Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam banter about ejections and the Diamondbacks, then answer listener emails about pitch count histories, career strikeout records, a baseball version of the XFL, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about position player pitchers and Andrelton Simmons, then discuss batters’ latest attempts to bunt to beat the shift. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about the Dodgers and run differential and then discuss a surprising trend in managerial ejections thus far. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam reach into the topic grab bag and discuss Johnny Cueto, Zack Greinke, when to give hitters green lights, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether it would make sense for a team to sign a recent Tommy John surgery sufferer to a long-term contract extension. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Tommy John surgery, velocity limits, rooting for minor-league teams, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Jose Fernandez injury and talk to Corey Dawkins and Doug Thorburn about the Tommy John rehab process and why pitchers keep getting hurt. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Dodgers’ perplexingly slow start and the NL West race. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss two teams that have significantly surpassed expectations so far: the Colorado Rockies and the Miami Marlins. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the deadlocked American League East with Sports Illustrated author Jay Jaffe. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about replay and umpires, home field advantage, picking a front office to follow, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about hustle and drug suspensions, then talk about how Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, and Giancarlo Stanton have been pitched this season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about position player pitchers and headfirst slides, then draft starting pitchers under the age of 26. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Dirk Hayhurst about the sticky subject of player-media relations from the perspective of a person who’s been on both sides of the mic. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to J.P. Breen about the Milwaukee Brewers, owners of the best record in baseball. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Jose Fernandez, the best baseball PED, a pitcher with perfect command, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Bryce Harper’s latest injury and their thoughts on when hustle becomes counterproductive. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Charlie Wilmoth about his new book about the Pirates and the psychology of Pirates fans. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss which teams have seen their chances of making the playoffs change the most since Opening Day. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam banter about Josh Johnson, Michael Pineda, and more, then choose between the Ryan Howard, Albert Pujols, and Miguel Cabrera contracts. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about must-watch players, breaking news, uniform numbers, Billy Hamilton, Mike Trout, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam attempt to guess the career earnings of a number of baseball players picked by guest Matt Trueblood. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Dan discuss the weekend’s news and transactions, including a trio of unwritten rules violations. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben discusses the origins and implications of baseball’s skyrocketing strikeout rate with a panel of experts including Harry Pavlidis, Rob Neyer, Brian Bannister, and Alan Nathan. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Russell talk to Dirk Hayhurst about doctoring baseballs, hitting batters, and the perceived effect of race on clubhouse chemistry. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source