Effectively Wild Episode 1006: Sullivan’s Travels

We’d like to welcome Effectively Wild to its new home on FanGraphs! Effectively Wild will continue to be hosted by The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh, who is joined by his new co-host Jeff Sullivan. Fans of our existing podcasts need not worry, as Effectively Wild is an addition to our existing podcast offerings, all of which will continue to be produced.

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Ben Lindbergh and Jeff Sullivan talk about the Mariners' moves while Jeff was away, then answer listener emails about Mike Trout, Barry Bonds, the home run spike, taking pitches, fans on the field, and more.

Audio intro: Jethro Tull, "A Song for Jeffrey"
Audio outro: Steely Dan, "Home at Last"

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RyanMember since 2016
9 years ago

Welcome to FanGraphs!

Jeff Sullivan Salmon Feast
9 years ago
Reply to  Ryan

Celebration time! Woo hoo!

Bert Campaneris
9 years ago

Just got finished listening to the pod. Good stuff. “Santiago to Portland for 2 more wins” sounds daunting and adventurous.

JeremyMember since 2016
9 years ago

I’ve been listening to EW since the first crossover worth Carson. Really happy to see it on FanGraphs!

Brian
9 years ago

What.. what’s with the typeface.

astropcr
9 years ago

Wait….I am so confused. Is this replacing the current Fangraphs Podcasts or just supplementing it? Also, excellent music choices. Jethro Tull is my jam.

RyanMember since 2016
9 years ago
Reply to  astropcr

Supplementing!

mauro1Member since 2016
9 years ago

Is Ben gonna be writing for FG as well? Or is FG just the new host of Effectively Wild?

astropcr
9 years ago
Reply to  mauro1

Looks like it’s also on BP. So guess it’s dual-homed now.

Jorge FabregasMember since 2016
9 years ago
Reply to  mauro1

The latter. Ben writes for The Ringer. He’s hosted Effectively Wild in the years since he left BP.

Jorge FabregasMember since 2016
9 years ago
Reply to  mauro1

If you haven’t listened to Effectively Wild for a while, listen to episode 1000 to hear an explanation of the change: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-1000/
And listen to Ben, Carson, and Eric break down Mike Trout hitting left handed and to Carson name umpires and their crew letter: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-1002/
Here’s the video of Trout hitting from the other side: https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/permalink/1192341427552707/?comment_id=1192344630885720&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R0%22%7D

CharlieC
9 years ago

Wow, you guys uploaded all of the EW episodes onto here.

CallMeJuniorMember since 2017
9 years ago

More Preston Sturges please!

Junior Lake’s is on the take!

Hason Jeyward
9 years ago

This player is broken, at least in Chrome. Pausing it kills the player until the page is reloaded, meaning you then have to fastforward to where you left off.

David AppelmanFanGraphs Staff
9 years ago
Reply to  Hason Jeyward

I’m not seeing this issue either. You might try clearing your browser cache for FanGraphs specifically. It is possible some files got corrupted.