Archive for Effectively Wild

Effectively Wild Episode 382: 2014 Season Preview Series: Minnesota Twins

Ben and Sam preview the Twins’ season with Aaron Gleeman, and Nick talks to Star Tribune Twins beat writer Phil Miller (at 23:22).


Effectively Wild Episode 381: Email Answers for Your Friday

Ben and Sam answer emails about an auction for playing time, Mike Trout’s plate approach, a contract that could kill baseball, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 380: 2014 Season Preview Series: Miami Marlins

Ben and Sam preview the Marlins’ season with David Roth, and Nick talks to Sun-Sentinel Marlins beat writer Juan C. Rodriguez (at 29:09).


Effectively Wild Episode 379: 2014 Season Preview Series: Houston Astros

Ben and Sam preview the Astros’ season with Zachary Levine, and Nick talks to Houston Chronicle Astros beat writer Evan Drellich (at 23:12).


Effectively Wild Episode 378: The PECOTA Day Podcast

Ben and Sam talk about pitchers, catchers, and PECOTA projections reporting for spring training.


Effectively Wild Episode 377: The 2014 Standings Draft

Ben and Sam draft teams based on their projected gains (and losses) in the standings this season.


Effectively Wild Episode 376: Listener-Selected Listener Emails

Ben, Sam, and special guest Ryan Sullivan answer listener emails about instant replay, roster changes, shortening the lineup, Seinfeld, and more.


Effectively Wild Episode 375: Peter Angelos and the Orioles’ Fearsome Physicals

Ben and Sam talk to Jack Moore about the history of Orioles physicals and Peter Angelos’ time with the team.


Effectively Wild Episode 374: Baseball’s State of the Union: The BP Rebuttal

Ben and Sam discuss Tom Verducci’s suggested ways to make baseball better.


Effectively Wild Episode 373: Why the Manager Challenge System Might Be Broken

Ben and Sam talk to Dan Brooks about why the expanded replay review system should motivate managers to challenge early and often.