Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers' record-breaking signing, is discussed in this podcast. Topics include the impact on fan perceptions, the contract terms, and expectations for Yamamoto. The Dodgers' signing strategy, payroll decisions, and their approach to signing players are also explored. The podcast concludes with speculation on potential moves and future plans for the Dodgers.

The hosts discuss implementing a transaction freeze in MLB, answer listener emails about Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani, and more. They explore tampering violations and the impact of switching fandom. The value of pep talks in baseball, Bobo Newsom's career, and the impact of the balanced schedule on attendance are also discussed.

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, Michael Baumann, Ben Clemens, and Chris Hanel discuss their bold preseason predictions from March, playing a fun game of 'College Baseball Player or U.S. Space Shuttle Astronaut' and bantering about the Braves' trades and the Diamondbacks re-signing Lourdes Gurriel Jr. They reflect on the accuracy of their predictions and make plans for even more daring ones in the future.

Shohei Ohtani's introductory press conference, Dodgers-Rays trade, Royals signings, Tigers adding Jack Flaherty, Max Scherzer, Tyler Mahle, Rangers rotation, Buster Posey's comments, Stat Blast about minor league teammates, Andre Braugher baseball rec

Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphs lead prospect analyst, discusses players from Asian leagues enlivening the MLB free-agent market. He evaluates international players, talks about stylistic differences among leagues, and discusses Asian players who are still years away from MLB. They also discuss the challenges of evaluating players moving from one league to another and the impact of deferrals in baseball contracts.

Banter about implications of Shohei Ohtani's contract, MLB imbalance driven by cable bundle, Dodgers' future, media hang-wringing over false reports, and Tyler O'Neill trade

Shohei Ohtani, a professional baseball player, recently signed a $700 million deal with the Dodgers. The podcast covers every aspect of the news, including the unexpected size of the contract, comparing it to Messi's contract, the financial strategies of the Dodgers, concerns about medical examinations, the speculation surrounding Ohtani's destination, and the potential implications of his contract for the postseason. They also discuss the rumors and reports surrounding the signing, with a humorous touch.

Discussion about the challenges faced by a writer during the Scott Boris scrum, speculation on Scott Boris and his client Juan Soto, analyzing baseball agent mannerisms, discussing the potential acquisition of Soto by the Yankees, examining the Padres' offseason acquisitions and roster needs, importance of acquiring innings in baseball, uncertainty and strategy in baseball team's decisions, and speculation on the baseball market and Shohei Otani's free agency secrecy.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the secrecy surrounding Shohei Ohtani's free agency. They also talk about the speculation surrounding players joining teams, maximizing value in contract negotiations, transparency of team executives, Mariners' trade challenges, trading pitchers between Yankees and Red Sox, Mookie Betts as a second baseman, effects of getting under the luxury tax threshold, and correcting the historical record.

The hosts discuss the divergent Twitter reactions to a cat video and a tweet about Henry Kissinger. They explore the engagement of the tweets, the challenges of staying connected to baseball from afar, and the impact of weak divisions on playoff teams. They also delve into the way bodies are described in the baseball industry and investigate conflicting reports about historical baseball games.