May 24, 2013 10:15 am
Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam discuss how the Jesus Montero-Michael Pineda trade has turned out so far, then talk about your ticket refund/giveaway ideas.
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May 24, 2013 5:00 am
Sam Miller
When do pitchers reach their offensive peak?
You’ll notice that Tim Lincecum isn’t very good these days. He’s actually quite bad. It’s hard to watch him sometimes, especially when he’s matched up against a good opponent, knowing he’s become so likely to lose the battle. That’s what happens, I suppose: pitchers get older, they get worse.
Not his pitching, though. I’m talking about his hitting. Lincecum has one measly hit this season, a little groundball single through the hole between shortstop and third base. He has struck out 12 times in 16 official at-bats. Just six players—five pitchers, and Khris Davis, who R.J. brilliantly describes as “Chris Davis with more K”—have a lower contact rate on pitches in the strike zone.
May 23, 2013 5:00 am
Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam talk about some recent conflicts between veterans and young players, then discuss Don Mattingly's comments about the Dodgers' lack of grit.
May 22, 2013 5:00 am
Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about refunds for team losses, catcher receiving, defensive positioning, and more.
May 21, 2013 3:49 pm
Sam Miller
Copyright, not copywritten.
Say it with me, now: This copyrighted broadcast is presented by the authority of the [baseball team in question] and may not be reproduced or retransmitted in any form. The accounts and descriptions of this game may not be disseminated without the express written consent of the [team in question].
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May 21, 2013 10:17 am
Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam discuss whether they've underrated Patrick Corbin, then talk about whether there's a bias against redheads in baseball.
May 20, 2013 1:50 pm
Sam Miller
Albert Pujols runs well, basically.
Last week, we saw positive indications that Albert Pujols was playing in less pain. This week, we saw positive indications that Albert Pujols is playing in less pain still. Someday, perhaps, he'll be playing in no pain, except the pain we all feel knowing that death is coming to claim us all, and also knowing we'll never be as handy around the house as our fathers were.
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May 20, 2013 5:00 am
Sam Miller
Strikeouts have the momentum of a runaway freight train. Why are they so popular?
On Sept. 18, 2011, Justin Verlander faced Chris Carter for the first and only three times to date. It went about how you’d expect, as Carter
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May 20, 2013 5:00 am
Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam talk about the circumstances under which they'd feel comfortable recommending that a manager be fired, then discuss different beliefs about hot streaks.
May 17, 2013 5:00 am
Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam answers listener questions about catcher framing, a very unusual reliever, and cautionary MRIs.
May 16, 2013 7:00 am
Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller
Ben and Sam team up for a simulpodcast with Carson Cistulli of FanGraphs and FanGraphs Audio to discuss whether the Yankees have been lucky, the best way to watch baseball, and the value of old scouting reports.
May 15, 2013 5:00 am
Sam Miller
When pitching staffs did everything right but still allowed lots of runs.
On Monday, against the Royals, the Angels got blown out. Wasn’t even close. A walloping, beat at every facet of the game, no drama whatsoever. Just check out the pitching line:
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