Effectively Wild Episode 2538: No Time Like Late September

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about “October” as a (somewhat imprecise) metonym for the playoffs and the popularity of postseason coverage, praise the Yankees’ pitcher-averse roster construction, recap the highlights and lowlights from the first wild card games, ponder the possibility of pushing relievers too far, answer a listener email about the impact of managers, sympathize with and criticize the Astros for complaining about being booed by their fans, and discuss MLB’s petition to play a game in a national park, Zack Gelof’s lawsuit against the Tigers, and more.

Audio intro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Audio outro: PJ Harding, “Effectively Wild Theme”

Link to Episode 1753
Link to new MLB tagline
Link to Appelman post
Link to play-in tournament
Link to Baumann on the Yankees
Link to packing post
Link to Sheehan WC G1 recaps
Link to Riley homer
Link to Posnanski on Riley
Link to Turner non-play
Link to Miller AFL news
Link to Taylor outing
Link to Pope blessing
Link to Ben on innings shortfalls
Link to Tracy RP explanation
Link to Anthony update
Link to Musgrove fun fact 1
Link to Musgrove fun fact 2
Link to shutouts fun fact
Link to Astros booing story 1
Link to Astros booing story 2
Link to Astros booing story 3
Link to Burke quote
Link to Grand Teton story
Link to public lands story
Link to Craig on Gelof
Link to Greene quote
Link to lawyer explanation
Link to Ruf story
Link to Fowler story
Link to FG on Phillies-Braves G2
Link to Harper article
Link to Realmuto challenge
Link to Ruth exhibition
Link to Dihigo episode

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