SABRcast with Rob Neyer
252 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsSABRcast with Rob Neyer is your weekly source for insights and analysis of what's happening in modern baseball on and off the field. Every Monday, longtime baseball writer Rob Neyer and the team at the Society for American Baseball Research bring you compelling interviews with figures from around the game — and music from The Baseball Project.
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Episodes
Episode 250: John Thorn: Being Baseball's Historian
January 22, 2024 22:36 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by prolific author and MLB's official historian, John Thorn.The pair discuss John's involvement with Ken Burns' Baseball, his role as MLB historian, and how his own fandom has evolved. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 249: A Baseball Adjacent Boondoggle
January 15, 2024 21:03 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Mark Armour and Jeff Bower. The trio of friends discuss their "Boondoggle" adventures tied to trips to the annual SABR convention. From introducing Rob to new food, to a basement tour of the Hall of Fame, to stumbling on a celebration of Cy Young, the stories abound between these three. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 248: Author Roundtable: Discussing the Process
January 08, 2024 23:15 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by a trio of authors, Don Zminda, Steve Steinberg and Mitchell Nathanson. Rob uses the roundtable format to pick the brains of these prolific writers about the soup to nuts process of writing a book. Everything from picking a topic, to when to call it a day on research and how to get the book to an audience. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 247: Andy Andres: Baseball in the Classroom
January 02, 2024 15:59 - 1 hour - 84 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by data science professor Andy Andres.The pair discuss the development and teaching of the first college course in Baseball Analysis and Sabermetrics, along with other aspects of Andy's baseball life and experiences. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 246: Melissa Ludtke: Battling for Access
December 27, 2023 20:04 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball journalist Melissa Ludtke. The pair discuss Melissa's start in the business, early successes covering baseball on a national stage, and how she ended up at the center of a battle to provide all reporters access to baseball club houses around the league. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 245: Dayn Perry: Covering the Good, the Great, and Everything in Between
December 18, 2023 23:41 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Dayn Perry. Rob and Dayne discuss some of their shared professional history, how Dayne got into, and stayed in, the business of writing about the game with an analytical bent, and more. The pair also discuss Shohei Ohtani's contract and Dayne's biography of Reggie Jackson. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 244: Craig Brown: Pulling at Threads
December 11, 2023 17:39 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by prolific researcher Craig Brown. As the driving force between the website "Threads of Our Game," Craig has developed an intricate system of tracing the true styles and colors of baseball uniforms from the 19th century and early 20th century. Rob and Craig discuss his process, some of his most exciting finds and ways anyone can help in the research process. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been r...
Episode 243: Noah Gittell: Deep Cut Baseball Movies
December 06, 2023 19:26 - 1 hour - 21.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Noah Gittell. Rob and Noah discuss some baseball movies that may be off the beaten path. The pair also take cues from Noah's soon to be released book, "Baseball: The Movie." Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 242: Jon Weisman: Bleeding Dodger Blue
November 27, 2023 05:09 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Jon Weisman. Rob and Jon discuss his novel "The Catch" along with his Dodger-centric works, "Brothers in Arms" and "100 Things Dodgers Fans Should Know and Do Before they Die." Jon also now works for the Dodgers, which has put him in direct contact with some of his all-time baseball heroes. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Ro...
Episode 241: Roundtable Discussion: Defining a Major League
November 20, 2023 22:23 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the various upstart leagues in the first half of baseball's history and how they should, or should not, be characterized. Joining Rob on the show is Warren Corbett who has written extensively about the Continental and Global Baseball Leagues, Dan Levitt author of a book on the Federal League and Justin McKinney, author of a book on the Union Association. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the ...
SABRcast Episode 240: Eno Sarris: Content Plus
November 13, 2023 21:42 - 56 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by writer for The Athletic, Eno Sarris. Rob dives into a wide-ranging discussion that includes talking about clutch players, "Stuff Plus," beneficial splits and more. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the week and reading an essay from an icon, in social media form. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 239: Scott Bush: Check In With the Man at the Top
November 07, 2023 03:02 - 1 hour - 85 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush. Rob and Scott check in on the 2023 MLB season on the whole. The pair react to the World Series championship for the Rangers, the overall playoff system, the best players in the game, and the impact of the rule changes in 2023. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://...
Episode 238: Chris Lamb : Sagas of Breaking Barriers
October 30, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author, researcher and professor Chris Lamb. Rob dives into a discussion of his work focused on the history of the integration of the Major Leagues. The pair discuss how Chris came to be captivated by the subject and what fresh perspectives and stories he's uncovered in the process of his writing. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Ro...
Episode 237: Eddie Frierson-Becoming Matty: Part 2
October 23, 2023 21:38 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by actor Eddie Frierson. Best known in baseball circles for his one man show, "Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson," Eddie and Rob discuss in this second part about the early iterations of the show, the elbows he rubbed because of it and even the latest on maybe a comeback for the show. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's readi...
Episode 236: Eddie Frierson-Becoming Matty: Part 1
October 16, 2023 20:24 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by actor Eddie Frierson. Best known in baseball circles for his one man show, "Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson," Eddie and Rob discuss the early inspiration for that show, Eddie's own baseball background, and his other voice and acting work. This will be part one of a two part conversation. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob...
Episode 235: Ben Lindbergh: Effectively, Baseball
October 09, 2023 18:46 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by writer and "Effectively Wild" podcast host, Ben Lindbergh. The pair dive deep into a look at some of the best moments of "Effectively Wild" over the show's run along with how episode content comes together. Later in the show Rob and Ben discuss the MLB playoffs, a look at the impact of rule changes, and more. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a ...
Episode 234: Van Schley: Loving Baseball for Good
October 02, 2023 22:07 - 1 hour - 23.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by legendary baseball man Van Schley. Rob and Van discuss his many and legendary forays into minor league and independent league baseball. They also touch on a group Van his helping lead now that is taking baseball to unexpectedly foreign countries. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://s...
Episode 233: Justine Siegal: Baseball for All
September 25, 2023 21:09 - 51 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the founder of "Baseball for All" Justine Siegal. Along with tracing back her love of the game, Rob and Justine discuss roadblocks and wins along her path in baseball and exciting opportunities in the works to help more girls find a place to play the game they love. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast ...
Episode 232: Wayne Krivsky: From Scout to GM, a Baseball Story
September 19, 2023 02:42 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by long-time scout and baseball operations man Wayne Krivsky. Rob and Wayne discuss a baseball journey that took Wayne from collegiate player to front office worker to scout, all the way to the big chair of GM for the Cincinnati Reds. Wayne shares the stories of the most impactful people in the game for his career, some of his big hits as a scout and GM, and some of his misses too.Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weeken...
Episode 231: Marty Appel: Pages and Pages of Stories
September 11, 2023 17:27 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Marty Appel. With his start working in public relations, notably with the New York Yankees and the Major League Baseball office, Appel has also authored numerous baseball books. Rob and Marty discuss several of his biographical works, including those on Casey Stengel, King Kelly and Thurman Munson. The pair also touch on his newest book, "Pinstripes by the Tale. Half a Century In and Around Yankees Baseball." Rob wraps the show...
Episode 230: Jim Martz: Scout Stories
September 04, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by long time Major League scout Jim Martz. Jim details his work over a lifetime of scouting big league talent, including the story of uncovering Kirk Gibson and Scott Rolen. The pair also discuss the role Martz played in the iconic Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit "Diamond Mines." Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the ...
Episode 229: Earl Santee: Designing Sports Cathedrals
August 28, 2023 21:36 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by sports architect Earl Santee. The pair discuss Earl's extensive history helping design some of the best modern ballparks in the game including Target Field and PNC Park. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 228: Donna Muscarella: Artistic Impact on the Game
August 21, 2023 20:40 - 1 hour - 21.3 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by artist Donna Muscarella. The pair discuss her unique artistic style, her love of collecting and card shows and her special experience connected to an historic ballpark. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 227: Steve Gietschier: Mid-Century Madness
August 14, 2023 19:44 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by researcher Steve Gietschier. Along with discussing Steve's past as a researcher and historian with the Sporting News, Rob dives into details on his latest work, "Baseball: The Turbulent Midcentury Years." The pair discuss the genesis of the project as well as what it takes to compile the research needed for such an undertaking. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra...
Episode 226: Sean Kane: Masterpieces on Leather
August 07, 2023 20:04 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by artist Sean Kane. Rob dives into a discussion of Sean's unique paintings using baseball gloves as a canvas. The pair discuss Sean's start in this niche, his inspiration for early efforts, his technical process and more. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 225: Remembering Tom Ruane
July 31, 2023 19:55 - 1 hour - 21.3 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the founder of Retrosheet Dave Smith and SABR board president Mark Armour to discuss the life and legacy of Tom Ruane. The trio discuss Tom's impact as a long-time SABR member, his involvement with Retrosheet, along with personal memories of what Tom meant to the baseball research community as a friend and colleague. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, a...
Episode 224: Scott Bush: The Return
July 25, 2023 19:41 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by SABR CEO, and former weekly contributor, Scott Bush. Along with a recap of some high points of the recent SABR Convention, Scott and Rob discuss some of the latest excitement around SABR, and the unique and valuable benefits provided to members. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sa...
Episode 223: Adam Darowski: Behind the Sport Reference Curtain
July 17, 2023 22:45 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Adam Darowski, the Director of Product for Sports Reference. Rob discusses Adam's start in the world of digital sports data, the challenge of organization and gathering of Negro League data, and the latest craze under the Baseball Reference umbrella, Immaculate Grid. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast...
Episode 222: Alain Usereau: Enchantment of the Expos
July 10, 2023 21:22 - 1 hour - 21.4 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by broadcaster, author and historian Alain Usereau. The pair discuss Alain growing up in rural Canada, his love for the Expos, how he began broadcasting and his approach to his French language baseball work now. The pair also discuss Alain's book, "The Expos in their Prime." Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SAB...
Episode 221: Russell Carleton: The New Ballgame
July 03, 2023 20:14 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Russell Carleton. The pair discuss Russell's new book, "The New Ballgame," a unique look at the way the game has changed in the recent and distant past. Rob highlights the unique way Russell dissects those changes and how his approach can help inform future decisions about baseball. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's read...
Episode 220: Sean Aronson: The Stories are the Story
June 26, 2023 19:14 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the play-by-play voice of the St. Paul Saints, Sean Aronson. Sean shares his roots in broadcasting growing up listening to legends of the craft, stories from his career and insight into the current landscape of the minor leagues. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 219: Linda Pitmon and Steve Wynn: Baseball Project
June 19, 2023 21:18 - 1 hour - 21.2 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by a two of the driving forces behind the band "The Baseball Project." Linda Pitmon and Steve Wynn tell Rob about the start of the band, the inspiration behind some of their most impactful songs and their new album, set for release this summer. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.o...
Episode 218: Panel Discussion: It Has to Work
June 12, 2023 13:17 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by a special panel of guests to discuss a unique look at building an indy league baseball team. Ben Lindbergh, Sam Miller and Theo Fightmaster offer unique perspectives on the story behind the book, "The Only Rule is it Has to Work." The book follows the summer of the Sonoma County Stompers and the unique moves made to try and make them successful on the field. Rob wraps the show by discussing his winner of the weekend and what he's been...
Episode 217: Panel Discussion: The Peanuts Gang and Baseball
June 05, 2023 17:31 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by a special panel of guests to discuss the iconic comic strip Peanuts. Along with Benjamin L. Clark, Anika Orrock, and Luke Epplin, Rob dives into the strip's baseball bent, how the characters mirror real life, and how the strip stands the test of time across the decades. Later in the show, Rob wraps the week that was in baseball looking at the surging Texas Rangers. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit...
Episode 216: Jake Eisenberg: New Voice on the Block
May 30, 2023 16:25 - 1 hour - 24.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Kansas City Royals radio broadcaster Jake Eisenberg. Rob and Jake discuss his rapid rise through the minors, the iconic radio voices he's already worked with, and his approach to the craft of calling a game. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 215: Phil Dixon: History from their own words
May 22, 2023 17:01 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and researcher Phil Dixon. Phil has a lengthy catalog of books to his name, notably the award-winning work "The Negro Baseball Leagues A Photographs History, 1867-1955." Throughout his research he has personally interviewed countless people connected to the game's past, generating some of the most accurate and complete portrayals of the history of the Negro League era. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's rea...
Episode 214: Jonathan Eig: Uncovering Biographies
May 15, 2023 14:49 - 1 hour - 56 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Jonathan Eig. Author of biographies on such subjects as Jackie Robinson, Lou Gehrig and Muhammad Ali, Rob and Jonathan discuss those works and his latest book, "King: A Life." The chat gives a glimpse into some of the unique findings Jonathan's research has produced and the process for writing books on such significant figures. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https:...
Episode 213: Michael Lewis: Moneyball Milestone
May 08, 2023 16:25 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Michael Lewis. With the 20th anniversary of the publication of "Moneyball" on the horizon, Rob and Michael discuss the construction of the book, the continued popularity it enjoys, favorite behind the scenes moments for Michael and more. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at ht...
Episode 212: JJ Cooper: Mr. Baseball America
May 01, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 25.2 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Baseball America writer JJ Cooper. The pair discuss the potential impacts of AI on baseball, the Oakland A's signals of a Las Vegas move, Banana Ball, and more. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 211: Ryan McGee: Minor League Perfection
April 24, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Ryan McGee. Along with writing for ESPN and working as a host, Ryan recently published a new book, "Welcome to the Circus of Baseball: A Story of the Perfect Summer, at the Perfect Ballpark at the Perfect Time." Rob and Ryan discuss some of the best moments from the summer working for the Asheville Tourists, and how the ticket to a love of the game may just come at a minor league price. Later Rob wraps the show with his persona...
Episode 210: Baseball Movie Roundtable
April 17, 2023 19:55 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the trio of Ellen Adair, Eric Gilde, and Noah Gittell to discuss all things baseball movie-related. Rob and the round table discuss what they see as the best in the genre, redeeming moments in some of their least favorite movies and even what defines a baseball movie. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit th...
Episode 209: Ben Jedlovec: Advanced Tech in Baseball
April 10, 2023 19:46 - 1 hour - 64 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by MLB tech guru Ben Jedlovec. Currently Ben is the Senior Director, Baseball Data Platform Product for Major League Baseball. Rob and Ben discuss is the intersection of data and baseball, immersing tech in the game, and more. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrca...
Episode 208: Edwin Rodríguez: Pride in Puerto Rico
April 03, 2023 02:24 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB player and manager Edwin Rodríguez who is currently managing the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. The pair discuss Edwin's journey as a player, transition to coaching and scouting and the current phase of his baseball career. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at...
Episode 207: Emma Baccellieri: Multi-Sport Star
March 27, 2023 20:07 - 1 hour - 22.7 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Sports Illustrated national writer Emma Baccellieri. The pair discuss covering sports other than baseball, the potential demise of the knuckleballer, the future of automation in the game and more. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
Episode 206: Michael Clair: Finding a Voice in Blog
March 20, 2023 20:05 - 1 hour - 56 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball writer Michael Clair. The pair discuss Michael's journey from blogging about the game for fun, to covering the game on the biggest stages. Rob and Michael also zero in on his latest coverage of the World Baseball Classic. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org...
Episode 205: Tim Hagerty: Minor Leagues, Major Stories
March 13, 2023 19:56 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by long-time broadcaster and current voice of the El Paso Chihuahua's, Tim Hagerty. The pair discuss Tim's latest book, "Tales from the Dugout," a collection of anecdotes from Minor League Baseball. The pair also discuss MLB pace of play rules, leaning on Tim's experience with the rules on a daily basis in the minors last summer. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show not...
Episode 204: Miles Wolff: An Independent Thinker
March 06, 2023 22:07 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Miles Wolff, the driving force behind some of baseball's most successful affiliated and independent minor league teams and leagues. The pair discuss Wolff's time running the Durham Bulls, his founding of the independent Northern League and his new book, "There's a Bulldozer on Home Plate." Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what R...
Episode 203: Bill Brown: The Bond with those Familiar Voices of Summer
February 27, 2023 23:43 - 1 hour - 23.9 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the long time television voice of the Houston Astros, Bill Brown. The pair discuss how Bill got started in the business, how he nearly quit the business, and the special relationships fans build with the voices of their teams. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sab...
Episode 202: Emma Tiedemann: Opening the Baseball Booth for All
February 20, 2023 14:40 - 1 hour - 22.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the voice of the Portland Sea Dogs, Emma Tiedemann. The pair discuss Emma's broadcast heritage, what drew her to focusing on baseball play-by-play, and the obstacles she faces as one of the few professional female play-by-play voices. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr...
Episode 201: Clint Hurdle: Baseball Life, Cover to Cover
February 13, 2023 19:26 - 1 hour - 25.1 MBOn this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB player and manager Clint Hurdle. The two discuss Clint's wide ranging career spanning time as a top prospect, big league regular, and manager. The two also touch on a new venture Hurdle has been instrumental in launching. Later Rob wraps the show with his personal commentary on current events in baseball and beyond. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.o...