Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
Ben and Sam discuss what they see as the worst signings so far this winter.
Ben and Sam are joined by Jason Parks for a discussion of the R.A. Dickey deal and the risks and rew
Ben and Sam are joined by Ian Miller and Riley Breckenridge, the heroes behind Productive Outs, to t
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about whether a Yankees fan can learn to like Kevin Youkilis, whe
Ben and Sam talk to Kevin Goldstein about his life after leaving Baseball Prospectus to work for the
Ben and Sam weigh in on the Rays-Royals trade involving James Shields and Wil Myers a day after the
Ben and Sam discuss the Zack Greinke signing and the Dodgers’ astronomical payroll with Mike Petriel
Ben and Sam discuss Koji Uehara’s signing with the Red Sox and attempt to figure out why he doesn’t
Ben and Sam recap Ben’s experiences on his first trip to the Winter Meetings.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails mostly (but not entirely) about things that happened on day two o
Ben and Sam discuss the trade value of two of the players whose names were most often bandied about
Ben and Sam discuss and pick out the most interesting parts of Bob Elliott’s article on how the big
Ben and Sam discuss why prospect Alex Meyer isn’t the Twins’ usual type, then wonder why teams didn’
Ben and Sam break down the Braves’ signing of B.J. Upton and discuss the discrepancy between differe
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about how the Reds might save some money on Aroldis Chapman, whet
Ben and Sam discuss Evan Longoria’s second extension and why players aren’t holding out for a bigger
Ben and Sam discuss what we can learn from the rumors that Royals prospect Wil Myers is available vi
Ben and Sam answer selected listener emails in a pre-Thanksgiving episode.
Ben and Sam discuss whether MLB’s Commissioner should have the power to block a trade, as Bud Selig
Ben and Sam discuss whether Manny Acta’s lousy career win-loss record has any bearing on his likelih
