Author Archive: Ben Lindbergh

Ben and Sam banter about the most famous players, then talk about the relative value of top prospects and elite executives.

Ben and Sam banter about Matt Kemp, Phil Hughes, and the wild card races, then talk about their most memorable errors of 2014.

Ben and Sam discuss the shift and answer listener emails about instant replay, wild cards, prospect promotions, Chipper vs. Jeter, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss the Braves’ decision to dismiss GM Frank Wren.

Ben and Sam banter about Kolten Wong and the scout who signed Mike Trout, then talk about a controversial call with playoff implications.

Ben and Sam talk to Nate Silver about baseball analysis and the first six months of FiveThirtyEight.

Ben and Michael Baumann talk to Grantland lead hockey writer Sean McIndoe about the rise of sabermetric-style analysis in the NHL.

Ben and Sam answer emails about Derek Jeter, manager challenges, the closer role, pitcher MVPs, and more.

Ben and Sam evaluate the Derek Jeter retirement tour as it begins to come to a close.

Ben and Sam compare Kershaw to Pedro and discuss Ned Yost’s bullpen usage, Russell Martin’s fitness, and Jenrry Mejia’s save celebration.