Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

The hosts discuss a mistake in the previous episode's intro. They debate World Series droughts and wedding anniversary gifts. They weigh the pros and cons of teams having a buy in the wildcard series. They explore the concept of a 'noble tiger' situation and discreet tagging. They discuss the challenges of transitioning leagues and taking time off. They delve into the difficulties of a disrupted season and delaying injuries.

Discussing the surprising NLCS, the Diamondbacks-Rangers World Series matchup, and the Brewers playoff losses. Previewing the World Series and speculating about the lack of extra-inning games. Examining the performance of Corbin Carroll in the playoffs and the rise of former players in leadership positions. Analyzing bullpen performance and the impact of starting pitchers and relievers in postseason games. Discussing pitch types and the vulnerability of relievers. Expressing gratitude to podcast supporters and ways to engage with the podcast.

Discussion on ALCS and NLCS games, including Adolis García's heroics and the Rangers defeating the Astros. Critique of MLB's handling of Bryan Abreu's suspension and Craig Kimbrel's career. Reactions to the Giants hiring Bob Melvin as their manager.

Discussion of competitive CS and NLCS games, including a thrilling walk-off win and a controversial pitching change. Praise for the Phillies owner's engagement with fans. Debate on balancing expectations and managing effort in baseball, Tori Lavello's decision-making process, and the concept of scoring unanswered runs. Anticipation for the Shohei Ohtani documentary. Exploration of a pitcher with two right hands and the significance of hands in player development. Analysis of excitement in baseball postseason and appreciation for Patreon supporters.

Topics discussed include the lack of pitch-clock violations in the postseason, an on-field Phillies smooch, the Phillies' lead on the Diamondbacks in the NLCS, the Brewers' pivotal offseason, the differences between MLB and NBA newsbreakers, the rising percentage of pitchers with Tommy John surgery, the hypothetical scenario of regular-season series working like postseason series, and a radio-play-style Future Blast from 2074.

Baseball maverick Mike Veeck talks about his up-and-down story, legendary dad Bill Veeck, Disco Demolition Night, independent baseball, Darryl Strawberry's season with St. Paul Saints, great baseball promotions, Savannah Bananas, MLB's control of minor leagues, and more.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the career of Bryce Harper and scoring in the postseason. They also talk about Championship Series matchups and desired World Series matchups. The Ringer's Zach Kram joins to Stat Blast about players returning from absences in October and how rate stats differ between regular and postseason. They explore the origins of 'balls and strikes' and key pinch hitting situations. They compare regular season and postseason baseball statistics, and discuss NBA and MLB playoff formats and Patreon support.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss playoff randomness, the Diamondbacks' victory and the Dodgers' defeat, Bryce Harper's hitting abilities, the Astros advancing to the ALCS, and funny sports-media controversies.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss some renewed fretting about playoff formats, long layoffs, and upsets, recap (31:44) Clayton Kershaw’s playoff career and consider how (if at all) it will affect his legacy, and then examine (55:25) the latest action in each Division Series, plus follow-ups (1:29:49) on multiple topics from the preceding episode (including postseason sweeps and conductors). Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Alex Glossman and Ali Breneman, “Effectively Wild Theme (Horny)” Link to Rosenthal on the playoff format Link to Ben Clemens on long layoffs Link to Joe Sheehan on long layoffs Link to Ben L. on playoff randomness Link to FG postseason leaderboards Link to playoff pitching decliners sheet Link to Ben L. on the Dodgers Link to MLB.com on Harris and Harper Link to Sam on the Correa play Link to Ben C. on the Wheeler decision Link to Russell on removing the starter Link to study on reliever familiarity Link to Neil Paine on Yordan Link to Langs Orioles tweet Link to Paine on the O’s Link to EW Episode 2069 Link to holds leaders Link to 2012 Clippard article Link to 2015 Clippard article Link to Senators FB thread Link to EW Episode 1217  Sponsor Us on Patreon  Facebook Group  Twitter Account  EW Subreddit  Effectively Wild Wiki  iTunes Feed (Please rate and review us!)  Get Our Merch!  Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Source

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a failing effort to make peanuts a ballpark staple in Japan, preview the various Division Series (10:32), discuss the deep, enduring desire of former GM Paul Richards to trade his team for an entire other team (47:48), answer listener emails (1:06:50) about postseason “sweeps” and traitorous base coaches (and extraneous conductors?), and Stat Blast (1:22:21) about Tyler Clippard, Cam Gallagher, splitting the top 4 MVP finishers between two teams, the correlation between payroll and wins, and Orioles regression defiance. Audio intro: Jimmy Kramer, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Benny and A Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Horny)” Link to WSJ peanuts article Link to Cracker Jack wiki Link to FG on Braves-Phillies Link to FG on Dodgers-Diamondbacks Link to FG on Orioles-Rangers Link to FG on Twins-Astros Link to Ringer division series piece Link to Richards articles Link to Ben on the Waxahachie Swap Link to story on Kekich and Peterson Link to EW listener emails database Link to Russell on the 3B coach Link to Russell on trying to score Link to Topps Now Link to Clippard Stathead Link to Gallagher leaderboard Link to top 4 MVPs sheet Link to Ben on spending Link to Ben on the O’s  Sponsor Us on Patreon  Facebook Group  Twitter Account  EW Subreddit  Effectively Wild Wiki  iTunes Feed (Please rate and review us!)  Get Our Merch!  Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Source