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Ballpark Dimensions

Baseball’s biggest news, trends, trades and highlights, all broken down from an analytical angle. Subscribe now to stay up-to-date on Majors' most important storylines using the same data as cutting-edge front offices. Enjoy two episodes per week, one with Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello, and another with Mandy Bell and Sarah Langs.

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The Insane National League Pennant Race - Season 4, Ep. 38 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There isn’t a lot of certainty in the National League, outside of the Braves clinching the NL East, as to which teams are going to be playing in the postseason. Statcast host Mike Petriello and nat...

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An Interesting Season From The Braves - Season 4, Ep. 37 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With less than two weeks until the 2018 postseason, the Atlanta Braves seem to be the favorites to take the NL East crown, despite having the eighth best record in baseball since July 1. Statcast h...

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Two Unlikely Powerhouse Offenses - Season 4, Ep. 36 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Among the powerhouse offenses in baseball, over the last 30 days, the Oakland A’s and the Tampa Bay Rays have come to the forefront as being the best in the game. Statcast host Mike Petriello and n...

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The Shohei Ohtani Conundrum - Season 4, Ep. 35 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Angels and Shohei Ohtani received disappointing news on Wednesday when Tommy John Surgery was recommended for the star Japanese hitter and pitcher. The news didn't seem to slow Shohei down, as ...

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Discussing the Unofficial Team of the Statcast Podcast - Season 4, Ep. 34 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the latest edition of the Statcast podcast, host Mike Petriello is joined by White Sox play-by-play man Jason Benetti as they discuss a slew of ChiSox storylines, including the White Sox current...

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Alex Rodriguez Joins The Podcast - Season 4, Ep. 33 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On a very special episode of the Statcast Podcast, 14-time All-Star Alex Rodriguez joins host Mike Petriello to discuss a multitude of topics including his opinion of the shift, if it's harder to b...

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Looking ahead to a better 2021 | Wishes and predictions with Sarah Langs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers, Mike Petriello, and guest Sarah Langs recap Howie Kendrick’s retirement, the Phillies hiring Sam Fuld as GM, the status of the Hall of Fame balloting, and what the Angels sho...

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Baseball's most interesting team is close to a most interesting record - Season 4, Ep. 32 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The A's are winning games in the most 2018 way possible, and they're on track to set the weirdest possible record, weird enough that Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers act...

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The Unexpected MVP Caliber Season - Season 4, Ep. 31 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Javier Baez has been a fixture in the Cubs lineup for the past three seasons and has earned a reputation for swinging and chasing pitches during his at-bats. However, this season, the usual heavy s...

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2018 Non-Waiver Trade Deadline Fallout - Season 4, Ep. 30 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the 2018 non-waiver trade deadline came and went this past week, we saw a flurry of moves throughout baseball including some surprising deals and others that were inevitable. Statcast host Mike ...

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The Best Bullpen in Baseball Got Even Better - Season 4, Ep. 29 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Yankees have arguably made the biggest trade of the season so far by acquiring Zach Britton from the Orioles in exchange for three minor leaguers prior to next weeks deadline. Statcast host Mik...

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Trading Season Is Upon Us - Season 4, Ep. 28 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the 2018 mid-summer classic in the rearview mirror, teams aren't holding back on making deals to bolster their clubs before the trade deadline. Just in the past few days, the Dodgers landed Ma...

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Inside A Baseball Front Office - Season 4, Ep. 27 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of the Statcast podcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers are joined by former Mets Sr. Director of Baseball Operations and former Braves assistant GM Adam Fisher ...

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The Case For Trading Bryce Harper - Season 4, Ep. 26 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Washington Nationals were supposed to be the lead dog in the NL East for the 2018 season. Instead, they currently find themselves seven games behind the divisional leaders Atlanta Braves in thi...

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How Does Freddy Do It? - Season 4, Ep. 25 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Freddy Peralta might be someone you’ve never heard of, but what he’s accomplishing for the Milwaukee Brewers this season is remarkable. Even though Freddy has only been in the bigs for a short time...

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Minute Maid Park: A Pitcher's Paradise? - Season 4, Ep. 24 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The defending champion Houston Astros play in a ballpark that has had the stigma of being hitters park. With the "Crawford Boxes" being only 315 feet down the left field line, one would think it's ...

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The Under-the-Radar 105-mph Pitcher - Season 4, Ep. 23 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks exploded onto the scene this season by throwing the fastest pitches in 2018, topping out at 105 MPH, many people asked themselves “who is this guy?” As a prospec...

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How Did Betts and Bogaerts Get Better? - Season 4, Ep. 22 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts are a big reason for the Boston Red Sox success in 2018. After both played through injuries during the 2017 season, they've statistically become the more improved h...

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Surviving and Thriving - Season 4, Ep. 21 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When the Dodgers placed Clayton Kershaw went on the DL earlier this month for left biceps tendinitis, there was a sense of panic. However, despite losing their ace for the majority of May, the blue...

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The Rise of Home Runs - Season 4, Ep. 20 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The increased number of home runs hit in baseball has become a hot button subject with many searching for answers, including Commissioner Manfred. That’s why he put together a committee of scientis...

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A Braves New World - Season 4, Ep. 19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The surprising Atlanta Braves currently own the best record in the National League and have some of the most exciting players in baseball on their squad. With the call-ups of Ozzie Albies and Ronal...

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Glorious Gregorius - Season 4, Ep. 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Didi Gregorius had a fantastic month of April and currently leads the Bronx Bombers in batting average, runs scored, home runs and RBI, all the while being named the American League Player of the M...

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Improved Defense in the Outfield - Season 4, Ep. 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the calendar turns to May, the majority of MLB teams have already played out roughly 20 percent of their schedule so now is a good time to examine which outfield defenses have improved the most ...

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The Stanton Struggles - Season 4, Ep. 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Giancarlo Stanton was arguably the biggest acquisition by the New York Yankees this past offseason. While it was unrealistic for Stanton to pick-up where he left off following his 2017 MVP seasoe, ...

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Fun With Small Sample Sizes - Season 4, Ep. 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the first month of the baseball season past the halfway point, the Statcast crew examines some of the best small sample sizes they’ve seen so far. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national edi...

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The Early Hard Luck Hitter - Season 4, Ep. 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When the Phillies signed Carlos Santana to a three-year, $60 million deal this past offseason, many thought there would be some pressure to make a good, first impression with his new club. However,...

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It's Shohei Time - Season 4, Ep. 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Shohei Ohtani was one of the biggest storylines going into the 2018 season, and he hasn’t disappointed only a week in. After an impressive first start on the mound, Ohtani followed up by slugging h...

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The 2018 Statcast Season Preview - Season 4, Ep. 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the 2018 season just around the corner, it’s only appropriate to get a preview for what’s to be expected when things kick-off on Thursday. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt...

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A New Home In Baltimore - Season 4, Ep. 11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It may have taken almost the entire offseason and spring training but starting pitcher Alex Cobb finally has a new home. After inking a four-year, $57 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, Statc...

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A Record Extension - Season 4, Ep. 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This past Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals and Paul DeJong agreed to a $26 million 6-year contract extension. The shortstop made history accepting the largest contract for a player with less than on...

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Obvious Launch Angle Guy - Season 4, Ep. 9 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Minnesota Twins have reportedly signed Logan Morrison to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with a club option for 2019. Coming off of 2017 with a career high 38 home runs, Statcast host Mike Petrie...

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The Stove is Hot - Season 4, Ep. 8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eric Hosmer is a member of the San Diego Padres. J.D. Martinez is moving from the desert to Fenway Park. Jake Odorizzi was traded to Minnesota. Jarrod Dyson signs on to swipe bases in Arizona. Stat...

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Why Certain Pitchers May Still Be Free Agents - Season 4, Ep. 7 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lance Lynn, Alex Cobb and Greg Holland currently have a lot in common. All three pitchers had Tommy John Surgery in their careers, rejected qualifying offers this offseason and they’re still curren...

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Comerica Park, A Hitters Stadium Theory - Season 4, Ep.6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Comerica Park, the home of the Detroit Tigers, has a reputation of being a nightmare for hitters due to the fields’ dimensions. However, that perception isn’t to be believed by all. Statcast host M...

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New To The Brew Crew - Season 4, Ep. 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Milwaukee Brewers struck quickly last week by re-tooling their outfield after trading for the Marlins' Christian Yelich and signing Lorenzo Cain to a five-year contract. Statcast host Mike Petr...

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Not So Obvious Places For New Faces - Season 4, Ep. 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The MLB free agent market is still looking for someone to throw gasoline onto the fire but it's safe to assume that a few players will wind up with new teams. Even though there might be some obviou...

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The Best Bullpen of All-Time? - Season 4, Ep. 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Yankees surprised most of baseball last season by coming within one game of reaching the World Series. One of the reasons was the bolstering of the bullpen by Brian Cashman before the trade dea...

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Taking Stock in Age - Season 4, Ep. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Lorenzo Cain still on the market, the Statcast crew examines if teams really should be worried about signing arguably the best all-around free-agent outfielder due to his age. Statcast host Mi...

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What to Look Forward to in 2018 - Season 4, Ep. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The calendar has finally flipped to 2018, which means a new season of Major League Baseball isn't too far away. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about the year to c...

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Statcast New Year's Resolutions - Season 3, Ep. 44 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the final episode of the Statcast podcast for 2017, host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers are joined in studio by the proprietor of the website Baseball Savant, Daren Willman. They...

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The Hot Stove is starting to percolate - Season 3, Ep. 43 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's less than a week away until the MLB Winter Meetings kick off and it finally appears the Hot Stove is starting to get going. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk...

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The Impact of a Change in Scenery - Season 3, Ep. 42 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Giancarlo Stanton is the biggest name on the trade market this slow offseason due to his 2017 NL MVP campaign, but how much would a new ballpark possibly affect his home-run production? Statcast ho...

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The 2017 All Statcast Team - Season 3, Ep. 41 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This weekend, the third annual All-Statcast Team will be revealed. The team highlights one player at every position that's done something extremely interesting Statcast-wise at each position during...

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Awards Season and Arizona Fall League Fall Stars - Season 3, Ep. 40 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This past week, the nominees for the annual baseball awards were announced. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss who they think has the best chance to win their resp...

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Quantifying The 2017 Fall Classic - Season 3, Ep. 39 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the World Series going the distance, the Dodgers and Astros delivered one of the most exciting World Series in recent baseball history. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Me...

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2017 World Series Preview - Season 3, Ep. 38 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The 2017 Major League Baseball season has come down to two teams, as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros will battle to be named World Series champion. Statcast host Mike Petriello and natio...

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On The Brink Of The Pennant - Season 3, Ep. 37 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Houston Astros have found themselves down 3 games to 2 in the ALCS after leading the series 2-0. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss what's happened to the Astr...

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Examining the League Championship Series - Season 3, Ep. 36 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the postseason marches on, it is time to start looking ahead to the League Championship Series. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down some of the home and away ...

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Wild And Crazy Start To The Postseason - Season 3, Ep. 35 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After two Wild Card Games that featured unpredictable moments, the field is finally set for the Divisional Series match-ups. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss a f...

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The Calm Before The Postseason - Season 3, Ep. 34 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The postseason is merely days away and it's time to rethink the way you look at your standard pitcher versus batter matchups. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers go into de...

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The Final Stretch - Season 3, Ep. 33 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Statcast records continue to be broken by Aaron Judge, but is he worthy of the AL MVP? Will Jose Altuve's consistency earn him the award? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyer...

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A New Statcast Metric - Season 3, Ep. 32 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Statcast continues to be leading the charge with new and innovative ways to break down some of the more spectacular plays in baseball, but now, a new metric has come into the fold. Outs Above Avera...

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Waiver Deals at the Buzzer - Season 3, Ep. 31 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Minutes before the waiver Trade Deadline the Houston Astros shocked the baseball world by acquiring Justin Verlander from the Tigers. The Angels also mades some moves, adding Justin Upton and Brand...

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The Improbable Walk-Off - Season 3, Ep. 30 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This past week, Rich Hill took a perfect game into the 9th inning before losing it on an error. He continued his quest for baseball history, pitching with a no-hitter intact into the 10th inning wh...

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Keeping Contenders in the Race - Season 3, Ep. 29 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Getting to the postseason requires an entire team effort. While most of the time, the superstars get most of the attention, there are always some underrated players who are just as critical to thei...

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The Bradley Zimmer Experience - Season 3, Ep. 28 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bradley Zimmer is living up to the hype of his first-round Draft selection by the Cleveland Indians, and since being called up to the Majors in May, he has not disappointed. With eight of the eight...

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Pitchers on the Trade Block - Season 3, Ep. 27 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the Trade Deadline just a few days away, Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers take a closer look at the Statcast numbers of some of the frontline starters that are rumo...

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Players Likely On The Move - Season 3, Ep. 26 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The trade market is heating up with several guys already on the move. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss what players are most likely to be traded before the deadl...

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Trading Season - Season 3, Ep. 25 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the All-Star break almost over, the Trade Deadline season is upon us and moves are already being made. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss the surprising trade...

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Surprising Speedsters - Season 3, Ep. 24 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers devote this week's show to the need for speed. They discuss the Nationals stealing seven bases in one game against Jake Arrieta, Miguel ...

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Robbie Ray's breakout season - Season 3, Ep. 23 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss why Robbie Ray should be considered one of the best pitchers in the league, (:27) why the number of barrels is up in 2017, (7:00...

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It Matters Where You Play - Season 3, Ep. 22 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's not a surprise to anyone that each ballpark has different features that may affect the outcome of certain plays. However, thanks to Statcast, we are now able to figure out park factors. Statca...

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Hard hits and throwing it high in the zone - Season 3, Ep. 21 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

June is upon us and it's time to look back at the results of the month of May. The Tigers own the first three spots on the hard hits leaderboard but that has not added up to a lot of tallies in the...

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Change in catch probability - Season 3, Ep. 20 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss adding direction to catch probability, how two Boston sluggers have managed to go all season without a barrel, shine a light on ...

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Crushin' It Like Judge & Stanton - Season 3, Ep. 19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although guys like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have made an impact on the Statcast era in terms of exit velocity, there's someone you might not think of who's crushing it just as hard, if not...

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The Ideal Situation - Season 3, Ep. 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Athletics infielder Yonder Alonso last week was named the AL Player of the Week and this happened to intrigue the Statcast crew. After speaking about wanting to hit more balls in the air during the...

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One Month In - Season 3, Ep. 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the calendar turns to May, the first full month of the 2017 baseball season is in the books and the Statcast guys are ready to dissect what we've seen so far. Statcast host Mike Petriello and na...

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It Feels Like The Season - Season 3, Ep. 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's starting to finally feel like baseball season and the Statcast crew couldn't be more pleased. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down one of their newest stats ...

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The Most Interesting Man In Baseball - Season 3, Ep. 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aaron Judge is climbing the ranks of must-see at-bats in baseball and it's propelled him to be dubbed the most interesting man in baseball. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Mey...

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What does a five-star catch look like? - Season 3, Ep. 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Baseball is back and the Statcast crew couldn't be more ready to go. Only a handful of games have been played and we've already seen a couple five-star catches, and some early spin rate and wall ba...

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Statcast prediction for every MLB team - Season 3, Ep. 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the 2017 regular season just days away, it's time for predictions. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about who they have winning divisions and wild cards, as we...

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How many outfielders would make that Adam Jones catch? - Season 3, Ep. 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fresh off their recent discussion about catch probability, the Statcast crew can't help but discuss the amazing catch made by Adam Jones against the Dominican Republic team in the World Baseball Cl...

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Introducing hit and catch probability - Season 3, Ep. 11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Statcast continues to revolutionize the way baseball is viewed, new ways to break down and scrutinize plays are continued to be brought to the forefront. Statcast host Mike Petriello and nationa...

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Inside the Numbers - Season 3, Ep. 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The annual SABR Analytics Conference was held over the weekend in Phoenix, Ariz. The MLB Advanced Media Statcast panel, made up of host Mike Ferrin, MLB.com stats analyst Mike Petriello, senior dat...

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Expecting The Unexpected - Season 3, Ep. 9 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Baseball is a fairly unpredictable sport with there being multiple outcomes when a ball is put into play. On the latest episode of the Statcast podcast, host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt...

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Change Your Way of Thinking - Season 3, Ep. 8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Baseball is back as Spring Training 2017 has officially begun. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down what part the numbers play in the arbitration process. They al...

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The Start of Something New - Season 3, Ep. 7 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With pitchers and catchers officially reporting to their respective camps, the Statcast crew is back to talk about some of the pitchers and catchers they're excited to see in 2017. Statcast host Mi...

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A Cannon Of An Arm - Season 3, Ep. 6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Everyone loves to be dazzled by an outfielder throwing a laser to a base and getting a runner out who's trying to take that extra bag on them. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt ...

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Digging Into The Long Ball - Season 3, Ep. 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Over the past few seasons, there has been a rather large uptick in the amount of home runs hit. What's up with that? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers will try to break d...

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Barrels and Burners - Season 3, Ep. 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com's Mike Petriello and Tom Tango break down the six different kinds of batted ball types, expanding from "Barrels" into "Flares and Burners," "Weak Contact," and more, and discuss how to incl...

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Hall of Fame Worthy - Season 3, Ep. 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Hall of Fame results are in and the Statcast podcast crew is locked and loaded to break down the newest members elected to the hall. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers...

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The Best Offense is a Good Defense - Season 3, Ep. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Will the Mariners' mountain of moves pay off? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss Jerry Dipoto's acquisitions and how they'll contribute as well as take a closer lo...

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Twitter Questions - Season 3, Ep. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the Statcast crew celebrates their first podcast of 2017, Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers answer questions asked by fans on Twitter. Find out what could be the next ...

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Hot Stove Season - Season 2, Ep. 43 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The weather outside might be getting colder but things are really heating up within the Hot Stove season. Fresh off last week's Winter Meetings, MLB.com's Statcast host Mike Petriello and national ...

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Inside the Outfielders - Season 2, Ep. 42 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With Yoenis Cespedes off the market, where will other free agent outfielders land? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down the numbers and explain the value of the r...

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All About The Defense - Season 2, Ep. 41 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

One of the biggest questions at Statcast is how do teams and analysts use it to make defense better. What better way to get that answer than from sabermetrics guru Tom Tango, as he sits down to tal...

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Free-for-All - Season 2, Ep. 40 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's a free-for-all as the Hot Stove season kicks off and free agents patiently wait to land on their feet. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss who leads the free a...

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Sweet Relief - Season 2, Ep. 39 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Royals reliever Peter Moylan joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to analyze Andrew Miller's outstanding postseason pitching, how relievers have been used in the playo...

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Moments that Matter - Season 2, Ep. 38 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Game 5 of the National League Division Series set an improbably high bar for the ALCS and NLCS yet to be played. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down how the Dodg...

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A Leg Up - Season 2, Ep. 37 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Every team's looking for an edge when it comes to conquering the postseason. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers run through each matchup and break down who's got the upper...

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A Barrel of Fun - Season 2, Ep. 36 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Statcast evolves, so does its tools to measure data and give us better insight into a player's skills. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down a new term, barrel,...

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The Cutting Edge - Season 2, Ep. 35 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While the season is rapidly coming to a close, that doesn't mean that the Statcast crew is ready to start slowing down. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about Byron...

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Need for Speed - Season 2, Ep. 34 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When it comes to speed in the Major Leagues, the conversation's been consumed with Trea Turner's name but Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers would beg to argue on behalf o...

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The Art of Spin Rate - Season 2, Ep. 33 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you've ever seen a nasty pitch on Statcast, there's a good chance you heard the term "spin rate." Spin rate is impacting the game more than ever and it's revealing new data for pitchers and hitt...

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A Closer Look - Season 2, Ep. 32 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ryan Zimmerman is good at hitting the ball hard but that hasn't turned into a ton of production. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers take a closer look at Zimm's numbers, w...

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Old School vs. New School - Season 2, Ep. 31 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Despite the advances in Statcast data, why is it still a battle to see these numbers brought up in broadcasts? MLB Network's Brian Kenny joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to discuss why there are ...

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Down on the Farm - Season 2, Ep. 30 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Trade Deadline saw prospects coming out of the wood works up until the last hour on Monday. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo joined the Statcast podcast with host Mike Petriello and national edi...

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Too Good to Trade? - Season 2, Ep. 29 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Seth Lugo caught the attention of Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers after he threw a curveball that hit Anthony Rizzo and struck him out at the same time. Lugo joined the...

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Tricks of the Trade - Season 2, Ep. 28 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

'Tis the season for trades and the clock is ticking for teams to make their moves. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers caught up with MLB.com's Mr. Know It All Jim Duquette...

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The Dodger Way: Season 2, Ep. 27 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Dodgers are leading the way when it comes to advanced metrics and team nutrition. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk shop with Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling as h...

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Five Decades of Knowledge - Season 2, Ep. 26 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How much decision making goes into "putting on the shift?" Statcast host Mike Petriello and National Editor Matt Meyers caught up with Jerry Weinstein, Rockies Developmental Supervisor and baseball...

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2016 All-Star Roster - Season 2, Ep. 25 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers had their way, which players would make their All-Star roster? Find out who they'd like to see in San Diego as they sift through each...

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FanGraphs Invades Statcast - Season 2, Ep. 24 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The entire FanGraphs crew stopped by MLB.com to join Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to put their Statcast knowledge to the test. Find out if they passed, as Mike and M...

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One Year Anniversary - Season 2, Ep. 23 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's the one year anniversary of the MLB.com Statcast Podcast! Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers celebrate the milestone by introducing the newest member of the MLB.com t...

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491 Feat of Greatness - Season 2, Ep. 22 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nomar Mazara hit a home run 491 feet and leads all of baseball in distance, for now. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers examine the different elements that contribute to b...

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How Adam Ottavino is Reaching New Heights - Season 2, Ep. 21 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Has Aroldis Chapman found a new way to make batters look foolish? Are Chris Sale and Jose Quintana the best 1-2 punch in the game right now? Could Yoenis Cespedes be one of the better position play...

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Harvey Time - Season 2, Ep. 20 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are the Mets pushing the panic button on Matt Harvey? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers caught up with Mets reporter Anthony DiComo to hear how epic the series vs. the Na...

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Worth the Weight - Season 2, Ep. 19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Caleb Cotham's training regimen could be classified as out of the ordinary. Statcast host Mike Petriello caught up with the Reds pitcher to find out when he figured out data and analytics could imp...

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Rule Makers and Breakers - Season 2, Ep. 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What would happen if a Minor League team hired two guys to pick the roster, lineup and strategies with real players using the most advanced statistics? FiveThirtyEight's Ben Lindbergh joins Statcas...

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Knowledge is Power - Season 2, Ep. 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cole Figueroa has decided to take the game of baseball into his own hands. Figueroa joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to explain how he became Statcast forward, whi...

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What have you done for me lately? - Season 2, Ep. 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's a new sheriff in town after Aaron Hicks surpassed Carlos Gomez for the fastest thrown baseball in the Statcast era at 105.5 mph. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers...

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All Aboard - Season 2, Ep. 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB Network's Ken Rosenthal is officially on the Statcast train. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers caught up with Rosenthal to find out how he sees the game using statist...

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Puerto Rican Pop - Season 2, Ep. 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Heavy hitters are making their way out of Puerto Rico and into the Major Leagues. Former big leaguer and current ESPN broadcaster Alex Cora joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Ma...

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A numbers game - Season 2, Ep. 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What do the numbers 88.2 mph, 327 feet, 94.4 mph and 3.85 seconds have to do with the 2015 season? Statcast host Mike Petriello and MLB.com national editor Matt Meyers take a look back at each team...

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Sneaky fast - Season 2, Ep. 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How can Drew Smyly and Alex Wood help your fantasy team? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers spotlight seven bounceback pitchers worth keeping your eyes on. MLB.com Directo...

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Stats, bats and Charlie Blackmon - Season 2, Ep. 11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Charlie Blackmon was one of three players in 2015 to steal 40 bases. Statcast host Mike Petriello caught up with Blackmon at Spring Training to find out why he finds statistics so compelling and wh...

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Changing the playing field - Season 2, Ep. 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 1982, Dan Evans literally changed the playing field in baseball for the White Sox. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers take time to hear how Evans, current director of t...

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Byrnes buys into Statcast - Season 2, Ep. 9 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the world of Statcast grows, so do the amazing accomplishments hitters, fielders, and pitchers achieve. MLB Network's Eric Byrnes joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meye...

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Donut get confused - Season 2, Ep. 8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's the difference between useful spin and total spin? Where does the donut hole exist? Dr. Alan Nathan, Professor of Physics at the University of Illinois, joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to...

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Steamy projections - Season 2, Ep. 7 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Projections can't anticipate injuries or life events that occur throughout the baseball season but that doesn't stop anyone from trying to predict wins, losses, and player's performances. Jared Cro...

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Movin' on up - Season 2, Ep. 6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's been the key to success for the No. 3 prospect in the Dodgers organization? Right-handed pitcher Jose De Leon joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and MLB.com's national editor Matt Meyers to ...

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Higher Expectations - Season 2, Ep. 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can the Coors Field altitude be the Rockies' greatest weapon? Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and MLB.com's national editor Matt Meyers to explain why the so...

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Talk isn't cheap - Season 2, Ep. 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What fueled Cubs' outfielder Chris Coghlan to use statistics to help turn his career around? Coghlan joins Statcast's Mike Petriello to explain how talking to the right people and understanding why...

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Everything you need to know about Exit Velo - Season 2, Ep. 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How is it possible that RHP Tyson Ross hits the ball harder than he throws it? Statcast host Mike Petriello and MLB.com's national editor Matt Meyers uncover this mysterious fact, explain how exit ...

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How will the NL West be won? - Season 2, Ep. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are the Dodgers still the team to beat in the NL West? MLB.com's national reporter AJ Cassavell joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to explain, despite "winning" the offseason, why the D-backs are s...

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Statistics and Scouting - Season 2, Ep. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How big of a role do statistics play in a pro scout's job? Statcast host Mike Petriello checks in with Astros Director of Pro Scouting Kevin Goldstein to take a look into his day-to-day operations ...

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Statcast is Growing Up - Season 1, Ep. 22 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Statcast's reach is growing wider and higher heading into its second season. MLB.com's Daren Willman joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to discuss how he got his start in Statcast and where the fut...

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AL Contenders - Season 1, Ep. 21 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Plenty of questions surround two AL Central teams looking to contend in 2016. Statcast host Mike Petriello chats with Aaron Gleeman, author at HardballTalk, to learn how the Twins' offense gets a m...

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It's all in the rotation - Season 1, Ep. 20 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can spin rate revive a pitcher's career? Statcast host Mike Petriello dives into this idea with Tigers reporter Jason Beck as they explore how Justin Verlander finished 2015 stronger than he starte...

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Spin Doctors - Season 1, Ep. 19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Does high spin rate correlate with a higher number of injuries? How does Driveline Baseball find success in their slogan, "throw harder and reduce your injury risk"? Kyle Boddy, President and Found...

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Statcast Season Wrap Up - Season 1, Ep. 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In its first year, Statcast forever changed the way we watch the game of baseball. MLB.com's vice president of stats Cory Schwartz joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to wrap up the season, look ahe...

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Speaking the Language - Season 1, Ep. 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are athletes starting to warm up to statistical-based questions? Fangraphs' Eno Sarris joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to take us inside his stat-driven interviews and which player's interest in...

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Strength in Numbers - Season 1, Ep. 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How are statistics playing a role in the World Series? Sports on Earth columnist Anthony Castrovince joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to breakdown the cost of the Mets' weak defense and the natur...

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WAR, what is it good for? - Season 1, Ep. 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New York Times National writer Tyler Kepner keeps it simple when it comes to covering all 30 Major League teams. Statcast host Mike Petriello picks Kepner's brain to find out why a college-ruled no...

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The Road to the Postseason - Season 1, Ep. 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Despite countless injuries to star players, St. Louis has flourished heading into the Postseason, clinching yet another playoff berth. MLB.com's Cardinals beat reporter Jenifer Langosch joins Statc...

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Mets Mania - Season 1, Ep. 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Can you quantify the impact Yoenis Cespedes has had on the Mets since joining the team? MLB.com's Analyst Jim Duquette joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to debate his impact, settle some Matt Harv...

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Prospect Perspective - Season 1, Ep. 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The amount of prospects who have been called up this season is not just a coincidence. MLBPipeline.com's Jim Callis joins MLB.com's Statcast host Mike Petriello to explain that this season has been...

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A Matter of National Concern - Season 1, Ep. 11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How much weight should Major League teams put into amateur players' stats like spin rate, exit velocity and home run distance? Mike Ferrin, host of Power Alley on Sirius XM, joins MLB.com's Statcas...

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Playing Catch-up - Season 1, Ep. 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What led Cleveland to fall short of expectations this season? Indians reporter Jordan Bastian joins MLB.com's Mike Petriello on the Statcast podcast to explain why the Tribe hasn't lived up to the ...

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Royals and the Pirates have their sights set on October - Season 1, Ep. 9 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com host Mike Petriello takes a look at two of the more fascinating teams in baseball this season, the Royals and the Pirates. Travis Sawchik, recent author and award winning reporter for the P...

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Storylines and Trade Deadlines - Season 1, Ep. 8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's the secret to increasing the Mets' happiness when it comes to their lineup? Will they look to add a defensive weapon in the outfield with Juan Lagares playing at less than 100 percent? Mets ...

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Change it up and strike 'em out - Season 1, Ep. 7 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Zack Greinke can do no wrong in the baseball world or in the Statcast world right now. Sports Illustrated writer Tom Verducci joins MLB.com host Mike Petriello to spotlight Greinke's hard-throwing ...

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The Price of Winning - Season 1, Ep. 6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author Molly Knight joins MLB.com host Mike Petriello to detail her new book "The Best Team Money Can Buy," explain why Don Mattingly is so willing and eager to learn more about analytics and discu...

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Don't count the Red Sox out yet - Season 1, Ep. 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Boston Globe writer Alex Speier joins MLB.com's Mike Petriello to explain how David Ortiz's exit velocity proves he still can be a force. Plus, Speier expands on the idea that you can turn complica...

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Statcast loves Randal Grichuk - Season 1, Ep. 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How does St. Louis continue to win despite losing key players? MLB.com host Mike Petriello talks backup plans, Randal Grichuk's power and Michael Wacha's numbers with Sports on Earth's Senior Write...

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How Broadcasters are Using Statcast - Season 1, Ep. 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Statcast is changing the future of the slash line. Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper joins MLB.com host Mike Petriello to explain how Statcast is changing the way we view the game. Plus, Len and Mike spo...

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Carter Capps is a Statcast Dream - Season 1, Ep. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jeff Passan from Yahoo Sports joins MLB.com host Mike Petriello to talk about Giancarlo Stanton, defense, common fans and player health. Plus, Ben Lindbergh from Grantland calls in to talk about hi...

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It's All in the Numbers - Season 1, Ep. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com host Mike Petriello debuts a brand new podcast revolving around the numbers. He is joined by MLB.com's Cory Schwartz to find out the who, what, where, when and why of Statcast and everythin...

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It’s virtually the winter meetings | Plus: The White Sox are on fire & Juan Soto is Ted Williams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk the ups and downs of the White Sox adding Lance Lynn and Adam Eaton, wonder what kind of player James McCann really is, banter about where George Sp...

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The tender non-tender deadline | Plus: AL West shortstop moves, and Do-Hyoung Park on the Twins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk about the effects of the non-tender deadline, José Iglesias getting traded to the Angels, the troubling trends of Hall of Fame voters, Texas making Isi...

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The 19 moves of the last week | Plus: The Hall put no one in from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello run down the 19 trades + free agent signings that have happened in the last week, wonder where Trevor Bauer, Didi Gregorius, Marcell Ozuna and other remaini...

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What Kim Ng has to work with in Miami | Plus: the Hall of Fame Ballot, and Mandy Bell on Cleveland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk about what Kim Ng has to work with in Miami, what the Cubs might do without Theo Epstein, what the newest Hall of Fame ballot looks like, why the Brave...

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George Springer doesn’t make the Jays favorites, yet | Plus: AJ Cassavell on the latest Padres move from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

 MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk about how the Blue Jays signing George Springer affects their chances in the AL East, wonder if Michael Brantley returning to the Astros makes them th...

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The 2020-21 Free Agent Predictions Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk about the Angels hiring Perry Minasian as general manager, then go through the Top 20 Free Agents of this winter’s class and give predictions about whe...

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The White Sox are going for it | Plus: The Mets trade for Carrasco and also Lindor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk about how Liam Hendriks joining the White Sox changes the complexion of the AL Central, how Carlos Carrasco is more than just a toss-in to the Francisc...

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The Mets have a new owner| Former Mets AGM Adam Fisher on the offseason ahead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello touch on the strengths and weakness of the free agency market, discuss qualifying offer decisions, and then welcome in former Mets assistant general manager...

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The NL West race is going to be something else | Plus: Those soft-tossing Cubs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk about how San Diego’s moves have made the NL West the home of baseball’s two best teams, discuss the best seasons by a Korean hitter in baseball histor...

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What Really Happened in Game 6 of the World Series from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello dig deeply into how the Dodgers won Game 6 of the World Series, explaining why Kevin Cash lifted Blake Snell, and why that wasn’t the biggest mistake the Ra...

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World Series Reset | Glasnow’s hard-hit, Bellinger’s big play, and why you need to know Buzz Arlett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello recap Games 3-5 of the World Series, focusing on the total insanity of Game 4, Cody Bellinger’s quietly great play in Game 5, where Tyler Glasnow’s 85% hard...

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Taking stock of the first two games of the 2020 World Series from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello take advantage of a day off in the World Series to review what they liked from the first two games and look ahead to the remainder of the series.

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A Dodgers/Rays World Series Draft with Will Leitch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Will Leitch joins hosts Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello to recap the ALCS & NLCS, then Mike and Will draft rosters from the Rays and Dodgers to create their own World Series super teams.

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The historic heat of Rays/Yankees Game 5 | Plus: ALCS/NLCS Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello do a late-night insta-reaction to the wild Game 5 of the Rays/Yankees series, pointing out where the 97.2 MPH average fastball velocity ranks among all game...

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Eight teams left: The Division Series preview show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello look back on the exciting Wild Card round and look ahead to each of the four series in the best-of-five Division Series, noting what makes each series inter...

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The 2020 Postseason Preview Spectacular | 5 minutes apiece on 8 Wild Card series from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello dive into the 16 teams in the Wild Card round, offering reactions, thoughts and predictions on each of the 8 best-of-3 Wild Card round series.

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What is going on with the NL MVP? | Plus: What Buxton’s up to, and what NL ROY voters shouldn’t worry about from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello look at the surprising state of the NL MVP race, wonder who the Dodgers might like to most – or least – play in the first round, investigate Byron Buxton’s ...

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The new postseason schedule is going to matter so much | Plus: Filmmaker Randy Wilkins on his Jackie Robinson short film from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello look at the effects of the new playoff schedule, highlight the incredible defense of Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and wonder who might win the AL MVP and how good th...

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The standings are normal, unless they aren’t| Plus: what if deGrom wins a third straight Cy, and what Tatís has really improved from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello look at how surprisingly normal the standings seem, point out the quietly important improvement Fernando Tatís Jr. has made, highlight the A’s excellent bul...

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The aftermath of the 2020 MLB Trade Deadline | Who won, who lost, and Sarah Langs on the transaction record the Padres just set from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello review the 2020 MLB Trade Deadline, focusing on trades for Mike Clevinger, Starling Marte, the active Blue Jays, the quiet Dodgers and Braves, before welcom...

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The surprising teams that are spicing up the playoff race | Plus: The unofficial All-Stars, trade deadline speculation for Josh Hader and Lance Lynn, and praise for 7-inning doubleheaders from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Will Leitch (filling in this week for Mike Petriello) discuss the upstart White Sox, Blue Jays, Orioles, and Marlins, explain why the race for the final American League pl...

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Why offense is up, and home field is down | Plus: who baseball’s best reliever is, pitchers who could get traded, and Emily Waldon on Mize, Paredes, and Skubal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello talk through the changing levels of offense within the 2020 season, how home field advantage is at an all time low, who baseball’s best reliever is, identif...

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Can Charlie Blackmon hit .400? | Plus: the super-fun Padres, the worst ways to lose a game, and Keegan Matheson on the Buffalo Blue Jays from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello try to game out whether Charlie Blackmon can hit .400 over a shortened season, explain why the Padres are must-watch and how Randy Dobnak has history’s lowe...

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What Mike Soroka's injury means | Plus: red-hot Judge, should Ohtani hit, and Will Leitch on the Orioles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello react to the breaking news about Mike Soroka’s injury, discuss Aaron Judge’s scorching start, wonder if Shohei Ohtani’s future is as a hitter, welcome Will ...

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Welcome Back, Baseball - Episode 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello break down the start of the 2020 season, looking into hot starts from Corey Seager and Giancarlo Stanton, reacting to the new rules about the DH and extra i...

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Welcome to Ballpark Dimensions! And a 2020 Season Preview Blowout - Episode 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Statcast Podcast is now Ballpark Dimensions! Each week, MLB.com’s Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello are joined by guests from around the league break down baseball’s biggest news, trends, trades and h...

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Baseball Finally Has a Return Date – Season 6, Ep. 22 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers react to all of the news and rule changes surrounding baseball’s scheduled 2020 return, ponder how teams will strategize, and talk about the futu...

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Reversing Award History and Mourning the Sacrifice Bunt – Season 6, Ep. 21 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers try to reverse baseball history’s worst award decisions, wonder if the sacrifice bunt is about to be dead entirely and ask where all the lefties ...

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The Most Incredible “What If?” Moments in Baseball History – Season 6, Ep. 20 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about the best “What If?” moments in recent baseball history, including Tom Seaver signing with the Braves, the St. Louis Browns moving to L...

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Our Favorite Pitching Performances Ever – Season 6, Ep. 19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about their favorite ever pitching performances, including the time Clayton Kershaw almost threw a perfect game, when George Brunet had the ...

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The Wildest Postseason Decisions (featuring Ben Clemens) – Season 6, Ep. 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

FanGraphs writer Ben Clemens joins host Mike Petriello and MLB.com national editor Matt Meyers to look back at some of the most interesting and controversial postseason decisions of the last quarte...

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Drafting the 21st Century Rookie of the Year Winners with Will Leitch – Season 6, Ep. 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com columnist Will Leitch joins host Mike Petriello and MLB.com national editor Matt Meyers to draft each of the 40 Rookie of the Year award winners from 2000-2019.

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Breaking Down the MLB Dream Bracket – Season 6, Ep. 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello, national editor Matt Meyers and MLB.com national writer Anthony Castrovince break down the MLB Dream Bracket, the new 32-team simulated tourney that pits all-time greats from e...

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Name That Game, A Trivia Trip Through History – Season 6, Ep. 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello, national editor Matt Meyers and MLB.com researcher Sarah Langs play a trivia game attempting to name the teams, year and significance of games throughout history based on short...

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How Live Baseball on Television Gets Made – Season 6, Ep. 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers note a Willie Mays fun fact before being joined by ESPN baseball producer Andy Jacobson, who talks about the ins and outs of live baseball produc...

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An Extra Innings Home Run Derby and The All-Time Toothpick Record – Season 6, Ep. 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about which season fans voted for as the best of all time, the passing of Tigers legend Al Kaline and underappreciated Hall of Famers, Justi...

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How To Formulate A Roster for a 2020 Baseball Celebration Game – Season 6, Ep. 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about what it’s like to watch 1980s classic baseball, talk about current pitchers selecting their favorite ever pitches, and work out a form...

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Drafting the last 25 World Series champions – Season 6, Ep. 11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

MLB.com columnist Will Leitch joins host Mike Petriello and MLB.com national editor Matt Meyers to draft each of the last 25 World Series champions, ranking them from best to worst, from the 1995 A...

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87 Years of Being a Cubs Fan – Season 6, Ep. 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers react to Noah Syndergaard’s elbow injury, talk about the “season” that Barry Bonds hit 95 homers and share possibly unpopular baseball takes, bef...

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The Best Baseball You’ve Ever Seen – Season 6, Ep. 9 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers reminisce about their favorite baseball moments, including the first games they ever attended, the best and weirdest games they ever saw and thei...

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Talking Baseball, Without Baseball – Season 6, Ep. 8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers try to cope with the suspension of the baseball season by thinking about what a shortened season might mean, looking at their favorite losing tea...

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Judge is hurt, the cool thing the Rockies are doing, and how to open The Vault – Season 6, Ep. 7 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at the effect of Aaron Judge’s rib injury and how the extensions for Christian Yelich and Yoan Moncada impact the Central divisions. They th...

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The 2019 breakout that’s for real, how to measure the Dodgers’ depth, and what to make of Lorenzo Cain – Season 6, Ep. 6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at whether the Yankee injuries open up the AL East, which 2019 breakout is a strong bet to keep mashing, whether the Dodgers might have the ...

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2020’s deepest lineup, the other fascinating TB/SD trade, and why the rule changes matter – Season 6, Ep. 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers project 2020’s deepest lineup, dig into the overlooked Emilio Pagan-Manuel Margot trade, check out how the new rule changes will impact the game,...

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The Mookie Betts trade rocks the sport – Season 6, Ep. 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers dissect the impact of the Mookie Betts and Joc Pederson trades, including how it impacts each team involved and those teams not involved as well

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How Castellanos might fit in Cincy, Betts might actually get traded, and what Dusty means to Houston – Season 6, Ep. 3. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss how Great American Ball Park might affect Nicholas Castellanos, what the Cubs might do now that Kris Bryant’s service time case has been ...

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Ozuna and Donaldson find new homes, why the metrics don’t like Albies, and why Moustakas could fit at 2B – Season 6, Ep. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss the numbers behind Marcell Ozuna signing with the Braves, Josh Donaldson joining the Twins, why Infield Outs Above Average has Ozzie Albi...

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Statcast Infield Outs Above Average Is Here – Season 6, Ep. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers celebrate that José Martínez has finally been traded to the Rays, then turn to the newest expansion of Statcast data into Infield Outs Above Aver...

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What the Brewers up to, what if the Reds get Lindor, and what we enjoyed in 2019 – Season 5, Ep. 38 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers dive into all of Milwaukee’s moves, look at Francisco Lindor trade rumors, and reflect upon some of the fun stories we may have overlooked in 2019.

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Cole, Rendon, Strasburg, and Winter Meetings Mayhem – Season 5, Ep. 37 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down the action from the Winter Meetings, including the big signings of Anthony Rendon and Gerrit Cole, why Mike didn’t like the trades the...

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New Podcast: Wheeler, Moustakas, and Hamels all find new homes – Season 5, Ep. 36 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down a suddenly hot Hot Stove, with the data behind Zack Wheeler heading to Philadelphia, Cole Hamels to Atlanta, Mike Moustakas to Cincinn...

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Grandal to Chicago, how Trout gets to October, and where the relievers will come from - Season 5, Ep. 35 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers celebrate Yasmani Grandal signing with the White Sox, ask how the Angels can get Mike Trout to the playoffs, project Gerrit Cole’s future, wonder...

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The Pomeranz breakout, why Ozuna underperforms, and whether Castellanos can field – Season 5, Ep., 34 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at why it made sense for Atlanta to sign Will Smith, note the incredibly impressive feats of Drew Pomeranz, wonder why Marcell Ozuna keeps u...

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How will Anthony Rendon age, what if Mookie is traded, and finding the next Mike Tauchman -- Season 5, Ep. 33 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers wonder how past versions of Anthony Rendon have aged, look at the ramifications of the Red Sox possibly trading Mookie Betts, try to find the nex...

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Everything worth knowing about the 2019 World Series – Season 5, Ep. 32 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers preview the World Series, look at how the postseason may not be as random as it once was, figure out what’s ailing Yordan Álvarez, wonder how Yul...

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The Nationals are headed to the World Series, but who will join them? - Season 5, Ep. 31 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down how the Nationals dominated the Cardinals, why you should know Tanner Rainey, what’s going on with Giancarlo Stanton in the ALCS and i...

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What you need to know about the 2019 Division Series – Season 5, Ep. 30 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at what has changed in October, preview the Dodgers/Nationals and Braves/Cardinals Game 5 matchups, dissect the Rays/Astros series, and break dow...

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9 things that change in October, what the Brewers did, Tim Anderson’s bizarre year, and the playoffs loom – Season 5, Ep. 29 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at what changes about October baseball, how the Brewers have made this run, what makes Tim Anderson and the White Sox so interesting and look ahe...

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How Eugenio Suárez & Jorge Soler are mashing, who James Karinchak is and the original king of spin is back - Season 5, Ep 28 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at how Eugenio Suárez & Jorge Soler are setting home run records, check in on Matt Olson, introduce James Karinchak, see how the Nationa...

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The Astros are historically good again, Palka’s long season, and the scale of St. Louis’ defensive improvement - Season 5, Ep 27 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at how the Astros lineup is once again historically good, how Daniel Palka managed just 1 hit in 61 PA, the data behind Noah Syndergaard and...

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Why Nicholas Castellanos is mashing, why Hanser Alberto matters, and Yu Darvish throws 10 (!) pitches – Season 5, Ep 26 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at the data behind Nicholas Castellanos’ hot streak, show that Yu Darvish has 10 different pitches, discuss why Hanser Alberto’s chase for t...

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The Aristides Aquino experience, Aaron Judge’s issue, how Carson Kelly is a star now, and the historic Dodger team -- Season 5, Ep 25 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at Aristides Aquino’s stunning breakout, what’s plaguing Aaron Judge, how the Yankees are using depth to their advantage, how Carson Kelly i...

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The Astros are fixing Aaron Sanchez, the Mets are fixing their defense, and Happy Birthday, Mike Trout -- Season 5, Ep 24 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at how Aaron Sanchez’s Houston debut went, how the Mets have fixed their pitching and improved their defense, note how Yu Darvish is pitchin...

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Trading Felipe Vázquez and Edwin Díaz, Marcus Stroman and the sweet spot and setting up the trade deadline -- Season 5, Ep 23 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers preview the 2019 Trade Deadline, specifically digging into the data behind why Felipe Vázquez is valuable, why Edwin Díaz has a high ERA as well ...

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The Michigan Gambit, Luis Arráez, Alex Dickerson, and 20 predictions for 20 trades -- Season 5, Ep 22 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at the fascinating maneuver Michigan pulled in the College World Series, why Luis Arráez is succeeding, how Stephen Strasburg is having the ...

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4 veteran bats bouncing back, the good numbers on Bryce Harper’s defense, and why Max Scherzer is still the best -- Season 5, Ep 21 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at 4 veteran bats coming back from slow starts, check back in on Bryce Harper’s improved defense, why Max Scherzer is better than ever, and ...

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8 second half stories to watch -- Season 5, Ep 20 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at 8 second half stories to watch, including Mike Trout’s pursuit of a doubles record, whether Christian Yelich can be the first 30/50 playe...

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The data behind Cain’s struggles, the Cards RP you need to know about, and the Pirates trade that’s paying dividends -- Season 5, Ep 19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at why Lorenzo Cain is struggling, note how well Lance Lynn and Shin-Soo Choo are doing for Texas, point out how fantastic Giovanny Gallegos...

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Why Howie Kendrick is interesting, should Shohei Ohtani ever pitch again, and the newest Statcast metric -- Season 5, Ep 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look into the effect of Matt Carpenter’s bunt double, how Howie Kendrick has remade himself, the bizarre season of Jay Bruce, ask if Shohei Ohtan...

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Why you need to know Myles Straw, 3 pitchers breaking out, 8 breakable records and David Dahl’s bizarre stat line -- Season 5, Ep 17 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look into what makes Houston rookie Myles Straw so interesting, three pitchers who are changing their reputations, what’s going on with Clint Fra...

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Gallo’s MVP case, the great thing Twins catchers and Reds pitchers are doing, and the struggles of Votto and Ramirez -- Season 5, Ep 16 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers explain why Joe Gallo has a strong MVP case, how the Twins catchers have out-hit Mike Trout, why Joey Votto and Jose Ramirez are struggling, shar...

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Bellinger’s speed, Soroka’s great start, and the Red Sox are back -- Season 5, Ep 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers share what the data says about Cody Bellinger hitting .400, look at Braves rookie Mike Soroka’s incredible start, explain how the Red Sox bounced...

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How Could Chris Davis Make The All-Star Team? – Season 5, Ep. 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look into the data behind the batting surges of Dansby Swanson, Hunter Pence, George Springer and Chris Davis, as well as pitchers Lucas Giolito ...

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Chris Paddack is baseball’s newest ace – Season 5, Ep. 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers dig into the data behind Chris Paddack’s incredible start, the newest odd thing the Rays are doing, how Luke Voit and Gary Sanchez are mashing, w...

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Which Aces Should You Worry About? – Season 5, Ep. 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers explore whether you should be worried by 10 aces off to slow starts, focus on the data behind the Twins lineup crushing and the improved Blue Jay...

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Joey Gallo is putting it all together – Season 5, Ep. 11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers explain why Joey Gallo is breaking out, look at Christian Yelich’s bizarre splits, dig into 5 April breakouts to watch and use data to check out ...

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2019 Early Season Breakouts to Believe in – Season 5, Ep. 10 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at hot starts from Yoan Moncada, Franmil Reyes, JD Davis, Luis Castillo, and Matt Boyd, using Statcast data to see if those starts are susta...

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Let’s Get a First Look at 2019 Data – Season 5, Ep. 9 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at the first Statcast data of the new season, focusing on Chris Sale’s velocity, Bryce Harper and Pete Alonso crushing baseballs, and what w...

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2019 Season Preview: 60 Statcast Stats for 30 Teams – Season 5, Ep. 8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the 2019 season about to get started, host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers each select one Statcast fact per team to highlight the upcoming year and make predictions for awards ...

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Mike Trout is an Angel for Life -- Season 5, Ep. 7 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike Trout’s long-term extension sent shockwaves through the industry and host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down what it means to the Angels and the sport. In addition, they...

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The Rise Of Four-Man Outfields -- Season 5, Ep. 6 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bryce Harper is already seeing four-man outfields in spring, but will he be the only one? Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss the latest defense trend, whether better positi...

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Spring Training in Full Swing -- Season 5, Ep. 5 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How should the Yankees respond to Luis Severino’s shoulder injury? Why is Jose LeClerc so dominant? Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss those stories, why the Giants bullpen...

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Cardinals pitchers affected by team defense - Season 5, Ep. 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How were different Cardinals pitchers affected by the team’s defense last year? Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss the Cardinals’ defense, the Dodgers’ very good pitching s...

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Ryan Braun changing his swing - Season 5, Ep. 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is attempting to change his swing for better results. Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss Braun’s decision to make a switch and the type of result...

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Yankees' bullpen gets better with Ottavino - Season 5, Ep. 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Yankees reportedly sign reliever Adam Ottavino to strengthen an already deep bullpen. Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about the signing that gives the Yankees’ ‘pen a s...

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Is Jackie Bradley Jr. in line for a big year? - Season 5, Ep. 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The 2019 season will be here before you know it, so which player could be in line for a breakout year? Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers highlight Jackie Bradley Jr. because of hi...

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Free agent update and year in review - Season 4, Ep. 50 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As 2018 comes to a close, Mike Petriello and Matt Meyers touch on the signings of Matt Harvey and Terrance Gore, try to guess where the remaining big-ticket free agents might end up and count down ...

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Get to know statcast hero, Yandy Diaz - Season 4, Ep. 49 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have you heard of Yandy Diaz? The Rays have, and made a trade to bring him to Tampa Bay. He’s big, he’s strong and hits the ball hard. He puts the ball in play with a high exit velocity. Host Mik...

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A Conversation with Adam Ottavino - Season 4, Ep. 48 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Free agent reliever Adam Ottavino is coming off a fantastic season, notably coming after an offseason spent training in a vacant Harlem storefront outfitted with the latest in pitching technology. ...

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Manny Machado may still be getting better - Season 4, Ep. 47 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Somewhat lost in the discussion over Manny Machado's hustle comments is the fact that he just had his best-ever hitting year - and that he's one of the few hitters to improve each season in a key S...

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Braves and Josh Donaldson make a perfect match - Season 4, Ep. 46 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Braves make a splash and bring in Josh Donaldson. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss how the move seems to be a perfect match for both sides. They also talk ab...

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The Next Chapter for Seattle - Season 4, Ep. 45 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto is always looking to make a deal and with the news coming out that James Paxton is reportedly on the trading block, could Edwin Diaz be dealt as well? Statcast host Mike Pe...

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The Mariners and Rays Are Making Moves - Season 4, Ep. 44 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Mariners and Rays have made the first major trade of the offseason, with Seattle sending Mike Zunino, Guillermo Heredia and Minor Leaguer Michael Plassmeyer in exchange for Mallex Smith and Jak...

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The Offseason Begins - Season 4, Ep. 43 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Boston Red Sox wrapped up the World Series this past weekend meaning that the offseason has begun. While there might not be any MLB games played until 2019, Statcast host Mike Petriello and nat...

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2018 World Series Preview - Season 4, Ep. 42 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The stage is set for a blockbuster World Series showdown featuring the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first time these two franchises have faced off in the Fall Classic since 1916....

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League Championship Series Fever - Season 4, Ep. 41 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The American and National League championship series' have provided some of the most exciting games we've seen this postseason. With the Red Sox currently leading the ALCS and the NLCS tied at a ga...

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The Final Four - Season 4, Ep. 40 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the Boston Red Sox defeating the New York Yankees in the ALDS last night, the stage is officially set for the ALCS and the NLCS. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers br...

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A Wild Start to the 2018 Postseason - Season 4, Ep. 39 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The 2018 Postseason officially kicked off this week with the Rockies and Yankees both winning their Wild Card games to finalize the LDS picture. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Mat...

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It's All in the Numbers - Season 1, Ep. 1 from 2015-06-05T22:13:57

MLB.com host Mike Petriello debuts a brand new podcast revolving around the numbers. He is joined by MLB.com's Cory Schwartz to find out the who, what, where, when and why of Statcast and everythin...

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It's All in the Numbers - Season 1, Ep. 1 from 2015-06-05T22:13:57

MLB.com host Mike Petriello debuts a brand new podcast revolving around the numbers. He is joined by MLB.com's Cory Schwartz to find out the who, what, where, when and why of Statcast and everythin...

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