Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben, Sam, and BP’s Zachary Levine discuss the upcoming World Series. Source

Ben and Sam talk to Russell Carleton about whether momentum and previous playoff experience matter, whether bunts are always bad, and the importance of shutdown innings. Source

Ben and Sam talk about ALCS Game 5, then discuss how the Dodgers could get the most NLCS value out of Clayton Kershaw. Source

Ben and Sam talk about ALCS Game 4 and NLCS Game 5, then answer listener emails about sabermetrics and strikeouts. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the latest action in a pitching-dominated postseason, then answer emails about power outages, platoon splits, and more. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the improbable outcomes of the first three games between the Cardinals and Dodgers. Source

Ben and Sam discuss momentum, clutch, and other ALCS storylines. Source

Ben and Sam discuss Justin Verlander in the wake of his ALDS performance, then answer some listener emails. Source

Ben and Sam discuss Cubs prospects and (at the end of the episode) Joe Girardi’s managerial decision, then talk about the Pirates’ loss and answer some listener emails. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the narratives that are dominating the discussion this October. Source