Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam preview the Dodgers’ season with Vice Sports editor Eric Nusbaum, and Jeff talks to Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough (at 21:22). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Cubs’ season with authors Mark Armour and Dan Levitt, and Jeff talks to Mountain Goats frontman/Cubs fan John Darnielle (at 21:40). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about a listener-suggested expression, then answer listener emails about Albert Pujols’ impact on the Cardinals, rooting against incentive clauses, what a lack of analytics looks like, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Indians’ season with Pete Beatty, and George talks to MLB.com Indians beat writer Jordan Bastian (at 23:44). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Mets’ season with Mike Vorkunov, and Jeff talks Mets prospects with Toby Hyde of BP Mets and SNY.tv (at 22:49). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Rays’ season with ESPN Insider’s Tommy Rancel, and George talks to Tampa Bay Times Rays beat writer Marc Topkin (at 24:47). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview Boston’s season with Providence Journal Red Sox beat writer Brian MacPherson, and George talks to Brian’s ProJo colleague, Tim Britton (at 28:41). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about a LaRoche-related White Sox conspiracy and update Ryan Webb’s save outlook, then answer emails about Ryan Howard, Trout vs. Goldschmidt, a terrible trivia question, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Giants’ season with Erik Malinowski, and Jeff talks to Grant Brisbee of McCovey Chronicles (at 24:10). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Nationals’ season with Washington Post Nationals beat writer Chelsea Janes, and Jeff talks to Chelsea’s Washington Post colleague, James Wagner (at 23:56). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and FiveThirtyEight author Rob Arthur talk to Pittsburgh Pirates multi-position player Cole Figueroa about his use of statistics, why athletes should keep a close eye on what teams are tracking, and how his future depends on a small sample. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Astros’ season with Houston Chronicle Astros beat writer Evan Drellich, and George talks to Evan’s Houston Chronicle colleague, Jesus Ortiz (at 31:38). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Blue Jays’ season with Joshua Howsam of Baseball Prospectus Toronto, and George talks to Sportsnet columnist Shi Davidi (at 19:49). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam announce this year’s Effectively Wild fantasy game, “Beat PECOTA,” then answer listener emails about Mike Trout, game theory in the amateur draft, baseball caps, Goose Gossage, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Yankees’ season with Kenny Ducey of Sports Illustrated and BP Bronx, and George talks to Lohud.com Yankees beat writer Chad Jennings (at 29:32). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Mariners’ season with BP/Lookout Landing writer Meg Rowley, and George talks to Tacoma Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto (at 25:23). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Pirates’ season with Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pirates beat writer Travis Sawchik, and Jeff talks to Pat Lackey of Where Have You Gone Andy Van Slyke? (at 23:58). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Cardinals’ season with Dayn Perry of CBS Sports, and Jeff talks to The Cardinals Way author Howard Megdal (at 22:29). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about a T-Pain tweet, two famous phrases, Ray Searage, and the final results of their contracts draft, then answer listener emails about the Cubs, a baseball broadcast from Better Call Saul, redistributing salaries, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the White Sox’ season with BP author R.J. Anderson, and George talks to CSN Chicago White Sox insider Dan Hayes (at 23:14). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Rangers’ season with BP author Kate Morrison, and George talks to Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rangers beat writer Jeff Wilson (at 26:32). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Diamondbacks’ season with BP author Zachary Levine, and Jeff talks to SiriusXM and Diamondbacks pre- and postgame host Mike Ferrin (at 32:10). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Tigers’ season with FiveThirtyEight author Rob Arthur, and George talks to MLB.com Tigers beat writer Jason Beck (at 22:06). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam play a quick player guessing game, banter about pitching-coach projects and Coors Field fences, and answer listener emails about the Cubs and personal catchers, irrational fan beliefs, Mike Trout, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Twins’ season with BP author Kun Funck, and Jeff talks to Pioneer Press Twins beat writer Mike Berardino (at 23:40). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source