CBS Senior Fantasy Writer Chris Towers joins Adam for a discussion about diversity in the Fantasy Sports industry, what to do when the forces of reality have fantasy implications, and discuss Taylor Swift's best work.INTRO MUSIC: Toy Dinosaur "Am I You?"https://open.spotify.com/artist/680RajNtAGxIjGFUphDLon?si=yAibTsdXQfak2GHDW5tS4wOUTRO MUSIC: Sou…

Craig Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief for Baseball Prospective joins the show to talk about the ongoing labor dispute, ideas for players to continue to build goodwill among the public, and why steals aren't really a thing anymore?Av Romantic About Baseball

Keith Law swings by to talk with Adam about his latest Top Prospect and Farm System Rankings for The Athletic, the ripple affects of the shortened seasons in the Prospect world, and what we check in on the progress of some "rebuilding" teams.Av Romantic About Baseball

Joe Sheehan joins Adam to talk about the current lockout situation, accessibility to the game, and what we'd rather talk about in baseball than labor.Subscribe to his newsletter!http://www.joesheehan.com/Av Romantic About Baseball

Writer of "Cup of Coffee" newsletter Craig Calcaterra joins the show to talk about Rob Manfred's recent (like, literally minutes before recording) press conference, A certain players recent issues, and to talk about his upcoming book "Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports Industrial Complex at it's Own Game"Intro Music by Toy Dinosaur "Am I You…

In our first episode after a long break, Jay Jaffe joins Adam to talk about the easy, and not so easy questions the Hall of Fame poses not just now, but in the future. Intro Music by Toy Dinosaur "Am I You?"open.spotify.com/artist/680RajNtAGxIjGFUphDLonOutro Music by South City Riot "Where to Go?":https://southcityriot.bandcamp.com/album/where-to-g…

In our first new show in nearly 5 months, Max Greenfield joins Jim and Adam to discuss the 2021 Season, the final results of our Unit Drafts, and what what teams we think will be most active in the coming free agent market.INTRO MUSIC: "Toy Dinosaur" - "Am I You?"SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/680RajNtAGxIjGFUphDLon…

This episode features one of the most influential literary figures in baseball history, Dan Okrent. The founder of Rotisserie Baseball (now known as Fantasy Baseball), author, editor, and baseball intellectual (my own term) talked about the game today, steroids, new rules, and more about baseball.We also discuss his latest book, "The Guarded Gate",…

Tony Adams (@adams_at) joins Jim and Adam on the podcast this week to talk about his work involving the Houston Astros cheating scandal, the pushback on sensationalism, and what he discovered during the process. We talk about sticky stuff (of course) and spontaneously air our new segment "What are we doin' here?".See Tony's work at:www.signstealing…

Jason Turbow, author of "The Baseball Codes" talks to Adam about the unwritten rules that govern the game of baseball, and why now, more than ever, they might be in for some serious changing. We cover everything from 3-0 hacks, "the pitchers office", future rule changes and more.Av Romantic About Baseball

This week, award-winning writer Shakeia Taylor (@curlyfro) stops by the show to talk to Adam about the complexity of race in today's game of baseball, and about her article discussing the history of Negro Leagues Magnate Effa Manley, her legacy, and how it's complicated nature only feeds the mystery of her life.Shakeia's piece:https://www.sbnation.…

In this episode, Adam rants about the brinksmanship of MLB teams and their stadiums, most recently in Oakland, and then talks with David Krell, author of "1962: Baseball and America in the time of JFK".Av Romantic About Baseball

Bailey from Foolish Baseball pads his all-time Pod appearances to join Jim and Adam on the Committee to Rebuild the Colorado Rockies franchise from it's current state of destitute. We will trade, sign, and overhaul the culture, of course after we talk about the unceremonious release of Albert Pujols.…

Jim has the week off so Adam is doing his best Jacob deGrom impression and tries to do it himself, talking about the NL East, and some of the proposed new rules that could be coming for MLB.Thanks to Jeff Passan for answering a couple of questions for me, and if you haven't read Ben Limbergh's piece in the Ringer, here's the link:https://www.therin…

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In this episode, Fangraphs writer Devan Fink joins the show to talk about who the THIRD best position player in baseball might (or might not) be. We also talk about sticky stuff, mound moving, and so much more.Av Romantic About Baseball

Friend of the show Eric Nusbaum returns to chat with Adam and Jim about his book "Stealing Home" a year after it's release on the anniversary of the first ever game at Dodger Stadium in 1962. The conversation then turns to the very thing Jim hates the most, the new MLB Extra Innings Rule.Stealing Home is out on paperback this month and I highly rec…

It's a RAB Double Feature! First, Adam talks with Andrea from ScoutGirlReport to talk about the upcoming season, and what it's REALLY like to be a Rays fan. After the break, Joan Ryan joins the show to talk about her book "Intangibles", and how team chemistry affects a clubhouse, even when "disruptions" arrive.…

Jim and Adam talk to Craig Calcaterra, writer of the "Cup of Coffee" newsletter about the upcoming season, the Minor Leagues, and his latest adventures in writing!Subscribe to Craig's newsletter (you wont regret it!):https://cupofcoffee.substack.com/Av Romantic About Baseball

In This Episode, PitcherList writer Max Greenfield join Adam and Jim to draft their teams for the 2021 Season, using only a Lineup, Rotation, Bullpen, and Defense from a unique team (no repeats on a team) in MLB.THE RESULTS:Max's Team:LINEUP: New York YankeesROTATION: Atlanta BravesBULLPEN: San Diego PadresDEFENSE: Oakland A'sJim's Team:LINEUP: Tor…

In this episode, Jim and Adam have a discussion about the ascent of Trevor Bauer, and why he needs to be held accountable for his actions, particularly on social media. We also take a step back though, and start asking bigger, more nuanced questions on why Bauer is more the symptom of a larger problem, than the problem itself.…

In this episode, Jim and Adam open two packs of '91 Fleer Baseball cards, and marvel at how terrible their luck is. The segment was heavily inspired by our friends at Two Strike Noise. If you don't follow them already, check them out!Av Romantic About Baseball

A new year, a new... us? Probably not, but we did take some time to look back at some of our favorite moments over the past 52 episodes we've done.Hannah Keyser- Episode 15Lane Adams - Episode 16Jeff Passan - Episode 33Dan Szymborski - Episode 38Mark Simon - Episode 48Av Romantic About Baseball

In this episode, Adam and Jim got to have a great conversation with Bradford William Davis of the NY Daily News about MLB's move to "acknowledge" the Negro Leagues, why character voting in the Hall of Fame remains a sticky subject, and his latest work on CC Sabathia's struggle and recovery with alcohol.…

It's Hall of Fame season! Jim and Adam sit down to discuss the IBWAA Hall of Fame ballot and discuss who got votes, who didn't, and why this year might be one of the most complicated years in recent memory.Some topics include: - Why Tim Hudson and Mark Buehrle might be one in the same.- You can't have Manny without Sammy and Gary- Curt Schilling is…

On the show's half-centennial episode, Adam sits down with Craig Edwards, writer at fangraphs who issued the official Fangraphs 2021 Free Agency guide. We talked about what fans can expect this year from the open market, and about specific players and how we think they'll fair. I promise, there's minimal Trevor Bauer talk.Craigs article: https://bl…

In this weeks episode, Adam and Jim take a deep(ish) dive into who exactly Steve Cohen, the new owner of the Mets is, and ask the question "Is this guy any different than any other MLB Owner?".Also we examine a question of if we could induct three players to Cooperstown on a whim, who would they be?Av Romantic About Baseball

In the first episode of the offseason, Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions and contributor to the 2020 Bill James Handbook returns to the show to talk about the year in defense, and play a guessing game with Jim!Av Romantic About Baseball

In this week's episode, Jim and Adam look ahead to the LCS series for both leagues, and why one series is built between the lines, and the other in the headlines. In the process, Jim and Adam debate the merits of baseball fans uniting under one common theme, hating the Astros... and whether or not that's actually a good thing.…

In this weeks episode, Adam and Jim talk about how Rob Manfred and MLB are simply making the wrong decisions on scheduling postseason games, and take a look at each Divisional Series matchup.Av Romantic About Baseball

The postseason is upon us! In this episode, Jim and Adam take a look at each matchup in the bracket, talk about some of the history for each team, and how things could play out this year. Of course, no postseason show is complete without a ridiculous World Series pick, and this year was no exception.…

In this weeks episode, Adam catches Jim up on who had a better week in baseball. After the break, we discuss Rob Manfred's comments on keeping the expanded postseason, and what MLB would need to do to lean into the accentuated Postseason model (like the NBA/NHL).Link to Sheryl Ring article mentioned in 2nd half:https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/201…

This episode was a split interview show, where Adam got to talk to two authors recently spotlighted in our Book Review series on RomanticAboutBaseball.com. First, Will Geoghegan, author of "Summer Baseball Nation", an exploration of the collegiate summer leagues across the country. After the break, Dale Tafoya, author of "Billy Ball", a historical …

Our 42nd episode is a conversation with Randy Wilkins, an emmy winning director and editor and Yankees fan. He recently put out a short film in collaboration with MLB in remembrance of Jackie Robinson on the day that bears his name, in addition to other film/TV work he's done in the past. We talked about Jackie, the current state of the game today …

In this episode, Jim and Adam go division by division, talking about the players that could be the most pivotal to how they could take shape. Also, they discuss how they're feeling about the new expanded postseason now that we're at about the halfway mark.Av Romantic About Baseball

In this episode, Brian Wright (author of "Mets in 10's" and "Mets All-Time All-Stars") joins Adam and Jim to talk about the Mets 2020 season so far, and after the break plays a game of "That's so Mets or as Overblown As it Gets" to help give some context to some of the recent scandals in the organization. What is deserved results from a poorly run …

13 years ago this week, Barry Bonds hit home run 756 to pass Hank Aaron for first all time, a record that could never be broken. Yet for many, they simply deny it happened. Jim and Adam discuss how everyone from calloused fans to established sports writers seem content to just dismiss the greatest player of all time, and how in the process, they're…

Fangraphs Senior Writer Dan Szymborski returns to the show to talk about ZiPS, what it would take for 2020 to be remembered a little less poorly, and we weirdly discover Ron Kittle's twitter.Av Romantic About Baseball

In this episode, recorded 8/2/20, Jim and Adam discuss the outbreaks of COVID-19 on Major League teams, specifically the Marlins and why a lack of education is as much to blame as anything. After the break, we talk about Albert Pujols's pursuit of Willie Mays on the Home Run leaderboard, and how the Orioles could save baseball...…

In our first regular season episode since our debut, Jim and Adam talk about opening day, and how expanded playoffs could affect the season. After the break, we talk about how the Mookie Betts deal is one one hand a good thing, but also is kind of a bad thing for baseball.Av Romantic About Baseball

This episode is more of a splicing of two interviews. The first is with Jon Pessah (recorded on June 23rd), author of "The Game" where we discuss the current labor situation, and the parallels to the strike of 1994. The second is with Brad Balukijan, author of "The Wax Pack" and one of the founding members of "The Pandemic Baseball Book Club".…

For our first season finale, Jim and Adam sit down with Keith Law, senior Baseball writer for the Athletic, and long time baseball author to talk about his new book "The Inside Game", a look at the psychology and bias that affects baseball decisions and how to overcome them. Those who know Keith though, will know that's not ALL we talked about, inc…

So it's finally happened. The Passa/o/n off! This week Jim and Adam are joined by ESPN national baseball writer Jeff Passan in what was supposed to be a long form interview, but quickly turned into a fun, free flowing conversation about hair, Adam totally fumbling his notes, and journalistic integrity in the days of COVID-19. It was a lot of fun.…

In this week's show, Adam got to sit down with Jeremy Frank and some guy named Jim Passon to talk about their new book, "The Hidden Ball Trick, Volume II". We got to rambling about baseball cards, social media in baseball, and of course, to talk about their book and how it portrays some of the most interesting statistical stories in baseball histor…

This week, Adam and Jim are joined by Spink award winning writer Paul Hagen. Paul covered the Dodgers, Rangers, and Phillies since the mid 1970's, has covered over 30 World Series, and holds a place in the writers wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame. We talked about his time getting started in journalism, covering the World Series, and advice for you…

In this weeks show, Minor League reporter for The Athletic, Emily Waldon talks to Jim and Adam about her background, and what it's like to be the only woman on the field covering the minor leagues. After the break, we dive into her current work advocating for Minor League players, what we can expect from the pending MLB/MiLB deal, and what is neede…

This week, Jim and Adam sit down with Levi Weaver, former musician and current beat writer, covering the Texas Rangers for The Athletic. We talk about the parallels (and differences) between the Music World and Baseball, weird proposals for the 2020 season, and more!**Please forgive audio being a little less than standard for this episode, had some…

This week, Adam sits down with friend of the show, Bailey, creator of Foolish Baseball. He recently eclipsed 100,000 subscribers, so we talk about his ever growing platform, his process and methods in making his "Baseball Bits" video series, and what might be next for him.YES, A PODCAST IS DISCUSSED!…

This week, Adam sits down with Chris Dimino, a radio personality in the Atlanta area for 680 THE FAN, but also the curator of the HARDBALL Podcast. A collection of conversations from some of the greatest to play the game. We talked about his approach to these conversations, some of his most memorable ones, and his journey into baseball.…

This week, Jim and Adam welcome Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions to talk about his baseball origin story, and his journey into baseball writing. After the break, we talk about the latest edition of the Fielding Bible, what it means and what it tells us about the modern game, players we know, and defensive stats as a whole!…