Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 731: The Up to One Swing for the Fences Edition

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about bullpen catchers, past playoff odds, a Nationals Park promotion, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 730: David Stearns, Pete Mackanin, and Troublesome Tags

Ben and Sam banter about the Brewers’ hiring of David Stearns, then talk about why timing is everything when it comes to tags, interim managers and Weezer and Wes Anderson.


Effectively Wild Episode 729: How (Not) to Wager on the World Series

Ben and Sam banter about a Sandy Alderson story, then compare what PECOTA and the sportsbooks say about the likely winners of the World Series.


Effectively Wild Episode 728: The Mercurial Matt Moore

Ben and Sam banter about Matt Albers and baseball cards, then talk to Adam Sobsey about Matt Moore and the dependability of top pitching prospects.


Effectively Wild Episode 727: The AL’s Outscored Contenders

Ben and Sam banter about one of the worst games of the season, Madison Bumgarner, and an old bet, then talk to Adam J. Morris about the Rangers and Brandon Warne about the Twins.


Effectively Wild Episode 726: How Many Fingers is Mike Trout Holding Up?

Ben and Sam read responses to previous topics, then answer listener emails about Mike Trout, questionable bullpen decisions, what WAR is missing, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 725: Why Don’t Bad Teams Tank in September?

Ben and Sam discuss Yoenis Cespedes’ MVP case and contract, then talk about why bad teams don’t try to lose in September.


Effectively Wild Episode 724: Debating David Ortiz and Buying Stock in Baseball Players

Ben and Sam discuss David Ortiz’s Hall of Fame candidacy and Angels starter Andrew Heaney’s decision to sell stock in himself.


Effectively Wild Episode 723: Outlaw Relievers and New-Model Managers

Ben and Sam banter about Chin-hui Tsao, Joey Votto, insect intruders, and the Indians’ defense, then discuss what we’ve learned about Brad Ausmus, Robin Ventura, and other new-model managers.


Effectively Wild Episode 722: Cold-Calling Ned Garver

Ben and Sam answer listener emails, come across a baseball mystery, and get answers straight from a primary source.