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Effectively Wild Episode 674: Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, and Turning Corners

Ben and Sam banter about the Astros and discuss what Bryce Harper’s hot streak means.


Effectively Wild Episode 673: The Red Sox Pitching Coach Kerfuffle

Ben and Sam talk to Providence Journal Red Sox beat writer Brian MacPherson about the Red Sox rotation and the firing of Juan Nieves.


Effectively Wild Episode 672: How Real Are the Astros?

Ben and Sam banter about Bryce Harper and Mike Trout and dissect several stats about the Astros’ season so far.


Effectively Wild Episode 671: Avenging Umpires, Adjustable Innings, and Other Emails

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about umpires and framing, a different home-field advantage, bad baseball terms, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 670: Xander Bogaerts vs. Mookie Betts

Ben and Sam talk to Ben Carsley about Boston’s talented 22-year-olds, Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts.


Effectively Wild Episode 669: The 2015 Under-25 Starters Draft

Ben and Sam banter about the weekend in baseball and draft starting pitchers under age 25.


Effectively Wild Episode 668: The No-Strikeout Streak, The Double DH, and the Overgrown Infield

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about DH alternatives, baseball without the grounds crew, the most exciting starters, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 667: The New Frontier in Pitching Statistics

Ben and Sam talk to Jonathan Judge about BP’s new pitching metrics and the challenges and opportunities ahead of statisticians who are still trying to uncover new truths about baseball.


Effectively Wild Episode 666: The Josh Hamilton Trade

Ben and Sam banter about Salvador Perez, Erik Kratz, and emergency catchers and then discuss Josh Hamilton’s return to Texas.


Effectively Wild Episode 665: The A-Rod Breakout Breakdown

Ben and Sam banter about the NL DH and then discuss A-Rod’s newfound patience and oldfound power.