SABRcast with Rob Neyer

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SABRcast Episode 240: Eno Sarris: Content Plus Nov 13, 2023

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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.

Episode 239: Scott Bush: Check In With the Man at the Top Nov 07, 2023

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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.

Episode 238: Chris Lamb : Sagas of Breaking Barriers Oct 30, 2023

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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.

Episode 237: Eddie Frierson-Becoming Matty: Part 2 Oct 23, 2023

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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.

Episode 236: Eddie Frierson-Becoming Matty: Part 1 Oct 16, 2023

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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.

Episode 235: Ben Lindbergh: Effectively, Baseball Oct 09, 2023

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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.

Episode 234: Van Schley: Loving Baseball for Good Oct 02, 2023

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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.

Episode 233: Justine Siegal: Baseball for All Sep 25, 2023

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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.

Episode 232: Wayne Krivsky: From Scout to GM, a Baseball Story Sep 19, 2023

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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.

Episode 231: Marty Appel: Pages and Pages of Stories Sep 11, 2023

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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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