Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Effectively Wild Episode 707: Kershaw as a Closer, the Phillies’ Pitching Apocalypse, and Other Emails Jul 24, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about analytics and secrecy, then answer listener emails about aces in relief, the Phillies’ terrible rotation, and more.

Effectively Wild Episode 706: Go-Go-Gadget Greinke Jul 23, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about the Astros and then discuss the possible interpretations of Zack Greinke’s scoreless innings streak.

Effectively Wild Episode 705: The Anniversary Emails Edition Jul 17, 2015

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On the podcast’s third anniversary, Ben and Sam answer emails about how much baseball players work, whatever happened to offensive shortstops, breaking unwritten rules, projecting prospects, and more, then place an impromptu call.

Effectively Wild Episode 704: Mysteries from the Front Office Jul 14, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about former Pirates executive Merrill Hess and then discuss stories about former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti from Molly Knight’s new book.

Effectively Wild Episode 703: Oakland’s Trade Deadline Dilemma Jul 13, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about the All-Star Game and then discuss how the Oakland A’s should handle the next phase of their strange season.

Effectively Wild Episode 1184: When Would You Want Your World Series? Jul 08, 2015

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Ben and Sam discuss the optimal distribution of World Series wins across an average lifespan.

Effectively Wild Episode 702: The Significance of Scioscia Deposing Dipoto Jul 07, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about trade arbitrage and Jon Lester, then discuss the Angels’ front-office overthrow.

Effectively Wild Episode 701: The All-Banter Backlog Show Jul 06, 2015

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Ben and Sam return from a semi-extended absence to banter about Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, a David Ortiz fun fact, All-Star voting, Cardinals hacking, and more.

Effectively Wild Episode 700: Sabermetrics, Australia-Style Jun 29, 2015

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Ben and Sam talk to Anthony Rescan about his statistical work with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League.

Effectively Wild Episode 699: Radio Producers, Cycles, and Dave Stewart Don’t Make Sense Jun 25, 2015

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Ben and Sam banter about baseball crimes, All-Star voting, and Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart, then answer listener emails about perfect games, discuss stats about cycles, and more.

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