Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam revisit the question of whether wealthy teams are winning (and will win) more, then discuss a proposal to push the trade deadline back. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether an owner overruling a GM can ever be a good thing, then revisit the Tigers’ decision to extend Justin Verlander well before he was a free agent. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Star-Ledger beat writer Andy McCullough about the experience of covering the Alex Rodriguez story, and how it will all play out. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about events from baseball’s history that would be bigger stories today, then dicuss narratives to explain the Nationals’ season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about rating prospect ratings, baseball without rain delays, updating the box score, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam interview former big-league outfielder Gabe Kapler about his respect for sabermetrics and the purpose advanced stats can serve for players. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about whether it’s ever fair to suspect that a player is taking PEDs, then discuss Ruben Amaro’s comments about public prospect rankings. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam try to figure out why more pitchers’ careers don’t look like Derek Lowe’s, then talk about the latest Matt Garza trade rumors. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

On EW’s one-year anniversary, Ben and Sam chat with Jason Wojciechowski about baseball and copyright law, then answer other listener emails. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about knuckleballers, batting practice, crazy Coors Field seasons, Bryce Harper’s hair, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game, then discuss Chris Davis’ comments about the home run record. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether we should care about pitch counts in no-hitters, then talk about the gap between Joe Blanton’s actual and estimated ERA. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam draft the worst player contracts to see who can spend the most money for the least production. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss batter-pitcher matchup stats, ancient players on the comeback trail, and the underdog Yankees. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the best name for a future baseball player, no-trade clauses, RBI and wins, and a starter with Mariano Rivera’s cutter. Cameo by a raccoon. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Carlos Gomez’ valuable season and the Cubs’ willingness to trade players they recently signed as free agents. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam pick the worst players eligible for the All-Star Game, then discuss Josh Hamilton’s smokeless tobacco use. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer the most listener emails they’ve ever answered. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether hardcore quantitative analysts make good GM material, then estimate the likelihood that under-30 players will make the Hall of Fame. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss their technical difficulties, Alex Rios’ trade value, and the origins of the surprisingly successful Pirates. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss three things about the Twins, then talk about Dylan Bundy and the PRP approach to treating partial UCL tears. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about whether Kawasaki being sent to the minors tells us anything about chemistry, then discuss how much the Tigers’ defense hurts them. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about park effects, player development, hitting .400, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam revisit some predictions and discussions from prior episodes to see how their thoughts have changed. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about pitchers who are struggling despite lofty strikeout-to-walk ratios, then pick the perfect run environment. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source