http://bloombergsports.mlblogs.com en-us ℗ & © 2010 Bloomberg LP Bloomberg Sports' look at fantasy baseball Bloomberg Sports Bloomberg Sports' Behind the Numbers is a series of conversations with blog, baseball, sabermetric, and fantasy experts about theories, strategies, and baseball in general. With your hosts Robert Shaw and Wayne Parillo. Overview Bloomberg Sports support@bloombergsports.com Bloomberg Sports Guest Dave Studeman Dave Studeman of thehardballtimes.com, a man called a National Treasure, talks projections, visual storytelling using stats, and measuring the success of his writers. With Bloomberg Sports Rob Shaw and Wayne Parillo. August 30, 2010 18:29 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports Guest Dave Cameron Dave Cameron of Ussmariner.com returns to talk about why it is NOT the year of the pitcher, situational reliever splits, and writing for the Wall Street Journal. With Bloomberg Sports Rob Shaw and Wayne Parillo. August 19, 2010 21:07 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports Guest Rob Iracane Walkoffwalk.com creator/writer Rob Iracane talks about his days at deadspin, The Heist, and why he never wants Kerry Wood in the game. August 9, 2010 20:18 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports Guest Kevin Kaduk Big League Stew's Kevin "Duk" Kaduk editor/contributor talks the difference between Yahoo and ESPN, lots of Cubs, and how not to overpay for Cubs tickets. August 2, 2010 28:13 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports Guest Rany Jazayerli Rany Jazayerli, co-founder of Baseball Prospectus, writer for ranyontheroyals.com, host of his award winning radio show talks Royals, pitcher abuse, and going from a Royals fan to a member of the KC Saber-mafia. July 28, 2010 31:08 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports Guest Amanda Rykoff Amanda Rykoff, social media expert, Queen of Twitter, and baseball fan aka the OCD Chick talks with Rob and Wayne about her life as a Yankee fan, being in the stadium to honor George and Shep, being at the Sloan conference, winning her fantasy league, and how social media has changed her life as a fan. July 21, 2010 21:22 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports Guest Nate Ravitz Nate Ravitz, ESPN fantasy sports deputy editor and Fantasy Focus host, talks with Rob and Wayne about his job, provides position-by-position breakout players for the second half, and gives the business reason for no fantasy pro wrestling. July 13, 2010 32:32 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports With guest Jonah Keri Jonah Keri, Bloomberg Sports editor in chief, talks surprising teams, why the league is hitting for lower averages, pitchers to keep an eye on in the second half and whether Boston fans should worry. July 6, 2010 19:07 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports With guest Rob Neyer of ESPN part 2 Rob Neyer, ESPN Senior Writer, talks Keith Hernandez and Andy Pettitte's Hall of Fame chances, the non-existant backlash against greenies, and whether Jamie Moyer should be considered for Cooperstown. July 1, 2010 20:10 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports With guest Rob Neyer of ESPN Rob Neyer, ESPN Senior Writer, talks about being a Royals fans in the 70s, the Holy Grail of stats, and when competitive balance changed. June 28, 2010 16:03 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports With guest Chris Liss of Rotowire Chris Liss, Rotowire editor talks about why he doesn't like projections, winning Tout Wars, and delivers a message to scared fantasy owners. Plus hosts Rob Shaw and Wayne Wayne lose Chris for a couple of minutes. June 17, 2010 20:50 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports With guest Tommy Bennett of Baseball Prospectus Baseballprospectus.com Tommy Bennett on what exactly the site is about, baseball card collecting, and the state of the Phillies. With hosts Rob Shaw and Wayne Parillo. June 3, 2010 14:48 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports Talking with fangraphs.com editor-in-chief Dave Camerson fangraphs.com editor-in-chief and ussmariner.com creator Dave Cameron about the growth of fangraphs.com, all things Seattle Mariners, and why it is too early to worry about the defensive strategies. With hosts Rob Shaw and Wayne Parillo. May 26, 2010 15:31 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports Yankees talk with River Ave Blues' Ben Kabak Ben Kabak of River Avenue Blues talks about all things Yankees including the farm system, zen methods of enjoying a game, and how River Ave Blues came to exist. With Bloomberg Sports Rob Shaw and Wayne Parillo. May 11, 2010 15:30 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports An in-depth interview with UZR creator Mitchel Lichtman UZR creator Mitchel Lichtman joins Bloomberg Sports Wayne Parillo and Rob Shaw about all things ultimate zone rating relating including the future, The Jason Bay controversy, and why Fenway Park is a pain. May 6, 2010 15:28 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports What is WHIFF Rate and why does it matter? Fangraphs.com writer Eno Sarris talk WHIFF rate and how to use it to look at pitchers, and how gambling influenced Eno's writing. With Bloomberg Sports Wayne Parillo and Rob Shaw. April 27, 2010 10:34 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports How to play fantasy baseball and still be a fan Jason Fry of www.faithandfearinflushing.com talks with Bloomberg Sports Wayne Parillo and Rob Shaw about how to play fantasy baseball and still remain a fan. April 20, 2010 10:07 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports The Advanced Statistics You Need to Know Jonah Keri, Bloomberg Sports' writer and editor, talks with Bloomberg Sports Wayne Parillo about the need to know advanced stats for fantasy baseball. April 16, 2010 15:01 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports A New Way to Evaluate Middle Relievers Eriq Gardner, Bloomberg Sports contributor and writer for Fantasyballjunkie.com, talks with Bloomberg Sports Wayne Parillo about a new way to value middle relievers and improve your pitching stats. April 6, 2010 9:55 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloomberg Sports Putting Your Outfield Together Wayne Parillo and Berniker discuss with Jonah Keri, Bloomberg Sports lead writer and editor, how to balance speed and power among the top outfielders, and what's more important homers and rbi's, or runs, average and stolen bases. March 14, 2010 5:51 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloombg Sports Assembling Your Pitching Staff Wayne Parillo and Mark Berniker discuss with Jonah Keri, Bloomberg Sports lead writer and editor, which starting pitchers you should pick early, who to steer away from and some sleepers, as well. March 14, 2010 11:36 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloombg Sports Draft Strategies - Last First Round, Early Second Round Wayne Parillo and Mark Berniker discuss with Jonah Keri, Bloomberg Sports lead writer and editor, which starting pitchers you should pick early, who to steer away from and some sleepers, as well. March 14, 2010 6:18 baseball, fantasy, sports Bloombg Sports Strategizing on the First Round Wayne Parillo and Mark Berniker discuss with Jonah Keri, Bloomberg Sports lead writer and editor, who to pick in the first round of your fantasy baseball draft and why. March 14, 2010 11:40 baseball, fantasy, sports