Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 426: A Conversation with Cuba’s Sabermetric Splinter Group

Ben and Sam talk to Alejandro Aldama of the Independent Group for Baseball Investigation about the state of sabermetrics in Cuba.


Effectively Wild Episode 425: The Costliest Injuries Suffered So Far

Ben and Sam discuss events from Wednesday’s games, the new transfer rule, and the injuries that could cost teams playoff spots.


Effectively Wild Episode 424: Bonds vs. Trout and Other Listener Emails

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Barry Bonds vs. Mike Trout, Billy Hamilton, teams taking the long view, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 423: Analyzing Early April Trends

Ben and Sam discuss whether they’re buying several statistical developments from the season’s first week.


Effectively Wild Episode 422: Is Oakland’s Ballpark an Embarrassment to Baseball?

Ben and Sam discuss MLB’s obligation to the Oakland A’s.


Effectively Wild Episode 421: How Much Money Should Players Make?

Ben and Sam discuss the impact of extensions on the players’ share of baseball’s record revenues.


Effectively Wild Episode 420: Yost, Replay, Porter, and PEDs

Ben and Sam talk about Ned Yost’s tactics, expanded replay’s first few days, Bo Porter’s bullpen philosophy, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 419: The Return of the Mid-Week Email Show

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about Mike Trout (as usual), clubhouse etiquette, the worst teams in baseball, catcher framing and unwritten rules, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 418: Jonah Keri on the Beginning, End, and Importance of the Expos

Ben and Sam talk to Jonah Keri about his new book about the Montreal Expos, Up, Up & Away, as well as expansion draft strategy and spelling defense with a c.


Effectively Wild Episode 417: Baseball Banter for Opening Day

Ben and Sam cover a range of topics, including Mike Trout, Hanley Ramirez, and who’s hitting cleanup for the Marlins.