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Episode 985: Three Topics for Winter-Meetings Week
Ben and Sam banter about the possibly unprecedented complete lack of luddite teams, then discuss the Royals as sellers, the reliever market, and Braves trade rumors. https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-985/ -
Episode 1840: How Can You Not Be Pedantic About Baseball?
team games with no outfield outs, and the most unassisted putouts by a player in a game. Topics[] Meeting major leaguers Simón Muzziotti (Phillies CF) and Gosuke Katoh (Blue Jays 2B), Are higher pitch counts -
Episode 1842: Do Not Pass First, Do Not Collect a Run
Blast about Byron Buxton, Mike Squires, and the biggest team record differentials with and without certain players. Topics[] Nearly all-banter episode (plus a Stat Blast), MacKenzie Gore's "career high" 10 strikeouts in a -
Stat Blast
The Stat Blast segment (formerly known as the Play Index) is a recurring feature of the podcast revolving around a statistical question put forth by the segment host or a listener. The Play Index was -
List of Inside References
A list of the podcast and Facebook group's inside references, recurring topics, and running jokes. 7-8 am, Avocado Factor, Bad Baseball References, Barry Bonds, Baseball [Thing], Baseball Begins in 1988, Baseball Terminology, Bat -
Episode 1814: The Angel in the Outfield
opposing team, a pitcher with one pitch but perfect (albeit limited) command, programming a robomanager, and more. Topics[] Should baseball have 9 DHs, so offense and defense are completely separate?, Should baseball have 8-person -
Episode 1813: The Stanky Draft
former player and manager Eddie “The Brat” Stanky, Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley draft 19 MLB rule changes that were solely or largely precipitated by one player, manager, coach, or owner. Topics[] The Stanky Draft -
Episode 1587: The Live-Ball Era
the most one-run games and batters who always hit in the same spot in the lineup. Topics[] Intelligence value of acquiring another team's catcher., Tracking catcher's sequencing and pitch location., Reaction to -
Episode 1525: Hey All You Cool Sacks and Chickens
WAR league leaders, a team of unlikely MVP vote-getters, and the odd diet of Ski Melillo. Topics[] Experimental rules for a short season: Should we fight the chaos or revel in it?, Renaming the -
Episode 1217: The Sound of Strikes
advanced milestone stats, and judging players by their eras’ standards, plus a Stat Blast about bunting success. Topics[] Unexpected NL contenders, Changing ideas about how and when to build a bullpen, Willson Contreras' framing and -
Episode 1773: Hats Off
supporter, Michael Mountain, about the most efficient itinerary for a trip to every affiliated ballpark in 2022. Topics[] John Choe introduction, John's single plate appearance in a professional baseball game, John co-created the -
Episode 1230: Our Cast is in the Jackpot
Ben Lindbergh and Jeff Sullivan banter about the end of Steven Brault’s strikeout streak, Brandon Nimmo’s non-HBP, Jacob deGrom’s and Mike Trout’s latest futile heroics, the Mariners’ luck, leaked umpire -
Episode 1652: The Best of Tweets, the Worst of Tweets
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the latest developments for their minor league free agent draft teams, then discuss the Dodgers signing reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer to an unexpected and -
Episode 1586: Duke it Out
and other players traded repeatedly by one team, and the records for consecutive pitches of each type. Topics[] Would an automatic runner in every inning reduce close games?, Letting teams pick a single inning to -
Episode 1565: Three Arms, You’re Out
twice, a parable about rooting for personal success versus rooting for a rival's failure, and more. Topics[] Pre-pandemic email questions., The perfect baseball game for a first-time baseball viewer., Did the Cubs -
Episode 1541: Taken Out of Context
games, as well as a concluding discussion of the new TNT TV adaptation of EW favorite Snowpiercer. Topics[] Definition of hitting the ball "out of the park", Why disallow runs scored when the third out -
Episode 1538: KBOpening Day
pitches until they get one they like, plus a Stat Blast about official scorers and "home cooking." Topics[] Fewest true outcomes in a complete game, What if teams didn't play in their "home" cities -
Episode 1534: The Stay-at-Home Run Derby
the brief baseball career of Chris Saenz, plus a Stat Blast about the highest Championship Leverage Index. Topics[] Yasiel Puig and players with similar career arcs, Late-night games to avoid the Arizona heat, Condensed -
Episode 1819: The Underground Baserunner
of Meet a Major Leaguer featuring Izzy Goldstein (1:13:01), and a few closing lockout thoughts. Topics[] Should we shorten the season?, Can baserunners tunnel under the baspaths?, How long could a team get -
Episode 1519: Fauxpening Day
a better predictor of a Hall of Fame induction (and a postscript about Mike Trout's golfing). Topics[] What will history think of the 2020 season?, Alternate formats for the 2020 season and postseason., Retiring -
Episode 1752: Photo Finish
leagues coming from non-playoff teams, and the Rangers’ possibly unparalleled streak of innings without a lead. Topics[] Dylan's support of Effectively Wild and job as a sports photographer, Experience of sports photography in -
Episode 1685: Too Close to Call
and the overrated or underrated players whose Black/Gray Ink scores differ most from their career WAR. Topics[] Weather based scheduling, Episode 1682 follow-up: Cricket replays and close calls, Javy Baez's production, WAR -
Episode 1574: No Fans, Good Field?
reset in extra innings, plus a Stat Blast about quasi-walk-off hits in rain-delayed games. Topics[] Theories for why BABIP is down., Should rookies who debut this year also be be eligible next -
Episode 1240: Make Some Noise
0-2, the Rockies being better on the road, and the low league wide home-field advantage. Topics[] Trading Bryce Harper, Would you rather have Andrew Miller or Bryce Harper for the playoffs, Bryce Harper -
Episode 1083: All-Star Off-Day Emails
Derby hypothetical, awarding home-run value based on defense, a tweak to ground rule doubles, and more. Topics[] Strange ballpark configurations, foul balls, Different batting stances, WAR preferences, All Star Game Stats, Rickey Henderson v
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