Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam preview the Blue Jays’ season with Andrew Stoeten, and Sahadev talks to Sportsnet baseball columnist Shi Davidi (at 30:49). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Marlins’ season with Bryan Grosnick, and Sahadev talks to MLB.com Marlins beat writer Joe Frisaro (at 27:40). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about an all-catcher lineup, league strength, robot umps, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Indians’ season with Bryan Joiner, and Sahadev talks to MLB.com Indians beat writer Jordan Bastian (at 25:36). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Yankees’ season, and Sahadev talks to Journal News Yankees beat writer Chad Jennings (at 31:40). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Pirates’ season with Sarah Sprague, and Sahadev talks to Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pirates beat writer Travis Sawchik (at 23:22). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Reds’ season with R.J. Anderson, and Sahadev talks to Cincinnati Enquirer Reds beat writer C. Trent Rosecrans (at 25:34). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Brewers’ season with J.P. Breen, and Sahadev talks to Brewers play-by-play broadcaster Joe Block (at 24:16). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Yoan Moncada, sabermetric broadcasts, the replacement-level high-five rate, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the White Sox’ season with Tim Marchman, and Sahadev talks to Dan Hayes, who covers the White Sox for CSN Chicago (at 36:52). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam make an exciting announcement and preview the Orioles’ season with Jeff Long, and Sahadev talks to MASNSports.com Orioles beat writer Roch Kubatko (at 32:04). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Astros’ season with Ted Walker, and Sahadev talks to Houston Chronicle Astros beat writer Evan Drellich (at 34:30). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam catch up on banter and answer listener emails about the Dodgers, the shift, Moneyball, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Diamondbacks’ season with David Raposa, and Sahadev talks to AZCentral Sports Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro (at 23:26). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Braves’ season with Alex Remington, and Sahadev talks to MLB.com Braves beat writer Mark Bowman (at 32:00). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Royals’ season with Kansas City Star Royals beat writer Andy McCullough, and Sahadev talks to KC Star columnist Sam Mellinger (at 25:53). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Rockies’ season with David Roth and Andrew Koo, and Sahadev talks to Denver Post Rockies beat writer Nick Groke (at 25:56). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Russell Carleton about the possible fallout from rules changes intended to shorten games and increase offense, then Play Index replacement players and answer emails about breakouts and pitch clocks. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Twins’ season with Steve Neuman, and Sahadev talks to Pioneer Press Twins beat writer Mike Berardino (at 26:30). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam preview the Phillies’ season with Michael Baumann, and Sahadev talks to News Journal Phillies beat writer Meghan Montemurro (at 30:41). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to FanGraphs Lead Prospect Analyst Kiley McDaniel about Yoan Moncada, Cuban talent, and teams manipulating prospect rankings. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss why the league is looking less clutch and answer listener emails about time-released rumors, a cryptic comment by Buck Showalter, Rick Porcello’s salary, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam draft 20 minor league free agents who might see major league playing time in 2015. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to international baseball and cricket coach Julien Fountain about his efforts to turn marginalized minor leaguers into well-compensated cricketers. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about a world without the minors, bigger bats, Ernie Banks, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source