cubs right-hander Jeff Samardzija. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 13 min. play time.)

Episode 223 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), inserts himself into the host’s celebration of his own marriage to a real-live human woman. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 222 Matt Sussman has distinguished himself for his excellent Twitter feed (@suss2hyphens), but who is Matt Sussman really? That’s merely one of the questions left unanswered — left unasked, really — on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 221 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • The Zack Greinke deal, some really important stuff about that. • A potential Cliff Lee deal, some really interesting stuff about that. • Other possible trades, some mega-wise stuff about that. Don’t […]

Episode 220 In which Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), sees his leisure time threatened by the demands of the impending trade deadline. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 219 RotoGraphs editor Eno Sarris is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • Trades that have happened, their effects on myriad depth charts. • Lucas Duda, Eno’s irrational optimism regarding him this preseason. • J.A. Happ, how he’s not an Astro anymore, turns out. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related […]

Episode 218 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with longtime Blue Jays radio voice Jerry Howarth. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 16 min. play time.)

Episode 217 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • Apropos Cameron’s piece from Monday afternoon, how the second wild-card spot will affect trade-deadline dealing. • Apropos Cameron’s other piece from Monday, the respective trade values of this player and that player […]

Episode 216 It’s a Fantasy (and Casual) Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio, as the host and his friend (and fantasy leaguemate) Danny Woytek broadcast from the shores of Lake Mendota at the University of Wisconsin’s Memorial Union. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode 215 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Steve Wynn of real-live rock-and-roll band The Baseball Project. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 15 min. play time.)

Episode 214 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), discusses what diseases don’t exist but should. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 48 […]

Episode 213 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • Cameron’s Trade Value series, how the 2012 installment might differ from previous ones. • Zack Greinke, Cole Hamels, and Justin Upton, if they’re getting traded and to whom. • The Pittsburgh Pirates, […]

Episode 212 RotoGraphs contributor Zach Sanders is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • Bullpens and save opportunities — and, in particular, how the upcoming trade deadline might affect both. • RotoGraphs’ mid-season position-by-position consensus rankings, surprises therein. • The Futures Game: four names Sanders remembers from it. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 211 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), discusses for, like, three minutes what he did over the July 4th holiday. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 210 In the wake of his print interview with Glen Perkins, David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, asks the Twins left-hander some questions posed by actual, real-live FanGraphs readers. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 209 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with SABR president Vince Gennaro and chair of SABR’s Minneapolis chapter — and Twins official scorer — Stew Thornley. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. […]

Episode 208 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: how to win an All-Star Game to the max. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 207 RotoGraphs contributor Howard Bender is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • Reliever turnover, what points in the season are more and less prone to it. • Trevor Bauer vs. Andrew Cashner, the eternal debate of the last day and a half. • Stephen Drew, his value in […]

Episode 206 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 21 min. play time.)

Episode 205 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 54 […]

Episode 204 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • How the Oakland A’s have outscored all other teams in June — and why such a thing has happened. • The Kevin Youkilis trade, a lot about that. • What Josh Hamilton, […]

Episode 203 RotoGraphs contributor and real-live Fantasy Expert™ Ben Pasinkoff is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • This question and the answer to it: “How good does a reliever — one who’s not getting saves — how good does have to be to roster in a traditional 5×5 league?” […]

Episode 202 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Marlins outfielder Justin Ruggiano about the latter’s baseball-related travels, including stops in Taiwan, Mexico, Venezuela, and… Ogden, Utah. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. […]

Episode 201 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 36 […]

Episode 200 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • Mariners unsigned third-round draft pick (from 2010) — and likely first-round selection in 2013 — Ryne Stanek, who pitches for Arkansas on Monday night in the College World Series. • The American […]

Episode 199 RotoGraphs editor and semi-notable German-American Eno Sarris is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • How and why Shawn Camp is closing games for the Cubs. • How and why pitchers like Shawn Camp end up closing games — and what information, generally, is predictive of future save […]

Episode 198 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Washington Nationals reliever Brad Lidge about playing with a pair of phenoms, great sliders of yore, and the prospect of reading War and Peace. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 197 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), isn’t apologizing — not for his behavior on the present edition of the podcast, and not for the terror he’ll likely visit someday upon you and your family. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 196 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly appearance. Discussed: • Luck and unsustainability, the difference therein (especially as regards Tim Lincecum). • How the Pirates are accidentally in first place; the Cardinals, accidentally in third. • Mike Trout: early MVP candidate? Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 195 Roto- and FanGraphs contributor Chris Cwik is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • The actual value Hector Santiago really has. • Stats for which sample sizes have reached the reliability threshold — what that means for Justin Upton, Rickie Weeks, Brett Lawrie, etc. • A Franchise Player […]

Episode 194 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, discusses home runs with Tampa Bay’s Will Rhymes (who has hit one of them in the majors) and Luke Scott (who has hit more than one). Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 193 FanGraphs contributor and Philosophy PhD candidate Matt Klaassen is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • The ideal ballpark experience. • Klaassen’s beloved, beloved Kansas City Royals. • Epistemology. Obviously. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 192 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly appearance. Discussed: • The draft, who’s available in it this year. • The draft, how the CBA affects it. • Dick Allen, against Dave Cameron’s will. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode 191 Alan Harrison, a contributor to the new nightly Bullpen Report feature at RotoGraphs, is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • Relievers with tenuous holds on the closer role, in this week’s Hector Santiago Status Update. • Other relievers, like David Robertson and Huston Street, who are currently […]

Episode 190 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Tigers personalities of past and present and present: former Detroit third baseman (and current first-base coach) Tom Brookens and left-handed reliever Phil Coke. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode 189 During Dayn Perry’s most recent appearance on FanGraphs Audio, both host and guest spent a not insignificant portion of the show googling the internet in search of information about professional wrestling. This week, the internet is googled even more vigorously — and with shocking results! Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 188 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly appearance. Discussed: • The achievement that is Bryce Harper’s first 100 plate appearances, and what it has to do with someone named Oyster and someone else named Buttercup. • The Adam Jones‘ extension and also what’s the deal with Baltimore. • Three teams that, not […]

Episode 187 Eno Sarris, editor of RotoGraphs, is the guest for this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: the new parent’s fantasy survival guide; a Dale Thayer Status Update (?!?); and the St. Louis Cardinals first-base situation. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode 186 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks to talented and erudite Tampa Bay outfielder Sam Fuld on the phone regarding the latter’s role in Sun Sports’ recent sabermetric broadcast. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio […]

Episode 185 Contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them decent) Dayn Perry makes his regular weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: not so much wrestling in the 1980s as Perry’s memories of wrestling in the 1980s. Invoked: the phrase “crimson mask” over and over. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 184 Managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly appearance. Topics discussed: how Josh Hamilton‘s offensive approach sort of does — but also totally doesn’t — resemble Delmon Young’s; this week’s iteration of SI.com’s Power Rankings and the challenges of assessing team defense; and the Tampa Bay Rays’ sabermetric broadcast from Sunday. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 183 David Laurila (@DavidLaurilaQA), curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks both to Indians rock-and-roll pitching coach Scott Radinsky and also closer Chris Perez. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 19 min. play time.)

Episode 182 David Laurila (@DavidLaurilaQA), curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks both to Mariners catcher John Jaso and Seattle Times beat writer Geoff Baker. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 28 min. play time.)

Episode 181 RotoGraphs contributor Zach Sanders appears on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Performed: a Hector Santiago Status Update. Asked: what the eff, Jemile Weeks? Noted: the host’s place in the FanGraphs Staff ottoneu league relative to the guest’s. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to […]

Episode 180 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks to catcher Luis Exposito, who recently made his major-league debut with Baltimore not long after being DFA’d by Boston. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. […]

Episode 179 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them decent), makes his weekly appearance — during the course of which, for example, it’s revealed that he shares an alma mater with Ted DiBiase, Jr. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 178 Managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly Monday appearance — this time on a Tuesday. Topics discussed: the sanest possible discussion of the Cole Hamels–Bryce Harper kerfuffle; the NL East, who Cameron regards as the favorite in it; and Jose Altuve: a franchise player, perhaps, but of how good a franchise? Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 177 Paul Swydan is a contributor not only to the terribly erudite pages of FanGraphs, but also to ESPN and the various efforts of Major League Baseball Advanced Media. A native son of the Boston area, he’s a Red Sox fan who also worked for six years selling tickets for, and editing the team […]

Episode 176 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, asks left-handed Oakland A’s reliever Brian Fuentes to respond to notable quotations of famous French general Napoleon Bonaparte. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 15 […]

Episode 175 CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball contributor and author of two books (one of them decent) Dayn Perry makes his weekly appearance on this morning edition of FanGraphs Audio. Owing, however, to the ill health of the host — who is also tasked with writing these dumb capsule previews — the actual “content” of […]

Episode 174 Managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly appearance on this Monday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Topic discussed: April records, what they do and don’t mean (especially for the Angels and Dodgers); this week’s edition of the SI.com power rankings; and the recent promotions of both Bryce Harper and Mike Trout, what their roles […]

Episode 173 RotoGraphs contributor Ben Duronio is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. In this episode: the pod’s weekly Hector Santiago Status Update, and some attention to other closer situation of note; a discussion of injury prone, but talented, starting pitchers (a list starting, but not ending, with the name Jake […]

Episode 172 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with power-hitting journeyman and current Yankees minor leaguer Jack Cust in the clubhouse of McCoy Stadium, home of the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 171 Each week, the British House of Commons engages in an activity known as Prime Minister’s Questions — or, simply “Question Time” — during which the Prime Minister answers questions posed by members of Parliament. In this episode of FanGraphs Audio, the self-appointed Prime Minister of NotGraphs, Dayn Perry, answers questions posed by the […]

Episode 170 Managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio. Topics discussed: Philip Humber’s success, and Don Cooper’s role in it; the SI.com Power Rankings (fueled by FanGraphs WAR), the benefits and limitations of such an exercise; and the new site feature called FanGraphs Guts! and what it tells us about the […]

Episode 169 It’s the Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. RotoGraphs contributor Michael Barr joins the podcast to discuss topics of interest to the nation’s fantasy owners. Items addressed: your weekly Hector Santiago Status Update; Lance Berkman, Chris Young, and their likely replacements; Justin Morneau going forward; and how to (not?) win an ottoneu auction. […]

Episode 168 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, joins the podcast from Fenway, with a report on the scene from the 100th anniversary celebration of the historic park. He also provides audio from a recent interview with Rays broadcaster and former Cleveland Indian Brian Anderson regarding the latter’s experience, as a Cleveland native, in […]

Episode 167 In a departure from his usual weekly appearances, veteran baseball writer and freedom-loving patriot Dayn Perry spends the greater part of this episode of FanGraphs Audio answering questions from the public. The results will shock and amaze! Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode 166 Managing editor Dave Cameron — as he does most Mondays — joins FanGraphs Audio this Monday. Topics discussed: the Dale Scott call in Los Angeles, what it teaches us about the current state of umpiring; which stats are and are not reliable at this stage of the season, and what that means for […]

Episode 165 FanGraphs readers will know today’s guest both/either from (a) the pages of FanGraphs and Beyond the Box Score and/or (b) his regular appearances on MLB Network’s Clubhouse Confidential with host Brian Kenny. In either case, he’s handsome Italian gentleman Bill Petti. Topics discussed: the Mets, Petti’s academic training in political science, the Mets, […]

Episode 164 This edition of Fantasy Friday features Fan- and RotoGraphs contributor Chris Cwik and is being published — for reasons unknown and unknowable — on a Thursday. Among the topics discussed: the answer to the question, “Who or what is Hector Santiago?”; three notable Padres pitchers of note; and the contract extensions of Ian […]

Episode 163 In this edition of FanGraphs Audio, we ask the question “Is Dayn Perry 100% useless?” And also: “So what if he is?” Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 42 min. play time.)

Episode 162 Managing editor Dave Cameron is the guest — as he is most Mondays — on this Monday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: two recent pieces by Cameron: one on Felix Hernandez’s loss of velocity in the early days of the 2012 season; another on the Shutdown as potential replacement for the Save. Also: […]

Episode 161 RotoGraphs editor and father-to-be Eno Sarris is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Topics discussed: closing situations in Boston and Tampa Bay and Washington (and probably elsewhere, too); Sarris’s most-drafted list; and FanGraphs: The Game, what it is and how to win it (sort of). Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence […]

Episode 160 After an ennui-shortened episode two weeks ago — that, coupled with the podcast’s hiatus last week — this edition of the program represents Mr. Dayn Perry’s first real contribution to the program in some time. The episode begins with Perry in the middle of a vigorous workout on his treadmill and becomes no […]

Episode 159 After a week’s hiatus, FanGraphs Audio returns with managing editor Dave Cameron reacting to the news from the internet that Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto is coming to terms on an extension with the Reds. Also discussed: Juan Francisco, Carlos Zambrano, the FanGraphs organizational rankings. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 158 At the beginning of March, RotoGraphs contributor Jason Catania released his list of baseball’s top-100 fantasy prospects. It’s with a discussion of that list that this edition of FanGraphs Audio begins. Also discussed: prospects whose outlooks have changed in spring training, unlisted prospects who might be playing their way into opportunities for 2012. […]

Episode 157 Mike Newman — of FanGraphs, of Scouting the Sally, and (more recently) of Atlanta, Georgia — discusses the importance for a prospect analyst to continue seeing major-league quality players, with a view to “recalibrating” his prospect compass. Also discussed: having patience with teenage Latin American signings and which players Newman will be seeing […]

Episode 156 Which episode is reduced almost to nothing by Dayn Perry’s inconsolable ennui. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 3 min. play time.)

Episode 155 Having recently returned from a week-plus in the American Desert, managing editor Dave Cameron joins this edition of FanGraphs Audio for his usual Monday appearance. Topics discussed: Alcides Escobar, Andrelton Simmons, and defensive aging curves; the SABR Analytics Conference, what happened there; and assorted current baseballing events (including Yoenis Cespedes, Bryce Harper, and […]

Episode 154 RotoGraphs editor Eno Sarris joins this edition of FanGraphs Audio from a small room, somewhere in the American Desert. Among the topics discussed: the SABR Analytics Conference, currently taking place in Phoenix; Eno’s 10 Bold Predictions for 2012; RotoGraphs’ position-by-position power rankings; and game theory in auctions and drafts, mostly where getting one’s […]

Episode 153 Baseballing scholar and internetting gentleman Marc Normandin, of Red Sox site Over the Monster and other assorted SB Nation blogs, is the guest on this Wednesday edition of FanGraphs Audio, during which episode Normandin — after discussing briefly his career and the current state of the Hometown Nine — promotes shamelessly and without […]

Episode 152 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and poor role model for the children, makes his usual Tuesday appearance on this Tuesday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Topics discussed: Dayn’s poor conduct on Team FanGraphs’ recent trip to the American desert; Dayn’s picks for the Final Four; various and sundry Hot Sports […]

Episode 151 Managing editor Dave Cameron makes his usual Monday appearance — from the American desert city of Phoenix, AZ, where a number of FanGraphs writers spent the weekend participating in a variety of team-building exercises. Topics discussed: the positional power rankings, what they teach us and how they might look different next year; a […]

Episode 150 Dayn Perry, as he is on most Tuesdays, is the guest on this particular Tuesday edition of the podcast, in which we chronicle Perry’s first working day with CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball — including an examination of the exhilarating circumstances that led to one of his posts being deleted by an administrator. […]

Episode 149 A mere days before the beginning of Team FanGraphs’ annual pilgrimage to the deserts of Arizona, managing editor Dave Cameron makes his usual Monday appearance. Among the topics discussed: the upcoming SABR Analytics Conference, and a presentation Cameron will be delivering at same; some notes on the Positional Power Rankings being published at […]

Episode 148 Today’s guest, Jon Weisman, is both owner-operator of Dodger Thoughts and a writer/editor at Variety, for whom he covers television and the television industry. This episode begins with a protracted discussion on the nature of self-doubt and learning how to fail — amazingly, without even once mentioning the Los Angeles Dodgers. Also covered: […]

Episode 147 In this episode, both host and guest Dayn Perry attempt a “reading” of the recent Ryan Braun press conference as if it were a text — a technique borrowed from the discipline known as Cultural Studies. And, as will someday happen to the hearts of everyone reading this, they (i.e. host and Dayn […]

Episode 146 After a fortnight of luxurious vacationing, managing editor Dave Cameron has returned home — and to his Monday podcast timeslot, as well. Topics discussed: the Sean Marshall extension, what it means for the Reds; the Ryan Zimmerman extension, what that means for the Nats; in what order Cameron would rank Bryce Harper, Matt […]

Episode 145 Charlie Wilmoth is both the manager of SB Nation’s Pirates blog Bucs Dugout and an actual, real-live music scholar. He’s also the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Topics discussed: Pittsburgh’s top prospects (Gerrit Cole, Jameson Taillon, Josh Bell, and Starling Marte); the significance of the A.J. Burnett trade to the organization; […]

Episode 144 The guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio is also the newest addition to CBS Sports’ blog Eye on Baseball, Dayn Perry. Among the topics discussed: Dayn’s checkered employment history; the virtues of Kevin Towers as both a baseball man and regular man; and the virtues of White Sox TV commentator Hawk Harrelson’s […]

Episode 143 Managing editor Dave Cameron returns to the podcast, live on tape from Baltimore, MD, after spending a luxurious week in the mountainous West. Among the topics discussed: Boston’s compensation package for Theo Epstein and the likelihood of future trades for front office-types; recently signed DH-types Raul Ibanez and Manny Ramirez; Cincinnati shortstop prospect […]

Episode 142 This episode of the podcast marks the first edition of Fantasy Friday for the 2012 season. In it, RotoGraphs editor Eno Sarris reviews some difficult decisions from the keeper deadline (including Nelson Cruz, specifically); the gap in ADPs between Dustin Ackley and Jason Kipnis at second base; and some articles from FanGraphs Plus […]

Episode 141 Like important musician Lee Greenwood, Dayn Perry knows that he’s free. Unlike Lee Greenwood, Dayn Perry uses that freedom to morally objectionable ends — like, for example, ruining wholesome baseballing podcasts. Which, this episode of FanGraphs Audio is evidence of that. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 140 Today’s guest Steve Slowinski contributes to both FanGraphs and DRaysBay — and, perhaps more importantly, is the driving force behind the very helpful FanGraphs (née Sabermetric) Library. We discuss, among other issues, how someone born in New Jersey and currently residing in Connecticut could every become a Rays fan. Also mentioned: Matt Moore […]

Episode 139 With normal Monday guest managing editor Dave Cameron on assignment, Bradley Woodrum plays the part of baseballing analyst for this edition of FanGraphs Audio. The topics covered? Just one, really: Yoenis Cespedes’ four-year, $36 million contract with the Oakland A’s. Also: how Oakland outfielder Collin Cowgill might be a four-win player. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 138 Chris Harris and Chris Thomas are the editors of the internet site BaseballCardPedia, the only free and editable encyclopedia dedicated to baseball cards. In this episode, Chrises Harris and Thomas discuss the BaseballCardPedia project and provide a primer of sort for anyone interested in becoming part of The Hobby. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode 137 Guest Dayn Perry begins this episode by cursing both (a) the existence of the host and (b) all of life. Baseball topics are also discussed, including (and likely limited to): Edwin Jackson, how he’s not a Cardinal; the 1985 World Series (a.k.a. The Series That Rocked Missouri); and FanGraphs+, what it offers. Don’t […]

Episode 136 The Washington Nationals recently signed Edwin Jackson to a one-year, $11 million deal. Does the addition of Jackson make the Nats a contender? How would the definition of “contender” change if a second wild-card playoff spot were installed? Also, the Baltimore and Colorado trade: what’s the deal with that? Managing editor Dave Cameron […]

Episode 135 Bill Baer is the proprietor of Phillies internet weblog Crashburn Alley, a volume tweeter, and — of late — author of a real book called 100 Things Phillies Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Topics discussed: Bobby Abreu, how he’s good; cheesesteaks, how they’re delicious; Domonic Brown, how he’s blocked. Don’t […]

Episode 134 Mr. Aaron Gleeman is world famous, both for his contributions to NBC’s Hardball Talk and for his longstanding blog AaronGleeman.com. Did you know, however, that his application to write for the Univ. of Minnesota’s newspaper was rejected a full nine (9!) times? We examine that, and other personal weaknesses, on this edition of […]

Episode 133 Like a book by Jonathan Safran Foer, today’s guest Dayn Perry is incredibly loud and extremely close. Unlike a Safran Foer book, Perry also swears a lot with his child in the room. Among the topics discussed in this edition of the podcast: baseball cards of the 1980s, Dayn Perry’s employment history, human […]

Episode 132 The Detroit Tigers now have Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, and Delmon Young, and yet still claim to lack a DH. In this episode of FanGraphs Audio, managing editor Dave Cameron explains how that’s possible. Also discussed: Roy Oswalt’s Final Destination, a pair of cheap pitchers, finding the next Michael Pineda. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 131 Today’s guest is Craig Robinson. Of Flip Flip Fly Ball. Of the internet. Craig is a Britisher who (a) cares deeply about baseball and (b) lives in Mexico City. In this episode, we learn wherefore and why. Also discussed: R. Kelly’s “Feelin’ on Your Booty (Remix)”. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 130 This episode of the podcast begins with a tactical error on the part of host Carson Cistulli — specifically, in asking guest Dayn Perry to prepare even one thing for the purposes of discussion. Everything goes downhill from that already low point. Discussed on the way down: a chance encounter with commissioner Bud […]

Episode 129 Managing editor Dave Cameron is tasked with — and largely succeeds at — providing a rational explanation for the recent trade that sent Marco Scutaro to the Rockies. Otherwise discussed: how said trade concerns Roy Oswalt, the Victor Martinez injury, Cameron on Clubhouse Confidential — again! Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 128 It goes without saying that, if nothing else, sports fans are hungry for more chatter about late Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. Fortunately, FanGraphs contributor and today’s guest Matt Klaassen is a PhD candidate in philosophy. He delivers several dramatic soliloquies on Wittgenstein’s life and work. Also discussed: Josh Hamilton, Prince Fielder, and the […]

Episode 127 As part of his weekly “contribution” to FanGraphs Audio, Dayn Perry discusses buying a glove for his son — and holds forth on the art and science of glove-breaking-in-ing. Also discussed: heist movies, the worst contracts of the 1984-85 offseason, and the perpetual melancholy of life. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 126 Each week, we talk with managing editor Dave Cameron. Never before, though, have we spoken with Cameron a mere 24 hours after a giant, important appearance on MLB Network’s Clubhouse Confidential. Discussed: Cameron’s fame, the deadline for exchanging arbitration figures, Prince Fielder. Played: Baseball America Questions. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 125 Jeff Sullivan is the editor of SB Nation’s wildly popular Seattle Mariner blog, Lookout Landing. In this episode, we discuss the most obvious thing — i.e. the trade that sent Michael Pineda to New York in exchange for sorta, kinda catching prospect Jesus Montero. We also celebrate life and liberty — inadvertently, at […]

Episode 124 Wendy Thurm, who’s written for FanGraphs since October, is different from most of the site’s writers in terms of the amount of X chromosomes she possesses. Her capacity for providing crack analysis to our electronic pages is very much the same, however. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 123 The NFL playoffs are a thing that is happening, and it’s a well-known fact that Brian Burke of Advanced NFL Stats is the soundest, most rational voice on gridiron football in — probably literally — the entire multiverse. Among the topics addressed: WTF, Tim Tebow? Also: your Super Bowl winner. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 122 In this episode of the pod, we utilize veteran baseball writer Dayn Perry’s advanced age more for good than evil, as we use A Baseball Winter — Terry Pluto and Jeffrey Neuman’s chronicle of the 1984-85 offseason — as an entree into a discussion of baseball in the 1980s. Among the topics discussed: […]

Episode 121 FanGraphs Audio returns from its winter furlough with managing editor Dave Cameron. Among the topics discussed: the respective Hall of Fame credentials of Jeff Bagwell, Edgar Martinez, and Tim Raines. Also, for no reason whatsoever: Bryan LaHair. Music courtesy of 1970s American rock band Player. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 120 On Monday, we talked with managing editor Dave Cameron about the Yu Darvish posting and the signings of Jason Kubel and Michael Cuddyer with the Diamondbacks and Rockies, respectively. This episode is like having that same conversation with your drunk uncle. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 119 Sources close to FanGraphs Audio report that the 2011-12 NBA season is mere days away. To acquaint us with same, we bring in a kindred spirit: ESPN NBA analyst Tom Haberstroh. Topics discussed: the Chris Paul Situation, the Denver Nuggets and scoring efficiency, notable rookies. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 118 Will it be possible to sign Yu Darvish without overspending on him? That’s a question managing editor Dave Cameron answers on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Another one is this: Why is everyone overpaying for ex-Twins outfielders? Also discussed: heist films and Baseball America’s top-10 prospect lists for the AL East. Don’t hesitate […]

Episode 117 Fernando Perez is (a) a former seventh-round draft pick by the Tampa Bays Rays, (b) a real-live published poet, and (c) a guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Mr. Perez joins us from China, where he’s doing whatever Fernando Perez wants to do. Among the topics discussed: some writing projects on which […]

Episode 116 If you’re familiar with Ben Greenman, it’s probably from his work as an editor at The New Yorker and/or as author of such book-length collections as Superbad and Celebrity Chekhov. If you’re not familiar with Mr. Greenman, merely know that he’s smart, funny, and that he tweets (from his handle @bengreenman) with some […]

Episode 115 If you’re the sort of person who likes baseball, comedy jokes, and smiles as bright as the sun, then you’re precisely the sort of person who will care — or already does care — deeply about Sam Miller of the OC Register. In this episode, Sam talks at some length about the effects […]

Episode 114 While veteran baseball writer and stay-at-home dad Dayn Perry has little of substance to say, at least he says it loudly and sprinkles it with profanity. Baseball topics covered: Albert Pujols and Skip Schumaker. Non-baseball topics: Blind Boy Fuller and pigmeat. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can […]

Episode 113 While the Winter Meetings produced a number of high-profile deals — including, for example, the Albert Pujols signing by the Los Angeles Angels — some other notable transactions have occurred in the four or so days since then. In fact, Monday afternoon saw reports of third baseman Aramis Ramirez signing a three-year deal […]

Episode 112 After four consecutive days of reportage from the front lines of the Winter Meetings in Dallas, FanGraphs Audio takes a leisurely turn with NotGraphs contributor and, apparently, chess instructor Eric Augenbraun. Topics discussed: a sabermetrics of chess; Pujols, Pujols, Pujols; and the comic stylings of Dave Chappelle. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence […]

Episode 111 If you’re looking for full coverage of the Thursday trade that sent left-hander Dana Eveland from the Dodgers to the Orioles, you won’t find it in this edition of FanGraphs Audio, because it’s mostly managing editor Dave Cameron discussing the Angels’ twin signings of Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson — and rhapsodizing on […]

Episode 110 Managing editor — and now real-live baseballing journalist — Dave Cameron joins us once again from the bowels of Dallas’s Hilton Anatole to discuss the goings-on of this year’s Winter Meetings. Among the topics considered: the Albert Pujols Situation, the Mets and all their new relief pitchers, and a bunch of other relief […]

Episode 109 The most exciting news from the Winter Meetings in Dallas is not, as it turns out, the Dodgers’ signing of Aaron Harang, but rumors that both Managing Editor Dave Cameron and David Laurila (curator of the FanGraphs Q&A series) have been accepted into the BBWAA (or, in the case of Laurila, re-accepted). Also […]

Episode 108 Managing Editor Dave Cameron is a guest both (a) at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, TX, where this year’s Winter Meetings are taking place and (b) on this edition of FanGraphs Audio. Among the topics covered: the Marlins’ signing of Jose Reyes and pursuit of Albert Pujols. The actual Rob Neyer also makes […]

Episode 107 No team has seen more activity of late than the Houston Astros. Zachary Levine has covered the team’s busy offseason for the Houston Chronicle — and is one of the sorts of beat reporters who utilizes things like “reason” and “evidence.” In this episode, Levine discusses the team’s GM search, miserable near-future, and […]

Episode 106 After a pair of weighty episodes, FanGraphs Audio makes an about face and embraces the entirely vapid and superficial. Who better to help in that endeavor than Dayn Perry?! Matters discussed: David DeJesus signing with the Cubs; Bobby Valentine, with the Red Sox; and little else of substance. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related […]

Episode 105 David Laurila, curator of the FanGraphs Q&A series, had the opportunity to speak with the late Greg Halman this summer at Fenway Park. While the audio wasn’t originally intended for public release, it serves as touching portrait of a talented young athlete — and ambassador for Dutch baseball — whose life ended tragically. […]

Episode 104 Managing Editor Dave Cameron discusses not only the trade of John Jaso to the Mariners from the Rays in exchange for reliever Josh Lueke, and also the firing of Ed Wade, but also takes an analytical — and yet still decidedly personal — look at his illness and subsequent treatment. Don’t hesitate to […]

Episode 103 Major League Baseball released the details of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the League and the Players Association today (Tuesday). Dave Cameron answers questions about the changes from the previous CBA and the likely effect of those changes on the game and competitive balance. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli […]

Episode 102 This edition of the pod contains not only an interview with David Laurila — concerning his process, roots as a baseball writer, etc. — but also two interviews by Laurila, first with Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and then with former outfielder Oscar Gamble. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on […]

Episode 101 Today we consult FanGraphs Audio’s impressive Mail Sack and find a question regarding the Astros’ pending move to the AL West. Contributor Brandon Warne provides the salient details of said move — including, for example, its effects on the field. Also discussed: hot dish as haute cuisine. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence […]

Episode 100 FanGraphs Founder and CEO David Appelman discusses the early days both of the site and his own personal life, some features he’ll be adding this offseason, and whether or not he’ll still be in charge of FanGraphs in 2042. Also discussed: more on the gym and more on Zooey Deschanel vehicle The New […]

Episode Ninety-Nine Stay-at-home dad and author of one alright book Dayn Perry discusses NL Central prospects, new Cardinal manager Mike Matheny, and his own personal workout regimen. “Riveting” is not the right word to describe it. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode Ninety-Eight Dave Cameron provides Instanalysis™ on Monday’s Rookie of the Year announcements — including, but not limited to, “What the deal with the Rookie of Year announcements?” Also discussed: Matt Kemp’s and Jonathan Papelbon’s ample contract size. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode Ninety-Seven Contributor Chris Cwik elaborates on his post from Thursday regarding the Marlins’ free-agent spending power and also gives his expert opinion on whether or not Arizona’s recent signings of Willie Bloomquist and John McDonald more or less assure the D-backs of a World Series. (Answer: they don’t. At all.) Also discussed: recent weight […]

Episode Ninety-Six Father-to-be Eno Sarris learns everyone on what, exactly, is unique about the Bill Smith firing and also what we might expect from center fielder Lorenzo Cain in the wake of Melky Cabrera’s departure from Kansas City. Also discussed: the frigging elitist boarding school attended by both host and guest. Don’t hesitate to direct […]

Episode Ninety-Five Mere husk of a man Dayn Perry discusses the Marlins’ free-agent spending power in light of the expected revenue from their new stadium, Cuban defector/prospect Yoenis Cespedes, and more. We also open the Mail Sack for the first time ever on FanGraphs Audio. On that not, don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode Ninety-Four Dave Cameron not only defends, but more or less celebrates, the Giants’ end of the Melky Cabrera-Jonathan Sanchez deal with the Royals. Other topics include David Wright and the Mets, Michael Cuddyer as a potential Philly, and the necessity of flu shots. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode Ninety-Three Matt Klaassen discusses his peculiar fascination with Sino-Panamanian lefty Bruce Chen and Alex Gordon’s defensive skills. He also makes some particularly touching and thoughtful observations on fatherhood. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 25 min. play time.)

Episode Ninety-Two Bradley Woodrum (FanGraphs, D-Rays Bay, Cubs Stats) discusses the Cubs as they transition into the Theo Epstein Era and also fails a quiz regarding the top prospects in the NL East. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 25 min. play time.)

Episode Ninety-One In which things change and also stay the same. Headlines Look Inside! Featuring Dayn Perry, Baseball Writing Veteran Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 23 min. play time.)

Episode Ninety In which the guest is as bad as he wanna be. Headlines Cardinal Fandom in the American South — Discussed! The World Series — Previewed Poorly! Invective — Hurled! Featuring Dayn Perry, Baseball Writing Veteran Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately […]

Episode Eighty-Nine In which time is of an, if not necessarily the, essence. Headlines The Various DSes — Reviewed! The CSes — Considered! Robin Ventura, White Sox Manager — Mentioned Briefly! The AFL — Largely Ignored! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio […]

Episode Eighty-Eight In which the guest has plumbed a couple depths. Headlines Baseball and Gridiron Football — Compared, Statistically! The NFL’s Most Glaring Inefficiencies — Revealed, Shockingly! The Perfect Running Back — Built, Hypothetically! Featuring Brian Burke, Advanced NFL Stats Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on […]

Episode Eighty-Seven In which accounts and descriptions abound. Headlines The Story of the Rays’ Game 162 — Told by People Who Were There! Featuring Mike Axisa, FanGraphs and River Ave Blues Tommy Rancel, FanGraphs and ESPN 1040 Tampa Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. […]

Episode Eighty-Six In which baseball sells itself. Headlines The Events of September 28th — Recapitulated! The Saddest Story Ever — Told Briefly! The 2011 Playoffs — Super-Previewed! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 45 min. play time.)

Episode Eighty-Five In which the guest is his own Newman. Headlines Stats and Scouting, The Relationship Between — Celebrated! The Mike Newman Story — Told Briefly! Specific Prospects — Actually Discussed! The Word Fisted — Said Aloud! Featuring Mike Newman, Prospect Maven Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode Eighty-Four In which “the end” is a topic of conversation. Headlines Official Positions — Second Guessed! Wild Card Races — Considered Momentarily! The Nationals 2012 Rotation — Waxed Poetic On! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 35 […]

Episode Eighty-Three In which the guest has made history. Headlines The Most Interesting Things Regarding Jeff Maier — Discussed! Featuring The Jeffrey Maier You’re Thinking About Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 35 min play time.)

Episode Eighty-Two In which the guest does not, technically, have the beat. Headlines Drinking at a SABR Conference — Celebrated! Stress on the Job — Stressed Over! Ideas, Generally — Bandied About! Featuring Sam Miller, OC Register Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately […]

Episode Eighty-One In which the guest, like many other people, has a real head on his shoulders. Headlines Sabermetrics, Some Finer Points Of — Discussed! Philadelphia, Its Baseball Team — Considered! Philadelphia, Its Geography — Learned About! Featuring Eric Augenbraun, NotGraphs and The Good Phight Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode Eighty In which the guest is a real-live Harvard Man. Headlines The Harvard Sports Analysis Collective — Learned About! The New York Times, Its Quality — Hotly Debated! Crested Blazers — Hella worn! Featuring David Roher, Co-President, Harvard College Sports Analysis Collective Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode Seventy-Nine In which the talents of the guest aren’t taken for (ahem) granted. Headlines The Making of a Giants Fan — Explored! McCovey Chronicles — What Up with That?!? Buster Posey — Objectified! Peyote — Mentioned More Than Once! Featuring Grant Brisbee, Great American Writer, McCovey Chronicles and Baseball Nation Finally, you can subscribe […]

Episode Seventy-Eight In which the panel is at a loss for words — and other things, too. Headlines The Dodger Situation — Nearly Comprehended! The Albert Pujols Situation — Considered Briefly! The Franchise Player Draft — Squabbled Over! Featuring Dave Cameron, Boss of Us Joe Pawlikowski, Crack Baseball Analyst Matt Klaassen, Other Pod Guest Finally, […]

Episode Seventy-Seven In which the platoon is employed. Headlines Pseudonymity — Pronounced Almost Correctly! The Twins — How They’re bad! Physical Insecurities — Noted! Featuring Bill, The Platoon Advantage The Common Man, Also The Platoon Advantage Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 50 […]

Episode Seventy-Six In which every day is Friday. Headlines Loose Ends — Hella Tied! Buster Posey — Considered Closely! The Reds Rotation — Demystified! Various Young Pitchers — Mentioned Briefly! Featuring Justin Merry, Reasonable Gentleman Eno Sarris, Left Coaster Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the […]

Episode Seventy-Five In which the panel is in a state of emergency — and also Canada. Headlines Jose Bautista — Marveled At, Perpetually! Shaun Marcum and Chris Narveson — Marveled At, Just This Once! Various Broadcasters — Considered Haphazardly! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Child-Haver Jackie Moore, Man About Across Town Finally, you […]

Episode Seventy-Four In which the guest is Badler to all of his bones. Headlines Badler’s Path to BA — Recounted! Prospects Like Julio Teheran and Tim Beckham — Observed! The International Signing Period — Demystified! Featuring Ben Badler, Baseball America Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on […]

Episode Seventy-Three In which the panel is fantastic — in only one sense of the word. Headlines Eric Hosmer’s Glory — Glorified! Pick Six Fantasy Game — Shilled For! Competent Third Basemen — Sought After! Featuring Jason Catania, Longest Islander Eno Sarris, Bay Area-ist Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode Seventy-Two In which the panel is every which and loose. Headlines The Live Event in LA — Briefly Discussed! The Marlins and Indians — Marveled At! Travis Hafner’s Face — Considered Scientifically! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Troublemaker Joe Pawlikowski, Morning Afterer Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode Seventy-One In which the guest is preceded by the definite article. Headlines The Art of Writing — Waxed Poetically About! The Field of Economics — Mostly Glossed Over! “That’s What She Said” Joke — Totally Made! Featuring THE Bradley Woodrum, Man About the Internet Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode Seventy In which the guests know a thing or two about small sample sizes. Headlines Small Samples — Totally Scrutinized! The Sabermetric Box Score — Considered Briefly! The Boston Red Sox — Largely Ignored! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Joe Pawlikowski, Morning After-er Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode Sixty-Nine In which the guest stays on the scene like a scout machine. Headlines The Frankie Piliere Story — Told! Confusing Scout Terminology — Demystified! Frankie’s “Guys” — Revealed! Featuring Frankie Piliere, Official Prospect Maven Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 50 […]

Episode Sixty-Eight In which Capitalism is kinda the good guy. Headlines The Maple Street Press Story — Told! The Boston Red Sox — Mentioned Briefly! Sample Article — Linked To! Featuring Jim Walsh, President and Founder, Maple Street Press Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the […]

Episode Sixty-Seven In which the guests tell the future, but tell it slant. Headlines MVPs and Cys Young — Predicted! Good Taste — Transgressed! Podcast — Destroyed! Featuring Dave Cameron of the American South Matt Klaassen of the Frozen North Joe Pawl of the Biggest Apple Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

After the jump, I’ve included some audio I recorded with FanGraphs’ Jackie Moore and Dark Overlord David Appelman during a Rockies-Brewers game last week in Arizona. Not revolutionary stuff, admittedly — and with maybe sub-par audio quality at times — but fun, I think.

Episode Sixty-Six In which the guests are masters of the genre. Headlines The History of ottoneu — Recounted! ottoneu Strategy — Detailed! Close Friends — Alienated! Featuring Niv Shah, Designer Chad Young, Winner! Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 45 min play time.)

Episode Sixty-Five In which the guests are hella mopey. Headlines The Stages of Adam Wainwright Grief — Explored! Best Options for a Cardinal Fifth Starter — Wondered About! The Meaning of Albert Pujols — Almost Explained! … and other curious explorations! Featuring Dan Moore, Viva El Biridist Dayn Perry, NotGraphs-ista Finally, you can subscribe to […]

Episode Sixty-Four In which the guest is more Cwik than dirty. Headlines A Real Cwik Introduction Bad-Mouthing Dave Cameron for Fun and Sport Walk-Up Music: Some Very Important Thoughts Featuring Chris Cwik, New-ish Guy Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 30 min play […]

Episode Sixty-Three In which the guest is a real-live baseball player. Headlines Some Notes on Plate Discipline The Case of the Declining BABIP The Art of Blogging Matt Antonelli: Real or Olive-Garden Italian? … and other super-serious matters! Featuring Matt Antonelli, Baller and Blogger Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode Sixty-Two In which the guest is a real-live a doctor of philosophy. Headlines On the Royals’ Historic Futility On the Royals’ Maybe Promising Future The Case of Carl Crawford and the Antiquarian Bookstore … and unparalleled insights! Featuring Will McDonald, Royals Reviewer Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode Sixty-One In which the guest is really moving up in the world. Headlines Neyer’s New Job The Art of Blogging (Whatever That Is) NBC’s Thursday Night Lineup … and other amusing tangents! Featuring Rob Neyer, National Baseball Editor Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the […]

Episode Sixty In which the guest actually stays up all night. Headlines On Projecting Minor Leaguers Sabermetrics Before the Term Existed An Encounter with Kevin Kerrane, Author of Dollar Sign on the Muscle On Measuring Defense … and other enthralling bric-a-brac! Featuring Brian Carthwright, Tireless Worker (and Father of OLIVER) Finally, you can subscribe to […]

Episode Fifty-Nine In which the guest beats around, like, zero bushes. Headlines Writing Reggie Jackson, Some Ins and Outs Of Writing, And Then Detesting, A Book: What That’s Like Dayn Invites the Host to a Diamond Mind League … and other need-to-know information! Featuring Dayn Perry, Real-Live Book Author Finally, you can subscribe to the […]

Episode Fifty-Eight In which the guests have some ideas of their own. Headlines A Brief Sketch of Adrian Beltre Oakland’s Weird Relief Signings Oakland’s Fantasy-Auction Strategy … and other bon mots! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Jonah Keri, Part-Time Canadian Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on […]

Episode Fifty-Seven In which the guest is a captain of industry. Headlines A Big League Idea (Co-Starring the Jim Bouton) When “Maverick” Meant Something: Portland Baseball in the Mid-70s A Day in the Life of an Idea Man Featuring Rob Nelson, Inventor of Big League Chew Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

For all the analysis of Matt Garza’s potential impact with the Cubs, and the skillsets of new Rays prospects Chris Archer, Robinson Chirinos, Brandon Guyer, and Hak-Ju Lee, the most interesting character in the eight-player deal may well be Sam Fuld. The 29-year-old native of Durham, New Hampshire is a walk-taking speed merchant, a Stanford […]

Episode Fifty-Six In which the guest is neither a cannon, nor a geyser: discuss. Headlines The Moneyball Book Club Meta-Meta Musings on Blogging The Sabermetric Biography of James Kannengieser Featuring James Kannengieser — Purveyor, White-Hot Prose Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 40 […]

Episode Fifty-Five In which the guest is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a Canadian. Headlines The Life and Times of Navin Vaswani — Ya Heard! Featuring Navin Vaswani, Enigmatic Canadian Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 30 min play time.)

The original version of this podcast contained an incorrect story about how Pete Abraham broke the Carl Crawford trade that has since been removed. I apologize to Pete for repeating a story I was told without knowing all the facts, and retract the statement entirely. – Dave Episode Fifty-Four In which the panel is both […]

Episode Fifty-Three In which the segments are all multiple-like. Headlines Segment #1: Live from the Winter Meetings in Orlando Segment #2: Live from the Banks of the River Charles Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Joe Pawl, American Pole Patrick Sullivan, Owner-Operator, Red Sox Beacon Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode Fifty-Two In which the guest is a host. Headlines You Down with ISP?: Baseball, the Internet, and the 90s Free Garko?: Eulogizing Baseball Well Giants: Now, But More Then … and other taste sensations! Featuring Jesse Thorn, Young American Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on […]

Episode Fifty-One In which the panel discusses secrets and how they probably don’t hurt anyone. Headlines Notes on the Price per Win Brian Sabean and the Immunity of Winning Winter Meetings: Ready, Get Set … and other rousing themes! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Joe Pawl, Resident, Biggest Apple Finally, you can subscribe to the […]

Episode Fifty In which the panel, like Rintrah, roars and shakes its fires. Headlines Unfettered Vitriol (Part One Million) The Psychology of the Ron Washington Cliff Lee and the Future: Two Immovable Forces … and other startling declarations! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Resident Philosocator Joe Pawl, Our Man in NYC Finally, you […]

Episode Forty-Nine In which the panel is invective-ridden and error-laden. Headlines New York/Philly Rule, Minnesota/Cincinnati Drool Roy Halladay vs. Tim Lincecum vs. Cliff Lee Crippling Self-Doubt: Discuss … and other pathos-inducing contretemps! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Resident Philosocator Joe Pawl, Our Man in NYC Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode Forty-Eight In which the panel is less a panel and more of cage match. Headlines Playoff Previews, Players Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Resident Philosocator Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop. (Approximately 30 min play time.)

Episode Forty-Seven In which the guest is getting reds-y to watch postseason baseball. Headlines “Red October” = Actual, Usable Pun Again! Aroldis Chapman: The Man, the Myth, the Missile Bold and/or Foolhardy Playoff Predictions … and other make-or-break propositions! Featuring Justin Merry (a.k.a. Justin Inaz) of Red Reporter and Beyond the Boxscore. Finally, you can […]

Episode Forty-Six In which the guest is neither a duck nor a snort. Discuss. Headlines The Padres Were Bad And Then the Padres Weren’t So Bad And Then They Were in First Place And Then They Weren’t in First Place Ta-da! Featuring Geoff Young of Ducksnorts and Beyond Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode Forty-Five In which the panel takes one step back and, like, a half-dozen forward. Headlines You Can Spell Josh Hamilton Without M or V or P, But You Shouldn’t Lefties, Lefties Everywhere: AL Cy Candidates Cage Fighting: Cameron v Joe Pawl Especially since M is a letter in his surname. Featuring Dave Cameron, Bad […]

Episode Forty-Four In which the panel’s got a gun and is going to a Broadway Show. Headlines New York Baseball Panel from last month’s Live Event. Featuring Mike Axisa, River Ave. Blues Matthew Cerrone, MetsBlog Ben Kabak, River Ave. Blues Joe Pawlikowski, River Ave. Blues Mark Simon, Head Researcher, Baseball Tonight Moderator: Carson Cistulli Finally, […]

Episode Forty-Three In which the panel is super credentialed. Headlines Media Panel from last month’s Live Event. Featuring David Biderman, Wall Street Journal Matthew Cerrone, Mets Blog Will Leitch, New York Magazine Michael Silverman, Boston Herald Alex Speier, WEEI.com Moderater: Jonah Keri, Ubiquitous Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder […]

Episode Forty-Two In which the panel is sooo super relaxed, OMG. Headlines Stephen Strasburg: Arms and the Man Manny Ramirez in the Windiest of Cities September Call-Ups: The Whos and Whens and Stuff … and other fresh-faced ideas! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Generally Useful Guy Bryan Smith, Resident Prospect Maven Finally, you […]

Episode Forty-One In which the panel has some unfinished business. Headlines Live from New York: It’s Baseball Nerds Trade Value, Schmade Value: Some Qs and As … and other lyrical acrobatics! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Joe Pawl, Real-Live New Yorker Bryan Smith, Prospect Maven Deluxe Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode Forty In which the panel sleepwalks through the pod. Headlines Guess What? Chisenbutt A Hitch in His Giddy-Up: Ben Revere’s Swing How About Trout?: On the Angels’ Fine Prospect … and other carefully worded statements! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Bryan Smith, Prospect Maven Deluxe Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode Thirty-Nine In which the panel is all stars all the time. Headlines Cliff Hanger: Where Will Lee End Up? The Futures Game: Is It Past Its Prime? All-Star Game Coverage: Blah to the Blah to the Blah Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Resident Philosophizer Bryan Smith, Prospect Maven Deluxe Finally, you can […]

Episode Thirty-Eight In which the guest gets all autobiographical. Headlines Pre-Sabermetric Dave A Young Jeremy Brown The Whole Open Letter Thing On Work and Baseball Featuring Dave Cameron, Man on a Mission Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Thirty-Seven In which the panel is fantastic. Headlines Brad Climbing the Lidge? Rumbles (re: Aging) in the Bronx Parra: The Manny He Seems to Be? Featuring Michael Axisa, Our Man in New York Zach Sanders, Pod Workhorse Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Thirty-Six In which the panel is get all Central-ized. Headlines City of Broad Shoulders (and Poor Teams) Manny Parra for the Course The Neal Huntington Is On! Featuring Matt Klaassen, Philosicator Jack Moore, Insufferable Math Snob Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Thirty-Five In which the panel is a little drafty. Headlines Reflecting on Strasburg Projecting on Harper Draft-as-Event: More Nerdier? Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Eno Sarris, Rogue Fantasy Contributor Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Thirty-Four In which the panel is all maven-y. Headlines The Draft Happened Real Hard … and other true truths! Featuring Marc Hulet, Prospect Maven (Canadian Sector) Bryan Smith, Prospect Maven (American Sector) Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Thirty-Three In which the panel is less than perfect. Headlines Armando Galarraga and the Prospects of Replay Armando Galarraga and the Aesthetics of Perfection Improving NERD: Putting a Number on Pleasure … and other sly tricks! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Resident Philosopher Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

Episode Thirty-Two In which the panel is taking requests. Headlines Your Wish Is Our Command (or: Follow the Reader) Advanced Metrics, Best Of Advanced Metrics, Rest Of … and other wicked games! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matthew Carruth, Ace of Database Zach Sanders, Rogue Fantasy Contributor Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via […]

Episode Thirty-One In which the panel dies of not surprise. Headlines Livan Hernandez: What’s Luck Got to Do with It? The Game Preview, Form and Theory Of Interleague Schminterleague (Joe Pawl Remix) … and other no-good deeds! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matthew Carruth, Ace of Database Joe Pawlikowski, The Polish Double-U Finally, you can […]

Episode Thirty In which the guest is a frigging wordsmith. Headlines Dan Moore: Drama King Cardinals Nation: Don’t Say It (or Spray It) Dan Moore: Probably Less Strange Than Fiction … and other comfortable silences! Featuring Dan Moore, The Human One Act Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode Twenty-Nine In which the panel is getting intimate. Headlines Trey Hillman Departs Ken Griffey Nods Off Understanding Media (or Something Like That) … and other askance looks! Featuring Matt Klaassen, Philosophizer Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Twenty-Eight In which the panel mixes its pitchers Headlines Pitching Mixes and You The Rangers’ New Dutch Boy Proposals: The Trade Kind and Other Kinds … and other cockamamie excuses! Featuring Zach Sanders, Northwesterner Eno Sarris, Workingman Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Twenty-Seven In which the panel records a meltdown. Headlines Starlin Castro in the Chicago Sky Demoted: Alex Gordon N’doy: The Tampa Bay Rays Are Good Speaking of Meltdowns … and other populist declarations! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Study Carrel-er Bryan Smith, Resident Prospect Maven Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast […]

Episode Twenty-Six In which the panel beats a near-dead horse. Headlines Ryan Howard: Ya Heard?!? CPL Watch: Lee and Lewis Do Battle Carlos Silva: What Gives? … and other mind-bending illusions! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matthew Carruth, Full-Time Lover (of Words) Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode Twenty-Five In which the panel is only semi-late for the relevant date. Headlines Relievers and Entrance LI: Harbinger of Future Closers? Mat Latos and Felipe Paulino: Are Disappointing You. Trade Bait: Proposals from the Front Lines. … and other searing proclamations! Featuring Brian Joura, Staten Island Representin’ Eno Sarris, Some Other Place Representin’ Finally, […]

Episode Twenty-Four In which the guest asks you to excuse his French. Headlines Lost in Translation Asking the Big Questions Letting a (Fantasy) Player Play … and other candid observations! Featuring Chris Liss, RotoWire Higher-Up Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Twenty-Three In which the panel is two doctors in the house. Headlines The Red Sox: Freak Out City? Barry Zito: Same Guy? Should We Ever Throw Kyle Blanks a Fastball? A Very Subjective Game Report: KC at Toronto … and other learned ejaculations! Featuring Dave Allen, Doctor of the Heat Map Matt Klaassen, Doctor […]

Episode Twenty-Two In which the panel takes a deep breath. Headlines Justin Smoak: The Man Who Launched 1000 Puns Marc Hulet Hearts Sinkerballers ¿Que Pasa, Lou Piniella? … and other verbal fisticuffs! Featuring Marc Hulet, Prospect Maven Zach Sanders, Deep Breather Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio […]

Episode Twenty-One In which the panel turns their respective guns around. Headlines Brett Anderson? More Like Best Anderson. Houston: Bad or Superbad? Colby Lewis: America’s Sweetheart. … and other busted moves! Featuring Dave Cameron, Full-Time Employee Matt Klaassen, Full-Time Enemy Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on […]

Episode Twenty In which the panel is a day late and probably a whole bunch of dollars short. Headlines Kansas City: No Way, Jose Guillen Houston: Hunter Pence, None the Richer Texas: Parks and Recreation … and other timely manners! Featuring Mike Axisa, New Kid in School Zach Sanders, Player Hater Finally, you can subscribe […]

Episode Nineteen In which the panel gets trapped in a neural net. Headlines Pitchf/x: Yesterday, Today, and (Maybe) Tomorrow C.J. Wilson and the New Pitch Brigade Matt Klaassen’s Very Squeaky Chair … and other spirited flights! Featuring Dave Allen, Pitchf/x Wise Man Mike Fast, Other Pitchf/x Wise Man Matt Klaassen, Philosophizer Finally, you can subscribe […]

Episode Eighteen In which the panel does its worst. Headlines Predictions That Will Be Wronger Texas Rangers and Pitching? The Overlord Appears … and other incalculable estimations! Featuring Dave Cameron, Sworn Enemy Joe Pawlikowski, Polish W Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Seventeen In which the panel is largely Canadian. Headlines Catcher, First, and Third: Informations! Closer Sell-By Dates Unrelenting Kindness … and other hasty conclusions! Featuring Marc Hulet, Prospect Maven Zach Sanders, Fellow Left Coaster Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Sixteen In which the panel passes through the looking glass. Headlines Fantasy Is Reality Thinking Stupid Getting Rauchy … and other wild gestures! Featuring Matt Klaassen, Philosophizer Eno Sarris, Fantasy Expert Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Fifiteen In which the panel zigs when you zag. Headlines Mark Shapiro and the Minor Leagues The Oft-Injured Mets The Team-Specific Blog, or Ars Blogica … and other money-making schemes! Featuring Dave Cameron, Sworn Enemy Matthew Carruth, Ace of Database Bryan Smith, Prospect Maven Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode Fourteen In which all of your fantasies become realities. Headlines Budreika and Blahblahski: Duquesne Represent! Sanders and Sarris: East Meets West. Hulet and Joura: Hating on Colby Lewis. … and other cracker jacks! Featuring Every Frigging RotoGraphs Contributor! Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the […]

Episode Thirteen In which the panel survives off deception. Headlines Organizational Reports: Whys and Wherefores Elijah Dukes: Released Chipper Jones and Evaluating Situational Play … and other cracker jacks! Featuring Dave Allen, Heat Mapper Dave Cameron, Sworn Enemy Bryan Smith, Prospect Maven Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode Twelve In which the guest is a frigging legend. Headlines The Rise and Further Rise of Daryl Morey Fouled by Mark Cuban (and Other Notes from MIT-Sloan) Moneyball and Breaking News The Art of Sportswriting … and other flights of whimsy! Featuring Rob Neyer Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]

Episode Eleven In which the panel tries its luck. Headlines FIP for Hitters?: A Summary The Problem with PrOPS A New Metric: Regressed wOBA … and other hits of tomorrow! Featuring Matthew Carruth Matt Klaassen Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Ten In which the panel tries not to over-extend itself. Headlines Justin Upton’s Contract in Context Thither Adrian Gonzalez? Travis Hafner’s Herniated Everything … and other moving speeches! Featuring Dave Cameron Joe Pawlikowski Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio on the flip-flop.

Episode Nine In which the panel considers what WAR is good for — and how it relates to minor leaguers. Headlines On Bryan Smith’s The Next Step Jesus Montero and the Value of a Catcher Fan Projections for Minor Leaguers? Carson Cistulli’s Long Levers Strasburg, Heyward, and This Guy … and other candid opinions! Featuring […]

Episode Eight In which the panel considers everything and its mother. Headlines The Next Questions in Baseballing Analysis Theo Epstein and UZR: Frenemies? Twitter and/as Sports Reporting Over/Unders of Note Jonah Keri Doesn’t Mention Bloomberg Sports … and other wild speculations! Featuring Dave Cameron Jonah Keri Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes […]

FanGraphs Audio writes the songs that like three people sing. Episode Seven In which the guest is about to be a doctor. Headlines The Sorrow and the Pity The Garrett Jones Sitch Flawless Radio Transition On Composition … and other timeless classics! Featuring Charlie Wilmoth of Bucs Dugout Finally, you can subscribe to the podcast […]

FanGraphs Audio surprises even itself sometimes. Episode Six In which the panel considers pitchers young and old-ish. Headlines Second Half Jackson Scherzer to the Max The First Word in Johan is Yo (Almost) Roy Halladay Is an Asian Freak … and other hilarious misunderstandings! Featuring Matt Klaassen Jack Moore Finally, you can subscribe to the […]

FanGraphs Audio is the gift that keeps on giving — giving ear aches! Episode Five In which the guest is a real-live author. Headlines Bloomberg Fantasy Nerd Thing Do You Know Who Vince Naimoli Is? Homage to Moneyballs Dog Show! (Or: Maybe I am, and Maybe I Am.) … and other dramatic gestures! Featuring The […]

FanGraphs Audio is like a bald eagle: less endangered now than it had been till recently. Episode Four In which the panel considers the nature of stress… in every way imaginable. Headlines Stressed Out Pitchers FanGraphs Does the (BABIP) Splits Saying Hello to the Missus … and other incomparable feats! Featuring Dave Allen Dave Cameron […]

FanGraphs Audio is shooting to the top of the charts. (And, yes, we’re just as surprised as you.) Audio after the jump. Episode Three In which the panel considers rookies in line for significant playing time. Headlines Tommy Manz-What-the-H-ella? Drew Stubbs Is Awesome at the Baseballs Marc Hulet’s Riposte in re Chris Withrow … and […]

FanGraphs Audio is back and very probably badder than ever. Here’s your guide to this week’s episode. Episode Two In which the panel considers the remaining pool of free agents — i.e. the baseballing equivalent of an above-ground pool. Headlines Scott Boras Seduces Tigers Dave Cameron Tells Matt Klaassen What’s What Branyan’s Got Back (Problems) […]

As part of this website’s ongoing attempt to provide white-hot baseballing analysis, we’re excited to announce the addition of a new horse to our figurative stable: FanGraphs Audio. Herein, we offer our inaugural audio presentation — available for your listening pleasure after the jump. Today’s guests are Messrs Dave Cameron, Matt Klaassen, and Erik Manning. […]