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Episode 211 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), discusses for, like, three minutes what he did over the July 4th holiday. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. […]

Episode 210 In the wake of his print interview with Glen Perkins, David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, asks the Twins left-hander some questions posed by actual, real-live FanGraphs readers. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 209 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with SABR president Vince Gennaro and chair of SABR’s Minneapolis chapter — and Twins official scorer — Stew Thornley. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. […]

Episode 208 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: how to win an All-Star Game to the max. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after […]

Episode 207 RotoGraphs contributor Howard Bender is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • Reliever turnover, what points in the season are more and less prone to it. • Trevor Bauer vs. Andrew Cashner, the eternal debate of the last day and a half. • Stephen Drew, his value in […]

Episode 206 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez and shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 21 min. play time.)

Episode 205 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 54 […]

Episode 204 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • How the Oakland A’s have outscored all other teams in June — and why such a thing has happened. • The Kevin Youkilis trade, a lot about that. • What Josh Hamilton, […]

Episode 203 RotoGraphs contributor and real-live Fantasy Expert™ Ben Pasinkoff is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • This question and the answer to it: “How good does a reliever — one who’s not getting saves — how good does have to be to roster in a traditional 5×5 league?” […]

Episode 202 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Marlins outfielder Justin Ruggiano about the latter’s baseball-related travels, including stops in Taiwan, Mexico, Venezuela, and… Ogden, Utah. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. […]

Episode 201 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other feeder things. Audio after the jump. (Approximately 36 […]

Episode 200 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball. Discussed: • Mariners unsigned third-round draft pick (from 2010) — and likely first-round selection in 2013 — Ryne Stanek, who pitches for Arkansas on Monday night in the College World Series. • The American […]

Episode 199 RotoGraphs editor and semi-notable German-American Eno Sarris is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • How and why Shawn Camp is closing games for the Cubs. • How and why pitchers like Shawn Camp end up closing games — and what information, generally, is predictive of future save […]

Episode 198 David Laurila, curator of FanGraphs’ Q&A Series, talks with Washington Nationals reliever Brad Lidge about playing with a pair of phenoms, great sliders of yore, and the prospect of reading War and Peace. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

Episode 197 Dayn Perry, contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and author of two books (one of them serviceable), isn’t apologizing — not for his behavior on the present edition of the podcast, and not for the terror he’ll likely visit someday upon you and your family. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to […]

Episode 196 FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron makes his weekly appearance. Discussed: • Luck and unsustainability, the difference therein (especially as regards Tim Lincecum). • How the Pirates are accidentally in first place; the Cardinals, accidentally in third. • Mike Trout: early MVP candidate? Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You […]

Episode 195 Roto- and FanGraphs contributor Chris Cwik is the guest on this Fantasy Friday edition of FanGraphs Audio. Discussed: • The actual value Hector Santiago really has. • Stats for which sample sizes have reached the reliability threshold — what that means for Justin Upton, Rickie Weeks, Brett Lawrie, etc. • A Franchise Player […]

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). Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

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. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or other […]

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. Don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes or […]