SABRcast with Rob Neyer

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Gary Ashwill, noted author, researcher, analyst and co-founder of the Seamheads.com Negro League Database. The pair discuss the origins of Gary's Negro Leagues research and the significance of last week's recognition of the Negro Leagues as a major league. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush continue the conversation on that historical development and give a winner of the weekend from the gridiron with a baseball connection. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined, for the entire program, by SABR CEO Scott Bush as they dissect the developments of the last week concerning the realignment of the minor leagues. As always, Rob and Scott also mix in a discussion on some baseball news of note and what Rob is reading lately. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by broadcaster Dan Shulman. Rob and Dan discuss Dan's early days calling Blue Jays games, his successful run at ESPN, and what brought him back to Toronto. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss memories of the winter meetings and what the event might look like going forward. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by SABR board president Mark Armour. The pair discuss SABR's series of top 50 lists, a task force to study major league classifications and more. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss the latest winners in the minor league reorganization. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by writer and editor Dan Okrent. The pair discuss his baseball works including "The Ultimate Baseball Book," and "Nine Innings." They also discuss the creation of Rotisserie Baseball and the early days of the Bill James Abstract. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss how a negative could turn into a positive for Mets fans. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by researcher and author Scott Simkus. The pair discuss Scott's book "Outsider Baseball: The Weird World of Hardball on the Fringe" along with his efforts to search high and low for lost and forgotten box scores. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss the Marlins hire of Kim Ng. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by SABR board member Chris Dial. Along with a focus on the 2020 Gold Gloves, the pair discuss the rise of the SABR Defensive Index and what the future holds for the metric. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss the first move on the minor league affiliation landscape. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Jeff Idelson and Jean Fruth to discuss their book "Grassroots Baseball: Where Legends Begin." The trio touch on stories of legendary home towns, baseball along America's most famous highway, and the state of youth baseball. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush look back on who won the first weekend of the off-season. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by ESPN broadcaster Jon "Boog" Sciambi. After reacting to the wild ending to game four of the World Series, Rob and Boog discuss how the 2020 regular season was executed and will be remembered. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush look back on who won the weekend and peak ahead at game six. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Sean Gibson, the great-grandson of legendary Negro League player Josh Gibson, and Executive Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation. Sean discusses the work of the foundation and provides first hand family knowledge to give a true glimpse of the life of Josh Gibson. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss who won the weekend and robot umps. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.