Episode 194
David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, discusses home runs with Tampa Bay’s Will Rhymes (who has hit one of them in the majors) and Luke Scott (who has hit more than one).

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Episode 193
FanGraphs contributor and Philosophy PhD candidate Matt Klaassen is the guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio.

Discussed:
• The ideal ballpark experience.
• Klaassen’s beloved, beloved Kansas City Royals.
• Epistemology. Obviously.

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Episode 192
FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly appearance.

Discussed:
• The draft, who’s available in it this year.
• The draft, how the CBA affects it.
• Dick Allen, against Dave Cameron’s will.

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Episode 191
Alan Harrison, a contributor to the new nightly Bullpen Report feature at RotoGraphs, is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio.

Discussed:
• Relievers with tenuous holds on the closer role, in this week’s Hector Santiago Status Update.
• Other relievers, like David Robertson and Huston Street, who are currently on the DL — when they’re expected back, and in what capacity.
• Recently promoted players and their likely roles: Alex Castellanos, Yasmani Grandal, and Andrelton Simmons.

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Episode 190
David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Tigers personalities of past and present and present: former Detroit third baseman (and current first-base coach) Tom Brookens and left-handed reliever Phil Coke.

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Episode 189
During Dayn Perry’s most recent appearance on FanGraphs Audio, both host and guest spent a not insignificant portion of the show googling the internet in search of information about professional wrestling. This week, the internet is googled even more vigorously — and with shocking results!

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Episode 188
FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly appearance.

Discussed:
• The achievement that is Bryce Harper’s first 100 plate appearances, and what it has to do with someone named Oyster and someone else named Buttercup.
• The Adam Jones‘ extension and also what’s the deal with Baltimore.
• Three teams that, not even two months into the season, are almost entirely removed from playoff contention.

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Episode 187
Eno Sarris, editor of RotoGraphs, is the guest for this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: the new parent’s fantasy survival guide; a Dale Thayer Status Update (?!?); and the St. Louis Cardinals first-base situation.

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Episode 186
David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks to talented and erudite Tampa Bay outfielder Sam Fuld on the phone regarding the latter’s role in Sun Sports’ recent sabermetric broadcast.

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Episode 185
Contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them decent) Dayn Perry makes his regular weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: not so much wrestling in the 1980s as Perry’s memories of wrestling in the 1980s. Invoked: the phrase “crimson mask” over and over.

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