Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 721: The Mechanics and Morality of the Mets’ Matt Harvey Dilemma

Ben and Sam banter about GM smack talk, then discuss the Mets, Matt Harvey, and innings limits.


Effectively Wild Episode 720: The Extra-Long Listener Email Blowout

Ben and Sam banter about the Mets, Matt Harvey, and Scott Boras, then answer listener emails about pitcher stuff, park effects, permanent shifts, a magic Jonny Gomes, playoff seeding, and much more.


Effectively Wild Episode 719: Jinxing Jacob deGrom

Ben and Sam talk to Amazin’ Avenue’s Jeff Paternostro about Mets player development and the mysterious origins of unexpected ace Jacob deGrom.


Effectively Wild Episode 718: Early Awards and Excessive Celebrations

Ben and Sam banter about Joc Pederson and answer emails about Madison Bumgarner, on-field celebrations, the Triple Crown, holding runners, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 717: The WTF Washington Nationals

Ben and Sam discuss the Washington Nationals’ seemingly lost season, followed by special appearances from podcast legends Ryan Webb and Matt Albers.


Effectively Wild Episode 716: Appreciating Carlos Correa

Ben, Sam, and Erik Malinowski banter about Madison Bumgarner the batter, then discuss Astros rookie Carlos Correa’s early achievements.


Effectively Wild Episode 715: Strand Me in St. Louis

Ben and Sam banter about casting news, then discuss the St. Louis Cardinals’ seemingly incredible luck.


Effectively Wild Episode 714: The 2015 MLB Debuts Draft

Ben and Sam banter about last week’s banter and the Dodgers’ speed camp, then draft players who made their big league debuts in 2015.


Effectively Wild Episode 713: The Mysteries and Strategies Edition

Ben and Sam banter about Joe Girardi’s strategy and Dave Stewart’s stories, then answer listener emails about a Martin Prado mystery, deadline trades, Nick Markakis, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 712: Combating Baseball’s Beanball Wars

Ben, Sam, and Zachary Levine banter about hidden streaks, then discuss baseball’s latest self-policing problems and the best ways to discourage beanballs.