Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Effectively Wild Episode 727: The AL’s Outscored Contenders Sep 17, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about one of the worst games of the season, Madison Bumgarner, and an old bet, then talk to Adam J. Morris about the Rangers and Brandon Warne about the Twins.

Effectively Wild Episode 726: How Many Fingers is Mike Trout Holding Up? Sep 16, 2015

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Ben and Sam read responses to previous topics, then answer listener emails about Mike Trout, questionable bullpen decisions, what WAR is missing, and more.

Effectively Wild Episode 725: Why Don’t Bad Teams Tank in September? Sep 15, 2015

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Ben and Sam discuss Yoenis Cespedes’ MVP case and contract, then talk about why bad teams don’t try to lose in September.

Effectively Wild Episode 724: Debating David Ortiz and Buying Stock in Baseball Players Sep 14, 2015

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Ben and Sam discuss David Ortiz’s Hall of Fame candidacy and Angels starter Andrew Heaney’s decision to sell stock in himself.

Effectively Wild Episode 723: Outlaw Relievers and New-Model Managers Sep 11, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about Chin-hui Tsao, Joey Votto, insect intruders, and the Indians’ defense, then discuss what we’ve learned about Brad Ausmus, Robin Ventura, and other new-model managers.

Effectively Wild Episode 722: Cold-Calling Ned Garver Sep 10, 2015

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Ben and Sam answer listener emails, come across a baseball mystery, and get answers straight from a primary source.

Effectively Wild Episode 721: The Mechanics and Morality of the Mets’ Matt Harvey Dilemma Sep 08, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about GM smack talk, then discuss the Mets, Matt Harvey, and innings limits.

Effectively Wild Episode 720: The Extra-Long Listener Email Blowout Sep 04, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and Scott Boras, then answer listener emails about pitcher stuff, park effects, permanent shifts, a magic Jonny Gomes, playoff seeding, and much more.

Effectively Wild Episode 719: Jinxing Jacob deGrom Aug 25, 2015

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Ben and Sam talk to Amazin’ Avenue’s Jeff Paternostro about Mets player development and the mysterious origins of unexpected ace Jacob deGrom.

Effectively Wild Episode 718: Early Awards and Excessive Celebrations Aug 24, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about Joc Pederson and answer emails about Madison Bumgarner, on-field celebrations, the Triple Crown, holding runners, and more.