SABRcast with Rob Neyer

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Episode 171: Willie Horton: Conversation with a Slugger Jul 17, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB star Willie Horton. Rob talks to the long time Detroit Tiger about his new book, "Detroit's Own Willie the Wonder, the Tigers' First Black Great." The pair discuss some of the highlights from the book including who Horton credits with teaching him how to be a big leaguer and his views on playing the game he tries to pass down to the younger generation. Later Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush and they break out the brooms for their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 170: Josh Wilker: Cardboard Gods Jul 11, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author, blogger and creator of "Cardboard Gods," Josh Wilker. The pair look at the genesis of Josh's successful blog and the baseball work it inspired. Later Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush and they break out the brooms for their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 169: Mark Armour & Dan Levitt: Doctrine of Cutting Corners Jul 05, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Mark Armour & Dan Levitt to discuss their latest collaboration, Intentional Balk: Baseball's Thin Line Between Innovation and Cheating. In this book the pair look at a wide range of schemes and tactics throughout baseball history. Later Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush for their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 168: Danny Peary: Cult Baseball Books Jun 27, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and film critic Danny Peary. The pair discuss how Danny got started as an author, his first movie based works, his monumental work, "We Played the Game," and more. Later Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush for their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 167: Scott Bush: A CEO Check In Jun 20, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined for an extended conversation with SABR CEO Scott Bush. Rob and Scott discuss the oddities of minor league baseball league names and the fun aspects to expect from this summer's SABR Convention in Baltimore. Later on, the pair have their weekly discussion of winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 166: Steve Steinberg: A Comeback to Baseball Jun 13, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is by author and researcher Steve Steinberg. Discussion includes Steve's early work including a book on Urban Shocker, his collaborative process with Lyle Spatz and their latest work, "Comeback Pitchers: The Remarkable Careers of Howard Ehmke & Jack Quinn." Later, Rob is joined by SABRcast CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 165: Jean Fruth and Jeff Idelson: Get Your Kicks, Podcast Style Jun 06, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is by a pair of guests, Jean Fruth and Jeff Idelson from Grassroots Baseball. The trio discuss their latest work "Grassroots Baseball: Route 66" and how the iconic highway is connected to the game. Later, Rob is joined by SABRcast CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend including a look at the success of Buck Showalter in New York and some success stories that began in Indy Ball. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 164: Emma Baccellieri: Profile Potpourri May 31, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Emma Baccellieri of Sports Illustrated. Along with a review of some of the top stories Emma has written so far this season, the pair discuss her piece on the late Roger Angell. To wrap up the show Rob is joined by SABRcast CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 163: Bill Nowlin: How to Write a Life May 23, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Bill Nowlin. The pair discuss Bill's extensive work on the SABR Bio Project, his volumes on several Red Sox luminaries and more. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend including two sides of Manny Machado's career coin. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website.

Episode 162: James E. Brunson III: Baseball History Through Imagery May 15, 2022

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On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by artist and historian James E. Brunson III. The pair discuss the origins of James' interest in baseball imagery and art. They also discuss his three volume work, Black Baseball, 1858-1900: A Comprehensive Record of the Teams, Players, Managers, Owners and Umpires. Later in the show Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners of the weekend. 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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