Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 759: Your Fantastic Offseason Emails

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about buying two tickets to games, Derek Jeter jerseys, and the World Series, and Play Index about extra innings.


Effectively Wild Episode 758: Welcome Back, Baker

Ben and Sam banter about Jeurys Familia’s blown saves in the World Series, then talk about Bud Black, Dusty Baker, and the state of managing.


Effectively Wild Episode 757: World Series Lessons Learned

Ben and Sam say goodbye to Grantland, the World Series, and the 2015 season.


Effectively Wild Episode 756: The Unwritten Rules of Syndergaard-Escobar

Ben and Sam do a quick bonus Saturday episode on Mets starter Noah Syndergaard’s first pitch of World Series Game 3.


Effectively Wild Episode 755: The Soundtrack to Your World Series Weekend

Ben and Sam banter about the Market Diner, then discuss World Series strategy and answer listener emails.


Effectively Wild Episode 754: The Royals Are Reading Your Mind

Ben and Sam banter about the brilliance of Roger Angell, then discuss the latest Ned Yost news, Jacob deGrom’s supposed pitch-tipping, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 753: Takeaways from a Wild Game One

Ben and Sam discuss several aspects of a classic start to the World Series.


Effectively Wild Episode 752: Hey, the World Series is Starting

Ben and Sam preview the 2015 World Series.


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.