Episode 694
Rob Arthur not only contributes to FiveThirtyEight and Vice but has also been recognized as a doctor of genes. Furthermore, he’s the guest on this edition of the FanGraphs Audio.

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Episode 693
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses how the Cubs are unusually well suited, among National League clubs, to benefit from the use of a designated hitter; examines the possible role Cleveland right-hander Danny Salazar might assume for Cleveland in the World Series; and also attempts to establish criteria for identifying Andrew Millers of the future.

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Episode 692
Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses Boston’s Michael Kopech, Oakland’s Frankie Montas, and other prospects who might be candidates for the future role of middle-inning relief ace; considers Atlanta prospect Travis Demeritte and the possibility of plus-plus second-base defense; and previews his forthcoming organizational lists, including his use of future value.

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Episode 691
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses the future of the closer role in light of the nearly optimal bullpen usage exhibited during the current postseason, marvels at Javier Baez’s ecstatic combination of talent and creativity, and attempts to explain Clayton Kershaw to people who don’t know better.

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Episode 690
Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. He dedicates nearly all this edition of FanGraphs Audio to the very entertaining Game 5 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Nationals.

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Episode 689
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses (specifically) Boston’s decision to use Clay Buchholz as their starter for Game 3 against Cleveland and (more universally) which sort of adjustments and changes ought to be regarded as permanent and which merely a fleeting tactical advantage. Cameron also examines baseball’s slide rule and briefly considers the 2016-17 free-agent class.

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Episode 688
Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses recent prep work on his horrible burden — namely, the forthcoming organizational prospect lists, which will begin with NL West clubs. By way of preview, Longenhangen discusses one prospect of note from each the five western teams: Jazz Chisholm (Arizona), Joan Gregorio (San Francisco), Michel Miliano (San Diego), Riley Pint (Colorado), and Jordan Sheffield (Los Angeles).

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Episode 687
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses David Ortiz’s credentials for the Hall of Fame; examines the concept of externality, from the field of Economics, in the context of baseball; and provides a status update on the actual, current members of the Dodgers’ pitching staff.

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Episode 686
Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the dissatisfied guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio.

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Episode 685
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses late Miami right-hander and divine ray of light Jose Fernandez.

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