Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam banter about Bryce Harper, then talk about what Barry Bonds could have contributed to or cost a baseball team in 2008. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Rob Arthur about which batters have had hard luck or good fortune so far, according to Statcast. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer discuss the Indians’ decision to remove Corey Kluber with a 21-strikeout start on the line. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about ace vs. ace matchups, videos they wish they could watch, high-strikeout starts, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about trees on the field and Kevin Gregg, then discuss the punishments for a few hypothetical crimes. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the Astros and discuss what Bryce Harper’s hot streak means. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Providence Journal Red Sox beat writer Brian MacPherson about the Red Sox rotation and the firing of Juan Nieves. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Bryce Harper and Mike Trout and dissect several stats about the Astros’ season so far. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about umpires and framing, a different home-field advantage, bad baseball terms, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Ben Carsley about Boston’s talented 22-year-olds, Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the weekend in baseball and draft starting pitchers under age 25. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about DH alternatives, baseball without the grounds crew, the most exciting starters, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Jonathan Judge about BP’s new pitching metrics and the challenges and opportunities ahead of statisticians who are still trying to uncover new truths about baseball. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Salvador Perez, Erik Kratz, and emergency catchers and then discuss Josh Hamilton’s return to Texas. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the NL DH and then discuss A-Rod’s newfound patience and oldfound power. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben, Sam, and Will Woods talk about the Royals’ latest dust-up, the Mets’ 11-game winning streak, and Giancarlo Stanton’s almost physics-defying home runs. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about defining team success, four-man outfields, pitcher offensive futility, baseball’s Star Wars trailer moments, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

On the 10th anniversary of Fire Joe Morgan’s first post, Ben and Sam talk to Michael Schur about FJM, sports-media sins in the age of Twitter and, oddly enough, The O.C. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about batting around and Bryan Price’s media meltdown, then check in on early-season statistical trends. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Alex Rodriguez and discuss the three-day dispute about unwritten rules between the A’s and the Royals. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Mark Armour and Dan Levitt, the authors of In Pursuit of Pennants, about whether good GMs have to break rules, how long competitive advantages last, and how good teams go bad. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Matt Trueblood about the teams that have hurt or improved their odds the most, and the aspects of performance that are significant in small samples. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Mike Trout and answer listener emails about trading draft picks and divisions, saving failing franchises, limiting pitchers, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Jon Lester and then talk to the entire TINO (There Is No Offseason) podcast crew about their breakout-player beliefs. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the weekend’s best plays and Mike Trout’s hidden hobby, then discuss the potential pickoff showdown between Jon Lester and Billy Hamilton. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source