Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about errors, ancient players, whether hitters should swing more often on 3-0, and more. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the Phillies, Blue Jays, and being a buyer or seller in the multi-Wild Card era, then talk about the significance of Jose Canseco’s internet notoriety. Source

Ben and Sam discuss how the Jesus Montero-Michael Pineda trade has turned out so far, then talk about your ticket refund/giveaway ideas. Source

Ben and Sam talk about some recent conflicts between veterans and young players, then discuss Don Mattingly’s comments about the Dodgers’ lack of grit. Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about refunds for team losses, catcher receiving, defensive positioning, and more. Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether they’ve underrated Patrick Corbin, then talk about whether there’s a bias against redheads in baseball. Source

Ben and Sam talk about the circumstances under which they’d feel comfortable recommending that a manager be fired, then discuss different beliefs about hot streaks. Source

Ben and Sam answers listener questions about catcher framing, a very unusual reliever, and cautionary MRIs. Source

Ben and Sam team up for a simulpodcast with Carson Cistulli of FanGraphs and FanGraphs Audio to discuss whether the Yankees have been lucky, the best way to watch baseball, and the value of old scouting reports. Source

Ben and Sam discuss listener emails about whether rising strikeout rates make defense less valuable, whether the worst teams should face off at the end of the year, and more. Source