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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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 reading. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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On 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.
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On 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 Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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On 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 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.
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On 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.
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On 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://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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On 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 Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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On 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 reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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On 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's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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On 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 list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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On 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://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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On 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 website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.
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On 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 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.
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On 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 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.
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