Baseballogy

Baseballogy

By Drew Wilfahrt and Adam ScheidSportsScienceLeisureBaseball
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Baseballogy episodes

  • Episode 93 - COVID-19
    In this episode, Drew and Adam lay out all of the facts of COVID-19, and answer some questions as a pair of professional immunologists. We cut through the fake news, and give you the information you want about
    1. Viruses
    2. What we know about the virus that causes COVID-19
    3. How viruses get to humans
    4. The immune response to viruses like COVID-19
    5. What you can do to slow the spread of the disease
    6. What the medical community is doing to help.
    If you have any questions for us, email us at [email protected]
    If are experiencing symptoms such as dry cough, fever, please call a medical professional.
    1 hr 53 min
  • Episode 92 - One Month Ago
    In this episode, Drew and Adam spoke back on February 16th, exactly one month ago today. In this episode, things were completely normal, the Astros were still the heart of news coverage in baseball. the Mookie Betts trade was still making waves in LA and Boston. Listen in, and enjoy our bliss, lack of anticipation for the upcoming pandemic, and what disappointment that was to come.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 91 - Lopsided Teams: The Leaning Tower of WAR
    In this episode, Drew and Adam banter about the punishments received by the astros, and the fallout around the league. Later, they discuss trade talks surrounding Nolan Arenado and Mookie Betts. In Under the Microscope, Drew discusses the most lopsided teams (teams whose WAR is predominantly derived from either pitching OR hitting). Later, Adam breaks down the Twins signing of Josh Donaldson, and how that boosts the Twins' infield defense. Further on, Drew discusses the use of the phrase "the Next Mike Trout" and finds the first player that the phrase was used on. Finally, Drew and Adam stick up for Larry Walker, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in his last year on the ballot.
    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 90 - Somebody Stole my Sign
    In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss sign stealing allegations against the Red Sox. Later, they cover a wide array of arbitration deals including Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, and others. Also, they discuss the Rays acquisition of Jose Martinez from the Cardinals. In under the microscope, Drew and Adam discuss the correlation between xBA and exit velocity and launch angle. Behind enemy lines discusses the Twins signing a couple of pitchers, Homer Bailey and Rich Hill, and an extension for Miguel Sano.
    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 89 - Sneaky Decent
    In this episode, Drew and Adam open with discussion about Albert Belle, and then proceed into discussion about some major moves around the league including Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rendon, and others. Later, Drew dives into Wade Miley's pitch tipping, and finds a not so exciting conclusion. Afterward, Drew examines the highest disparity between FIP and ERA over the course of a single player's career, and finds a race you can watch next season! Later, Adam goes behind enemy lines and discusses some of the Twins options for the remainder of the offseason. Finally, Drew discusses how much longer Mike Trout will be the best player in baseball, and Adam sticks up for Tyler Clippard, who has outlandish BABIP numbers.
    1 hr 24 min
  • Episode 88 - "You started a new job and you hate It"
    In this episode, Drew and Adam open by discussing Drew's birthday gift this year. The continue discussion through a tangent about Cameo, and how Johnny Damon has mastered the new social media platform. Later, they discuss the swathe of transactions that occurred in Baseballogy's annual hiatus. Later, they discuss the Australian Baseball League season this far, and give an update on Geelong-Korea. Finally, they round out the episode by breaking down rSZ, the Twins' offseason outlook, and the first ever sad Mike Trout article.
    1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 87 - Padres Pitching Dentist
    In this episode, Drew and Adam open discussion about team Dentists, and explore the life of Steve Arlin, a man who balanced a career in Major League Baseball and being a dentist. Later, they break down the end of the world series (quite late!) and then discuss the early offseason action including qualifying offers (with a helpful explanation of how they work). Later, they discuss managerial hirings and firings, as well as some of the news around the league including Alex Anthopoulos' triggering an MLBPA probe, the next step in the inevitable march of the Robo-Ump, and finally discuss some of the moves from Twins players.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 86 - Sylvia Plath's Birthday
    In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss all of the spooky things happening in baseball. They start by discussing Robbie Grossman's surprise appearance as a gold glove finalist, and then discuss the progress in the 2019 World Series. Later, they discuss the incidents surrounding Brandon Taubman, and then discuss some umpire news. Later, they discuss the Arizona Fall League, and they break down what happened this year. Finally, Drew discusses the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame (A very good segment), and Minor League Baseball's potential restructuring.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 85 - Ball is Life
    In this episode, Drew and Adam break down the American League and National League Championship series, and then have a discussion about the changes in the ball, what it means for the players, the league, and its fans.
    1 hr 2 min

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Baseballogy is a podcast where two rational scientists talk irrationally about baseball. Join us as we discuss the action from in and around major league baseball.