Author Archive: Ben Lindbergh

Ben and Sam talk about ALCS Game 4 and NLCS Game 5, then answer listener emails about sabermetrics and strikeouts.

Ben and Sam discuss the latest action in a pitching-dominated postseason, then answer emails about power outages, platoon splits, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss the improbable outcomes of the first three games between the Cardinals and Dodgers.

Ben and Sam discuss momentum, clutch, and other ALCS storylines.

Ben and Sam discuss Justin Verlander in the wake of his ALDS performance, then answer some listener emails.

Ben and Sam discuss Cubs prospects and (at the end of the episode) Joe Girardi’s managerial decision, then talk about the Pirates’ loss and answer some listener emails.

Ben and Sam discuss the narratives that are dominating the discussion this October.

Ben and Sam discuss the current true talent of Miguel Cabrera, then talk about pitchers starting on short rest in October.

Ben and Sam talk about two managers in the news, then discuss a pair of prospects Ben saw in Arizona.

Ben and Sam talk to Brian Kenny about the reaction to his campaign to kill the win and why sabermetrics needs a confrontational face.