Effectively Wild: A Fangraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam banter about Sonoma Stompers Opening Day, then discuss the early returns from some of the winter’s biggest blockbusters.

Ben and Sam talk to BP Director of Technology Harry Pavlidis about his recent discoveries about game-calling and our new understanding of what catchers are worth.

Ben and Sam banter about home runs and a Dan Jennings quote, then discuss some oddities of baseball’s replay and appeal rules.

Ben, Sam, and Dan Brooks banter about Saber Seminar, then answer listener emails about pine tar, the meaning of the middle of the order, and throwing back home runs.

Ben and Sam banter about Dan Jennings, then attempt to explain Stephen Strasburg’s perplexing season.

Ben and Sam banter about earthquakes, Tim Lincecum, and baseball nightmares, then talk to Dan Rozenson about Bryce Harper.

Ben and Sam banter about the Marlins’ unorthodox managerial move, Play Index about doubles, and answer emails about innings counts, sabermetric milestones, and more.

Ben and Sam talk to Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Pirates beat writer Travis Sawchik about his new book, Big Data Baseball.

Ben and Sam banter about Bryce Harper, then talk about what Barry Bonds could have contributed to or cost a baseball team in 2008.

Ben and Sam talk to Rob Arthur about which batters have had hard luck or good fortune so far, according to Statcast.

Ben and Sam answer discuss the Indians’ decision to remove Corey Kluber with a 21-strikeout start on the line.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about ace vs. ace matchups, videos they wish they could watch, high-strikeout starts, and more.

Ben and Sam banter about trees on the field and Kevin Gregg, then discuss the punishments for a few hypothetical crimes.

Ben and Sam banter about the Astros and discuss what Bryce Harper’s hot streak means.

Ben and Sam talk to Providence Journal Red Sox beat writer Brian MacPherson about the Red Sox rotation and the firing of Juan Nieves.

Ben and Sam banter about Bryce Harper and Mike Trout and dissect several stats about the Astros’ season so far.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about umpires and framing, a different home-field advantage, bad baseball terms, and more.

Ben and Sam talk to Ben Carsley about Boston’s talented 22-year-olds, Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts.

Ben and Sam banter about the weekend in baseball and draft starting pitchers under age 25.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about DH alternatives, baseball without the grounds crew, the most exciting starters, and more.