Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam preview the Astros’ season with Zachary Levine, and Nick talks to Houston Chronicle Astros beat writer Evan Drellich (at 23:12). var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about pitchers, catchers, and PECOTA projections reporting for spring training. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam draft teams based on their projected gains (and losses) in the standings this season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben, Sam, and special guest Ryan Sullivan answer listener emails about instant replay, roster changes, shortening the lineup, Seinfeld, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Jack Moore about the history of Orioles physicals and Peter Angelos’ time with the team. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Tom Verducci’s suggested ways to make baseball better. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Dan Brooks about why the expanded replay review system should motivate managers to challenge early and often. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Jon Lester and whether the Rays and Red Sox have figured out how to make players reluctant to leave. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Baseball Prospectus 2014 and Mariachi A-Rod, then answer listener emails about quality of competition, contract clauses, PED placebos, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss several subjects either closely or loosely related to the Yankees’ signing of Masahiro Tanaka. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Bobby Abreu, then answer listener emails about pushing PEDs, the best Barry Bonds stats, walk-up music, players becoming GMs, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the least beloved baseball figures and whether it makes sense to compare Masahiro Tanaka to other Japanese pitchers, then answer a listener email hypothetical. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Fat A-Rod and instant replay, then answer listener emails about Babe Ruth, Roger Clemens, and the darkness that lurks within all of us. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Clayton Kershaw’s extension with the Dodgers. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Delmon Young, then pick candidates to become the 2014 versions of 2013 players. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss hypothetical questions about Mike Trout, Barry Bonds, Mark Mulder and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Andy McCullough about the latest legal developments in the Alex Rodriguez saga, the A-Rod episode of 60 Minutes, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about hiring GMs, a Hall of Fame-level LOOGY, restructuring divisions, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Jay Jaffe about the 2014 Hall of Fame voting results, election-season mud-slinging, the 2015 ballot, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss BP’s Hall of Fame ballot, then review early scouting reports on the players BP would have voted in. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the remaining big-name free agents and talk about which might be best served by one-year deals. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss what the early results of the Hall of Fame voting say about the induction process. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about switching agents, the spitball, rule changes, advanced stats in other sports, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam review Bill James’ old baseball predictions for 2015, then issue their own for 2030. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails until Sam’s battery dies. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source