Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 751: Between-Series Banter

Ben and Sam follow up on a story from last week and discuss the Royals’ rotation secrecy, Ruben Amaro’s new job, managing for the Marlins, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 750: A Postseason Smorgasbord

Ben and Sam discuss a smattering of postseason topics, including Kyle Schwarber, a playoff-team draft, ALCS Game 6, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 749: Stan Conte on Injury Unknowns and Brett Anderson’s 180

Ben and Sam talk to recently resigned Dodgers VP of Medical Services and Head Athletic Trainer Stan Conte about hidden injuries, fighting fatigue, and Brett Anderson’s almost-miraculous season.


Effectively Wild Episode 748: The Endangered Diner Edition

Ben and Sam banter about Ben’s endangered diner and position player pitching, then answer listener emails about shutdown innings, evaluating GMs, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 747: Important Playoff Questions Answered

Ben and Sam banter about Johnny Cueto and the differences between the most boring parts of baseball and other sports, then answer playoff-related listener emails.


Effectively Wild Episode 746: The Championship Series Check-In

Ben, Harry Pavlidis, and Jeffrey Paternostro review the weekend’s ALCS and NLCS action and preview the pitching in ALCS Game 3.


Effectively Wild Episode 745: The Obligatory Championship Series Preview Episode

Ben, Craig Goldstein, and Matt Trueblood banter about Mets-Dodgers Game 5, then preview the NLCS and ALCS.


Effectively Wild Episode 744: The Texas-Toronto Seventh-Inning Insanity Draft

Ben and Sam draft their favorite moments from the unbelievable seventh inning of Blue Jays-Rangers Game Five.


Effectively Wild Episode 743: The Cubs Clinch and Kershaw Recovers

Ben and Sam review the Cubs-Cardinals series and Mets-Dodgers Game Four, then return to the David Price puzzle.


Effectively Wild Episode 742: Price’s Puzzle, Kershaw’s Seventh, and the Astros-Royals Reversal

Ben and Sam banter about how this year’s playoffs compare to last year’s, then discuss the postseason performances of Clayton Kershaw and David Price, the crazy Astros-Royals reversal, and more.