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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast podcast

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Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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  Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley  

Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary

Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary

 

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#2196

Effectively Wild Episode 2195: To Trade, or Not to Trade

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about [Mason Miller’] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/mason-miller/31757/stats?position=P) s hand fracture, the extremely slow pitches of [Ildemaro Vargas] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/ildemaro-vargas/13324/stats) , a [Dylan Cease] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/dylan-cease/18525/stats) no-hitter, the punchless Mariners, the impending return of [Rich Hill] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/rich-hill/4806/stats) , what the teams with the toughest decisions at the trade deadline should do, updates on [Clayton Kershaw] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/clayton-kershaw/2036/stats) (good!) and [Mike Trout] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/mike-trout/10155/stats) (not good!), [Christian Yelich’] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/christian-yelich/11477/stats) s back, the ageless [Carlos Santana] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/carlos-santana/2396/stats) , [Juan Yepez] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/juan-yepez/18400/stats) as the new [Joey Meneses] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/joey-meneses/14366/stats) , follow-ups on [Aaron Judge] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/aaron-judge/15640/stats) ’s zone rate and [Oneil Cruz] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/oneil-cruz/21711/stats) , a CBA change to mitigate the effects of the cable bubble bursting, and more. Then (1:21:55) they talk to Richie Flores, second VP of the National Beep Baseball Association and player for the Bayou City Heat, about the development of the sport and the league, and the Beep Baseball World Series. Audiointro: Jonathan Crymes, “ [Effectively Wild Theme 2] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17xCKWhVd_jYCsHmnzYS21kpPsWJ2zj73/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Luke Lillard, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IdOM-zb7R8ln39HiJsfTKpQCOdvTF7fd/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Kotsay quote] (https://x.com/bmags94/status/1816623304217968871) [Link to reporter clarification] (https://x.com/MartinJGallegos/status/1816634755020128619) [Link to ESPN on Miller] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40641873/athletics-pitcher-mason-miller-goes-il-fractured-left-pinky) [Link to MLBTR on Arozarena] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/mariners-to-acquire-randy-arozarena.html) [Link to Vargas pitches] (https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?date=7/24/2024&gamePk=744824&chartType=pitch&legendType=pitchName&playerType=pitcher&inning=&count=&pitchHand=&batSide=&descFilter=&ptFilter=&resultFilter=&hf=pitchVelocity&sportId=1&liveAb=#744824) [Link to Vargas clip] (https://x.com/JomboyMedia/status/1816284775260303587) [Link to Holt’s slowest pitch] (https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/sporty-videos?playId=1d3d1bec-d874-4453-9c4b-ad623134f22a) [Link to list of slowest pitches] (https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/statcast_search?hfPT=&hfAB=&hfGT=R%7C&hfPR=&hfZ=&hfStadium=&hfBBL=&hfNewZones=&hfPull=&hfC=&hfSea=2024%7C2023%7C2022%7C2021%7C2020%7C2019%7C2018%7C2017%7C2016%7C2015%7C2014%7C2013%7C2012%7C2011%7C2010%7C2009%7C2008%7C&hfSit=&player_type=pitcher&hfOuts=&hfOpponent=&pitcher_throws=&batter_stands=&hfSA=&game_date_gt=&game_date_lt=&hfMo=&hfTeam=&home_road=&hfRO=&position=&hfInfield=&hfOutfield=&hfInn=&hfBBT=&hfFlag=&metric_1=api_p_release_speed&metric_1_gt=&metric_1_lt=34&group_by=name-event&min_pitches=0&min_results=0&min_pas=0&sort_col=velocity&player_event_sort=api_p_release_speed&sort_order=asc&chk_event_release_speed=on#results) [Link to Petriello tweet] (https://x.com/mike_petriello/status/1816491682634088673) [Link to Fast on slowest pitch] (https://tht.fangraphs.com/tht-live/how-slow-could-you-throw/) [Link to Simmons tweet] (https://x.com/BillSimmons/status/15976717071) [Link to Tyson tweet] (https://x.com/neiltyson/status/16008693884) [Link to Quora on slowest pitch] (https://www.quora.com/In-baseball-whats-the-slowest-possible-pitch-in-mph-that-you-could-throw-that-would-reach-home-plate) [Link to Cease stats] (https://www.mlb.com/news/dylan-cease-no-hitter-facts) [Link to highest pitch counts] (https://stathead.com/sharing/x2U3R) [Link to MLBTR on Hill] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/dodgers-yankees-interested-in-rich-hill.html) [Link to Hill on EW] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1880-the-10th-anniversary-interview/) [Link to Hill Stat Blast] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1780:_Thank_You_for_Your_Service) [Link to Trout story] (https://www.mlb.com/angels/news/trout-begins-rehab-assignment-leaves-early-with-soreness) [Link to Yelich story] (https://www.mlb.com/news/christian-yelich-placed-on-injured-list-with-back-inflammation) [Link to Santana/Martinez story] (https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-cba-rule-meant-joe-ryan-giving-carlos-santana-his-no-41-would-cost-225k-163822935.html) [Link to previous Judge banter] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2185-rise-to-the-challenge-system/) [Link to Judge before] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=22&season=2024&month=1000&season1=2024&ind=0&startdate=2024-03-01&enddate=2024-07-01&team=0&sortcol=9&sortdir=default&pageitems=200) [Link to Judge after] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=22&season=2024&season1=2024&ind=0&startdate=2024-07-02&enddate=2024-07-24&team=0&month=1000&sortcol=9&sortdir=asc&pageitems=200) [Link to previous Cruz banter] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2168-the-national-tv-pastime/) [Link to Drellich on TV revenue] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5656610/2024/07/24/mlb-luxury-tax-tv-money/) [Link to previous beep episode] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1080-if-baseball-were-beep/) [Link to NBBA.org] (https://www.nbba.org/) [Link to World Series info] (https://www.nbba.org/2024-world-series/) [Link to NBBA teams] (https://www.nbba.org/teams/) [Link to NBBA board] (https://www.nbba.org/board/) [Link to NBBA on Twitter] (https://x.com/NBBA) [Link to NBBA on YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@nbba76/) [Link to NBBA on Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/nbba76/) [Link to Richie’s podcast] (https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-big-noise-of-beep-ball-podcast/id1515029657) [Link to Beep book] (https://www.ohioswallow.com/9780804011891/beep/) [Link to Beep book Q&A] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/51969/prospectus-qa-beep-inside-the-unseen-world-of-baseball-for-the-blind/) [Link to article on Richie] (https://nfb.org/sites/default/files/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm14/bm1409/bm140907.htm) [Link to Texas Monthly on beep ball] (https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/the-blind-boys-of-summer/) [Link to news clip 1] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNbC_hJSBOQ) [Link to news clip 2] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPVnwvQ5HBM) [Link to MLBTR on Puk] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/d-backs-to-acquire-a-j-puk.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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22 hrs Ago

1 HR 57 MINS

1:57:39

22 hrs Ago

#2195

Effectively Wild Episode 2194: The Breakout Fakeout

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the likenesses, word counts, and stat citations on Hall of Fame plaques, what would happen if all past stats disappeared, the impending returns of [Mike Trout] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/mike-trout/10155/stats) and [Clayton Kershaw] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/clayton-kershaw/2036/stats) (and the recent return of [J.T. Realmuto] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jt-realmuto/11739/stats) ), the end of [James Paxton’] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/james-paxton/11828/stats) s time with the Dodgers, [Jo Adell’] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jo-adell/20220/stats) s breakout fakeout and [Jarren Duran] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jarren-duran/24617/stats) ’s belated breakout, [Francisco Vicioso] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/francisco-vicioso/sa3022150/stats) and [Shaq Thompson] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/shaquille-thompson/sa658398/stats) , the morphing meme of [Nick Castellanos] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/nick-castellanos/11737/stats) , and the Brewers, the Mariners, and the challenge and payoff of rostering pretty good players. Audiointro: Daniel Leckie, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MDiYT6nzp-be6mFJdJgEZtCfPxSRWERW/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Philip Bergman, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r_SutdDwCAJtoMBaw5CjiM-mhsRmG6ii/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Mauer plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Mauer%20plaque.png) [Link to Mauer hair commercial] (https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7V4B/head-and-shoulders-head-and-shoulders-for-men-featuring-joe-mauer) [Link to Beltré plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Beltre%20plaque_1.png) [Link to Helton plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Helton%20plaque.png) [Link to McGriff plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/McGriff.web_.2.png) [Link to Leyland plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Leyland%20plaque.png) [Link to Ruth plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Ruth%20Babe%20Plaque_NBL.png) [Link to DiMaggio plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/DiMaggio%20Joe%20Plaque%20281_NB_0.png) [Link to Mantle plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Mantle%20Mickey%20Plaque_NBL.png) [Link to Fingers plaque] (https://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Finger%20Rollie%20Plaque%20246_N_1.png) [Link to FB post on plaques] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/posts/7931783110275138/) [Link to botched fresco] (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/18/painting-matching-fresco-monkey-christ-resurfaces-zaragoza-spain) [Link to article on Cobb’s hits] (https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/baseball-history/changing-nature-of-statistics) [Link to WAR through age 27] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&ind=0&startdate=&enddate=&season1=1871&season=2024&age=15%2C27) [Link to stats on hitter plaques] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/84284/in-the-dirt-hall-of-fame-scott-rolen-fred-mcgriff/) [Link to stats on pitcher plaques] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/84471/in-the-dirt-cooperstown-plaques-pitchers/) [Link to BP on rewriting plaques] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/92447/in-the-dirt-rewriting-hall-of-fame-plaques-part-1/) [Link to Robinson statue article] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/27/us/jackie-robinson-statue-kansas.html) [Link to rebuilt Robinson statue] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40300077/rebuilt-jackie-robinson-statue-unveiled-august-5) [Link to The Onion stats article] (https://www.theonion.com/mlb-loses-millions-of-stats-in-warehouse-fire-1851601587) [Link to CME wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronal_mass_ejection) [Link to MLB reboot episode] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2151-the-mlb-reboot/) [Link to MLBTR on Realmuto] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/j-t-realmuto-to-undergo-knee-surgery.html) [Link to MLB.com on Realmuto’s return] (https://www.mlb.com/news/j-t-realmuto-knee-surgery-activated-off-injured-list) [Link to MLBTR on Trout] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/mike-trout-slated-to-begin-minor-league-rehab-on-monday.html) [Link to MLB.com update on Trout] (https://www.mlb.com/angels/news/trout-begins-rehab-assignment-leaves-early-with-soreness) [Link to Jaffe on Adell] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jo-adell-is-finally-putting-it-together/) [Link to EW on Adell in May] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2167-all-tuckered-out/) [Link to Sam on Duran] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/baseballs-second-best-watch) [Link to Gomes on Dodgers pitching] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/dodgers-trade-rumors-james-paxton-garrett-crochet-white-sox.html) [Link to Reddit post on Vicioso] (https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1e7k60e/til_of_a_braves_farmhand_named_francisco_vicioso/) [Link to Vicioso footage] (https://x.com/twitchejnave/status/1814751899557450077) [Link to Shaq Thompson wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaq_Thompson) [Link to Ben on Shaq in 2012] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/17599/overthinking-it-a-prospect-named-shaq-a-streak-of-16-strikeouts-and-the-pain-of-playing-baseball/) [Link to Shusterman on Shaq] (https://cespedesfamilybarbecue.com/2014/12/22/shaq-thompson-and-the-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-baseball-career/) [Link to Ben on Castellanos] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2021/3/29/22356061/drive-into-deep-left-by-castellanos-home-run-call-meme) [Link to Apstein on playoff Castellanos] (https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/11/02/nick-castellanos-defense-world-series) [Link to Petriello on playoff Castellanos] (https://www.mlb.com/news/how-nick-castellanos-became-octobers-fielding-star) [Link to Levine on Castellanos] (https://x.com/zacharylevine/status/1815155954113196455) [Link to McCarthy on Castellanos] (https://x.com/BMcCarthy32/status/1815120504480731545) [Link to Levi on Castellanos] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5649648/2024/07/21/nick-castellanos-major-news-story/) [Link to Castellanos incidents tweet] (https://x.com/racjac24/status/1815174112995643829) [Link to Castellanos incidents thread] (https://x.com/DramaticManatee/status/1815134149272879577) [Link to Jeff on avoiding the awful 1] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/dan-duquette-and-avoiding-the-awful/) [Link to Jeff on avoiding the awful 2] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/who-has-and-hasnt-avoided-the-awful/) [Link to leading Brewers by PA] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2024&month=0&season1=2024&ind=0&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&team=23&sortcol=3&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to Sheehan on the Brewers] (https://www.joesheehan.com/2024/06/newsletter-excerpt-june-30-2024-nl.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-2194-the-breakout-fakeout/) ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:25

24 Jul 2024

#2194

Effectively Wild Episode 2193: The Best Rest-of-Season Storylines

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the BBWAA’s new sports gambling regulations, then (11:22) discuss the stories they’re most interested in following for the rest of the MLB season (plus, the implications of a bearded [Aaron Judge] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/aaron-judge/15640/stats) ). Audiointro: Cory Brent, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pt4d-z71jiJ_H4Zb23Kos4vuP__tzf8t/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Alex Ferrin, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PG05TBt19rOUlQMuYgF5mNllQ3yEc5Tx/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to tweets about BBWAA code] (https://x.com/BizballMaury/status/1813606180876697680) [Link to EW about journalist betting] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2111-insider-fading/) [Link to Paine’s questions post] (https://neilpaine.substack.com/p/burning-questions-for-the-second) [Link to Kram’s power rankings] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/7/19/24201658/2024-mlb-midseason-power-rankings) [Link to rookie pitcher leaderboard] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&type=8&season=2024&month=0&season1=2024&ind=2&qual=0) [Link to rookie hitter leaderboard] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&season=2024&season1=2024&ind=2&qual=0&month=0) [Link to Sheehan on Skenes] (https://www.joesheehan.com/2024/07/newsletter-excerpt-july-13-2024-skenes.html) [Link to Ben’s preseason prediction] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/3/28/24114438/2024-mlb-preseason-predictions-world-series-mvp-cy-young-breakout-player) [Link to Yankees hair link 1] (https://heitnerlegal.com/2020/07/07/is-the-yankees-hair-policy-a-violation-of-the-constitution/) [Link to Yankees hair link 2] (https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2019/8/12/20801063/yankees-facial-hair-policy-overruled-george-steinbrenner-damon-mccutchen-keuchel-brian-cashman) [Link to Yankees hair link 3] (https://nypost.com/2022/01/11/yankees-need-to-end-outdated-facial-hair-policy/) [Link to Yankees hair link 4] (https://www.conductdetrimental.com/post/is-the-new-york-yankees-facial-and-grooming-policy-in-violation-of-title-vii) [Link to Yankees hair link 5] (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/18/style/yankees-beard-hair-policy.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-2193-the-best-rest-of-season-storylines/) ... Read more

20 Jul 2024

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:47

20 Jul 2024

#2193

Effectively Wild Episode 2192: Both Sides Now?

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the highlights of the All-Star Game, a hypothetical [Evan Longoria] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/evan-longoria/9368/stats) unretirement scenario, the newly announced 2025 regular-season schedule (featuring Tokyo contests and a “Rivalry Weekend”), a baseball movie-mention conspiracy theory, players possessed by Gameday 3D, the timing of [Martín Maldonado] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/martin-maldonado/6887/stats) ’s DFA, and the potential effect of moving the foul lines. Then (36:54) they bring on FanGraphs lead prospect analyst [Eric Longenhagen] (https://x.com/longenhagen) to break down the standout trends, teams, and players of the amateur draft, the demographics of amateur baseball, trading draft picks, and more. Audiointro: Kite Person, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ShNIfvqdt84DII-pVYvCp32cIpVIP2V5/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiointerstitial: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “ [Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRbN55AUmEHEfjljyqFNWloCLSTXu527/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Grant Brisbee, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CJziS-LZMoyB13avq991af2-c9KaGfoU/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Skenes ASG highlights] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZcwGbrONLE) [Link to Ohtani ASG highlights] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dfu50ocQGc) [Link to 2025 schedule] (https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-2025-schedule-released) [Link to featured rivalries] (https://x.com/sportslogosnet/status/1814019055109419012) [Link to Cubs promo video] (https://x.com/cubs/status/1813983966346502279) [Link to Longoria quote] (https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2024/07/16/evan-longoria-tropicana-field-arizona-diamondbacks/) [Link to Superman news] (https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/07/superman-to-film-scenes-at-progressive-field.html) [Link to Caught Stealing] (https://variety.com/2024/film/news/austin-butler-cast-darren-aronofsky-caught-stealing-sony-1235953680/) [Link to Ben on movie sequels] (https://www.theringer.com/movies/2024/7/3/24191575/box-office-summer-of-sequels-movie-theater-industry) [Link to Gittell on EW] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2163-littell-big-league/) [Link to Gittell’s book] (https://www.triumphbooks.com/baseball--the-movie-products-9781637272640.php) [Link to A Quiet Place scene] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pixlWG2KF9A) [Link to Gameday 3D explainer] (https://www.mlb.com/news/experience-the-2024-all-star-game-with-gameday-3d) [Link to possessed player clip 1] (https://x.com/avimiiier/status/1812566919028805923) [Link to possessed player clip 2] (https://x.com/AlabamaBrewer/status/1808229209531109770) [Link to Maldonado leaderboard] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&season=2024&month=1000&season1=2024&ind=0&qual=15&startdate=2024-07-03&enddate=2024-07-13&team=0&sortcol=17&sortdir=desc&pagenum=1) [Link to MLBTR on Maldonado] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/white-sox-designate-martin-maldonado-for-assignment.html) [Link to Ben on the foul lines] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/7/18/24201158/the-case-for-wider-mlb-foul-lines-rule-changes-strikeouts-batting-average) [Link to Eric’s Day 1 recap] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-mlb-draft-day-one-recap/) [Link to Eric’s Day 2 recap] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2024-mlb-draft-day-two-and-three-roundup/) [Link to Condor HR record] (https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40117186/georgia-charlie-condon-sets-ncaa-mark-34th-home-run) [Link to college offense article 1] (https://pitcherlist.com/standardizing-college-baseball-stats/) [Link to college offense article 2] (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-mlb-teams-draft-analysts-navigate-tricky-college-baseball-run-environment/) [Link to Nightengale tweet] (https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1812676558454145494) [Link to ESPN top 100 athletes] (https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/40446224/top-100-athletes-21st-century) [Link to Manfred on draft picks] (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/manfred-mlb-open-to-discussing-draft-pick-trading-in-the-future/) [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-2192-both-sides-now/) ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

1 HR 56 MINS

1:56:17

19 Jul 2024

#2192

Effectively Wild Episode 2191: (Don’t) Shake it Off

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Home Run Derby, the Futures Game and skills competition, Globe Life Field, All-Star uniforms, and more reflections from All-Star Week, then (34:18) discuss a challenge-system-driven change to broadcast K-zone displays, [Chris Sale’] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/chris-sale/10603/stats) s aversion to pitch-calling, quantifying game-calling, [David Fletcher] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/david-fletcher/17992/stats) ’s latest knuckleballing, using a position-player pitcher against a hitter who’s going for homer history, the shorthanded Dodgers rotation, a prediction about [Aaron Judge] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/aaron-judge/15640/stats) , and a strikeout-rate plateau. Audiointro: El Warren, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ndTWsOUXceUIb7RGqCtQChfListDI3GP/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Justin Peters, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qjDTYA9tQlZDQBpZqZUEosHoKN8nMQxR/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Manfred on the unis] (https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-all-star-uniforms-draw-ridicule-including-from-bryce-harper-rob-manfred-suggests-changes-will-be-made-004509259.html) [Link to K-zone story] (https://www.mlb.com/news/abs-system-futures-game-strike-zone-box-broadcast) [Link to K-zone tweet] (https://x.com/tangotiger/status/1812538255285563640) [Link to Manfred ABS comments] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40204746/mlb-says-robot-home-plate-umpires-unlikely-2025) [Link to Sale interview] (https://x.com/foulterritorytv/status/1812906533518192651) [Link to EW on game-calling] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-686/) [Link to Fletcher game log] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=fletch002dav&type=pgl&year=2024) [Link to Fletcher investigation] (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40184970/mlb-investigation-david-fletcher-angels) [Link to BP on Stubbs] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/92260/box-score-banter-2024-broken-miller-los-angeles-dodgers/) [Link to Dodgers depth chart] (https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/dodgers) [Link to MLBTR on May] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/dustin-may-undergoes-esophageal-surgery-wont-pitch-again-in-2024.html) [Link to Ryan call-up] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5636821/2024/07/14/river-ryan-dodgers-call-up/) [Link to Wells prediction] (https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/aaron-judge-sets-yankees-record-for-homers-before-break) [Link to Wells tweet] (https://x.com/bryanhoch/status/1812275601790619860) [Link to Wells tweet 2] (https://x.com/GaryHPhillips/status/1812282085605802153) [Link to non-pitcher K rates] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/splits-leaderboards?splitArr=33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,94,95&splitArrPitch=&autoPt=false&splitTeams=false&statType=mlb&statgroup=2&startDate=2018-03-01&endDate=2024-11-01&players=&filter=&groupBy=season&wxTemperature=&wxPressure=&wxAirDensity=&wxElevation=&wxWindSpeed=&position=B&sort=0,1) [Link to Picard clip] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jln3mi0vfJU) [Link to preseason predictions update] (https://medium.com/@chrishanel/effectively-wilds-2024-preseason-predictions-update-f1fc7759da5f) [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-2191-dont-shake-it-off/) ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

1 HR 29 MINS

1:29:48

17 Jul 2024

#2191

Effectively Wild Episode 2190: If You Call Him, He Will Pitch

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh talks to [Sam Miller] (https://twitter.com/SamMillerBB) of Pebble Hunting about the increase in IL stints at the All-Star break and Sam’s obsession with the evolving strategy of first-and-third situations. Then (41:29) Ben talks to Iowa state representative and Sioux City Explorers pitcher [J.D. Scholten] (https://www.instagram.com/jdscholten/) about his incredible baseball comeback at age 44, his baseball background, balancing baseball and politics, and his efforts to end MLB blackouts. Finally (1:20:14), Ben and The Athletic’s [Evan Drellich] (https://x.com/EvanDrellich) talk to former NBC Sports and The Baseball Network president Ken Schanzer about the 30th anniversary of TBN, the first U.S. TV network owned by a pro sports league. Audiointro: Gabriel-Ernest, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RRfThaYTS3pNyN08OEGLJLdhXRb-wIUZ/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Tom Rhoads, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K07EyCA31NglTFT3h8Rdiiu0lpDyz9u_/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to Calcaterra on Glasnow] (https://cupofcoffee.beehiiv.com/p/cup-coffee-july-10-2024) [Link to Devers shoulder story] (https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/rafael-devers-to-miss-all-star-game) [Link to ASB IL placement data] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QtpD-tXX-K1KmY-nLIZ9n2W9ZJud8xrBDx2p2LoD81Q/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Sam on first-and-third 1] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/first-and-third-at-the-highest-level) [Link to Sam on first-and-third 2] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/june-in-first-and-third-basestealing) [Link to Clemens clip] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH0hTl2KPxg&t=7m10s) [Link to Clemens gamer] (https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/19/sports/baseball/19yankees.html) [Link to Manny’s cutoff] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCdp-pSA8kc) [Link to Russell on post-2013 changes] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/82917/did-the-cubs-break-baseball/) [Link to Pebble Hunting] (https://pebblehunting.substack.com/) [Link to Scholten call] (https://x.com/AA_Baseball/status/1811493229658865717) [Link to Scholten clip] (https://x.com/WallingMedia/status/1811527335025475779) [Link to Scholten pitching] (https://www.instagram.com/p/C9Tylf-unQO/) [Link to Scholten local news clip] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdRaWACBJRE) [Link to Scholten’s B-Ref page] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=scholt001j--) [Link to Scholten’s wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Scholten) [Link to Gazette story on Scholten] (https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/sioux-city-rep-j-d-scholten-making-a-return-to-baseball/) [Link to WaPo on Scholten] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/07/10/iowa-representative-baseball-sioux-city-scholten/) [Link to SI on Scholten] (https://www.si.com/mlb/iowa-state-lawmaker-jd-scholten-emergency-start) [Link to Honkbal wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honkbal_Hoofdklasse) [Link to Congressional Baseball Game EW] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1396-stars-and-chubs/) [Link to The Gazette on the blackouts bill] (https://www.thegazette.com/government-politics/game-on-house-bill-aims-to-prohibit-mlb-game-coverage-blackouts-in-iowa/) [Link to Offerman on Field of Dreams] (https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/2018/08/27/nick-offerman-gripes-ridiculous-things-field-dreams-kevin-costner/1113722002/) [Link to EW on Field of Dreams] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1518-the-field-of-dreams-debate/) [Link to canceled Field of Dreams series] (https://awfulannouncing.com/nbc/mike-schur-reveals-details-field-of-dreams-miniseries-nbc.html) [Link to Scholten’s Substack] (https://screwed.substack.com/) [Link to Scholten’s campaign site] (https://www.scholtenforiowa.com/) [Link to Evan on EW 2168] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2168-the-national-tv-pastime/) [Link to Evan on a national TV deal] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500209/2024/05/17/mlb-national-streaming-deal-tv/) [Link to 1994 TBN theme song] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE2z53_yogc) [Link to 1994 ASG at B-Ref] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/allstar/1994-allstar-game.shtml) [Link to The Baseball Network wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Baseball_Network) [Link to ’93 WaPo story on Ken] (https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1993/09/17/untangling-baseball-networks-intricacies/c670ef9a-eaf7-4a12-8a20-9bb363764e63/) [Link to 1993 most powerful people] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-stuart-news/151171175/) [Link to 1991 most powerful people] (https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/151171184/) [Link to The Baseball Network sources] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gyq-N-Tn45irL5kvmDimnkqQrCIjtvomdTUEdL0TQV0/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Schanzer retirement story] (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/ken-schanzer-no-2-dick-192612/) [Link to rookie All-Star SP] (https://x.com/slangsonsports/status/1811788581695852600) [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] 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13 Jul 2024

2 HR 04 MINS

2:04:27

13 Jul 2024

#2190

Effectively Wild Episode 2189: Don’t Sell Umpires Short(s)

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about homerless White Sox second basemen, the recent history of teams with homerless positions, and the upsides and downsides of the trend toward focusing on present-season performance in All-Star selections, then (37:11) answer emails about an award for utility players, a player’s debut age matching his debut number, whether an infielder could rob a home run, whether fatigue would make a four-player batting order of stars worse than a regular, nine-player lineup, whether championships reside with a city or a franchise, whether umpires could wear shorts, the definition of a “clean inning,” what it means for a throw/tag to be “not in time,” and the requirements for breaking out of a slump, plus closing banter (1:33:23) about Paul Skenes as an All-Star starter. Audiointro: Alex Ferrin, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PG05TBt19rOUlQMuYgF5mNllQ3yEc5Tx/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: The Shirey Brothers, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGyXnWwEoa3G1mWIJfdeNs8HHFLR8Ml7/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to 2B HR leaderboard] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=y&season=2024&season1=2024&ind=0&sortcol=4&sortdir=asc&type=8&month=37&team=0%2Cts&pagenum=1) [Link to White Sox 2B] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&season=2024&month=0&season1=2024&ind=0&pos=2b&team=4&qual=0) [Link to 2B projections] (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=2B) [Link to White Sox 2B tweet] (https://x.com/brooks_gate/status/1810487113978114335) [Link to Neil Paine’s Substack] (https://neilpaine.substack.com/) [Link to Neil on All-Stars] (https://neilpaine.substack.com/p/hey-now-youre-an-all-star-you-probably) [Link to Neil graphic] (https://imgur.com/27qyOhg) [Link to ASG roster rules story] (https://www.montereyherald.com/2016/07/11/in-major-league-baseball-every-team-has-an-all-star/) [Link to WAR and ASG story] (https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-all-time-leaders-in-undeserved-all-star-appearances/) [Link to 1989 Canseco/Schmidt story] (https://www.deseret.com/1989/7/6/18814457/retirement-injury-don-t-sway-all-star-vote/) [Link to Reddit post] (https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1dphpqh/comment/lah792v/) [Link to Pujols/Miggy ASG] (https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-honors-albert-pujols-and-miguel-cabrera-with-2022-all-star-game-spots-164109348.html) [Link to Castro selection story] (https://www.mlb.com/news/willi-castro-named-all-star-replacement) [Link to Castro record tweet] (https://x.com/CespedesBBQ/status/1807844063686615306) [Link to debut age/number sheet] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NSji5uCM9xvsQIbvpyeRjtCxjMPTvnt0wJyOqiUd_B0/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Kenny Jackelen’s Twitter] (https://x.com/kennyjackelen) [Link to HR hang time comment] (https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/ph9ve1/comment/hbhpt8q/) [Link to sprint speed leaderboard] (https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/sprint_speed?min_season=2015&max_season=2024&position=&team=&min=10) [Link to Elly speed quote] (https://x.com/ctrent/status/1667649809929445376) [Link to 1917 Stanley Cup info] (http://seattle-metropolitans.com/team/stanley-cup) [Link to World Series doc thread 1] (https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1aqef8o/the_official_2023_world_series_film_has_still_yet/) [Link to World Series doc thread 2] (https://www.reddit.com/r/TexasRangers/comments/1c8276i/received_this_email_from_the_rangers_regarding/) [Link to 2019 umpire manual] (https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/d73f-3191917/2019_MLB_Umpire_Manual-1.pdf) [Link to umpire shorts forum post] (https://umpire-empire.com/topic/59170-shorts/) [Link to EW on pants-splitting] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1654:_Home_Plate_Rump) [Link to Dickson on “clean inning”] (https://books.google.com/books?id=ceeU7xSLw5kC&lpg=PA192&vq=%22clean%20inning%22&pg=PA192#v=onepage&q&f=false) [Link to Pudge/Eno underwear ad] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxu94k1da-E) [Link to Julio power slump story] (https://sports.mynorthwest.com/1776278/watch-seattle-mariners-of-julio-rodriguez-breaks-power-slump/) [Link to Friends hair scene] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPngpHrP924) [Link to NL pitcher WAR] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=nl&season=2024&season1=2024&ind=0&type=8&month=33&qual=0) [Link to Skenes gamer] (https://www.mlb.com/pirates/news/paul-skenes-goes-seven-no-hit-innings-vs-brewers) [Link to Jones max-effort story] (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/91892/prospectus-feature-jared-jones-and-the-plight-of-the-max-effort-starter/) [Link to listener emails database] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8lpspHQuR5GK7S_nNtGunLGrx60QnSa8XLG_wvRb4Q/edit?usp=sharing) [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] 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12 Jul 2024

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:21

12 Jul 2024

#2189

Effectively Wild Episode 2188: I Fought the Wall, and the Wall Won

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s daughter coining a baseball term, how the on-screen strike-zone plot (slightly) delays the rest of the broadcast, [Jose Miranda] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jose-miranda/20538/stats) and the surprising 12-consecutive-hits club, [David Robertson] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/david-robertson/8241/stats) ’s elite relief career, whether [Shohei Ohtani] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/shohei-ohtani/19755/stats) should stop pitching, an attempt to quantify players’ smiles, how this season stacks up in terms of total team days at .500, and the latest player to break a bone punching a wall, followed (1:31:24) by Ben and [Jessie Barbour] (https://www.instagram.com/jessie.barbour/) performing the song, “Will the Bird Bones Be Unbroken?” Audiointro: Beatwriter, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtGnSCg2jHV4rEAyhuDuD1WHJrnluwXp/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: The Gagnés, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jVOMAuZop-4BhxnZ1JQaULw7FlW2XJD_/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to DeMarsico episode] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2097-how-to-direct-a-baseball-broadcast/) [Link to DeMarsico episode wiki] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_2097:_How_to_Direct_a_Baseball_Broadcast) [Link to pickoff attempt 1] (https://www.mlb.com/video/pickoff-attempt-1b-eics4g) [Link to pickoff attempt 2] (https://www.mlb.com/video/pickoff-attempt-1b-wgpdyx) [Link to Miranda hit] (https://x.com/morsecode/status/1809670274423390567) [Link to MLB.com on Miranda] (https://www.mlb.com/news/jose-miranda-consecutive-at-bats-hit-streak) [Link to Episode 1964 wiki] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1964:_Our_Favorite_Transactions) [Link to Dropo SABR bio] (https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/walt-dropo/) [Link to Higgins SABR bio] (https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/mike-higgins/) [Link to SABR on Higgins streak] (https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/june-21-1938-mike-higgins-sets-record-with-12th-consecutive-hit-for-red-sox/) [Link to streaks wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_individual_streaks#Consecutive_plate_appearances_with_a_hit) [Link to Twins Miranda tweet] (https://x.com/twins/status/1809412889213534493) [Link to FG Plus stats] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/instagraphs/new-fangraphs-plus-stats/) [Link to Robertson ERA+] (https://stathead.com/sharing/RwLDM) [Link to reliever FIP-] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&type=1&month=0&ind=0&stats=rel&qual=800&startdate=&enddate=&season1=1871&season=2024&sortcol=14&sortdir=default&pagenum=1) [Link to Lindsey on Ohtani] (https://www.wsj.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-9b7c99b1) [Link to Betteridge’s Law] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteridge%27s_law_of_headlines) [Link to smiles study] (https://medium.com/@thomasjamesnestico/measuring-the-biggest-smiles-in-mlb-using-computer-vision-57c2f732d1b1) [Link to SMILE+ leaderboard] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UAOTlT4E-Bjfx9L2NnH3Lm5id80JZBigGcktV5voGXQ/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to facial-recognition bias] (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/police-facial-recognition-technology-cant-tell-black-people-apart/) [Link to .500 percentage graph] (https://imgur.com/AJdW0n4) [Link to story about Brewer] (https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-injuries-and-roster-moves) [Link to Brewer photo] (https://x.com/CubsZone/status/1809976280139346420) [Link to list of fractures] (https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/posts/7859263860860397/) [Link to Ben and Jessie’s song] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14v85a8V2Y5WXpC1DMt3eAe4Yy9xzuq9g/view?usp=sharing) [Link to song lyrics] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ikIE4A-2dobvCHeY4I4HtJPArd8EKnZnMYGk-sQxAZY/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to original song wiki] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_the_Circle_Be_Unbroken%3F) [Link to Carter Family variant] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can_the_Circle_Be_Unbroken_(By_and_By)) [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-2188-i-fought-the-wall-and-the-wall-won/) ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:44

10 Jul 2024

#2188

Effectively Wild Episode 2187: It’s a Bold Strategy

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a genuine, no-foolin’ instance of “Strategy” (aka a mid-PA pitching change), [Christian Walker] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/christian-walker/13419/stats) ’s affinity for Dodger Stadium, a Triple-A Waxahachie Swap, the Nationals optioning EW legend [Joey Meneses] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/joey-meneses/14366/stats) , the Marlins DFA’ing [Tim Anderson] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/tim-anderson/15172/stats) , and the latest [Royce Lewis] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/royce-lewis/20437/stats) injury, plus follow-ups about bullpen-cart-driver tipping and fan catches. Then (36:10) they bring on Patreon supporter Wayne Teeger to discuss responses to recent discussions about K-Zone, ABS, and the challenge system and answer emails about ABS at lower levels, broadcasts missing pickoff attempts, green-screen issues (and other ad problems) on broadcasts, whether the path a champion takes through the playoffs matters to fans, pinch-hitting to negate a mound visit, and tracking 10K games for pitchers. Next, they Stat Blast (1:41:13) about the most major leaguers ever to play for a non-major-league team, followed by (1:48:53) a Future Blast from 2187. Audiointro: Andy Ellison, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-zryFrA5vGf46iu7jSvWSrkrDXTfJ3zY/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Justin Peters, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qjDTYA9tQlZDQBpZqZUEosHoKN8nMQxR/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to “Strategy” game] (https://www.mlb.com/gameday/d-backs-vs-dodgers/2024/07/03/746128/final/box) [Link to Banda pitch] (https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/sporty-videos?playId=477ae55b-c6db-4231-bc2c-9e983cceaa88) [Link to Lovullo clip] (https://x.com/PHNX_Dbacks/status/1808769307469566372) [Link to Ben on “Strategy”] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2019/7/26/8931272/mid-plate-appearance-pitcher-change-john-cohen-mississippi-state-kentucky) [Link to Girardi on “Strategy”] (https://www.mlb.com/news/joe-girardi-makes-pitching-change-mid-at-bat/c-141252666) [Link to Walker article] (https://www.mlb.com/news/christian-walker-hits-five-home-runs-in-d-backs-series-vs-dodgers) [Link to Twins Triple-A Swap] (https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23884-saints-blanked-by-stripers/) [Link to Ben on the Swap] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2020/7/9/21176267/mlb-three-batters-rule-waxahachie-swap) [Link to MLBTR on Meneses] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/nationals-option-joey-meneses.html) [Link to Ben on Meneses] (https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2022/9/2/23334457/joey-meneses-washington-nationals-juan-soto-trade) [Link to Wood’s number tweet] (https://x.com/MarkZuckerman/status/1809306373487984740) [Link to MLBTR on Anderson] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/marlins-to-designate-tim-anderson-for-assignment.html) [Link to lowest wRC+ since 2023] (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&month=0&ind=0&startdate=&enddate=&season1=2023&season=2024&sortcol=17&sortdir=asc&qual=500) [Link to Ottavino video] (https://twitter.com/LAR_Baseball/status/1808688138618917032) [Link to bullpen-cart driver EW] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2171-the-tipping-point/) [Link to O’s fan catch] (https://www.mlb.com/news/orioles-fan-amazing-one-handed-catch) [Link to O’s fan pitch] (https://x.com/MLBONFOX/status/1807199358841983021) [Link to Lewis clip] (https://x.com/dexstweets/status/1808341910286704928) [Link to Lewis quote] (https://x.com/danhayesmlb/status/1808329246130966927) [Link to MLBTR on Lewis/Lee] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/twins-to-promote-brooks-lee.html) [Link to Twins prospect list] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/minnesota-twins-top-44-prospects-2024/) [Link to Wayne’s LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-teeger) [Link to KBO ABS article] (https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240509010700315) [Link to baserunning leaderboard] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2024-baserunning-batting.shtml) [Link to Giamatti Rhino scene] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5MGVvaiQ8s&t=3m21s) [Link to pitcher wins article] (https://www.azsnakepit.com/2024/7/5/24191371/thursday-tidbits-musing-on-pitching-wins) [Link to Stat Blast cover] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylUXPxaAhnPnNu3TuPR7mVyr36QLyO3L/view?usp=drive_link) [Link to 2024 Mexican League] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/league.cgi?id=83fa0ab3) [Link to 2024 Diablos Rojos] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=ae10234f) [Link to 2022 River Cats] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=595b2660) [Link to 2013-14 Tigres del Licey] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=b3c68545) [Link to 2009 Bears] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=294a9243) [Link to Kenny Jackelen’s Twitter] (https://x.com/kennyjackelen) [Link to listener emails database] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8lpspHQuR5GK7S_nNtGunLGrx60QnSa8XLG_wvRb4Q/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Future Blast wiki] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Future_Blast) [Link to Future Blast text] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q_RV-PbmbJoW2UpAKY1rZ_tWljUbZEiF_alpcGewMV8/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to Rick Wilber’s site] (https://rickwilber.net/) [Link to Alan Smale’s site] (https://www.alansmale.com/) [Link to Episode 2074 Future Blast] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2074-who-had-it-first/) [Link to Episode 2093 Future Blast] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2093-like-catnip/) [Link to Updike article] (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1960/10/22/hub-fans-bid-kid-adieu) [Link to Williams HR video 1] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pFeZ7AgIt0) [Link to Williams HR video 2] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1MQIZglrNE) [Link to Gowdy call] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl6cOMQ4xkc) [Link to Mays catch video] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bLt2xKaNH0) [Link to Future Blast sound samples] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cm-7Z85wYR-XahkC1lTIR6NIWU9HOuwOYq2Kl1NZPKw/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to ballpark meetup forms] 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06 Jul 2024

2 HR 06 MINS

2:06:58

06 Jul 2024

#2187

Effectively Wild Episode 2186: José, Can You Save?

![EWFI] (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png) Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Phillies reliever [José Ruiz] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jose-ruiz/14552/stats) threatening [Ryan Webb’] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/ryan-webb/sa3018280/stats) s career record for games finished without a save, [Aaron Judge] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/aaron-judge/15640/stats) ’s Hall of Fame case, the Mariners having a .540 winning percentage, just as Jerry Dipoto foretold (sort of), [Dallas Keuchel] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/dallas-keuchel/9434/stats) being back in the big leagues, the White Sox, weirdly, dictating the trade deadline, and the collective performance of the Boras Four (or Five), then (54:27) answer a listener email about catchers fooling pitchers into issuing bad challenges under the challenge system, and (1:01:13) meet major leaguers [Spencer Bivens] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/spencer-bivens/30226/stats) , [Jake Bloss] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/john-bloss/33168/stats) , and [Jacob Bosiokovic] (https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jacob-bosiokovic/sa918394/stats) . Audiointro: Ted O., “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gbPLdUli8iCoR0VI_Een0wsDnkm_n8i2/view?usp=drive_link) ” Audiooutro: Alex Glossman and Ali Breneman, “ [Effectively Wild Theme] (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LwE1yLYIymQe16tQBjqWkF9Tx8DNlZez/view?usp=drive_link) ” [Link to GF with no saves leaders] (https://stathead.com/sharing/Tdgsn) [Link to Webb/Albers wiki] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Ryan_Webb_and_Matt_Albers) [Link to Ben on Webb/Albers] (https://grantland.com/the-triangle/2015-mlb-ryan-webb-matt-albers-games-finished-no-saves-record/) [Link to Webb/Albers on EW] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-717/) [Link to Triple Crown redundancy EW] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1909:_The_Podcasts_Will_Continue_Until_Morale_Improves) [Link to EW on Dipoto and .540] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_2068:_More_Like_Mild_Card) [Link to Dipoto clip] (https://twitter.com/Jake_M_Garcia/status/1709331367862124898) [Link to Dipoto follow-up] (https://www.mlb.com/news/jerry-dipoto-apologizes-clarifies-end-of-season-comments) [Link to .540 spreadsheet] (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OOnH9_dUyIBM_FYJlIFORefmFfMIkaZZYx1oyvL3PQc/edit?usp=sharing) [Link to MLBTR on Montgomery] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/diamondbacks-place-jordan-montgomery-on-injured-list.html) [Link to MLBTR on Luzardo] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/marlins-place-jesus-luzardo-on-15-day-injured-list.html) [Link to MLBTR on Flaherty] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/tigers-skipping-jack-flahertys-start-due-to-back-discomfort.html) [Link to 2023 ABS article 1] (https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/05/09/columbus-clippers-triple-a-baseball-learn-new-challenge-system/70179882007/) [Link to 2023 ABS article 2] (https://www.herdchronicles.com/single-post/bisons-observations-on-new-abs-system) [Link to 2024 ABS article] (https://www.masnsports.com/blog/nats-enjoy-first-taste-of-abs-challenge-system) [Link to MaML wiki] (https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Meet_a_Major_Leaguer) [Link to B-Ref’s new debuts] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2024-debuts.shtml) [Link to Buchanan on Bivens] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3898494/2022/11/15/san-francisco-giants-spencer-bivens/) [Link to Bivens on Twitter] (https://x.com/MochaBivens) [Link to Bivens on Insta] (https://www.instagram.com/bivzmarkie/) [Link to Bloss call-up article] (https://www.mlb.com/news/jake-bloss-astros-no-10-prospect-to-make-mlb-debut-friday) [Link to Eric’s Astros prospects] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/houston-astros-top-40-prospects-2024/) [Link to Georgetown major leaguers] (https://www.baseball-reference.com/schools/index.cgi?key_school=80708daf) [Link to “The” OSU explainer] (https://library.osu.edu/archives/faq) [Link to “Hoya Saxa” explainer] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoya_Saxa) [Link to Cronin on EW] (https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2040-the-trade-deadline-deals-pt-1/) [Link to MLBTR on Bosiokovic] (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/cardinals-option-gordon-graceffo-select-jacob-bosiokovic-designate-kolton-ingram.html) [Link to MLB.com on Bosiokovic] (https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-cardinals-select-rhp-jacob-bosiokovic-from-triple-a-memphis) [Link to Dispatch on Bosiokovic] (https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/baseball/2024/07/01/jacob-bosiokovic-former-delaware-hayes-star-called-up-to-st-louis-cardinals/74264222007/) [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-2186-jose-can-you-save/) ... Read more

04 Jul 2024

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:12

04 Jul 2024

#2186

Effectively Wild Episode 2185: Rise to the Challenge System

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the one (and only one) case where the zombie runner was warranted, why pitchers throw strikes to Aaron Judge (10:00), and MLB’s new Home Run Derby rules (21:11), then answer listener emails about how different baseball would be if runners didn’t have to tag up (34:49), the best […] ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

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03 Jul 2024

#2185

Effectively Wild Episode 2184: The Biggest First-Half Surprises

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a player/league/umpire spat over on-screen strike-zone plots, whether “K-Zone” and its ilk have had a harmful effect on the game, where they stand on a hitter vs. pitcher dispute about the mid-game use of advanced pitching machines, the promotion of Nationals top prospect James Wood (and the future […] ... Read more

29 Jun 2024

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29 Jun 2024

#2184

Effectively Wild Episode 2183: .500 Days of Summer

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Nolan Schanuel’s aversion to day games, the Astros reaching .500 and coming for the Mariners, Houston’s weekend opponent (the Mets) making it back to .500 and nearing a playoff spot, the success (and good fortune) of Reynaldo López, the bad fortune of Adam Duvall, and how “expected” stats […] ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

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28 Jun 2024

#2183

Effectively Wild Episode 2182: Finnegan’s Wait

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Edwin Díaz’s sticky-stuff suspension, a new name for the internal brace alternative to Tommy John surgery, Blake Snell’s latest setback, the success and extension of Cristopher Sánchez (and the Phillies’ excellence), Shota Imanaga’s regression and Meg’s preseason prediction about Imanaga vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Kyle Finnegan’s first-of-its-kind clockoff, the […] ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

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26 Jun 2024

#2182

Effectively Wild Episode 2181: No Ifs, Ands, or Pancake Butts

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the highlights of the MLB at Rickwood Field game and broadcast, Mike Trout’s unsurprisingly slow return from knee surgery, Matt Waldron’s sustained success, the incredible Royce Lewis, the challenge system’s continued ascendance over full ABS, Barry Bonds as a baseball ambassador, Elly De La Cruz’s stolen-base slump, the […] ... Read more

22 Jun 2024

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22 Jun 2024

#2181

Effectively Wild Episode 2180: Passing the Greatest-Living-Player Torch

Ben Lindbergh, Rany Jazayerli, and Neil Paine discuss the death of Willie Mays, Mays as the last legendary link to an earlier era, the statistical cases for Mays as the greatest all-around player and greatest player, period in major league history, and (36:45) baseball’s new greatest living player, plus (46:02) banter about Kansas courting the […] ... Read more

20 Jun 2024

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20 Jun 2024