Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Dan discuss the weekend’s news and transactions, including a trio of unwritten rules violations. Source

Ben discusses the origins and implications of baseball’s skyrocketing strikeout rate with a panel of experts including Harry Pavlidis, Rob Neyer, Brian Bannister, and Alan Nathan. Source

Ben and Russell talk to Dirk Hayhurst about doctoring baseballs, hitting batters, and the perceived effect of race on clubhouse chemistry. Source

Ben and Zachary talk to David Lazarus about the Dodgers and baseball’s broadcast bubble, then answer emails about Scott Boras, Brian Cashman, the AL East, and more. Source

Ben and Jason talk to Jesse Katz about his reporting on Yasiel Puig’s harrowing escape from Cuba. Source

Ben and Sam talk to Owen Good about MLB 14: The Show, where baseball video games have been, and where they’re going. Source

Ben and Sam talk to Alejandro Aldama of the Independent Group for Baseball Investigation about the state of sabermetrics in Cuba. Source

Ben and Sam discuss events from Wednesday’s games, the new transfer rule, and the injuries that could cost teams playoff spots. Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Barry Bonds vs. Mike Trout, Billy Hamilton, teams taking the long view, and more. Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether they’re buying several statistical developments from the season’s first week. Source