Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam banter about rumors, answer emails about reclamation projects, a free-agent A-Rod, secret contracts, no-trade clauses, and more, and speak to someone who’s not expecting their call. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the Tony Cruz trade and then discuss a slightly (but only slightly!) more momentous move, the Red Sox signing David Price. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Andre Archimbaud, whose experience at the 2002 Winter Meetings, just before Moneyball blew up, was chronicled in Josh Lewin’s book, Getting in the Game. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the perplexities of the J.A. Happ and Jordan Zimmermann signings. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about troublesome software (for some reason), then answer emails about constructing sensible trades, solving moral hazard, subbing for Andrelton Simmons, and what makes free agents happy. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Lloyd McClendon’s new managerial job, then talk about Aroldis Chapman being on the block. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss MLB’s track record with rule changes, Scott Boras’ involvement in Jose Fernandez’ pitching plans, and Robinson Cano’s contract. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the latest gossip about the Mariners and Marlins, then do another career comparison of Mike Trout and Bryce Harper. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about award apathy, Hall of Fame voting, and Francisco Rodriguez, then answer a couple listener emails. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Rich Hill signing and more Mike Trout punctuation, then answer listener emails about Jerry Dipoto and David Ortiz and do a double Play Index. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss why three free agents accepted qualifying offers, then break down both sides of the Andrelton Simmons trade. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Craig Kimbrel trade and the way to talk about closers in 2015. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam draft the free agents they think will make more or less money than predicted. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to BP author Jeff Quinton about how baseball teams could benefit from design thinking. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about daily-fantasy ads, then answer listener emails about Barry Bonds and splash hits, end-of-season awards, when to spend on free agents, baseball and the metric system, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Mike Trout and Brian Cashman, then predict and discuss the results of Jerry Crasnick’s annual executive poll. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about the best Barry Bonds facts with Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman of Cespedes Family Barbecue. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss free agents, qualifying offers, the Rays-Mariners trade, Alex Anthopoulos’ departure from Toronto, and Mike Trout Twitter. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Kansas City Star Royals beat writer Andy McCullough about why the Royals won the World Series and what their offseason might look like. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about buying two tickets to games, Derek Jeter jerseys, and the World Series, and Play Index about extra innings. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Jeurys Familia’s blown saves in the World Series, then talk about Bud Black, Dusty Baker, and the state of managing. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam say goodbye to Grantland, the World Series, and the 2015 season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam do a quick bonus Saturday episode on Mets starter Noah Syndergaard’s first pitch of World Series Game 3. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the Market Diner, then discuss World Series strategy and answer listener emails. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the brilliance of Roger Angell, then discuss the latest Ned Yost news, Jacob deGrom’s supposed pitch-tipping, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source