Effectively Wild: A Fangraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam preview the Mets’ season with Will Woods, and Nick talks to Newsday Mets beat writer Marc Carig (at 20:54).

Ben and Sam preview the Cubs’ season with Ken Funck, and Nick talks to Daily Herald Cubs beat writer Bruce Miles (at 20:53).

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ben and Sam discuss Jon Lester and whether the Rays and Red Sox have figured out how to make players reluctant to leave.

Ben and Sam discuss Baseball Prospectus 2014 and Mariachi A-Rod, then answer listener emails about quality of competition, contract clauses, PED placebos, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss several subjects either closely or loosely related to the Yankees’ signing of Masahiro Tanaka.

Ben and Sam discuss Bobby Abreu, then answer listener emails about pushing PEDs, the best Barry Bonds stats, walk-up music, players becoming GMs, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss the least beloved baseball figures and whether it makes sense to compare Masahiro Tanaka to other Japanese pitchers, then answer a listener email hypothetical.

Ben and Sam discuss Fat A-Rod and instant replay, then answer listener emails about Babe Ruth, Roger Clemens, and the darkness that lurks within all of us.

Ben and Sam discuss Clayton Kershaw’s extension with the Dodgers.

Ben and Sam discuss Delmon Young, then pick candidates to become the 2014 versions of 2013 players.