Did the starters and relievers who worked in the Futures Game and the All-Star Game enjoy velocity bumps? Harry digs into the PITCHf/x data for the answer.
American League pitching stifled National League bats in last night’s Midsummer Classic.
Looking for the worst hitters to be in the Home Run Derby, and how they did afterward.
Ben and Sam talk about the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game, then discuss Chris Davis’ comments about the home run record.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the best name for a future baseball player, no-trade clauses, RBI and wins, and a starter with Mariano Rivera’s cutter. Cameo by a raccoon.
Ben and Sam pick the worst players eligible for the All-Star Game, then discuss Josh Hamilton’s smokeless tobacco use.
Ben and Sam talk about a pair of All-Star candidates, then discuss Royals GM Dayton Moore’s comments about Kauffman Stadium suppressing walks.
An early look at All-Star voting.
With All-Star voting officially underway, Ben and Sam make their incredibly premature picks, with Jason Wojciechowski joining them to settle any disputes.
After proclaiming the All Star Game can’t be fixed, Matt Kory proposes a fix for the All Star Game.
The All-Star Game will never be taken seriously because of a flaw in its design, but it’s time to stop trying to fix it.
Which players have won MVP awards without making the Midsummer Classic?
Scouts explain why they prefer Mike Trout to Bryce Harper, and a conversation with Bud Selig.
MLB lets everything go dark for two whole days after the All-Star break. That’s a mistake.
An email about the Baseball Prospectus event in Kansas City inspires the Professor to plan an encounter with a legend.
Ten years later, we look back at the tied 2002 All-Star Game.