Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 536: Manager Challenges, MVP Pitchers, and Other Exciting Emails

Ben and Sam answer emails about Derek Jeter, manager challenges, the closer role, pitcher MVPs, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 535: Reassessing the Retirement Tour

Ben and Sam evaluate the Derek Jeter retirement tour as it begins to come to a close.


Effectively Wild Episode 534: Ned Yost, Clayton Kershaw, and Russell Martin’s Most Shape

Ben and Sam compare Kershaw to Pedro and discuss Ned Yost’s bullpen usage, Russell Martin’s fitness, and Jenrry Mejia’s save celebration.


Effectively Wild Episode 533: Life in an Indy League

Ben and Sam talk to 2014 St. Paul Saints pitcher Andy Johnson about what life is like in the independent leagues.


Effectively Wild Episode 532: Marc Carig on the Mystifying Mets

Ben and Sam talk to Newsday Mets beat writer Marc Carig about the ups and downs of the Mets’ season, and their chances in 2015.


Effectively Wild Episode 531: Emails and Talk About Tanking

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about tanking, job searching, rule changes and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 530: Predicting the Comeback Players of 2015

Ben and Sam banter about Ben’s encounter with Roger Angell, then discuss Comeback Player of the Year candidates for 2015.


Effectively Wild Episode 529: Do Fans Know Better Than Major League Baseball?

Ben and Sam banter about September call-ups and game length, then discuss whether MLB and its owners are acting in the long-term interests of the sport.


Effectively Wild Episode 528: David Epstein on Nature, Nurture, and Baseball

Ben and Sam talked to David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene, about whether women will make the majors, whether Babe Ruth could compete today, whether genetics explain injury rates, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 527: The Roster Expansion Email Show

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about expanded rosters, waiver claims, hidden perfect games, and more.