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Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary

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#2145

Effectively Wild Episode 2144: Season Preview Series: Dodgers and Rockies

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley remind people to [vote in their preseason predictions game] (https://predictions.supportclass.net/) , discuss the completion of the season preview series, and then (10:15) analyze [Shohei Ohtani’] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/shohei-ohtani/19755/stats) s remarks from Monday and preview the rest of the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers season with The Athletic’s [Fabian Ardaya] (https://twitter.com/fabianardaya) , followed (1:15:31) by a 2024 Colorado Rockies preview with The Denver Gazette’s [Luke Zahlmann] (https://twitter.com/lukezahlmann) , plus a postscript on the Diamondbacks signing [Jordan Montgomery] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jordan-montgomery/16511/stats) (1:55:50) and a recap of preview guests’ goals for each team this year (2:01:25). 2024 EW Season Preview Series AL [BAL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) [CHW] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [HOU] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [BOS] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [CLE] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [LAA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [NYY] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [DET] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [OAK] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [TBR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [KCR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [SEA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [TOR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [MIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [TEX] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) NL [ATL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [CHC] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) [ARI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [MIA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [CIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [COL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [NYM] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [MIL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [LAD] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [PHI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [PIT] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [SDP] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [WSN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [STL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [SFG] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) Audiointro: El Warren, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ndTWsOUXceUIb7RGqCtQChfListDI3GP/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 1: Tom Rhoads, “ [What Did Shohei Ohtani Know?] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/13uh8zBLQtBNjCFZAPiWqKnNGD-6bofTy/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 2: Justin Peters, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qjDTYA9tQlZDQBpZqZUEosHoKN8nMQxR/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Daniel Leckie, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MDiYT6nzp-be6mFJdJgEZtCfPxSRWERW/view?usp=drive_link) ” [LINK TO VOTE ON PREDICTIONS] (https://predictions.supportclass.net/) [Link to Capistrano swallows story] (https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/24/why-the-swallows-stopped-returning-to-san-juan-capistrano-and-how-people-brought-them-back/) [Link to swallows story 2] (https://todayinconservation.com/2018/03/march-19-when-the-swallows-return-to-capistrano/) [Link to swallows story 3] (https://www.birdorable.com/blog/annual-return-of-the-swallows-to-capistrano) [Link to Ohtani video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_q3AnNGpZI) [Link to Ohtani transcript] (https://theathletic.com/5368260/2024/03/25/ohtani-statement-press-conference/) [Link to other Ohtani translation] (https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1bo34k4/full_translation_of_ohtanis_statement/) [Link to Kim tweet] (https://twitter.com/DanielKimW/status/1772505255034421546) [Link to Kojima video] (https://twitter.com/mrjeffu/status/1772452554145726704) [Link to Ben on Ohtani] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/3/23/24109952/shohei-ohtani-gambling-intepreter-mlb-investigation-biggest-questions) [Link to Blum on Ippei’s bio] (https://theathletic.com/5364216/2024/03/23/shohei-ohtani-ippei-mizuhara-biography-inaccuracies/) [Link to NBA betting scandal] (https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39808900/nba-eyes-raptors-jontay-porter-betting-issues) [Link to Haberstroh on Porter] (https://www.tomthefinder.com/p/quick-early-thoughts-on-the-jontay) [Link to Dodgers offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/dodgers) [Link to Dodgers depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/dodgers) [Link to Fabian on the Seoul series] (https://theathletic.com/5352530/2024/03/19/mlb-asia-international-popularity-korea-series/) [Link to more on Seoul] (https://theathletic.com/5352456/2024/03/19/mlb-south-korea-series-dodgers-padres/) [Link to ESPN Friedman report] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39784809/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-mizuhara-theft-line) [Link to Ben on the Dodgers] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/1/11/24033840/los-angeles-dodgers-billion-dollar-offseason-spending-recruiting) [Link to Friedman on failure] (https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2023-10-17/dodgers-andrew-friedman-organizational-failure-dave-roberts) [Link to Dodgers TV deal] (https://www.sportico.com/business/media/2023/ohtani-dodgers-lucrative-los-angeles-tv-rsn-sportsnet-1234755676/) [Link to Ben on the Dodgers] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/1/11/24033840/los-angeles-dodgers-billion-dollar-offseason-spending-recruiting) [Link to Fabian’s Athletic archive] (https://theathletic.com/author/fabian-ardaya/) [Link to Rockies offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/rockies) [Link to Rockies depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/rockies) [Link to SP projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=SP) [Link to RP projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=RP) [Link to FG playoff odds] (https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds/fg/mlb) [Link to FG on Tovar’s extension] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/tovar-so-good-rockies-extend-ezequiel-tovar/) [Link to Baumann on Straw] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-living-embodiment-of-the-idiom-penny-wise-but-pound-foolish/) [Link to Blum on Bryant] (https://theathletic.com/5306377/2024/02/29/kris-bryant-cubs-rockies-contract-spotlight/) [Link to Statcast defense projections] (https://www.mlb.com/news/best-projected-mlb-team-defenses-2024) [Link to Rockies pitching lab] (https://www.mlb.com/news/rockies-open-performance-lab-at-scottsdale-training-center) [Link to Rockies player projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=fangraphsdc&lg=&team=19&pos=&stats=pit) [Link to Coors hangover effect] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/another-look-at-the-coors-conundrum/) [Link to Rockies R&D story] (https://www.purplerow.com/2024/3/1/24087841/brittany-haby-colorado-rockies-manager-of-baseball-research-leaves-the-organization) [Link to MLB attendance ranks] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2023-misc.shtml#all_attendance) [Link to P GB% leaderboard] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&type=2&season=2023&season1=2023&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&sortcol=4&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to P K% leaderboard] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=1&season=2023&season1=2023&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&sortcol=5&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to Andrew’s Gazette archive] (https://gazette.com/users/profile/luke%20zahlmann/) [Link to MLBTR on Montgomery] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/diamondbacks-to-sign-jordan-montgomery.html) [Link to MLBTR on the QO] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/why-jordan-montgomery-may-wait-until-the-season-starts-to-sign.html) [Link to Operation Market Garden] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Market_Garden) [Link to over/under draft results] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Contract_Over/Under_Draft#2023) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [LINK TO VOTE ON PREDICTIONS] (https://predictions.supportclass.net/) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/images/facebook_icon_18x18.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] 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Yesterday

2 HR 05 MINS

2:05:56

Yesterday


#2144

Effectively Wild Episode 2143: The 2024 Preseason Predictions Game

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors [Michael Baumann] (https://twitter.com/michaelbaumann) and [Ben Clemens] (https://twitter.com/_ben_clemens) play “Character Who Appears in Shōgun the Novel (but Not the TV Series) or International Amateur Baseball Player” (3:13), banter about an MLBPA power struggle (8:37) and the life of late Orioles owner Peter Angelos (16:51), and then explain the second annual preseason predictions game (22:38) and make 10 bold predictions apiece (29:00) about baseball in 2024, to be [voted on by listeners] (https://predictions.supportclass.net/) . Audiointro: Luke Lillard, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IdOM-zb7R8ln39HiJsfTKpQCOdvTF7fd/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “ [Effectively Wild Theme (Horny)] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fe79WqDT_GXFX_lxicx_kPv11RE0Q1tf/view?usp=drive_link) ” [LINK TO VOTE ON PREDICTIONS] (https://predictions.supportclass.net/) [Link to Sasaki article] (https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/10/10/japan-prospect-sasaki-to-play-in-us/71134332007/) [Link to Jarvis singing video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vslgrqJTGzI) [Link to Passan on the MLBPA] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39775220/mlbpa-union-coup-tony-clark-harry-marino) [Link to Drellich on Flaherty] (https://theathletic.com/5364989/2024/03/24/mlbpa-harry-marino-lawyer-statement/) [Link to latest on the MLBPA] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39802349/tony-clark-agendas-fueling-effort-oust-bruce-meyer) [Link to Drellich on McHugh] (https://theathletic.com/5363934/2024/03/23/mlb-players-association-unrest-collin-mchugh/) [Link to Meyer letter] (https://theathletic.com/5361518/2024/03/22/bruce-meyer-tony-clark-mlbpa/) [Link to MLBTR on Angelos] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/orioles-owner-peter-angelos-passes-away.html) [Link to Angelos wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Angelos) [Link to Rubenstein story] (https://theathletic.com/5367082/2024/03/25/mlb-owners-vote-rubenstein-orioles/) [Link to last year’s predictions pod] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1987-the-2023-preseason-predictions-game/) [Link to predictions recap pod] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2100-heres-how-our-bold-predictions-did/) [Link to last year’s results] (https://twitter.com/GoTwinkiesGo/status/1737010621118632161) [Link to wiki on last year] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1987:_The_2023_Preseason_Predictions_Game) [Link to combined WAR leaderboard] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war) [Link to Ben on 2022 Pujols] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2022/9/26/23373088/albert-pujols-700-home-runs) [Link to jacked players list] (https://theathleticbuild.com/most-jacked-players-in-major-league-baseball/) [Link to slim Stanton video] (https://twitter.com/prospectdugout/status/1759641141719244896) [Link to FG top 100] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-top-100-prospects/) [Link to 2024 oldest players] (https://www.mlb.com/news/oldest-players-in-mlb-2024) [Link to 40+ PA by year] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&ind=1&rost=&filter=&players=0&age=40&age=56&startdate=&enddate=&month=0&season1=1871&season=2023&sortcol=0&sortdir=default&team=0%2Css&pagenum=1&pageitems=30) [Link to batter age by year] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/bat.shtml#all_teams_standard_batting) [Link to multi-year RoY vote-getters] (https://www.mlb.com/news/players-to-receive-rookie-of-the-year-votes-in-2-years) [Link to tiebreaker rules] (https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-playoff-tiebreaker-rules) [Link to FG playoff odds] (https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds/fg/mlb) [Link to Bananas cruise] (https://www.bananalandatsea.com/) [Link to total SB by year] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/bat.shtml#all_teams_standard_batting_totals) [Link to Sam on SB] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/this-was-a-year) [Link to Russell on pickoffs] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/89089/what-the-pitch-clock-picked-off/) [Link to obstruction enforcement] (https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-gives-umpires-new-guidance-for-base-blocking-rule) [Link to enforcement explainer] (https://theathletic.com/5279087/2024/02/15/mlb-obstruction-rule-enforcement-explainer/) [Link to obstruction call video] (https://twitter.com/CodifyBaseball/status/1770900542543278397) [Link to Lindor play piece 1] (https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/03/lindor-called-for-obstruction-after.html) [Link to Lindor play piece 2] (https://metsmerizedonline.com/strict-enforcement-of-obstruction-rule-leads-to-frustration/) [Link to MiLB FA draft projections] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zqDNy_lyFFuEcFKQFmyz2dRLGtSlUDp1nOY9rkiXOB0/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Thames GIF] (https://imgur.com/8Zs5GKq) [Link to Ben on Shohei] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/3/23/24109952/shohei-ohtani-gambling-intepreter-mlb-investigation-biggest-questions) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [LINK TO VOTE ON PREDICTIONS] (https://predictions.supportclass.net/) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] 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26 Mar 2024

1 HR 55 MINS

1:55:13

26 Mar 2024


#2143

Effectively Wild Episode 2142: Season Preview Series: Yankees and Nationals

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the [J.D. Martinez] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jd-martinez/6184/stats) and [Michael Lorenzen] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/michael-lorenzen/14843/stats) signings, [Eury Pérez] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/eury-perez/27768/stats) ‘s elbow, [Jackson Holliday] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jackson-holliday/sa3020241/stats) not making the O’s Opening Day roster, and MLB’s crowded, mediocre middle, then preview the 2024 New York Yankees (16:49) with The Athletic’s [Chris Kirschner] (https://twitter.com/chriskirschner) , and the 2024 Washington Nationals (1:14:13) with The Washington Post’s [Andrew Golden] (https://twitter.com/andrewcgolden) . 2024 EW Season Preview Series AL [BAL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) [CHW] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [HOU] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [BOS] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [CLE] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [LAA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [NYY] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [DET] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [OAK] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [TBR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [KCR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [SEA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [TOR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [MIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [TEX] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) NL [ATL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [CHC] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) [ARI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [MIA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [CIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [COL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [NYM] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [MIL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [LAD] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [PHI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [PIT] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [SDP] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [WSN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [STL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [SFG] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) Audiointro: Philip Bergman, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r_SutdDwCAJtoMBaw5CjiM-mhsRmG6ii/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 1: Philip Bergman, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r_SutdDwCAJtoMBaw5CjiM-mhsRmG6ii/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 2: Xavier LeBlanc, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14GwETbHV9icxS2-FKQXWPNtoJKy1U55L/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Jimmy Kramer, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OsA2tZMe8hrgFONo1iYv7od0ZFea8mpx/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to FG post on JDM] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-mets-scoop-up-a-new-dh) [Link to JDM deferral info] (https://twitter.com/martinonyc/status/1770972626879500329) [Link to FG post on Lorenzen] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/everythings-bigger-in-texas-except-michael-lorenzens-contract) [Link to MLBTR on Pérez] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/marlins-eury-perez-elbow-inflammation-injured-list-no-surgery.html) [Link to MLBTR on O’s roster] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/orioles-reassign-jackson-holliday-option-heston-kjerstad-and-kyle-stowers.html) [Link to prospect promotion incentive] (https://www.mlb.com/news/prospect-performance-incentive-ppi-eligible-players) [Link to FG playoff odds] (https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds/fg/mlb) [Link to Yankees offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/yankees) [Link to Yankees depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/yankees) [Link to Chris on Volpe] (https://theathletic.com/5322652/2024/03/11/anthony-volpe-yankees-offseason-change/) [Link to Chris on Verdugo] (https://theathletic.com/5349733/2024/03/20/yankees-alex-verdugo-haircuts/) [Link to Yankees wifi story] (https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/03/15/yankees-no-in-flight-internet) [Link to Stro/Cash story] (https://apnews.com/article/stroman-cashman-yankees-7378c6a6c1143a1d644f301ae9e324b8) [Link to SP projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=SP) [Link to RP projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=RP) [Link to Cashman on Stanton] (https://sny.tv/articles/brian-cashman-blunt-about-giancarlo-stanton) [Link to Leanhardt article] (https://nypost.com/2024/02/29/sports/meet-the-mit-physicist-yankees-brought-in-to-fix-analytics-disconnect/) [Link to 2019 Judge comment] (https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/movies/aaron-judges-postseason-success-is-fueled-by-past-yankees-failures-033305709.html) [Link to Judge toe story] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39564704/aaron-judge-toe-require-constant-maintenance-rest-career) [Link to Cole option story] (https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/how-yankees-ace-gerrit-cole-can-reclaim-mlbs-pitcher-contract-record-thanks-to-opt-out-clause-in-2024/) [Link to Bellinger on Seinfeld] (https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/06/24/cody-bellinger-jerry-seinfeld-scott-van-pelt) [Link to Chris’s sitcoms tweet] (https://twitter.com/ChrisKirschner/status/1769005646928629845) [Link to Chris’s Athletic archive] (https://theathletic.com/author/chris-kirschner/) [Link to Nationals offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/nationals) [Link to Nationals depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/nationals) [Link to Rizzo offseason quote] (https://www.masnsports.com/blog/rizzo-on-offseason-approach-and-using-roster-spot-on-strasburg) [Link to Andrew’s viral photo] (https://twitter.com/andrewcgolden/status/1757802494296547634) [Link to Mintz on the photo] (https://sports.yahoo.com/the-washington-nationals-put-up-a-silly-sign-at-spring-training-heres-why-it-matters-224418213.html) [Link to FG post on the photo] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/mike-rizzo-absolutely-cares-how-fast-you-throw-ball-four/) [Link to Stuff+ rankings] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=36&season=2023&month=0&season1=2023&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sortcol=11&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to scouting changes] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/09/13/mike-rizzo-nationals-scouting/) [Link to Orr on Abrams] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/87921/cj-abrams-needed-to-hit-leadoff-to-not-be-a-leadoff-hitter/) [Link to Andrew on Abrams] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/26/cj-abrams-spring-training-nationals/) [Link to SB leaders after 7/6] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&season=2023&month=1000&season1=2023&ind=0&startdate=2023-07-07&enddate=2023-11-01&team=0&pageitems=200&qual=0&pagenum=1&sortcol=7&sortdir=default) [Link to Andrew on García Jr.] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/28/luis-garcia-jr-nationals-spring-training/) [Link to Andrew on Robles] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/21/victor-robles-nationals-prospects/) [Link to Strasburg story] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/28/stephen-strasburg-spring-training-nationals/) [Link to Lerner sale story] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/19/nationals-sale-lerner-family/) [Link to BP catcher defense] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/leaderboards/fielding/) [Link to Andrew’s WaPo archive] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/andrew-golden/) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/images/facebook_icon_18x18.png)Facebook 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23 Mar 2024

1 HR 51 MINS

1:51:58

23 Mar 2024


#2142

Effectively Wild Episode 2141: What Did Sho Know?

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) In an in-depth discussion that became a bonus episode, Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley explore the state of the sports-betting scandal surrounding [Shohei Ohtani] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/shohei-ohtani/19755/stats) and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, breaking down the stakes, the most pressing sources of uncertainty, and the many possible outcomes and consequences. Audiointro: The Shirey Brothers, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGyXnWwEoa3G1mWIJfdeNs8HHFLR8Ml7/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Ian Phillips, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WrPfzMAqjbs7sudd3ufBF9DQ6CUJQBgI/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to MLB statement] (https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-major-league-baseball-statement-on-ippei-mizuhara) [Link to Wednesday ESPN report] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft) [Link to Thursday ESPN report] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39780093/sources-reps-dodgers-shohei-ohtani-ask-investigate-theft) [Link to Friday ESPN report] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39784809/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-mizuhara-theft-line) [Link to T.J. Quinn report] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39788249/major-league-baseball-opens-investigation-shohei-ohtani) [Link to MLB Rule 21] (https://content.mlb.com/documents/8/2/2/296982822/Major_League_Rule_21.pdf) [Link to rules explainer] (https://theathletic.com/5360621/2024/03/22/mlb-player-betting-rules-explained/) [Link to other leagues’ rules] (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37819966/what-league-rules-gambling-sports-ncaa-nba-mlb-nfl-nhl) [Link to NFL gambling policy] (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38245548/why-some-players-want-change-nfl-gambling-policy-2023) [Link to Rosenthal/McCullough] (https://theathletic.com/5361168/2024/03/22/shohei-ohtani-ippei-mizuhara-betting-scandal-questions/) [Link to IRS report] (https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/irs-investigating-ohtanis-interpreter-alleged-bookmaker/) [Link to Fletcher tweet] (https://twitter.com/jefffletcherocr/status/1771220123468054957) [Link to LeBron story] (https://apnews.com/article/lebron-james-maverick-carter-betting-bookie-7d7aa081a60790aa05afff5a1ebe0823) [Link to Jaguars employee story] (https://apnews.com/article/jacksonville-jaguars-employee-fraud-176075a2d6cffd292a856e87f7d9d81b) [Link to Jaguars story 2] (https://theathletic.com/5349453/2024/03/18/jacksonville-jaguars-amit-patel-fraud-prison/) [Link to Calcaterra newsletter] (https://cupofcoffee.beehiiv.com/p/cup-coffee-extra-breaking-shohei-ohtaniippei-mizuhara-story) [Link to Ben on Shohei] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/3/23/24109952/shohei-ohtani-gambling-intepreter-mlb-investigation-biggest-questions) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/images/facebook_icon_18x18.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170120151139im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/include_new12/newsletter/images/itunes_icon.jpg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png)Get OurMerch!] (https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/include_new12/newsletter/images/email_icon.jpg)] (mailto:podcast@baseballprospectus.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [Source] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2141-what-did-sho-know/) ... Read more

23 Mar 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:59

23 Mar 2024


#2141

Effectively Wild Episode 2140: Don’t Bet on It

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) After a brief preamble about the betting scandal surrounding [Shohei Ohtani] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/shohei-ohtani/19755/stats) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the first game of the regular season, whether gloves have gotten more permeable, the odds of a DH-only Ohtani MVP season, Ohtani’s lucrative endorsements, whether the addition of in-app gambling info to NBA League Pass portends a similar future for MLB.TV, the pitfalls of pervasive sports-betting ads, the implications of [Eury Pérez] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/eury-perez/27768/stats) ’s elbow injury, the chances that Pérez will win multiple Cy Young awards, and the decimated Marlins rotation. Then (34:39) they answer listener emails about what makes pitchers aesthetically pleasing, whether [Blake Snell] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/blake-snell/13543/stats) is effectively wild, whether coaches spend more time on stars or scrubs, moving the bullpen beneath the mound, whether MLB has too many multi-team markets, and joint broadcast booths, plus Stat Blasts (1:12:04) on the Dodgers’ daunting top of the order and the Padres’ profusion of shortstops, followed by (1:37:49) a real-time reaction to the Ohtani-Mizuhara news and a postscript with additional details and thoughts. Audiointro: Liz Panella, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wNnie0fLF2HVQsb4d-w5OqxMzyqfvImV/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Ian H., “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3QzhMjO6frLGXRoKk-h4I9dkWw16wff/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to shortstop PPR] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-positional-power-rankings-shortstop/) [Link to Gromit GIF] (https://giphy.com/gifs/aardman-cartoon-train-3oz8xtBx06mcZWoNJm) [Link to Cronenworth play] (https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-score-after-ball-goes-through-jake-cronenworth-s-glove) [Link to opener box score] (https://www.mlb.com/gameday/dodgers-vs-padres/2024/03/20/745444/final/box) [Link to Duffy glove fail] (https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/07/25/royals-matt-duffy-brutal-error-glove-malfunction) [Link to Vlad glove fail] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrpWCk6jAo0) [Link to The Atlantic on flying] (https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/03/boeing-737-safety-air-travel/677814/) [Link to Ohtani MVP odds] (https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/mlb/nl-al-mvp-odds/) [Link to DH MVP article] (https://www.mlb.com/news/nelson-cruz-dh-mvp-case) [Link to NL WAR projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?pos=all&stats=bat&type=fangraphsdc&team=&lg=nl) [Link to 2023 AL WAR leaders] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war?season=2023&teamid=&lg=AL) [Link to endorsement leaders] (https://www.sportico.com/leagues/baseball/2024/mlb-highest-paid-players-2024-shohei-ohtani-yoshinobu-yamamoto-1234771469/) [Link to MLBTR on Eury] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/eury-perez-to-undergo-imaging-due-to-elbow-soreness.html) [Link to Baumann on Marlins SP] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-marlins-have-one-of-the-best-rotations-in-baseball-they-just-cant-use-it-right-now/) [Link to article on Sixto] (https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article286799495.html) [Link to Cy Youngs quote] (https://theathletic.com/5352336/2024/03/20/2024-mlb-aces-project-starting-pitchers/) [Link to non-Cy winners] (https://www.mlb.com/news/greatest-pitchers-to-never-win-cy-young-award) [Link to Stuff+ ranking] (https://twitter.com/enosarris/status/1768660842789425605) [Link to League Pass article] (https://theathletic.com/5352720/2024/03/19/nba-league-pass-betting-odds/) [Link to Manfred-Silver story] (https://dodgerblue.com/adam-silver-advice-rob-manfred-mlb-pace-of-play-sports-betting/2021/04/28/) [Link to Hefner article] (https://nypost.com/2024/03/10/sports/mets-counting-on-depth-over-dominance-with-cy-young-aces-gone/) [Link to moving mound EW episode] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1885:_The_Pit_Clock) [Link to Emma on bullpen brawlers] (https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/07/22/relief-pitchers-brawl-the-opener) [Link to two-team cities wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_cities_with_teams_from_four_major_league_sports#Cities_with_two_teams_from_one_of_the_four_leagues) [Link to MLB Sunday Leadoff wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MLB_Sunday_Leadoff) [Link to MASN booth article] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/02/27/masn-announces-end-of-split-booths-for-orioles-nats-games/) [Link to Sterling-Castiglione swap] (https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2018/09/17/yankees-john-sterling-joe-castiglione-switch-booths-inning/1332249002/) [Link to 1953 Scully story] (https://theconversation.com/how-vin-scully-scored-his-dodgers-gig-at-22-years-old-188264) [Link to listener emails database] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8lpspHQuR5GK7S_nNtGunLGrx60QnSa8XLG_wvRb4Q/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Cory Brent’s Stat Blast cover] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vvHCbRESmW9LWnEyohadR1ykIlHUB70a/view?usp=drive_link) [Link to Ben’s Dodgers-Padres article] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/3/19/24105728/mlb-opening-day-games-2024-dodgers-padres-seoul-series-korea) [Link to highest leadoff OPS] (https://stathead.com/sharing/Commn) [Link to leadoff power article] (https://www.mlb.com/news/best-mlb-leadoff-seasons-ever) [Link to Stat Blast sheet 1] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aSTfAr_2POndKzq5YKjwRs1CyauroGt4h_5c480sfX8/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Stat Blast image 1] (https://imgur.com/OkYgb6R) [Link to Stat Blast image 2] (https://imgur.com/3tkwoHI) [Link to Ryan Nelson’s Twitter] (https://twitter.com/rsnelson23) [Link to Cooper on the Padres] (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/the-padres-are-set-to-field-a-lineup-of-shortstops/) [Link to Stat Blast sheet 2] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BVP1BsKu_haX6siFZWLjsLQRi6pX0MKM_dV7Y-2ymCw/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Kenny Jackelen’s Twitter] (https://twitter.com/kennyjackelen) [Link to Ron Swanson clip] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrIeP798hiQ) [Link to Shohei couples photo] (https://twitter.com/shoheisaveus/status/1768303208550801889) [Link to L.A. Times Ohtani report] (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-20/gambling-story) [Link to ESPN Ohtani report] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39768770/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-interpreter-fired-theft) [Link to The Athletic Ohtani report] (https://theathletic.com/5357619/2024/03/20/shohei-ohtani-translator-theft-gambling/) [Link to Jaguars story] (https://apnews.com/article/jacksonville-jaguars-employee-fraud-176075a2d6cffd292a856e87f7d9d81b) [Link to Jaguars story 2] (https://theathletic.com/5349453/2024/03/18/jacksonville-jaguars-amit-patel-fraud-prison/) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/images/facebook_icon_18x18.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170120151139im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/include_new12/newsletter/images/itunes_icon.jpg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) 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21 Mar 2024

1 HR 50 MINS

1:50:49

21 Mar 2024


#2140

Effectively Wild Episode 2139: Season Preview Series: Braves and White Sox

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Giants signing [Blake Snell] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/blake-snell/13543/stats) , whether Snell is now underrated, San Francisco’s offseason, Scott Boras’s offseason, leaguewide spending, an MLBPA power struggle, and (39:03) a 150-year-old message about baseball players in spring, then preview the 2024 Atlanta Braves (45:42) with 92.9 The Game’s [Grant McAuley] (https://twitter.com/grantmcauley) , and the 2024 Chicago White Sox (1:24:54) with Sox Machine’s [James Fegan] (https://twitter.com/JRFegan) . 2024 EW Season Preview Series AL [BAL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) [CHW] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [HOU] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [BOS] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [CLE] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [LAA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [NYY] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [DET] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [OAK] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [TBR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [KCR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [SEA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [TOR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [MIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [TEX] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) NL [ATL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [CHC] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) [ARI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [MIA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [CIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [COL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [NYM] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [MIL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [LAD] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [PHI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [PIT] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [SDP] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [WSN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [STL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [SFG] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) Audiointro: Ted O., “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gbPLdUli8iCoR0VI_Een0wsDnkm_n8i2/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 1: Grant Brisbee, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CJziS-LZMoyB13avq991af2-c9KaGfoU/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 2: The Gagnés, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jVOMAuZop-4BhxnZ1JQaULw7FlW2XJD_/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Guy Russo, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ypilLuC54vxaDVVNtUuHSx9gP2ZcLug/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to positional power rankings] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-positional-power-rankings-introduction/) [Link to Baumann on Snell] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sweet-snell-of-success/) [Link to MLBTR on Snell] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/giants-to-sign-blake-snell.html) [Link to Anderson on Snell] (https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/blake-snell-is-the-exact-kind-of-pitcher-mlb-teams-want-so-why-is-he-being-undervalued-in-free-agency/) [Link to Nightengale on Snell] (https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2024/01/27/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-stan-kasten-pwhl-hockey/72384625007/) [Link to Feinsand on Snell] (https://www.mlb.com/news/free-agent-market-update-january-2024) [Link to Snell sim game] (https://sports.yahoo.com/report-snell-pitched-simulated-game-010253272.html) [Link to Farhan tweet] (https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1764346792705937492) [Link to Giants PR problems] (https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/parting-pa-announcer-renel-brooks-moon-giants-19032000.php) [Link to Grant on Brooks-Moon] (https://theathletic.com/5350735/2024/03/18/sf-giants-renel-brooks-moon-departure/) [Link to MLBTR on Felipe] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/as-release-angel-felipe.html) [Link to Rosenthal on Boras] (https://theathletic.com/5352861/2024/03/19/scott-boras-blake-snell-strategy/) [Link to Dan S. thread] (https://twitter.com/DSzymborski/status/1769915114516291914) [Link to Drellich on MLBPA] (https://theathletic.com/5353993/2024/03/19/scott-boras-mlbpa-tony-clark-coup/) [Link to MLBTR on MLBPA] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/scott-boras-harry-marino-discuss-mlbpa-dispute.html) [Link to Giamatti essay] (https://mason.gmu.edu/~rmatz/giamatti.html) [Link to Harwell recording] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr0wonW9u1A) [Link to 1874 column 1] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UZBzwxDaM9HejxbCsoG9j7TiMuic7L5l/view?usp=sharing) [Link to 1874 column 2] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PLz9YsEADHL5HbA5DOxSLlbT1adwlv-C/view?usp=sharing) [Link to reading soundtrack] (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/gregor-quendel/ragtime-classics-collection-vol-ii/banjo-no-2-1852-l-m-gottschalk-arranged-for-stringsmp3/) [Link to November trade] (https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-braves-trade-michael-soroka-nicky-lopez) [Link to Braves offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/braves) [Link to Braves depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/braves) [Link to Strider curve article] (https://www.mlb.com/news/spencer-strider-adds-curveball-draws-greg-maddux-comparison) [Link to AA extension article] (https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-anthopoulos-signs-extension-with-braves-through-2031) [Link to Ryan Nelson tweet] (https://twitter.com/rsnelson23/status/1769857647946207251) [Link to SP projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=SP) [Link to RP projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=RP) [Link to From the Diamond site] (https://www.fromthediamond.com/) [Link to From the Diamond podcast] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-diamond/id982103918) [Link to White Sox offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/white-sox) [Link to White Sox depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/white-sox) [Link to Crochet precursors] (https://twitter.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1769813932921762295) [Link to Ben on ex-player GMs] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/2/16/24074641/baseball-general-manager-front-office-former-players-jerry-dipoto-chris-young) [Link to November Getz quote] (https://www.reddit.com/r/whitesox/comments/17q6ymq/chris_getz_in_interview_stating_i_dont_like_our/) [Link to February Getz quote] (https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/1759997947671175397) [Link to Battlestar quote] (https://cityoftongues.com/non-fiction/essays-and-articles/all-of-this-has-happened-before/) [Link to Sox ballpark coverage] (https://www.fieldofschemes.com/category/mlb/chicago-white-sox/) [Link to team defense projections] (https://www.mlb.com/news/best-projected-mlb-team-defenses-2024) [Link to James’s Sox Machine archive] (https://soxmachine.com/author/james-fegan/) [Link to Sox Machine Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/soxmachine) [Link to Sox Machine podcast] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sox-machine/id851782101) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/images/facebook_icon_18x18.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] 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20 Mar 2024

2 HR 17 MINS

2:17:53

20 Mar 2024


#2139

Effectively Wild Episode 2138: Our Favorite Offseason Moves

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the [Dylan Cease] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/dylan-cease/18525/stats) trade, the post-trade outlooks for the Padres and White Sox, and the incomparably chaotic Padres POBO A.J. Preller, then (31:22) discuss who the best pitcher in baseball is with [Gerrit Cole] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/gerrit-cole/13125/stats) on the shelf, [Shohei Ohtani] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/shohei-ohtani/19755/stats) ’s wife reveal (41:33), and (49:34) ESPN’s planned on-screen win probability graphic on Sunday Night Baseball. Finally (1:01:58), they draft (or at least list) their favorite trades and signings of the winter. Audiointro: Nate Emerson, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EquxhP2rk11C79uLJ6UGylakDUOcbvzY/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Gabriel-Ernest, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RRfThaYTS3pNyN08OEGLJLdhXRb-wIUZ/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Clemens on Cease] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/intrigue-on-the-high-cease-padres-add-chicago-ace-in-blockbuster/) [Link to Rosenthal on Cease] (https://theathletic.com/5341684/2024/03/14/dylan-cease-padres-rangers-repeat-champions-the-windup/) [Link to Getz quote about Cease] (https://twitter.com/ChuckGarfien/status/1757065276171092479) [Link to DotF on the Cease trade] (https://downonthefarm.substack.com/p/dylan-cease-heads-goes-west) [Link to BA on Preller’s prospect trades] (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/all-66-prospects-and-recent-prospect-graduates-the-padres-have-traded-in-33-months/) [Link to Padres farm rankings] (https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/story/2024-02-02/padres-farm-system-leaps-forward-in-latest-team-rankings) [Link to Kram on trading prospects] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2018/12/10/18133919/baseball-trades-prospect-rankings-top-50-busts) [Link to Eric on Sox prospects] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/instagraphs/updating-the-white-sox-prospect-list-post-cease-trade/) [Link to team SP projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=SP) [Link to MLBTR on Kopech] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/white-sox-michael-kopech-bullpen-reliever.html) [Link to payrolls page] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll) [Link to Langs tweet] (https://twitter.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1768054998850494500) [Link to Sam on best pitchers] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/prune-the-past-pt-2) [Link to Ben on innings eaters] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/1/16/24039395/innings-eating-is-over-mlb-starting-pitcher-workload-usage) [Link to non-pitcher projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=fangraphsdc&pos=&stats=bat) [Link to pitcher projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=fangraphsdc&pos=&stats=pit) [Link to Strider’s curve] (https://www.mlb.com/news/spencer-strider-adds-curveball-draws-greg-maddux-comparison) [Link to Shohei photo] (https://twitter.com/shoheisaveus/status/1768303208550801889) [Link to ESPN win probability tweet] (https://twitter.com/JacobFeldman4/status/1768299352630399058) [Link to “calculating win probability”] (https://twitter.com/knickswolves_04/status/1666152798600167450) [Link to EW nVenue episode] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1853-what-are-the-odds/) [Link to story on Toles] (https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2024-03-14/andrew-toles-dodgers-contract-mental-health-insurance) [Link to story on Blooper] (https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-braves-mascot-blooper-devastated-part-ways-adam-duvall-s-son-star-outfielder-heads-boston-red-sox) [Link to Blooper wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blooper_(mascot)) [Link to Longenhagen on Fedde] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/white-sox-stabilize-rotation-with-kbo-mvp-erick-fedde/) [Link to MLBTR’s Cole update] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/gerrit-cole-opting-for-non-surgical-rehab-on-elbow.html) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/images/facebook_icon_18x18.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170120151139im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/include_new12/newsletter/images/itunes_icon.jpg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) 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15 Mar 2024

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:25

15 Mar 2024


#2138

Effectively Wild Episode 2137: Season Preview Series: Astros and Athletics

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the latest on [Gerrit Cole’] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/gerrit-cole/13125/stats) s elbow and how his uncertain status might affect free agents [Blake Snell] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/blake-snell/13543/stats) and [Jordan Montgomery] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jordan-montgomery/16511/stats) , then preview the 2024 Houston Astros (23:42) with The Athletic’s [Chandler Rome] (https://twitter.com/chandler_rome) , and the 2024 Oakland (for now?) Athletics (1:12:15) with The Athletic’s [Melissa Lockard] (https://twitter.com/melissalockard) . 2024 EW Season Preview Series AL [BAL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) [CHW] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [HOU] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [BOS] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [CLE] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [LAA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [NYY] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [DET] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [OAK] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [TBR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [KCR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [SEA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [TOR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [MIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [TEX] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) NL [ATL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [CHC] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) [ARI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [MIA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [CIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [COL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [NYM] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [MIL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [LAD] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [PHI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [PIT] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [SDP] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [WSN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [STL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [SFG] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) Audiointro: Ian Phillips, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WrPfzMAqjbs7sudd3ufBF9DQ6CUJQBgI/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 1: Justin Peters, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qjDTYA9tQlZDQBpZqZUEosHoKN8nMQxR/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 2: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C85Waxu-ubj5VEkl5qCROdNaEAdUbcl4/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Josh Busman, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SggB_cBRUvlpFnxY6mZRh4wXQ4AHj91K/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Post report on Cole] (https://nypost.com/2024/03/13/sports/gerrit-cole-out-at-least-1-to-2-months-yankees-ace-visits-noted-surgeon/) [Link to MLBTR on Cole] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/yankees-gerrit-cole-out-one-two-months-elbow-injury.html) [Link to MLBTR on Cease] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/padres-finalizing-deal-for-dylan-cease.html) [Link to Astros offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/astros) [Link to Astros depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/astros) [Link to Dusty’s comments] (https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dusty-baker-partially-blames-bloggers-and-tweeters-for-retirement-tired-of-the-scrutiny/) [Link to Ruby’s website] (https://drjjruby.com/) [Link to BP on Framber] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/87396/best-of-bp-for-framber-valdez-less-could-be-more/) [Link to Chandler on McCormick] (https://theathletic.com/4840482/2023/09/07/chas-mccormick-dusty-baker-playing-time/) [Link to Chandler’s Athletic archive] (https://theathletic.com/author/chandler-rome/) [Link to A’s offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/athletics) [Link to A’s depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/athletics) [Link to Gelof leaderboard] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&season=2023&month=1000&season1=2023&ind=0&startdate=2023-07-14&enddate=2023-11-01&team=0&qual=0) [Link to Miller’s velo] (https://www.mlb.com/news/mason-miller-throws-101-or-higher-9-times-in-spring-debut) [Link to BA farm rankings] (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2024-mlb-farm-system-talent-rankings/) [Link to BP farm rankings] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/87996/2024-prospects-organizational-prospect-rankings/) [Link to KLaw farm rankings] (https://theathletic.com/5258158/2024/02/09/mlb-farm-system-rankings-2024/) [Link to A’s ballpark coverage] (https://www.fieldofschemes.com/category/mlb/oakland-as/) [Link to Rooker EW episode] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2110-rooker-of-the-year/) [Link to Ballers EW episode] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2122-ballers-dont-lie/) [Link to Melissa’s Athletic archive] (https://theathletic.com/author/melissa-lockard/) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) 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14 Mar 2024

1 HR 52 MINS

1:52:19

14 Mar 2024


#2137

Effectively Wild Episode 2136: Season Preview Series: Mariners and Royals

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the uncertain state of [Gerrit Cole’] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/gerrit-cole/13125/stats) s elbow (and the larger UCL scourge), the Giants controversially releasing [J.D. Davis] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jd-davis/16219/stats) , and the Dodgers’ [Mookie Betts] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/mookie-betts/13611/stats) / [Gavin Lux] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/gavin-lux/19955/stats) infield switcheroo, then preview the 2024 Seattle Mariners (29:12) with The Seattle Times’ [Ryan Divish] (https://twitter.com/ryandivish) , and the 2024 Kansas City Royals (1:08:53) with The Kansas City Star’s [Jaylon Thompson] (https://twitter.com/jaylonthompson) . 2024 EW Season Preview Series AL [BAL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) [CHW] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [HOU] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [BOS] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [CLE] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [LAA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [NYY] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [DET] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [OAK] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [TBR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [KCR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [SEA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [TOR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [MIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [TEX] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) NL [ATL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [CHC] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) [ARI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [MIA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [CIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [COL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [NYM] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [MIL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [LAD] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [PHI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [PIT] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [SDP] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [WSN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [STL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [SFG] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) Audiointro: Jonathan Crymes 2, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17xCKWhVd_jYCsHmnzYS21kpPsWJ2zj73/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 1: Michael Baumann, “ [What Would Jerry Dipoto Do?] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q9mEeRS6LxrDMczJFC8tD6PRYyNcKhLA/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 2: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “ [Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRbN55AUmEHEfjljyqFNWloCLSTXu527/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Beatwriter, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtGnSCg2jHV4rEAyhuDuD1WHJrnluwXp/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to MLBTR on Cole] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/yankees-rumors-gerrit-cole-mri-elbow-injury.html) [Link to MLBTR on Cease] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/yankees-trade-rumors-new-offer-dylan-cease-white-sox-gerrit-cole-injury.html) [Link to Ben on roster limits] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2022/5/2/23052714/pitcher-roster-rules-limit) [Link to Bill James pitcher study] (https://www.billjamesonline.com/pitcher_value_retention/) [Link to EW Episode 2055] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2055-no-throw/) [Link to max-effort-injuries article] (https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/05/01/high-velocity-pitching-what-it-means-for-mlb-pitchers) [Link to The Athletic on injuries] (https://theathletic.com/5325032/2024/03/08/elbow-injuries-mlb-pitchers/) [Link to Ben on spring TJs] (https://www.theringer.com/2017/2/15/16038616/mlb-st-louis-cardinals-top-pitching-prospect-alex-reyes-tommy-john-trend-a7aa3861855f) [Link to Russell on roster shuffling] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/88735/the-shuttle-program/) [Link to Ben on pitching prospects] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2019/2/15/18225741/pitching-prospect-list-fangraphs-baseball-america-prospectus) [Link to IP since 2018] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&type=8&month=0&ind=0&startdate=&enddate=&qual=0&sortcol=7&sortdir=default&season1=2018&season=2023) [Link to Baggarly on Davis] (https://theathletic.com/5334049/2024/03/11/sf-giants-jd-davis-released-salary/) [Link to MLBTR on Davis] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/zaidi-hannaford-discuss-j-d-davis-release.html) [Link to Ardaya on Mookie’s move] (https://theathletic.com/5327581/2024/03/08/dodgers-mookie-betts-shortstop-gavin-lux/) [Link to Petriello on Mookie at SS] (https://www.mlb.com/news/what-to-expect-from-mookie-betts-at-shortstop) [Link to Mariners offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/mariners) [Link to Mariners depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/mariners) [Link to Divish on the offseason] (https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/offseason-review-mariners-had-to-get-creative-but-did-they-get-better/) [Link to Divish on Julio] (https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/how-a-new-approach-at-the-plate-is-paying-off-for-mariners-star-julio-rodriguez/) [Link to Kirby’s knuckleball] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjlX-QGbnE0) [Link to MLBTR on M’s injuries] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/mariners-gregory-santos-lat-strain-injured-list.html) [Link to Ryan’s Times archive] (https://www.seattletimes.com/author/ryan-divish/) [Link to Royals offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/royals) [Link to Royals depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/royals) [Link to Ragans breakout feature] (https://theathletic.com/4822997/2023/09/01/royals-cole-ragans-101-mph-arm/) [Link to Ben C. on Ragans] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/cole-ragans-highly-and-appropriately-hyped/) [Link to Ragans leaderboard] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&type=8&season=2023&month=1000&season1=2023&ind=0&startdate=2023-08-02&enddate=2023-11-01&team=0&qual=0) [Link to “Raid the Zone”] (https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/royals-pitchers-look-to-be-aggressive-in-2023) [Link to “Reign the Zone”] (https://www.mlb.com/news/royals-unveil-new-slogan-on-day-1-of-spring-training) [Link to Jaylon on the slogan] (https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article285617577.html) [Link to Jaylon on Royals P dev] (https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article286512915.html) [Link to Jaylon on Melendez] (https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article286206836.html) [Link to Jaylon on Salvy’s goal] (https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article285889946.html) [Link to Salvy deadline story] (https://www.mlb.com/news/salvador-perez-thankful-to-be-a-royal-after-trade-deadline) [Link to Royals lettering story] (https://uni-watch.com/2024/02/27/exclusive-why-the-royals-are-using-full-size-nob-lettering/) [Link to “Jr.” jersey story] (https://uni-watch.com/2024/03/08/r-you-ready-kc-royals-break-new-uni-ground-with-lowercase-letter/) [Link to Royals stadium coverage] (https://www.fieldofschemes.com/category/mlb/kansas-city-royals/) [Link to FG Top 100 prospects] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-top-100-prospects/) [Link to Jaylon’s Star archive] (https://www.kansascity.com/profile/274524051) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/images/facebook_icon_18x18.png)Facebook 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13 Mar 2024

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:55

13 Mar 2024


#2136

Effectively Wild Episode 2135: Season Preview Series: Rays and Pirates

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the retirement of Meg favorite [Mike Zunino] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/mike-zunino/13265/stats) , some teams’ mismatched gray jerseys and pants, whether [Blake Snell] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/blake-snell/13543/stats) is still unsigned in part because his pitching isn’t fun to watch (and whether he walks batters by accident or on purpose), and [Joey Votto] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/joey-votto/4314/stats) ’s minor league deal with the Blue Jays, then preview the 2024 Tampa Bay Rays (36:14) with MLB.com’s [Adam Berry] (https://twitter.com/adamdberry) , and the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates (1:09:21) with MLB.com’s [Alex Stumpf] (https://twitter.com/alexjstumpf) . 2024 EW Season Preview Series AL [BAL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) [CHW] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [HOU] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [BOS] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [CLE] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [LAA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [NYY] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [DET] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [OAK] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2137-season-preview-series-astros-and-athletics) [TBR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [KCR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [SEA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2136-season-preview-series-mariners-and-royals) [TOR] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [MIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2129-season-preview-series-twins-and-tigers) [TEX] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) NL [ATL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2139-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox) [CHC] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2124-season-preview-series-rangers-and-cubs) [ARI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [MIA] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [CIN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2132-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-reds) [COL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [NYM] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2121-season-preview-series-marlins-and-mets) [MIL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2128-season-preview-series-diamondbacks-and-brewers) [LAD] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2144-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies) [PHI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2131-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels) [PIT] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates) [SDP] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2123-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-padres) [WSN] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2142-season-preview-series-yankees-and-nationals) [STL] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2126-season-preview-series-cardinals-and-guardians) [SFG] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2134-season-preview-series-orioles-and-giants) Audiointro: Jimmy Kramer, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OsA2tZMe8hrgFONo1iYv7od0ZFea8mpx/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 1: Jonathan Crymes, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u9uMDVhB3JbuuT3HQYDzXcl4cXc-mY4Z/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial 2: Andy Ellison, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-zryFrA5vGf46iu7jSvWSrkrDXTfJ3zY/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Daniel Leckie, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MDiYT6nzp-be6mFJdJgEZtCfPxSRWERW/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to MLBTR on Zunino] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/mike-zunino-announces-retirement.html) [Link to Meg on Zunino] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/32787/players-prefer-presentation-an-informed-state-of-joy/) [Link to “sad Zunino”] (https://twitter.com/MichaelBaumann/status/868607786963406848) [Link to highest-K hitters] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&month=0&ind=0&startdate=&enddate=&season1=1871&season=2023&qual=3000&sortcol=9&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to lowest-average hitters] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&month=0&ind=0&startdate=&enddate=&season1=1871&season=2023&qual=3000&sortcol=12&sortdir=asc&pagenum=1) [Link to Zunino HRD tweet] (https://twitter.com/CespedesBBQ/status/1414688025657835520) [Link to mismatched-grays report] (https://paullukas.substack.com/p/exclusive-the-inside-story-behind) [Link to FG on Snell] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/blake-snell-has-better-command-than-you-think/) [Link to BP on Snell] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/88742/the-problem-with-blake-snells-command-is-his-approach/) [Link to PL on Snell] (https://pitcherlist.com/introducing-plv-mistake-rate/) [Link to PL on Snell 2] (https://pitcherlist.com/blake-snell-innings-pitched-and-control-vs-command/) [Link to LOB% definition] (https://library.fangraphs.com/pitching/lob/) [Link to LOB% since 2016] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/splits-leaderboards?splitArr=&splitArrPitch=&position=P&autoPt=false&splitTeams=false&statType=mlb&statgroup=2&startDate=2016-03-01&endDate=2023-11-01&players=&filter=&groupBy=career&wxTemperature=&wxPressure=&wxAirDensity=&wxElevation=&wxWindSpeed=&sort=23,1) [Link to LOB% leaders] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/splits-leaderboards?splitArr=&splitArrPitch=&position=P&autoPt=false&splitTeams=false&statType=player&statgroup=2&startDate=2016-03-01&endDate=2023-11-01&players=&filter=IP%7Cgt%7C500&groupBy=career&wxTemperature=&wxPressure=&wxAirDensity=&wxElevation=&wxWindSpeed=&sort=15,1) [Link to “greatest thread” meme] (https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/is-wario-a-libertarian) [Link to Votto Insta post] (https://www.instagram.com/p/C4KMWRIsWOp/) [Link to MLBTR on Votto] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/blue-jays-agree-to-minor-league-deal-with-joey-votto.html) [Link to Votto Jays interview] (https://theathletic.com/5327709/2024/03/08/joey-votto-blue-jays-can-still-bang/) [Link to Rays offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/rays) [Link to Rays depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/rays) [Link to Jennings on the Rays] (https://theathletic.com/5318763/2024/03/06/tampa-bay-rays-pitcher-development/) [Link to Verducci on the Rays] (https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/08/08/rays-pitching-development-kyle-snyder) [Link to Clemens on the Rays] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/how-in-the-world-is-tampa-bay-doing-it/) [Link to Rays pen improvement] (https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-bullpen-improvement-in-2023) [Link to Uwasawa story] (https://www.mlb.com/news/naoyuki-uwasawa-approach-in-rays-spring-training) [Link to Adam’s MLB.com archive] (https://www.mlb.com/rays/news) [Link to Ben on the Archer trade] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2019/7/31/20748255/chris-archer-trade-one-year-later-austin-meadows-tyler-glasnow-mlb-trade-deadline) [Link to Pirates offseason tracker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/pirates) [Link to Pirates depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/pirates) [Link to Hayes breakout piece 1] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/kebryan-hayes-is-almost-elevating/) [Link to Hayes breakout piece 2] (https://pitcherlist.com/reach-for-the-stars-kebryan-hayes-is-attaining-his-full-potential/) [Link to Athletic Pirates article] (https://theathletic.com/5286289/2024/02/21/pirates-losing-mlb-owner/) [Link to team SS WAR] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=y&season=2023&season1=2023&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&type=8&month=38) [Link to Skenes news] (https://www.mlb.com/news/paul-skenes-not-on-pirates-2024-opening-day-roster) [Link to DotF on Jones] (https://downonthefarm.substack.com/p/spring-training-pitch-shape-changes) [Link to largest FA contracts] (https://www.mlb.com/news/every-team-s-largest-contracts) [Link to Alex’s MLB.com archive] (https://www.mlb.com/pirates/news) [Link to MLBTR on Betts] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/dodgers-moving-mookie-betts-to-shortstop.html) [Link to MLBTR on Marte] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/03/noelvi-marte-receives-80-game-suspension-after-positive-ped-test.html) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E2nLa2270_fA-MFwxK_ey_8YD9A0mcSGs799YQsh-A4/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to meetup organizer form] (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCKtVON5rZz20oZgyjUm9EJjcziWQNpap6AVloW-k8WIKzeA/viewform) [ ![image] (https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg)Sponsor UsonPatreon] (http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/images/facebook_icon_18x18.png)Facebook Group] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg)Twitter Account] (https://twitter.com/ewpod) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/I4hfhMi.png)EW Subreddit] (https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png)Effectively Wild Wiki] (http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170120151139im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/include_new12/newsletter/images/itunes_icon.jpg)iTunes Feed] (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715) (Please rate and review us!) [![image] (https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png)Get OurMerch!] (https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs) [![image] (https://web.archive.org/web/20170117023846im_/http://www.baseballprospectus.com/include_new12/newsletter/images/email_icon.jpg)] (mailto:podcast@baseballprospectus.com) Email Us: [podcast@fangraphs.com] (mailto:podcast@fangraphs.com) [Source] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2135-season-preview-series-rays-and-pirates/) ... Read more

09 Mar 2024

1 HR 52 MINS

1:52:37

09 Mar 2024


#2135

Effectively Wild Episode 2134: Season Preview Series: Orioles and Giants

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the A’s Las Vegas ballpark renderings, Brayan Bello’s extension with the Red Sox, and MLB’s Spring Breakout games, provide an update on EW listeners’ MLB ballpark meetup events, then preview the 2024 Baltimore Orioles (28:59) with The Baltimore Banner’s Danielle Allentuck, and the 2024 San Francisco Giants (1:04:38) […] ... Read more

08 Mar 2024

1 HR 49 MINS

1:49:38

08 Mar 2024


#2134

Effectively Wild Episode 2133: (Eternal) Rest Day

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Phillies’ Zack Wheeler extension, the Giants’ Matt Chapman signing, and a Scott Boras quote about free agency, then (17:35) bring on Patreon supporter Jay Wade Edwards to answer listener emails (26:41) about see-through players (and see-through pants), how different baseball would be if instead of a lineup […] ... Read more

06 Mar 2024

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:13

06 Mar 2024


#2133

Effectively Wild Episode 2132: Season Preview Series: Blue Jays and Reds

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley talk to FanGraphs writer Ben Clemens about the site’s ongoing efforts to model team depth and factor it into projections, then preview the 2024 Toronto Blue Jays (30:46) with The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath, and the 2024 Cincinnati Reds (1:16:31) with The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans. Audio intro: Gabriel-Ernest, “Effectively Wild Theme” […] ... Read more

02 Mar 2024

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02 Mar 2024


#2132

Effectively Wild Episode 2131: Season Preview Series: Phillies and Angels

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Shohei Ohtani’s surprise marriage announcement (5:15), and Portia of Ohtani fan account @shoheisaveus returns (18:13) to tell Ben how the news was received by the Shobae community. Then Ben and Meg Stat Blast (36:49) about the biggest year-to-year changes in WAR produced by different players who wore the […] ... Read more

01 Mar 2024

2 HR 05 MINS

2:05:45

01 Mar 2024


#2131

Effectively Wild Episode 2130: The Incomparably Comparable Catchers

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Cubs signing Cody Bellinger, Scott Boras’s offseason, and what Bryce Harper’s walk year could portend for Juan Soto’s. Then (33:27) Ben and Meg talk to Ben Kramer and Robert Toner of the Anchorage Sports Association about the Fur Rendezvous Festival snowshoe softball tournament and the finer points […] ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

1 HR 45 MINS

1:45:54

29 Feb 2024


#2130

Effectively Wild Episode 2129: Season Preview Series: Twins and Tigers

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Boras Four behind the scenes, Hyun Jin Ryu’s salary-cap-skirting KBO contract, and a study on the effectiveness of complaining about umps, plus a Stat Blast (22:51) about an inaccurate, unkillable Greg Maddux fun fact and more musings (34:52) on transparent pants. Then they preview the 2024 Minnesota […] ... Read more

24 Feb 2024

1 HR 49 MINS

1:49:27

24 Feb 2024


#2129

Effectively Wild Episode 2128: Season Preview Series: Diamondbacks and Brewers

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about MLB’s semi-transparent-pants problem and the Nike/Fanatics uniform mess that’s swallowed spring training, a “down the dick” etymology follow-up, Kodai Senga’s injury, Mitch Keller’s extension, the Marlins signing Tim Anderson, and a minor league free agent draft update. Then they preview the 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks (38:13) with The Arizona […] ... Read more

23 Feb 2024

1 HR 52 MINS

1:52:20

23 Feb 2024


#2128

Effectively Wild Episode 2127: Right Down the Dickson

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about recent headline-generating comments by Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon, a Padres position change, and the possibility of another Ronald Acuña Jr. extension. Then (34:11) they bring on Patreon supporter Sean Saxe and answer listener emails (40:13) about the best substitute for Babe Ruth in a remake of The […] ... Read more

21 Feb 2024

1 HR 49 MINS

1:49:20

21 Feb 2024


#2127

Effectively Wild Episode 2126: Season Preview Series: Cardinals and Guardians

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Rob Manfred’s announcement that he’ll step down as commissioner after his current term. Then they preview the 2024 St. Louis Cardinals (26:01) with The Athletic’s Katie Woo and the 2024 Cleveland Guardians (1:09:24) with MLB.com’s Mandy Bell, plus a postscript (1:44:43). Audio intro: Alex Ferrin, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial […] ... Read more

17 Feb 2024

1 HR 51 MINS

1:51:28

17 Feb 2024


#2126

Effectively Wild Episode 2125: Baseball 101

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about injuries at spring training (specifically the Orioles’) and Jorge Soler and the Giants’ offseason, Stat Blast (21:04) about Kenley Jansen and the age of active career leaders in pitching appearances and recording five or six hits in a game against five or six different pitchers, and then talk […] ... Read more

16 Feb 2024

1 HR 39 MINS

1:39:21

16 Feb 2024


#2125

Effectively Wild Episode 2124: Season Preview Series: Rangers and Cubs

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a difference between baseball and football (as illustrated by the Super Bowl), the lowering of the limit on players per organization, and umpire Jen Pawol’s ascent toward the majors (and history). Then they preview the 2024 Texas Rangers (22:28) with MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry and the 2024 Chicago Cubs […] ... Read more

13 Feb 2024

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:15

13 Feb 2024


#2124

Effectively Wild Episode 2123: Season Preview Series: Red Sox and Padres

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about former Mets GM Billy Eppler’s suspension for fabricating injuries, then Stat Blast (15:25) about players who amassed the most WAR for their secondary, tertiary, quaternary (etc.) teams, Hall of Famers who played with their hometown teams, and uniform numbers assigned to different players with the same surname on […] ... Read more

10 Feb 2024

1 HR 52 MINS

1:52:45

10 Feb 2024


#2123

Effectively Wild Episode 2122: Ballers Don’t Lie

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about surprising playoff odds, the Astros extending Jose Altuve (26:40), the Brewers signing Gary Sánchez (34:57), the forthcoming Netflix docuseries about the 2024 Red Sox (38:49), a baseball equivalent of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (45:17), and how trailblazing former first-round draftee Carter Stewart has fared in Japan (55:29). […] ... Read more

09 Feb 2024

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:49

09 Feb 2024


#2122

Effectively Wild Episode 2121: Season Preview Series: Marlins and Mets

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley introduce the 12th annual Effectively Wild season preview series, then banter about the Royals extending Bobby Witt Jr., the Dodgers reuniting with Clayton Kershaw (and Ryan Brasier), the Red Sox (sort of) reuniting with Theo Epstein, and the latest hitter who’s converting to pitching. Then they preview the 2024 Miami […] ... Read more

07 Feb 2024

1 HR 43 MINS

1:43:19

07 Feb 2024


#2121

Effectively Wild Episode 2120: Corbin Competencies

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley break down the Corbin Burnes trade between the Orioles and Brewers, then (23:19) talk to 81-year-old Don Kessinger, former six-time All-Star shortstop for the Cubs, about being an amateur multi-sport star, learning to switch-hit after making the majors, playing in Sandy Koufax’s perfect game, hitting in the low-offense 1960s, facing […] ... Read more

03 Feb 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:51

03 Feb 2024