Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 709: Zobrist, Papelbon, and Other Updates from Deadline Week

Ben and Sam banter about history, etymology, lexicography, and Nolan Arenado, then discuss the Ben Zobrist, Jonathan Papelbon, and Mat Latos trades.


Effectively Wild Episode 708: The Cueto and Tulo Trades

Ben and Sam banter about an Elvis Andrus glove toss, an odd triple play, and A-Rod, then discuss the Johnny Cueto and Troy Tulowitzki trades.


Effectively Wild Episode 707: Kershaw as a Closer, the Phillies’ Pitching Apocalypse, and Other Emails

Ben and Sam banter about analytics and secrecy, then answer listener emails about aces in relief, the Phillies’ terrible rotation, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 706: Go-Go-Gadget Greinke

Ben and Sam banter about the Astros and then discuss the possible interpretations of Zack Greinke’s scoreless innings streak.


Effectively Wild Episode 705: The Anniversary Emails Edition

On the podcast’s third anniversary, Ben and Sam answer emails about how much baseball players work, whatever happened to offensive shortstops, breaking unwritten rules, projecting prospects, and more, then place an impromptu call.


Effectively Wild Episode 704: Mysteries from the Front Office

Ben and Sam banter about former Pirates executive Merrill Hess and then discuss stories about former Dodgers GM Ned Colletti from Molly Knight’s new book.


Effectively Wild Episode 703: Oakland’s Trade Deadline Dilemma

Ben and Sam banter about the All-Star Game and then discuss how the Oakland A’s should handle the next phase of their strange season.


Effectively Wild Episode 1184: When Would You Want Your World Series?

Ben and Sam discuss the optimal distribution of World Series wins across an average lifespan.


Effectively Wild Episode 702: The Significance of Scioscia Deposing Dipoto

Ben and Sam banter about trade arbitrage and Jon Lester, then discuss the Angels’ front-office overthrow.


Effectively Wild Episode 701: The All-Banter Backlog Show

Ben and Sam return from a semi-extended absence to banter about Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, a David Ortiz fun fact, All-Star voting, Cardinals hacking, and more.