Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam team up for a simulpodcast with Carson Cistulli of FanGraphs and FanGraphs Audio to discuss whether the Yankees have been lucky, the best way to watch baseball, and the value of old scouting reports. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss listener emails about whether rising strikeout rates make defense less valuable, whether the worst teams should face off at the end of the year, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk about how a player’s willingness to crash into walls affects their expectations for him, then discuss whether Albert Pujols can improve if he keeps playing. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam draft starting pitchers age 25 and under, then discuss whether there’s any significance to the fact that we haven’t seen a no-hitter yet this season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam talk to Sports on Earth Senior Writer Will Leitch about the evolution of baseball coverage and the fan’s relationship with sports media. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the sunscreen scandal and how much clubhouse chemistry matters to the Astros. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer emails about what it would look like if a hitter got the yips, what Starlin Castro could turn into, errors in sabermetric research, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

With All-Star voting officially underway, Ben and Sam make their incredibly premature picks, with Jason Wojciechowski joining them to settle any disputes. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Scott Kazmir’s win over the weekend, then talk about the Angels’ outlook for the rest of this season and beyond. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether a pitcher’s body language can cost him strikes, whether it’s worth trading for relievers early in the season, a study about perceptions of steroid use, and whether a low BABIP is always unlucky. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether the league will ever take steps to prevent extremely long games, then talk about what baseball would be like without playoffs. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about whether good minor-league teams could beat bad major-league teams, the Braves and Ks, whether the Jays should regret letting John Farrell go, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the news about Stephen Strasburg’s forearm and talk about why Manny Machado’s performance this season hasn’t gotten more attention. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss how deep a hole the Blue Jays have dug, then talk about whether it’s fair for people to gloat about the Diamondbacks’ decision to trade Justin Upton based on what’s happened so far this season. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Will discuss the confusing career of Ike Davis, then talk about whether there are any prospects teams wouldn’t trade straight up for Giancarlo Stanton. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Paul talk to Corey Dawkins about Chad Billingsley’s elbow, then discuss the Mariners’ decision to start Robert Andino over Brendan Ryan and the state of Seattle’s organization. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about whether PECOTA underestimates the Yankees, how to improve ERA, Coco Crisp the MVP candidate, and in-season stats vs. projections. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the velocity losses of some of baseball’s best starters, then talk about whether players should have prophylactic appendectomies. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the short-lived success of starters without great stuff who rely on deception, then talk about Matt Harvey and the Blue Jays’ use (or abuse) of the waiver system. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the implications of teams’ ability to trade international bonus pool space, and whether it makes sense to enforce the rule about time between pitches. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss Brett Gardner’s new approach at the plate, and how hitters adjust to pitchers. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the future of the DH role, whether teams rest starters in games they expect to lose, whether it makes sense to bat Giancarlo Stanton leadoff, and more. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss how big a signing bonus Mark Appel will get in the amateur draft, then assess Mike Scioscia’s job security. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss how the Marlins’ lack of lineup protection has affected Giancarlo Stanton so far. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben and Sam discuss the brawl between the Dodgers and Padres, then talk about Ben’s latest catcher framing research. var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source