Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam discuss the Cardinals’ injuries, the value of outfield arms, Statcast, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Rob Neyer about bringing stats to Fox Sports 1’s NLCS Game 1 broadcast, plus the Royals, postseason managerial moves, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the postseason. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben, Sam, and Zachary Levine discuss whether the postseason is too unpredictable and then break down the managerial decisions from two decisive NLDS games. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Terrance Gore’s future, then discuss Clayton Kershaw and the Cardinals and the Giants-Nationals series. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam marvel at a wild baseball weekend and dissect the ALDS sweeps. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about MLB’s AFL experiment, then discuss what went down in the ALDS and preview the NLDS. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the NL wild card game, Adam Dunn, and the suffering of Oakland fans, then preview the ALDS. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the thrilling AL wild card game. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the AL wild-card showdown between the A’s and the Royals. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Pirates’ decision to start Gerrit Cole, the Astros’ decision to sit (and then start) Jose Altuve, and other news from the weekend. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the most famous players, then talk about the relative value of top prospects and elite executives. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Matt Kemp, Phil Hughes, and the wild card races, then talk about their most memorable errors of 2014. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the shift and answer listener emails about instant replay, wild cards, prospect promotions, Chipper vs. Jeter, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Braves’ decision to dismiss GM Frank Wren. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Kolten Wong and the scout who signed Mike Trout, then talk about a controversial call with playoff implications. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Nate Silver about baseball analysis and the first six months of FiveThirtyEight. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Michael Baumann talk to Grantland lead hockey writer Sean McIndoe about the rise of sabermetric-style analysis in the NHL. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer emails about Derek Jeter, manager challenges, the closer role, pitcher MVPs, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam evaluate the Derek Jeter retirement tour as it begins to come to a close. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam compare Kershaw to Pedro and discuss Ned Yost’s bullpen usage, Russell Martin’s fitness, and Jenrry Mejia’s save celebration. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to 2014 St. Paul Saints pitcher Andy Johnson about what life is like in the independent leagues. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Newsday Mets beat writer Marc Carig about the ups and downs of the Mets’ season, and their chances in 2015. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about tanking, job searching, rule changes and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Ben’s encounter with Roger Angell, then discuss Comeback Player of the Year candidates for 2015. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source