Best Ben Lindbergh Podcasts (2023)

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CubsPS+ - A North Side Numbers Game

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Episode 37 - From Branch Rickey to Driveline & Beyond: The Ongoing Evolution of Player Dev with Ben Lindbergh 1:01:33

5d ago1:01:33

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Welcome in to Episode 37! The #37 makes this the Travis Wood episode! The Cubs opened the weekend by designating Eric Hosmer for assignment, a move we’ve all been talking about for a few weeks. Nico Hoerner made his return in Philadelphia and the Cubs were a mixed bag over the weekend – winning a blowout Friday, getting blown out Saturday and wasti…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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A Tale of Two Tatums With Raheem Palmer. Plus, Ben Lindbergh on the New MLB Rules. 1:25:22

2h ago1:25:22

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Brian is joined by The Ringer’s Raheem Palmer to react to a wild Celtics Game 6 win in Philly. They discuss Jayson Tatum’s rollercoaster of a game, James Harden’s poor performance, and whether or not Joe Mazzulla and Doc Rivers are coaching for their jobs in Game 7 (0:15). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh about the new MLB rules, t…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Derrick White Saves The Celtics Season! 1:01:32

4h ago1:01:32

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Brian reacts to an epic Celtics win in Miami, Derrick White’s season-saving tip in at the buzzer, the Celtics’ shaky offense down the stretch, Tatum’s up-and-down game, and more (0:30). Then, Brian answers some calls, before Brian and Jamie offer up some last thoughts on the game (33:30). Brian ends with a recap of Garrett Whitlock’s return to the …

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2012: Double Clutch 1:49:57

13m ago1:49:57

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s prediction concerning the Padres’ and Rangers’ rest-of-season performance with runners in scoring position, then (14:08) answer listener emails about the ultimate Quadruple-A player, leaving runners on base for the opposing team, immaculate-inning edge cases, tanking for Shohei Ohtani, setting up a li…

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CubsPS+ - A North Side Numbers Game

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Episode 38 - Hendricks, the Pen & the Curious Case of Miles Mastrobuoni 44:56

4h ago44:56

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This week I cover a few topics impacting the Cubs right now. The episode opens with my thoughts on the return of Kyle Hendricks and then I get into the slowly (maybe too slowly) changing face of the Cubs bullpen. After that, the big topic - why do Cub fans hate Miles Mastrobuoni so much? I break down Mastrobuoni’s numbers and make a comp to a memor…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Celtics Are One Game Closer to History. Plus, Will Flemming on the Sox. 1:20:30

11m ago1:20:30

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Brian discusses a dominant Celtics win in Game 5 at the Garden, Tatum’s continued brilliance, the Celtics’ ferocious defense, the Celtics’ hot shooting, and more (0:45). Then, Brian and Jamie answer some Celtics mailbag questions about Joe Mazzulla and the Miami Heat (28:20). Brian then chats with Red Sox play-by-play announcer Will Flemming about …

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2011: Who Was That Mascot Man? 1:33:16

18m ago1:33:16

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the major leagues’ sudden influx of 24-year-old right-handed pitchers with the surname “Miller,” the Rays’ surprisingly precarious position in the AL East (7:48), and the Cubs, the Brewers, and the state of the NL Central (12:45), before focusing their bat-resuscitating powers on Trea Turner (17:22), with a…

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2010: Dead Bird Bounce 1:53:29

21h ago1:53:29

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Yordan Alvarez kissing Martín Maldonado, Will Brennan’s birdslaughter (12:33), the Guardians’ slow start (23:12), Madison Bumgarner’s reported reluctance to alter his pitching approach (32:49), Mike Trout passing Ken Griffey Jr. in career Baseball-Reference WAR (45:56), whether the A’s will end up historica…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Celtics Avoid Elimination With Justin Verrier 1:14:25

3h ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Brian chats with The Ringer’s Justin Verrier about the Celtics' Game 4 win in Miami, Jayson Tatum’s big night, Boston’s hot 3-point shooting, the team’s improved defense, and more (0:30). Then, Brian takes some calls (42:30) before finishing up with some leftover Celtics notes, and the news that Tom Brady is going to be a part-owner of the Raiders …

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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The Celtics Get Blown Out, and Their Season Is on the Brink 1:20:28

2h ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Brian discusses a stunning Celtics blowout loss in Miami, why the team looks so disorganized, what is wrong with Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla’s future, and more (0:30). Then, Brian commiserates with some callers about the Celtics loss (30:45). Brian ends with some Sox notes after they take two of three in San Diego (45:00). We want to hear from you! …

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Celtics Are Down 0-2 51:33

3h ago51:33

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Brian reacts to another Celtics loss at home to the Heat, and breaks down Joe Mazzulla’s questionable coaching decisions, Grant Williams vs. Jimmy Butler, Jaylen Brown’s alarming play, and more (0:30). Then, he takes a couple listener calls, before Brian and Jamie offer up some closing thoughts on the game (34:00). We want to hear from you! Leave B…

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2009: Safe By a Hair 1:49:18

4d ago1:49:18

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley follow up with additional details about the Cardinals’ cheeseburger phone, banter about the hot hitting of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Aaron Judge, answer listener emails (31:13) about home run rituals and the unwritten rules, a prophylactic procedure to prevent Tommy John surgery, whether a runner could be safe because of his…

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2008: Big Hack Attack 1:51:55

2h ago1:51:55

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the sesame-seer Cardinals using a cheeseburger phone to predict home buns (er, runs) by hitters who are dialed in, the varying fortunes of three offseason big spenders (the Mets, Padres, and Rangers) and the stakes of their success, Kumar Rocker’s Tommy John surgery, Dustin May’s flexor strain, the prolifer…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Michael Pina on the Celtics’ Game 1 Loss 1:10:55

39m ago1:10:55

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ Game 1 loss to Miami with The Ringer’s Michael Pina, as they discuss what went wrong for the C’s in the second half, another tremendous Jimmy Butler game, and adjustments Boston must make going into Game 2 (0:30). Then, Brian takes some calls and recaps the Red Sox-Mariners series (39:00). We want to hear from you! Leave B…

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2007: Catch As Catcher Can 1:38:23

2d ago1:38:23

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Shohei Ohtani’s near-cycle and newly hot hitting on days when he’s pitched, the Cardinals reinstating Willson Contreras at catcher (and Zac Gallen’s comments on the Cardinals Way), the Sean Murphy/William Contreras/Esteury Ruiz trade revisited, post-peak Christian Yelich and the breakout of Brent Rooker, th…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Eastern Conference Finals Preview With Tim Bontemps 1:03:19

2h ago1:03:19

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Brian chats with ESPN’s Tim Bontemps about the upcoming Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference finals, Jayson Tatum’s postseason so far, Jimmy Butler’s health, and Joe Mazzulla vs. Erik Spoelstra before they give out their series predictions (0:30). Then, Brian reflects on Tatum’s postseason career and how it stacks up against other championship-winning s…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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The Tatum Game, Plus Chad Finn on the Biggest Story in Boston Sports Media 1:25:27

4h ago1:25:27

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Brian reacts to the Celtics’ Game 7 beatdown of the 76ers, Jayson Tatum’s otherworldly performance, this Celtics team’s place in franchise history, and more (0:30). Then, he chats with the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about the game, drama at 98.5 The Sports Hub, the new NESN broadcast booths this season, and the NBA playoff broadcasts so far (33:20). …

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2006: Not My Cup of D 1:46:41

4d ago1:46:41

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Akil Baddoo taking a baseball to the beans, broadcasters describing groin shots, and players deciding whether to wear cups. Then they compare a resurgent Joey Gallo and a slumping Andrew Benintendi (20:25), recall reliever Zack Littell’s affinity for cruise ships (33:22), forecast MLB’s international future…

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2005: Spring Has Sproing 1:49:42

1d ago1:49:42

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s recovery from COVID and the belated release of the CBA, predict how well White Sox cast-off Jake Diekman will pitch for the Rays, discuss injuries to Luis Garcia, Max Fried, Tyler Mahle, and more pitchers and investigate forearm/flexor strains as potential precursors to Tommy John surgery, react to Ja…

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CubsPS+ - A North Side Numbers Game

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Episode 36 - Run Differential, Luck and Winning (Losing) in the Margins 47:22

13d ago47:22

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The Cubs are surprisingly among the league leaders in run differentials, yet sit on this off day with an 18-19 record. In this episode I dig into run differential and how it plays into playoff chances. Tied in with run differential is the baseball idea of “luck” (no, not black cats & dark magic), so I talk about baseball luck and how the Cubs can m…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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The Celtics’ Season Is on the Brink. Plus, John Jastremski on the Top AFC East Offseason Moves. 1:32:07

2h ago1:32:07

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Brian recaps the Celtics' brutal blowout loss to the 76ers, another slow start for Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla vs. Doc Rivers, and more (0:30). Then, Brian chats with The Ringer’s John Jastremski about the NBA playoffs, the top five AFC East offseason moves, and a highly competitive AL East (36:00). Brian ends with some listener calls and emails, be…

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2004: House of Cards 1:59:16

19d ago1:59:16

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Ben Lindbergh talks to Will Leitch about the Cardinals’ horrendous start, their baffling decision to bar big free-agent addition Willson Contreras from catching, how Yadier Molina’s legacy looms over the franchise, how Oli Marmol and John Mozeliak have handled the team’s struggles, how the rest of the season might go, and more, along with the Effec…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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Celtics Lose Another During Crunch Time. Plus, Steven Ruiz on Mac Jones Entering Year 3. 1:20:19

2d ago1:20:19

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Brian breaks down yet another close Celtics loss, why this team can’t seem to win these tight games, and Tatum and Brown’s inconsistent play (0:30). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz about the Patriots’ offense, their offseason additions, Bill O’Brien as the new offensive coordinator, and Mac Jones as he enters his third season (23:00). …

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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The Celtics Take Back Home Court Advantage, and the Sox Make It Seven Straight. 55:07

4d ago55:07

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Brian recaps the Celtics’ game three win against the 76ers, a great overall defensive performance, Jaylen Brown’s physicality, and more (0:30). Then, Brian discusses the Red Sox’s seven game win streak, Chris Sale’s impressive velocity, the team’s red hot offense, and he also reevaluates Chaim Bloom’s offseason moves (31:40). We want to hear from y…

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2003: Return of the Mack 2:08:50

5d ago2:08:50

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about more examples of players whose names describe what they do (like Colin Holderman), the return of Justin Verlander, Juan Soto’s overdue hot streak, Keynan Middleton calling out Carlos Correa, the difference between Craig Kimbrel’s leverage and results, and how success lowers the boo threshold, then (16:22) r…

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CubsPS+ - A North Side Numbers Game

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Episode 35 - Talkin’ Baseball with Cubs Baseball Scientist Dr. Mike Sonne 48:25

6d ago48:25

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The Cubs aren’t playing as well as they were the last time I sat down to have a conversation with y’all, so let this week’s episode be a nice distraction from all the concerns about what’s going on with the team on this road trip (1-5 heading into today’s finale against the Nationals). This week I was thrilled to talk baseball with Cubs baseball sc…

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 2002: East Coast MLBias 1:25:07

23d ago1:25:07

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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about players being paid for on-field, in-game interviews, pitcher injuries and pitcher call-ups, how low Oakland’s attendance could go (and whether the team might bungle its move to Las Vegas), the NL West race, the AL East’s strength compared to the AL Central’s, which team invented the in-dugout home […]…

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Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

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The Celts Clobber the Sixers, Plus Julian McWilliams on the Red Hot Sox 1:22:49

12d ago1:22:49

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Brian recaps a dominating Celtics win over the 76ers, Joel Embiid’s effectiveness, and Jaylen Brown’s bounce-back game, before a quick recap of the Sox’s win over the Blue Jays (0:15). Then, he chats with Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams about the streaking Red Sox, the MVP of the team thus far, how the rotation and bullpen shake out, and more (34:…

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