
Effectively Wild Episode 2341: The Second Half Has Started
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
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Injury Disclosures and Accountability in Baseball
This chapter examines the practices of injury disclosures in baseball, focusing on Cutter Crawford's wrist injury and comparing the level of transparency in baseball to other sports like hockey and football. The discussion highlights the implications of collective bargaining agreements on these disclosures and explores how the lack of details can lead to public speculation and assumptions about players' accountability. Through a humorous approach, the speakers also touch on the cultural perceptions of embarrassing injuries and the communication challenges between teams and players.
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