Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 620: 2015 Season Preview Series: Chicago White Sox

Ben and Sam preview the White Sox’ season with Tim Marchman, and Sahadev talks to Dan Hayes, who covers the White Sox for CSN Chicago (at 36:52).


Effectively Wild Episode 619: 2015 Season Preview Series: Baltimore Orioles (And an Announcement)

Ben and Sam make an exciting announcement and preview the Orioles’ season with Jeff Long, and Sahadev talks to MASNSports.com Orioles beat writer Roch Kubatko (at 32:04).


Effectively Wild Episode 618: 2015 Season Preview Series: Houston Astros

Ben and Sam preview the Astros’ season with Ted Walker, and Sahadev talks to Houston Chronicle Astros beat writer Evan Drellich (at 34:30).


Effectively Wild Episode 617: Dangerous Dodgers, Spray Hitters, and a World Without Moneyball

Ben and Sam catch up on banter and answer listener emails about the Dodgers, the shift, Moneyball, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 616: 2015 Season Preview Series: Arizona Diamondbacks

Ben and Sam preview the Diamondbacks’ season with David Raposa, and Sahadev talks to AZCentral Sports Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro (at 23:26).


Effectively Wild Episode 615: 2015 Season Preview Series: Atlanta Braves

Ben and Sam preview the Braves’ season with Alex Remington, and Sahadev talks to MLB.com Braves beat writer Mark Bowman (at 32:00).


Effectively Wild Episode 614: 2015 Season Preview Series: Kansas City Royals

Ben and Sam preview the Royals’ season with Kansas City Star Royals beat writer Andy McCullough, and Sahadev talks to KC Star columnist Sam Mellinger (at 25:53).


Effectively Wild Episode 613: 2015 Season Preview Series: Colorado Rockies

Ben and Sam preview the Rockies’ season with David Roth and Andrew Koo, and Sahadev talks to Denver Post Rockies beat writer Nick Groke (at 25:56).


Effectively Wild Episode 612: What Life After Rules Changes Would Look Like

Ben and Sam talk to Russell Carleton about the possible fallout from rules changes intended to shorten games and increase offense, then Play Index replacement players and answer emails about breakouts and pitch clocks.


Effectively Wild Episode 611: 2015 Season Preview Series: Minnesota Twins

Ben and Sam preview the Twins’ season with Steve Neuman, and Sahadev talks to Pioneer Press Twins beat writer Mike Berardino (at 26:30).