Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam talk about a pair of All-Star candidates, then discuss Royals GM Dayton Moore’s comments about Kauffman Stadium suppressing walks. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Matt Harvey’s response to hazing, Albert Pujols’ recent resurgence, and players we’re underrating because of the run environment. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about young pitchers, prospects switching positions, Jose Iglesias’ high BABIP, and base coaches. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss their expectations for Zack Wheeler and other young pitchers, then talk about the true story behind the Dodgers signing Yasiel Puig. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss what Mariano Rivera’s retirement might cost us, then talk about whether it’s possible to evaluate scouts statistically. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the evolution and future of on-field celebrations, then pick the players they’d most want to appear in the Home Run Derby. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether college pitchers should stop pitching for their college teams after being drafted, then talk about the Red Sox and advance scouting. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about baseball bloodlines, managers revealing too much, giving up in extras, calling games, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Kevin Goldstein about the amateur draft, his scouting assignments, the Astros’ system, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss how impressive it is when players play sick, whether hitting coaches are more important than they’d previously thought, and the season’s most disappointing teams. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the mystery of mock drafts, how Joey Votto might age, the kinds of information scouts can trust, and the Royals’ lineup evolution. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the latest developments in the Biogenesis saga. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about umpires, catchers, and home field advantage, a wall in front of home plate, game length, and the anti-DH movement. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about where the White Sox should go from here, then discuss the (over?)hyping of Yasiel Puig’s big-league debut. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether the ability to spend big helps teams as much as it once did, then talk about their expectations for Tim Lincecum and Chris Davis. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss B.J. Upton’s slump and mechanical flaws, then talk about the impact an international draft would have on scouting. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Royals’ power outage and the comments made by their hitting coach, then talk about surprising physical signs that scouts study. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about errors, ancient players, whether hitters should swing more often on 3-0, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Phillies, Blue Jays, and being a buyer or seller in the multi-Wild Card era, then talk about the significance of Jose Canseco’s internet notoriety. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss how the Jesus Montero-Michael Pineda trade has turned out so far, then talk about your ticket refund/giveaway ideas. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about some recent conflicts between veterans and young players, then discuss Don Mattingly’s comments about the Dodgers’ lack of grit. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about refunds for team losses, catcher receiving, defensive positioning, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether they’ve underrated Patrick Corbin, then talk about whether there’s a bias against redheads in baseball. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about the circumstances under which they’d feel comfortable recommending that a manager be fired, then discuss different beliefs about hot streaks. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answers listener questions about catcher framing, a very unusual reliever, and cautionary MRIs. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source