SABRcast with Rob Neyer

This week's episode featured a discussion of Jim Bouton's Ball Four. In recognition of the book's 50th anniversary, Rob chats with authors Mitchell Nathanson and Mark Armour about the drama in the book and surrounding its initial publication. Nathanson is the other of Bouton: The Life of a Baseball Original. Armour is the president of SABR' Board of Directors and founder of SABR's Baseball Biography Project.

For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

This week's guest is former big-leaguer Doug Glanville. The pair discuss Doug's path to the becoming a big-leaguer, his love of Strat-O-Matic, and insight into how players may view the labor issues involved in bringing the game back in 2020.

Live episodes of SABRcast will return next Monday night on Facebook. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

This week's guest is big league broadcaster Josh Lewin and his weekly baseball podcast called The Throwback League where he simulates broadcasts between World Series teams from the last four decades. The pair discuss that project and Josh's extensive broadcast experience that includes working with six major league teams.

Live episodes of SABRcast will return next Monday night on Facebook. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

This week's guest is Fred Claire, former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager for three decades and best-selling author. The pair discuss stories from Fred's time in the game including seizing on the idea of Dodger Blue, presiding over both Fernando-Mania and Nomo-Mania, and enduring messages from Jackie Robinson.

Live episodes of SABRcast will return next Monday night on Facebook. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

This week's guest is Jason Benetti, television broadcaster for the Chicago White Sox and ESPN. The pair discuss Jason's path to the big leagues, the many personalities he's shared the booth with and his approach to the way he incorporates advanced stats into the broadcast.

Live episodes of SABRcast will return next Monday night on Facebook. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

This week's guest is Kyle Boddy, the Cincinnati Reds' director of pitching initiatives and pitching coordinator. Kyle is the founder and owner of Driveline Baseball and, until joining the Reds in the fall of 2019, a consultant for major-league teams. The pair discuss his unique front office role and take questions from the live streaming audience.

Live episodes of SABRcast will return next Monday night on Facebook. 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 chats with Chicago Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper. The pair discuss Len's journey to the booth, the relationships he built along the way, and how he views the game today.

Live episodes of SABRcast will return next Monday night via Facebook. 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 first LIVE episode of SABRcast, Rob Neyer chats with broadcaster Jon Sciambi. The pair discuss what the future of the 2020 baseball season may be, baseball in the 1980s and much more. The two wrap up the episode fielding listener questions.

Join Rob each Monday night for the latest live edition of SABRcast. 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 chats with author Joan Ryan about her upcoming book "Intangibles: Unlocking The Science and Soul of Team Chemistry." The pair discuss multiple aspects of the book, zeroing in on the clubhouse dynamic of the 2000's era San Francisco Giants. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss an exciting change for the podcast.

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 chats with Jason Turbow, acclaimed author of "The Baseball Codes." The pair discuss that project along with other notable books by Turbow profiling the Oakland A's in the 1970s and the 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers. Then Rob and SABR CEO Scott Bush discuss baseball related ways to pass the time during the game's hiatus.

For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.