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Effectively Wild Episode 564: The Weekend in World Series

Ben and Sam talk about the tragic death of Oscar Taveras, then discuss the baseball they watched over the weekend.


Effectively Wild Episode 563: October Off-Day Emails

Ben and Sam banter about non-playoff news, then answer emails about postseason teams and search for the most exciting playoff games ever.


Effectively Wild Episode 562: How Kansas City Evened the Series

Ben and Sam discuss the deceptive stats, mistaken managers, and rejuvenated Royals of World Series Game 2.


Effectively Wild Episode 561: What the Royals Look Like When They’re Losing

Ben and Sam discuss James Shields, Madison Bumgarner, and what World Series Game 1 reminded us about the Royals.


Effectively Wild Episode 560: Grant Brisbee Still Isn’t Sick of the World Series

Ben and Sam talk to McCovey Chronicles author Grant Brisbee about the World Series and the Giants’ recent run.


Effectively Wild Episode 559: Andy McCullough is Too Busy To Bask

Ben and Sam talk to Kansas City Star Royals beat writer Andy McCullough about the World Series and covering the Royals.


Effectively Wild Episode 558: Mike Matheny Ruins a Perfectly Good Podcast

Ben and Sam discuss NLCS Game Five and respond to Mike Matheny’s post-game comments in real time.


Effectively Wild Episode 557: Ned Yost’s Mid-October Evolution

Ben and Sam discuss Ned Yost’s evolving tactics and Wednesday’s Game Fours.


Effectively Wild Episode 556: Andrew Friedman Makes His Move, and the Royals Roll On

Ben and Sam discuss the Dodgers’ hiring of Andrew Friedman and the Royals’ latest postseason victory.


Effectively Wild Episode 555: Doug Thorburn on Postseason Pitchers with Problems

Ben and Sam talk to BP pitching mechanics expert Doug Thorburn about Adam Wainwright, Danny Duffy, and other postseason pitchers.