FanGraphs Audio
1,035 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 428 ratingsFanGraphs Audio provides insightful baseball analysis and commentary in a round table style discussion with your favorite FanGraphs contributors and guests.
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FanGraphs Audio: Jon Bois on Dave Stieb, Louis Head on Pitching
March 11, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: John Perrotto Shares Pirates Stories
March 04, 2022 13:30 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin Reflect on Prospects Week
February 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Adam Ottavino Talks Slider-Slinging
February 18, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Brian Garman Chats Pitching Development
February 11, 2022 13:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Craig Albernaz on Coaching With the Giants
February 04, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Blake Butera on Managing in the Rays System
January 28, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Buster Olney and Jay Jaffe on Election Season Suspense
January 21, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Dan Dickerson and Don Gonyea Go Way Back
January 14, 2022 13:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Rob Kaminsky Discusses the Learning Curve
January 07, 2022 14:05 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Manny Acta Brings Anecdotes
December 30, 2021 14:15 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Jill Gearin Calls From Visalia
December 23, 2021 14:05 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Jay Jaffe and David Laurila Ruminate on Their Hall of Fame Ballots
December 17, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: 42 for 21
December 10, 2021 13:30 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: How the AL West Was Fun
December 02, 2021 20:30 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Ballots on the Brain
November 24, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBFeaturing debates on the AL Cy Young voting and the Hall of Fame's latest era vote.
FanGraphs Audio: Drew Saylor Talks Royals Prospects
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Frank Herrmann on Pitching in Japan
November 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Catching up With Will Carroll
November 05, 2021 13:30 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Kris Bubic Chats Changeups
October 29, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Andrew Miller Returns, Paul Sporer Dorks Out
October 22, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 70 MBEpisode 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, […]
FanGraphs Audio: Bill Koch on Baseball’s Raucous October
October 15, 2021 13:05 - 54 minutes - 50 MBEpisode 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, […]
FanGraphs Audio: Kicking off the Playoffs With Chelsea Janes
October 08, 2021 13:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Fred Harris Chats Baseball Cards, Cole Sulser Shares His Journey
October 01, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Talking Pitching With Collin McHugh and Kyle Boddy
September 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Dave “The Cobra” Parker Shares Stories of Brotherhood
September 17, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 65 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Jim Rosenhaus Shares Stories From the Cleveland Booth
September 10, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: New Hall President Josh Rawitch Stops By
September 03, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBTalking about changes in Cooperstown and the diverging fortunes of the Yankees and Mets.
FanGraphs Audio: Bowling Green’s Taj Bradley and Shawn Murnin Call From the Road
August 24, 2021 12:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Len Kasper and Lenny DiNardo Talk Music
August 20, 2021 13:05 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Ryan Fitzgerald Has a Goal
August 13, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Dan Szymborski and Jason Martinez Judge the Moves
August 06, 2021 13:05 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Jonathan Perrin Pushes for Change
July 29, 2021 01:33 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Ben Nicholson-Smith on the Buying Blue Jays
July 23, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 163 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Emily Messina and Emma Tiedemann Call From Double-A
July 16, 2021 13:05 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Bruce Miles and Mark Gonzales Talk Chicago Baseball
July 09, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBEpisode 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. […]
FanGraphs Audio: Janson Junk and Clayton Richard Talk Pitch Science
July 02, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBEpisode 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, […]
FanGraphs Audio: Eric Longenhagen and Dan Szymborski Do Frisk Assessment
June 25, 2021 13:05 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Zack Bayrouty and Alex Cohen Share Road Stories
June 18, 2021 13:05 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Book Club With Tim Neverett and Dan Epstein
June 11, 2021 12:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Dan Szymborski and Ben Clemens Analyze “Some Baseball”
June 04, 2021 12:01 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Kris Atteberry and Jared Sandler Issue Grades
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Cole Irvin and Colin McKee Chat Pitching
May 21, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBGet your pitcher chat here, plus Jay Jaffe and Jason Martinez on Albert Pujols.
FanGraphs Audio: Joon Lee and Jeff Levering Talk Stardom
May 14, 2021 13:30 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Marly Rivera and Lars Anderson Swap Stories
May 07, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBEpisode 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. […]
FanGraphs Audio: Dan Szymborski Recites His Jeff Bridich Poetry
April 30, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 70 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: “Shock the Goose” Feat. Andy Freed and Dan Hasty
April 23, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: Ross Atkins Feels Fortunate
April 16, 2021 12:30 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBEpisode 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 […]
FanGraphs Audio: The KBO Preview Episode
April 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBEpisode 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? […]
FanGraphs Audio: Opening Day Jubilation
April 01, 2021 12:30 - 59 minutes - 137 MBEpisode 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 […]