Archive for Effectively Wild

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.


Effectively Wild Episode 711: The Least Active Team at the Most Active Trade Deadline

Ben and Sam banter about Dave Stewart’s violation of front-office unwritten rules and a bad call on Bryce Harper, then discuss the extra-active deadline, the Padres’ inactivity, and the latest top-prospect promotions.


Effectively Wild Episode 710: Hamels, Latos, and Gomez, Oh My

Ben and Sam discuss a wild Wednesday night on the trade market, covering a three-team involving involving the Dodgers, Braves, and Marlins, the Cole Hamels deal, and the Mets’ almost-trade for Carlos Gomez.


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.