Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam talk about the curiously large gap between the rumored contract terms for Chase Headley and Pablo Sandoval, then discuss the reports about the Red Sox signing Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Jose Molina, Pat Venditte, and non-revelatory rumors, then draft free agents whose contracts they expect to be above or below published estimates. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about non-revelatory rumors and new details about the Giancarlo Stanton deal, then answer listener emails about front-office roles, offensive eras, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about being blindsided by trades, then discuss Toronto’s Russell Martin signing and the Jason Heyward-Shelby Miller deal. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about non-revelatory rumors, replay-review revisions, and Barry Zito, then discuss the reported terms of the Marlins’ historic Giancarlo Stanton extension. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to BP prospect staffers Nick J. Faleris and Chris Mellen about the Cubs’ top-ranked farm system. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Jerry Crasnick’s executive survey, then answer listener emails about Max Scherzer, international spending, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam size up the pre-offseason 2015 World Series odds and speculate about how they might change before next season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Fat Kershaw and GMs without playing experience, then talk about free agents who aren’t getting their due. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Joe Maddon, Michael Cuddyer, and more, then answer offseason-related listener emails. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Yankees’ free-agent spending plans and their impact on the market. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss World Series hangovers and the Danny Duffy deception, then talk about what they learned from the Royals and the Giants. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam recap and respond to Game 7’s twists and turns, from Guthrie to Bumgarner and Gordon. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the breaks that went the Royals’ way in Game 6, then preview the final game of the 2014 season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Joe Maddon’s decision to opt out of his contract with Tampa Bay, then talk about other front-office comings and goings and Miguel Cabrera’s surgery. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about the tragic death of Oscar Taveras, then discuss the baseball they watched over the weekend. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about non-playoff news, then answer emails about postseason teams and search for the most exciting playoff games ever. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the deceptive stats, mistaken managers, and rejuvenated Royals of World Series Game 2. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss James Shields, Madison Bumgarner, and what World Series Game 1 reminded us about the Royals. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to McCovey Chronicles author Grant Brisbee about the World Series and the Giants’ recent run. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Kansas City Star Royals beat writer Andy McCullough about the World Series and covering the Royals. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss NLCS Game Five and respond to Mike Matheny’s post-game comments in real time. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Ned Yost’s evolving tactics and Wednesday’s Game Fours. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Dodgers’ hiring of Andrew Friedman and the Royals’ latest postseason victory. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to BP pitching mechanics expert Doug Thorburn about Adam Wainwright, Danny Duffy, and other postseason pitchers. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source