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07.29.2021

Episode 933 In anticipation of the trade deadline, FanGraphs Audio arrives early this week, featuring some transaction predictions as well as a conversation with a former player looking to help make things better for the next generation. Dan Szymborski begins ...

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07.29.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Jonathan Perrin Pushes for Change Episode 933 In anticipation of the trade deadline, FanGraphs Audio arrives early this week, featuring some transaction predictions as well as a conversation with a former player looking to help make things better for the next generation. Dan Szymborski begins ...
07.23.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Ben Nicholson-Smith on the Buying Blue Jays Episode 932 On this week’s show, we dive deep on Canada’s team before a chat about the Trade Value series and more. At the top of the program, David Laurila is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet to weigh in ...
07.16.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Emily Messina and Emma Tiedemann Call From Double-A Episode 931 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, we are joined by a pair of broadcasters from the Double-A Northeast league before a discussion about this week’s All-Star festivities. To start things off, David Laurila welcomes Emily Messina, broadcast and ...
07.09.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Bruce Miles and Mark Gonzales Talk Chicago Baseball Episode 930 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we talk to a pair of scribes about the Chicago baseball scene before digging into the upcoming draft. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Bruce Miles and Mark Gonzales to ...
07.02.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Janson Junk and Clayton Richard Talk Pitch Science Episode 929 On this week’s show, David Laurila has a pair of interviews with pitchers eager to discuss the nitty gritty of their craft. In the first half, David welcomes Janson Junk, a 22nd-rounder in the Yankees system who is ...
06.25.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Eric Longenhagen and Dan Szymborski Do Frisk Assessment Episode 928 This week on the podcast, Eric Longenhagen and Dan Szymborski go the distance to discuss the wild state of affairs in baseball. The pair begin by touching on the latest sticky substance drama, including some frisky business now ...
06.18.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Zack Bayrouty and Alex Cohen Share Road Stories Episode 927 On this week’s show, we get to hear true tales from the minor league experience. But first, we must address the sticky elephant in the room. We begin with Eric Longenhagen and Ben Clemens catching up on baseball ...
06.11.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Book Club With Tim Neverett and Dan Epstein Episode 926 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, David Laurila is joined by a pair of authors from different parts of the baseball world to talk about their work and the game. First, David welcomes Dodgers broadcaster Tim Neverett to ...
06.04.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Dan Szymborski and Ben Clemens Analyze “Some Baseball” Episode 925 On this week’s show, Dan Szymborski and Ben Clemens have an extended chat about baseball happenings before eventually going a little off-topic. The pair discuss what is going on with the surprising San Francisco Giants, as the club ...
05.28.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Kris Atteberry and Jared Sandler Issue Grades Episode 924 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we ask a pair of broadcasters to evaluate the performance of their clubs before welcoming a new contributor to the pod. To start things off, David Laurila welcomes Kris Atteberry, broadcaster for the ...
05.21.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Cole Irvin and Colin McKee Chat Pitching Get your pitcher chat here, plus Jay Jaffe and Jason Martinez on Albert Pujols.
05.14.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Joon Lee and Jeff Levering Talk Stardom Episode 922 This week on the show, we talk about superstars, unknown stars, and no-hitters. Lots of no-hitters. To begin the program, David Laurila welcomes Joon Lee, writer for ESPN, and Jeff Levering, broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers. David, Joon, ...
05.07.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Marly Rivera and Lars Anderson Swap Stories Episode 921 On this week’s show, we get fun perspectives from a reporter and a former player before an on-the-ground report from the Arizona ballfields. In the first half, David Laurila is joined by Marly Rivera, writer and broadcaster for ...
04.30.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Dan Szymborski Recites His Jeff Bridich Poetry Episode 920 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we cover the changing of the guard in Colorado, the beginning of the minor league season, and some strange new rule experiments. To begin the program, Dan Szymborski welcomes Renee Dechert of Purple ...
04.23.2021 FanGraphs Audio: “Shock the Goose” Feat. Andy Freed and Dan Hasty Episode 919 On this week’s FanGraphs Audio, we welcome a pair of broadcasters before engaging in some good ol’ staff banter. At the top of the show, David Laurila is joined by Andy Freed, radio broadcaster of the Tampa Bay ...
04.16.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Ross Atkins Feels Fortunate Episode 918 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we speak to an award-winning broadcaster and an major league GM while also looking back fondly on Fernandomania. To begin the program, David Laurila is joined by Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, broadcaster for the Lansing ...
04.09.2021 FanGraphs Audio: The KBO Preview Episode Episode 917 On this week’s episode, Brendan Gawlowski is joined by Patrick Dubuque of Baseball Prospectus to discuss the Korea Baseball Organization’s 2021 season. Brendan and Patrick each recently wrote KBO previews, and they spend the episode going over what ...
04.01.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Opening Day Jubilation Episode 916 Happy Opening Day! On this episode, we cover some 2021 projections — and the reactions to them — before catching up with a former major league manager. To start the show, Meg Rowley is joined by Ben Clemens ...
03.26.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Robert Ford Strikes a Balance Episode 915 On this edition of the podcast, we are joined by a major league broadcaster before we dig into the latest spring training happenings as we tick down to Opening Day. At the top of the show, David Laurila ...
03.19.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Jayson Stark and Tyler Kepner on Covering Baseball Episode 914 On this week’s episode, we welcome a pair of renowned writers to discuss the baseball landscape before digging into the latest projection highlights. To begin the program, David Laurila is joined by Jayson Stark of The Athletic and ...
03.12.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Joe Block Talks Pirates Episode 913 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we are joined by a major league broadcaster, who brought stories from Florida and the booth with him, before we get excited about baseball’s most enticing player. At the start of the show, ...
03.04.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Mitch Haniger Laces up the Spikes Episode 912 On this week’s program, we welcome a major league player who is as eager to see the field as we are before talking about a few of the challenges facing the Philadelphia Phillies. At the start of the ...
02.26.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Bill James Updates His Rankings Episode 911 This week we welcome an all-time great of baseball analytics, discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s big 14-year contract, and assess one of the frustrating teams in the NL Central. To begin the program, David Laurila welcomes baseball writer and ...
02.19.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Eric Longenhagen Talks Evaluation Episode 910 As part of Prospects Week, this episode of FanGraphs Audio features interdisciplinary conversations between lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen and experts from non-baseball fields about the industry of competitive evaluation. At the top of the program, Eric welcomes ...
02.11.2021 FanGraphs Audio: John Sadak Joins the Booth Episode 909 On this week’s episode of FanGraphs Audio, we talk to a new major league broadcaster, an astrophysicist about the deadened baseball, and a true journeyman southpaw. To begin the show, David Laurila welcomes John Sadak, the new play-by-play ...
02.05.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Kevin Goldstein Debuts, Rubén Amaro Jr. Reflects Episode 908 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, we welcome our newest writer to the program before bringing on a true baseball lifer to talk Philly sports. At the top of the show, Eric Longenhagen sits down with Kevin Goldstein. ...
01.29.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Alex Avila and Keith Law Know Their Stuff Episode 907 This week on FanGraphs Audio, we talk shop with a major league backstop, get into the nuts and bolts of prospect lists, and plug the latest FanGraphs merch. To begin the program, David Laurila is joined by Alex ...
01.22.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Chris Perez Brought Stories Episode 906 On the latest episode of FanGraphs Audio, the crew continues to marvel at the impressive squad being assembling in San Diego before a former major league closer joins the podcast to share his tales. At the top of ...
01.15.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Ross Stripling Does His Homework Episode 905 On this episode of FanGraphs Audio, the crew talks to a former Dodger about pitching and podcasting before taking time to remember one of the most iconic Dodgers of all. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Ross ...
01.13.2021 FanGraphs Audio: Jesse Agler Previews the Padres Episode 904 FanGraphs Audio is back for 2021, and the crew is kicking things off by talking about the most exciting team in baseball before digging deeper into some recent research. To lead off the program, David Laurila is joined ...
12.31.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Late Legends Retrospective Episode 903 On the final 2020 episode of FanGraphs Audio, the crew pays their respects to those we’ve lost before inviting a friend back to the program. At the top of the show, Jay Jaffe and Dan Szymborski honor the ...
12.24.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Daniel Norris Rekindles Friendships Episode 902 On this week’s episode of FanGraphs Audio, David Laurila is joined by Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris. The pair discuss the strange 2020 season, which featured a strong performance from the left-hander. Norris also talks about going from ...
12.18.2020 FanGraphs Audio: An Alternate Universe of Sorts Episode 901 On this week’s episode of FanGraphs Audio, the gang looks ahead to the new minor league landscape set for 2021 before looking back and considering an alternate Hall of Fame timeline. To lead things off, Ben Clemens and ...
12.11.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Reflecting on Dick Allen Episode 900 In a week of Winter Meetings gone virtual, the FanGraphs crew spends some time honoring a great player we lost, previewing the Australian Baseball League, and reviewing some recent moves. At the top of the show, Jay Jaffe ...
12.03.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Non-Tender Reactions Episode 899 The FanGraphs crew gets together to discuss Wednesday’s non-tender deadline and the many moves surrounding it, including a longer look at one of the league’s newest free agents. To start the show, Eric Longenhagen and Jason Martinez attempt ...
11.24.2020 FanGraphs Audio: The Ballots Arrive Episode 898 FanGraphs Audio arrives early this week to bring you a conversation with a major league manager, a discussion of some very exciting mail, and an interview about the Toronto Blue Jays. To begin the program, David Laurila welcomes ...
11.20.2020 FanGraphs Audio: If Craig Edwards Ran the Mets Episode 897 While baseball playoffs are still underway in Asia, the major leagues continue to have their own exciting happenings early in the offseason. In this week’s episode, the FanGraphs crew is ready to talk Japanese championship matchups, curious PED ...
11.13.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Gabe Kapler Talks Managing Episode 896 The big awards have been given out, but the FanGraphs crew is keeping an eye on offseason roster moves. This week, we welcome a major league manager to the program before digging into a pile of of recently ...
11.06.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Stove Season Begins Episode 895 The Qualifying Offers have been extended — or not — and so begins the hot stove. On this week’s show, the FanGraphs crew looks closely at another rebuild on the rise and lays out the nature of the ...
10.30.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Ranking the Free Agents Episode 894 The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions for the first time since 1988, which also means that the offseason has officially arrived. The hard-working FanGraphs crew is ready with plenty of analysis on this free agent class ...
10.23.2020 FanGraphs Audio: A Mid-Series Assessment Episode 893 With the 2020 Fall Classic between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays knotted up at 1-1, the FanGraphs crew spends some time analyzing the state of each pennant-winning club. In the first half of the ...
10.16.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Hindsight in 2020 Episode 892 While the playoffs rage on, the FanGraphs crew sadly must again turn their attention to former greats. This episode includes reflections on the past, reflections on ourselves, the 1968 Detroit Tigers theme song, and more. To lead off ...
10.09.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Andrew Miller and the Guest Episode Episode 891 While the playoff field continues to narrow, the FanGraphs crew invites a number of guests to join the show. This week they honor a Hall of Famer, talk to a major league pitcher, discuss what is going on ...
10.03.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Very Wild Card Series Episode 890 The FanGraphs crew has made it through the Wild Card Series, and they have plenty to discuss. The American League has settled into a pair of intense rivalries, while the National League includes a juggernaut and a true ...
09.28.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Jason Martinez Looks To Repeat Episode 889 The latest episode of FanGraphs Audio is here in time to preview the 16-team playoff bracket. The Astros continue to receive a closer look as they enter the playoffs (they’re far from the favorites this time around), while ...
09.25.2020 FanGraphs Audio: The FanGraphs Staff Makes a Podcast Episode 888 FanGraphs Audio returns just in time for the last weekend of the 2020 season. With a wild playoff schedule looming, the FanGraphs crew discusses topics including young arms that could help in a deep postseason run, the fate ...
05.22.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Craig Edwards Recalls He Is a Lawyer Episode 887 I welcome FanGraphs writer Craig Edwards to the program. Craig and I discuss the growing tension between team owners and players, MLB’s claim that a season of fanless games will result in $4 billion in losses, the move ...
05.10.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Jay Jaffe Figuratively Embraces the Lotte Giants Episode 886 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, I welcome FanGraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe to the program. Jay and I discuss his impressions of the first week of KBO action, the teams he finds the most compelling, and the ...
05.02.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Ben Clemens Gets to Know the KBO Episode 885 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, I welcome FanGraphs writer Ben Clemens to the program. Ben and I discuss the upcoming KBO season, his series on whacky World Series tactics, and the form we’d like baseball to take ...
04.18.2020 FanGraphs Audio: Jeff Sullivan Explores Birding Episode 884 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, I welcome Jeff Sullivan, erstwhile FanGraphs writer and current Rays baseball person, back to the program. We discuss, among other things, the moment when we each realized just how much life was ...

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FanGraphs Baseball episodes:

FanGraphs Audio: Jonathan Perrin Pushes for Change

FanGraphs Audio: Ben Nicholson-Smith on the Buying Blue Jays

FanGraphs Audio: Emily Messina and Emma Tiedemann Call From Double-A

FanGraphs Audio: Bruce Miles and Mark Gonzales Talk Chicago Baseball

FanGraphs Audio: Janson Junk and Clayton Richard Talk Pitch Science

FanGraphs Audio: Eric Longenhagen and Dan Szymborski Do Frisk Assessment

FanGraphs Audio: Zack Bayrouty and Alex Cohen Share Road Stories

FanGraphs Audio: Book Club With Tim Neverett and Dan Epstein

FanGraphs Audio: Dan Szymborski and Ben Clemens Analyze “Some Baseball”

FanGraphs Audio: Kris Atteberry and Jared Sandler Issue Grades

FanGraphs Audio: Cole Irvin and Colin McKee Chat Pitching

FanGraphs Audio: Joon Lee and Jeff Levering Talk Stardom

FanGraphs Audio: Marly Rivera and Lars Anderson Swap Stories

FanGraphs Audio: Dan Szymborski Recites His Jeff Bridich Poetry

FanGraphs Audio: “Shock the Goose” Feat. Andy Freed and Dan Hasty

FanGraphs Audio: Ross Atkins Feels Fortunate

FanGraphs Audio: The KBO Preview Episode

FanGraphs Audio: Opening Day Jubilation

FanGraphs Audio: Robert Ford Strikes a Balance

FanGraphs Audio: Jayson Stark and Tyler Kepner on Covering Baseball

FanGraphs Audio: Joe Block Talks Pirates

FanGraphs Audio: Mitch Haniger Laces up the Spikes

FanGraphs Audio: Bill James Updates His Rankings

FanGraphs Audio: Eric Longenhagen Talks Evaluation

FanGraphs Audio: John Sadak Joins the Booth

FanGraphs Audio: Kevin Goldstein Debuts, Rubén Amaro Jr. Reflects

FanGraphs Audio: Alex Avila and Keith Law Know Their Stuff

FanGraphs Audio: Chris Perez Brought Stories

FanGraphs Audio: Ross Stripling Does His Homework

FanGraphs Audio: Jesse Agler Previews the Padres

FanGraphs Audio: Late Legends Retrospective

FanGraphs Audio: Daniel Norris Rekindles Friendships

FanGraphs Audio: An Alternate Universe of Sorts

FanGraphs Audio: Reflecting on Dick Allen

FanGraphs Audio: Non-Tender Reactions

FanGraphs Audio: The Ballots Arrive

FanGraphs Audio: If Craig Edwards Ran the Mets

FanGraphs Audio: Gabe Kapler Talks Managing

FanGraphs Audio: Stove Season Begins

FanGraphs Audio: Ranking the Free Agents

FanGraphs Audio: A Mid-Series Assessment

FanGraphs Audio: Hindsight in 2020

FanGraphs Audio: Andrew Miller and the Guest Episode

FanGraphs Audio: Very Wild Card Series

FanGraphs Audio: Jason Martinez Looks To Repeat

FanGraphs Audio: The FanGraphs Staff Makes a Podcast

FanGraphs Audio: Craig Edwards Recalls He Is a Lawyer

FanGraphs Audio: Jay Jaffe Figuratively Embraces the Lotte Giants

FanGraphs Audio: Ben Clemens Gets to Know the KBO

FanGraphs Audio: Jeff Sullivan Explores Birding

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