Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the optimal distribution of World Series wins across an average lifespan. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about trade arbitrage and Jon Lester, then discuss the Angels’ front-office overthrow. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

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. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Anthony Rescan about his statistical work with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

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. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about prosecuting the Cardinals and the Royals’ All-Star tally, then talk about the Diamondbacks’ perplexing Bronson Arroyo trade. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Tim Lincecum and a fateful Jose Tabata hit by pitch, then discuss how the 2014 David Price deal looks in retrospect for the Rays. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about position players pitching and answer emails about the Cardinals-Astros hacking scandal, Hanley Ramirez, defensive positioning, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Billy Hamilton and discuss the New York Times report about the Cardinals’ involvement in the hacking of the Astros’ internal system. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about clothing choices, Albert Pujols, and a defensive play, then discuss the threat of a Royals-heavy American League All-Star team. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Pat Venditte and Zack Cozart, then answer emails about batter-pitcher matchups, when to congratulate players, double Delino DeShieldses, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Bryce Harper and talk about the unusual number of top prospects making the majors early this season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to former Padres Senior Quantitative Analyst Chris Long about how teams can use stats to improve their performance in the amateur draft. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Pat Venditte, then revisit three winter blockbusters involving NL West teams. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Aaron Gleeman about the confounding, first-place Minnesota Twins. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss their schedule and answer emails about rebellious players, pitching to contact, coaching catchers, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Sonoma Stompers Opening Day, then discuss the early returns from some of the winter’s biggest blockbusters. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to BP Director of Technology Harry Pavlidis about his recent discoveries about game-calling and our new understanding of what catchers are worth. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about home runs and a Dan Jennings quote, then discuss some oddities of baseball’s replay and appeal rules. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben, Sam, and Dan Brooks banter about Saber Seminar, then answer listener emails about pine tar, the meaning of the middle of the order, and throwing back home runs. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Dan Jennings, then attempt to explain Stephen Strasburg’s perplexing season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about earthquakes, Tim Lincecum, and baseball nightmares, then talk to Dan Rozenson about Bryce Harper. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the Marlins’ unorthodox managerial move, Play Index about doubles, and answer emails about innings counts, sabermetric milestones, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pirates beat writer Travis Sawchik about his new book, Big Data Baseball. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source