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Effectively Wild Episode 833: 2016 Season Preview Series: Texas Rangers

Ben and Sam preview the Rangers’ season with BP author Kate Morrison, and George talks to Fort Worth Star-Telegram Rangers beat writer Jeff Wilson (at 26:32).


Effectively Wild Episode 832: 2016 Season Preview Series: Arizona Diamondbacks

Ben and Sam preview the Diamondbacks’ season with BP author Zachary Levine, and Jeff talks to SiriusXM and Diamondbacks pre- and postgame host Mike Ferrin (at 32:10).


Effectively Wild Episode 831: 2016 Season Preview Series: Detroit Tigers

Ben and Sam preview the Tigers’ season with FiveThirtyEight author Rob Arthur, and George talks to MLB.com Tigers beat writer Jason Beck (at 22:06).


Effectively Wild Episode 830: The Longest Listener Email Show

Ben and Sam play a quick player guessing game, banter about pitching-coach projects and Coors Field fences, and answer listener emails about the Cubs and personal catchers, irrational fan beliefs, Mike Trout, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 829: 2016 Season Preview Series: Minnesota Twins

Ben and Sam preview the Twins’ season with BP author Kun Funck, and Jeff talks to Pioneer Press Twins beat writer Mike Berardino (at 23:40).


Effectively Wild Episode 828: 2016 Season Preview Series: San Diego Padres

Ben and Sam preview the Padres’ season with MLB.com Cut 4 writer Michael Clair, and Jeff talks to MLB.com Padres beat writer Corey Brock (at 23:31).


Effectively Wild Episode 827: 2016 Season Preview Series: Milwaukee Brewers

Ben and Sam preview the Brewers’ season with BP Milwaukee’s Ryan Romano, and Jeff talks to freelance writer Jack Moore (at 23:16).


Effectively Wild Episode 826: 2016 Season Preview Series: Kansas City Royals

Ben and Sam preview the Royals’ season with Kansas City Star columnist Sam Mellinger, and George talks to Kansas City Star Royals beat writer Rustin Dodd (at 28:04).


Effectively Wild Episode 825: The Airport Angels Edition

Ben and Sam banter about Angels at the airport, Ryan Webb, and a home-run-hitting contest, then answer listener emails about winning three-game series, the best radio broadcasts, the baseball equivalent of the San Antonio Spurs, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 824: 2016 Season Preview Series: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Ben and Sam preview the Angels’ season with Vice Sports contributing editor David Roth, and George talks to Los Angeles Times Angels beat writer Pedro Moura (at 27:42).