Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2086: Eyewash, Greenwash, Sportswash, Tell ’im Wash

Nov 17, 2023
MLB owners approving A's move to Las Vegas, new time-saving measures, salaries of David Stearns and Craig Counsell, private flights to attract free agents, Dubai-based league Baseball United, sports washing and government investments in sports, ethical implications of investing in rapidly changing countries, and analyzing the increase in winning percentage for teams that score first in postseason games.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Oakland A's Potential Relocation to Las Vegas
02:26 • 9min
3
Legacy and Wealth
11:44 • 7min
4
The Debate on Pitching Time Limits in Baseball
18:26 • 12min
5
Comparing Baseball Contracts and Exploring Salary Structure
30:12 • 10min
6
The Feasibility and Environmental Impact of Including a Private Jet Clause in Player Contracts
39:44 • 15min
7
Introducing Baseball United in the Middle East and South Asia
54:23 • 13min
8
Sports Washing: Motivations and Effectiveness
01:07:33 • 16min
9
Ethics of Investing and Accepting Money in Rapidly Changing Countries
01:23:22 • 12min
10
Analyzing the Increase in Winning Percentage for Teams That Scored First
01:35:02 • 3min