On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by veteran broadcaster Rich Burk. Rob and Rich discuss the journey from the college diamond to the broadcast booth for Rich, the landscape of professional baseball broadcasting, and how to adopt a new favorite team as an adult. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the weekend including the developments around housing for minor leaguers. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

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Episode 133: Rich Burk: Tales from the Minor League Booth

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by baseball writer Joe Sheehan. Along with touching on the current playoff format, young impact stars, and unexpected big seasons, Joe and Rob discuss what has change since the early days of their careers in the mid-90s. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the first week of the postseason. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 132: Joe Sheehan: Fresh Takes and Fresh Faces

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author Tony Castro. Along with a conversation about his work outside of baseball, the pair zero in on Tony's writing about Mickey Mantle, including his new book, Maris & Mantle: Two Yankees, Baseball Immortality, and the Age of Camelot. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss winners from the final weekend of the regular season. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 131: Tony Castro: 50 Years of Mantle

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Joe Posnanski to discuss his latest work, The Baseball 100. Along with the process of compiling the book, Rob and Joe discuss the unique approach Joe took to organizing the list and how the profiles were built to help paint a complete picture of the game. Then Rob is joined by SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss weekend winners. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 130: Joe Posnanski: 100 Ways to Tell Baseball's Story

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by the hosts of the "Take Me in to the Ballgame" podcast, Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde. The trio discuss baseball movies the pair featured on their podcast already, why some big titles haven't been covered, and some of the top actors appearing in baseball movies. Then former guest Amanda Smith pinch hits for SABR CEO Scott Bush to discuss weekend winners. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 129: Ellen Adair & Eric Gilde: Silver Screen Baseball Guides

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by long time MLB front office executive Dan Evans. Dan shares stories from his early days working for the Chicago White Sox, the move he made to lead the rebuilding of the Dodgers farm system, and his recent work surrounding this summer's Field of Dreams game. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to go north of the border to discuss this weekend's winners. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 128: Dan Evans: Executive Authority on the Game

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Rob Friedman, better known as "The Pitching Ninja." Rob N. gets to the genesis of what brought Rob F. to the point where big league players seek out his pitching expertise and how he developed a way to shine the spotlight on potential future stars. SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners and . For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 127: Rob Friedman: The Pitching Ninja

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by Josée Tellier. Along with being a true blue Montreal Expos fan, Josée is an accomplished artist who has created baseball card themed works of art. She and Rob discuss her inspiration to create "Card Art." Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners and do a deep dive on the Minor League Rays. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 126: Josée Tellier: Art of the Card

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB superstar Dave Parker. Along with his co-author Dave Jordan, Parker discusses the real life bond between the 1970s Pirates, what superstardom in the 1970s meant to him and more. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners and toss a little love to Cincinnati. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 125: Dave Parker: The Story of the Cobra

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by former MLB pitcher Jerry Blevins. The pair discuss his rise through the minor leagues, his most notable stops in the bigs with the Oakland A's and New York Mets, and what he is doing since retirement. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners, including a fired up independent skipper. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 124: Jerry Blevins: Rising to MLB Success

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by acclaimed television writer, and noted baseball broadcast voice Ken Levine. Rob and Ken discuss some of the baseball parallels to Ken's work on shows like M.A.S.H, Cheers and The Simpsons, and his journey in the baseball booth. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss weekend winners and even a significant pennant race in the Pacific Northwest. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 123: Ken Levine: The Small Screen and the Big Leagues

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and historian David Nemec. The pair discuss David's efforts to explain the origins of the rules of the game and his connection to a pair of famous baseball names. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to catch a few pitch-backs and discuss the weekend winners including a White Sox rookie, Canada, and the new BIG bombers. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 122: David Nemec: The Rules and Young Legends

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by author and historian Todd Radom. The pair dive into the announcement of the name and logo design for the soon to be Cleveland Guardians. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to talk home run streaks, umpiring, defining old ballparks and more as they discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 121: Todd Radom: Digesting a New Design

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined by journalist and novelist Steve Rushin. Along with his career journey, the pair discuss Steve's unique family history and his book, "The 34-Ton bat." Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show and a discussion of who won the weekend becomes a look at the winningest teams in North American baseball. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 120: Steve Rushin: Swings of a 34-Ton Bat

On this week's episode of SABRcast Rob Neyer is joined once again by Yahoo Sports baseball writer Hannah Keyser. The pair discuss the top five storylines in the 2021 MLB season as we head into the All-Star break. Then SABR CEO Scott Bush joins the show to discuss who won the weekend. For show notes, extra content, and a list of what Rob's reading, visit the SABRcast website at https://sabr.org/sabrcast.

Episode 119: Hannah Keyser: Top 5 Storylines at the Break

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