FanGraphs Audio

FanGraphs Audio episodes:

• 03.10.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Dylan Higgins Signs Off

  Episode 1015 This week’s episode is a bittersweet one, as your favorite podcast producer (that’s me!) tells his story before saying goodbye. Dialing in from the snowy slopes of France, Ben Clemens interviews me, Dylan Higgins, for the latest edition...

  
• 03.03.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Jay Jaffe and Dan Szymborski Welcome You Back

  Episode 1014 On this week’s show, we discuss the new rules on display in spring training before reacting to Manny Machado’s new extension. Jay Jaffe is joined by Dan Szymborski as they welcome back baseball, now with a pitch clock...

  
• 02.24.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Perennial Prospect Week Podcast 2023

  Episode 1013 It’s Prospect Week at FanGraphs, so our scouting department shares how the prospect list sausage is made before we hear from a fellow ranker who is now on the team side. To start things off, lead prospect analyst...

  
• 02.17.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Ryan Loutos on His Hybrid Role, Jason Martinez on His Path to Here

  Episode 1012 On this edition of the pod, we talk to a player/analyst in the Cardinals system before hearing the story of how our RosterResource guru got here. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Ryan Loutus, a...

  
• 02.10.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Sig Mejdal on Analytics, Eric Longenhagen on His Journey Here

  Episode 1011 This week, we sit down with one of the bright baseball minds in Baltimore before getting our lead prospect analyst’s backstory. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Sig Mejdal, vice president and assistant general manager...

  
• 02.03.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Dan Hayes Celebrates Joe Mauer, Michael Baumann Talks Baumann

  Episode 1010 On this week’s show, we consider the career of a potential Hall of Famer before getting to know one of our writers better. With Joe Mauer destined for the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame and set to arrive...

  
• 01.27.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Ryan Thibodaux Chats Ballots, Quinn Priester Talks Pitching

  Episode 1009 This week, we reflect on the recent Hall of Fame election results before catching up with a top Pirates prospect. First up, Jay Jaffe welcomes Ryan Thibodaux, who leads the team at the Hall of Fame Ballot Tracker,...

  
• 01.20.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Donnie Ecker on Coordinating an Offense

  Episode 1008 In this episode, we get insight from a professional run-creator before turning the tables on our favorite interviewer. In the first half, David Laurila welcomes Donnie Ecker, bench coach and offensive coordinator for the Texas Rangers, to the...

  
• 01.13.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Introducing Spencer Strider to Andrew Miller

  Episode 1007 This week on the pod, we pair a veteran reliever with a young star before interviewing one of our own fresh faces. To start things off, David Laurila welcomes Spencer Strider and Andrew Miller back to the show....

  
• 01.06.2023

  FanGraphs Audio: Derrick Goold Returns, Jay Jaffe Shares His Backstory

  Episode 1006 In the first show of 2023, we welcome back a beat writer friend to talk Cardinals before introducing a new series on the podcast. At the top of the program, David Laurila is joined by Derrick Goold of...

  
• 12.23.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Travis Sawchik Rocks the Vote

  Episode 1005 This episode, we welcome back another old friend who is casting their first Hall of Fame ballot, then talk about the most surprising free agent move in recent memory. We begin with Jay Jaffe and David Laurila continuing...

  
• 12.16.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Jerry Dipoto on the Surging Seattle Mariners

  Episode 1004 This week, we talk to the man in charge of an on-the-rise franchise before discussing the international market and a puzzling trade. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Jerry Dipoto, president of baseball operations for...

  
• 12.09.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Fernando Perez and Eno Sarris at the Winter Meetings

  Episode 1003 After a big week in baseball, we bring you two face-to-face conversations from the San Diego Winter Meetings before a chat about outfield defense. First up, David Laurila sits down with Fernando Perez, former major league outfielder and...

  
• 12.02.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Brad Miller, Veteran Infielder and Enthusiastic Soccer Fan

  Episode 1002 This week on the show, we welcome a long-time major leaguer to chat about the World Cup before going over some recent moves and looking ahead to the Winter Meetings. At the top of the show, David Laurila...

  
• 11.18.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Joel Goldberg on the Rising Royals

  Episode 1001 Hot Stove season is upon us and we are ready to start picking apart transactions, but not before we talk about the Kansas City Royals. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Joel Goldberg, broadcaster and reporter for...

  
• 11.10.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Episode No. 1000 Retrospective

  Episode 1000 That’s right, we have reached our four-digit milestone. Look back through the years with us before we look to the future (or at least this upcoming offseason). It would be impossible to fully encapsulate all 1,000 episodes of...

  
• 11.03.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Baumann and Longenhagen Do a World Series Jawn

  Episode 999 This week on the pod, the most Philadelphia pairing we have on staff comes together to break down the World Series so far. Michael Baumann is fresh off covering Games 3 and 4 of the World Series in...

  
• 10.28.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Tyler Kepner Talks World Series, Justyn-Henry Malloy Calls From AFL

  Episode 998 Just in time for the World Series, we welcome back an author who recently wrote a book on the subject before talking to a prospect in the Arizona Fall League. To start the show, Jay Jaffe welcomes Tyler...

  
• 10.21.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: No Cheering in the Press Box

  Episode 997 With four teams remaining in the postseason, this week we put our fan hats on before meeting a talented new FanGraphs contributor. In the first segment, resident Phillies fan Michael Baumann is joined by site Padres fan Jason...

  
• 10.13.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: AL East Chats With Eve Rosenbaum, David Cone, and Julian McWilliams

  Talking Orioles, Yankees, Red Sox, a bit of playoffs, and more.

  
• 10.05.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Previewing the Playoffs With Jake Mintz

  Episode 995 With the playoff matchups set, we welcome one half of Céspedes Family BBQ to the show as we look ahead to the newly expanded postseason. First, Michael Baumann welcomes Jake Mintz, one half of Céspedes Family BBQ, writer...

  
• 09.30.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Emma Baccellieri Talks Writing Process, Unionizing the Minors

  Episode 994 This week on the show, Eric Longenhagen welcomes Sports Illustrated staff writer Emma Baccellieri for an extended conversation about what she’s been working on and what she’s been watching lately. We hear about Emma’s upcoming piece on Austin...

  
• 09.21.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: A.J. Hinch on Major League Managing and Development

  Episode 993 On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with a veteran major league manager before considering the latest Triple Crown chase. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes A.J. Hinch, former catcher and current manager of the...

  
• 09.16.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Jeff Passan on International Amateur Signings

  Episode 992 This week on the show, we welcome one of the biggest names in baseball writing to talk about a court case with big implications for the sport before our newest full-time hire makes his podcast debut. To begin,...

  
• 09.09.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Catching Coach Bobby Wilson Says Stay in School

  Episode 991 On this edition of the podcast, we welcome a former big-league catcher who knows a lot about the position before some banter about an awards race between two unicorns. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Bobby Wilson,...

  
• 09.02.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Mike Ferrin on the 2023 Draft Class & MLB Playoff Picture

  Episode 990 On this week’s episode, Eric Longenhagen welcomes our friend and yours, Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, to look ahead to next summer’s draft class before casting an eye toward the playoff race and stretch run....

  
• 08.26.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Tim Hagerty Tells Tales From the Minors

  Episode 989 This week on the show, we hear great stories from a veteran minor league broadcaster and discuss those darn Yankees, but not before talking about the new FanGraphs app! In the first segment, David Laurila welcomes Tim Hagerty,...

  
• 08.19.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: On the Phone With David Cone

  Episode 988 On this episode of FanGraphs Audio, we have a conversation with a pitching great before discussing our disappointment in a current face of baseball. To begin the show, David Laurila welcomes David Cone, five-time All-Star pitcher, podcaster, and...

  
• 08.12.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Kaitlyn McGrath Talks Toronto’s Team

  Episode 987 This week on the program, we get into some Blue Jays banter before looking at how some other squads are faring after the trade deadline. In the first half, David Laurila welcomes Kaitlyn McGrath, a writer and podcaster...

  
• 08.05.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Chad Durbin, Trade Deadline Reactions, and Vin Scully

  Episode 986 On this week’s show, we welcome a major league veteran and Phillies broadcaster for a chat before reacting to an overwhelming week of trade deadline moves, as well as the loss of a broadcasting legend. To kick things...

  
• 07.29.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Ben Clemens and Eric Longenhagen Talk Trade Value, Deadline

  Episode 985 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, Ben Clemens is joined by Eric Longenhagen for an extended conversation about this week’s Trade Value Series, next week’s trade deadline, and more. Eric tells us about his trip to Los Angeles,...

  
• 07.22.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Ellen Adair on Being a Phillies Fan First

  Episode 984 This week on the show, David Laurila welcomes Ellen Adair, actor, MLB Network analyst, host of multiple podcasts and, perhaps most importantly, diehard Philadelphia Phillies fan. David and Ellen begin by discussing the All-Star Game and Home Run...

  
• 07.15.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Broadcaster Geoff Arnold on the Scorching Orioles

  Episode 983 On this episode, we discuss the surging underdogs of the AL East before a chat about finishing up prospect lists in time for one of the most eventful weeks on the baseball calendar. At the top of the...

  
• 07.08.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Ben Clemens and Dan Szymborski Devise a New Stat

  Episode 982 On this week’s episode of FanGraphs Audio, Ben Clemens and Dan Szymborski banter about recent baseball happenings before coming up with a new way to quantify how compelling players are to watch. Dan recently ran his ZiPS midseason...

  
• 07.01.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Katie Woo on Covering the Cards, Luke Epplin on Larry Doby

  Episode 981 This week, we talk to a reporter covering the St. Louis Cardinals before meeting the author of a book about the unique Cleveland team that won it all in 1948. In the first half, David Laurila welcomes Katie...

  
• 06.24.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Chaim Bloom Chats Secret Sauce, Jim Callis Talks Combine

  Episode 980 This episode, we sit down with the head honcho of the Red Sox before an old friend comes by to talk about the state of the amateur draft landscape. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes...

  
• 06.17.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Red Sox Lefty Austin Davis Is Taking Notes

  Episode 979 This week on the show, we welcome a reliever in the middle of a breakout campaign before our Freaky Friday dynamic duo returns for some more banter. To kick things off, David Laurila is joined by Red Sox...

  
• 06.10.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: GM Nick Krall on the Cincinnati Reds

  Episode 978 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, we talk to another major league general manager before some banter about recent writing on the site. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Nick Krall, GM of the Cincinnati...

  
• 06.03.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Jayson Stark on Roger Angell, Aaron Goldsmith Chats Mariners

  Episode 977 This week, we remember a legend of baseball writing before a discussion about the Seattle Mariners (and our new merch). To begin the show, Jay Jaffe welcomes Jayson Stark of The Athletic in his return to the pod...

  
• 05.27.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Ben Clemens and Jason Martinez on the Fresh-Faced Cardinals

  Episode 976 This week on the show, Ben Clemens and Jason Martinez reconvene after having previously discussed the young baseball season last month. Offense hasn’t been as quiet as it was in April, and bullpens have gotten a bit shaky...

  
• 05.20.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Julia Morales Talks Astros, Dr. Meredith Wills Rips Apart the Ball

  Episode 975 On this episode, we chat about the AL West-leading Astros before getting help from an astrophysicist as we try to understand why the baseball continues to act so strangely. To start the show, David Laurila welcomes Julia Morales,...

  
• 05.13.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Ben Cherington on the Pirates, Jake Eisenberg on His Radio Rise

  Episode 974 On this week’s FanGraphs Audio, David Laurila talks to a major league general manager before introducing one of the game’s new radio voices. In the first half, David welcomes Ben Cherington, general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. We...

  
• 05.06.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Eric Longenhagen and Keith Law Report From the Road

  Episode 973 On this episode, Eric Longenhagen welcomes old friend Keith Law of The Athletic back to the show to chat about the draft landscape. Eric recently returned from a trip to Florida, and the duo discuss how challenging travel...

  
• 04.29.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Thomas Harding Has High Hopes for the Rockies

  Episode 972 This week on the show, we check in on the always-interesting Colorado Rockies, who have been exceeding expectations in the early going, before getting into recent beanball drama and more. To begin the episode, David Laurila welcomes Thomas...

  
• 04.22.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Inside the Twins Front Office With Derek Falvey

  Episode 971 On this week’s show, we welcome a club’s president of baseball operations to talk about his team’s inner workings before we react to the exciting first few weeks of the season. At the top of the program, David...

  
• 04.15.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Hello Katie Krall, Hello Again Kiley McDaniel

  Episode 970 This week we meet a player development coach before reuniting with an old friend who has plenty of thoughts on developing players. To kick things off, David Laurila welcomes Katie Krall, development coach for the Boston Red Sox....

  
• 04.07.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Celebrating Opening Day With Matt Bowman & Craig Calcaterra

  Episode 969 FanGraphs Audio is here a day early this week in celebration of Opening Day, and we have a pair of great interviews to ring in the season. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Matt Bowman,...

  
• 04.01.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Professional Positional Power Rankers

  Episode 968 This week on the podcast, Dan Szymborski and Ben Clemens go over their work on the 2022 positional power rankings. Dan wrote about the league’s catchers, so the duo discuss Will Smith’s sneaky stardom, Yasmani Grandal’s wild 2021...

  
• 03.25.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Alex Coffey Reports From Phillies Camp

  Episode 967 On this week’s show, David Laurila welcomes Alex Coffey, a sportswriter for The Philadelphia Inquirer covering the Philadelphia Phillies. David and Alex both attended Nick Castellanos’ signing press conference in Florida, and discuss how the outfielder is going...

  
• 03.18.2022

  FanGraphs Audio: Transaction Reactions With Eric Longenhagen and Ben Clemens

  Episode 966 On this edition of FanGraphs Audio, our own Eric Longenhagen and Ben Clemens discuss some of the numerous signings and trades of the past week. Eric and Ben talk about the first sunburn of the season, Cristian Pache’s...