Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 836: 2016 Season Preview Series: St. Louis Cardinals

Ben and Sam preview the Cardinals’ season with Dayn Perry of CBS Sports, and Jeff talks to The Cardinals Way author Howard Megdal (at 22:29).


Effectively Wild Episode 835: The River of Banter Edition

Ben and Sam banter about a T-Pain tweet, two famous phrases, Ray Searage, and the final results of their contracts draft, then answer listener emails about the Cubs, a baseball broadcast from Better Call Saul, redistributing salaries, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 834: 2016 Season Preview Series: Chicago White Sox

Ben and Sam preview the White Sox’ season with BP author R.J. Anderson, and George talks to CSN Chicago White Sox insider Dan Hayes (at 23:14).


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).