Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s reaction to the Mariners moving into first place in the AL West (at least temporarily), Jac Caglianone and the Royals’ woeful corner-outfield offense, whether major leaguers have gotten better at sliding, and an unjust byproduct of the zombie runner. Then (50:43) they bring on baseball researcher and Sports Reference designer Adam Darowski to discuss Robinson Canó’s 4000th professional hit and Adam’s work on the 4000 hits club.

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Link to Alonso quote

Link to mustache/witch article

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Link to 2021 Stat Blast

Link to M’s pitching query

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Link to 2025 worst team LF/RF

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Link to Jac’s leading xwOBA-wOBA

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Link to Treinen game

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Link to Canó video

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Link to Canó article

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Link to Adam’s presentation

Link to Simkus SABR article

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