Effectively Wild: A Fangraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam discuss hypothetical questions about Mike Trout, Barry Bonds, Mark Mulder and more.

Ben and Sam talk to Andy McCullough about the latest legal developments in the Alex Rodriguez saga, the A-Rod episode of 60 Minutes, and more.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about hiring GMs, a Hall of Fame-level LOOGY, restructuring divisions, and more.

Ben and Sam talk to Jay Jaffe about the 2014 Hall of Fame voting results, election-season mud-slinging, the 2015 ballot, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss BP’s Hall of Fame ballot, then review early scouting reports on the players BP would have voted in.

Ben and Sam discuss the remaining big-name free agents and talk about which might be best served by one-year deals.

Ben and Sam discuss what the early results of the Hall of Fame voting say about the induction process.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about switching agents, the spitball, rule changes, advanced stats in other sports, and more.

Ben and Sam review Bill James’ old baseball predictions for 2015, then issue their own for 2030.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails until Sam’s battery dies.

Ben and Sam pick the season’s biggest baseball stories.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about a three-Andrelton infield, modern-day barnstorming, signing and trading Kendrys Morales, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss moves made by the Royals, Rockies, Padres, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss recent trades and signings, focusing on moves by the Indians, White Sox, and Diamondbacks, Kevin Towers’ changing approach to building a bullpen, and the reliever market.

Ben and Sam talk to Jason Coskrey of The Japan Times about Masahiro Tanaka and the recent changes to the NPB-MLB player posting system.

Ben and Sam discuss the Giants’ offseason and their thoughts on Brian Sabean and other general managers.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about trading within the division, stats on baseball broadcasts, Mike Trout, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss home plate collisions, the neighborhood play, and moves by the Mariners, Mets, and Nationals.

Ben and Sam discuss the Dodgers’ outfield situation, then talk about the two trades made on Tuesday.

Ben and Sam discuss Roy Halladay, Mark Prior, rumors from the Winter Meetings, and more.