Effectively Wild: A Fangraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam discuss the Pirates’ decision to start Gerrit Cole, the Astros’ decision to sit (and then start) Jose Altuve, and other news from the weekend.

Ben and Sam banter about the most famous players, then talk about the relative value of top prospects and elite executives.

Ben and Sam banter about Matt Kemp, Phil Hughes, and the wild card races, then talk about their most memorable errors of 2014.

Ben and Sam discuss the shift and answer listener emails about instant replay, wild cards, prospect promotions, Chipper vs. Jeter, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss the Braves’ decision to dismiss GM Frank Wren.

Ben and Sam banter about Kolten Wong and the scout who signed Mike Trout, then talk about a controversial call with playoff implications.

Ben and Sam talk to Nate Silver about baseball analysis and the first six months of FiveThirtyEight.

Ben and Michael Baumann talk to Grantland lead hockey writer Sean McIndoe about the rise of sabermetric-style analysis in the NHL.

Ben and Sam answer emails about Derek Jeter, manager challenges, the closer role, pitcher MVPs, and more.

Ben and Sam evaluate the Derek Jeter retirement tour as it begins to come to a close.

Ben and Sam compare Kershaw to Pedro and discuss Ned Yost’s bullpen usage, Russell Martin’s fitness, and Jenrry Mejia’s save celebration.

Ben and Sam talk to 2014 St. Paul Saints pitcher Andy Johnson about what life is like in the independent leagues.

Ben and Sam talk to Newsday Mets beat writer Marc Carig about the ups and downs of the Mets’ season, and their chances in 2015.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about tanking, job searching, rule changes and more.

Ben and Sam banter about Ben’s encounter with Roger Angell, then discuss Comeback Player of the Year candidates for 2015.

Ben and Sam banter about September call-ups and game length, then discuss whether MLB and its owners are acting in the long-term interests of the sport.

Ben and Sam talked to David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene, about whether women will make the majors, whether Babe Ruth could compete today, whether genetics explain injury rates, and more.

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about expanded rosters, waiver claims, hidden perfect games, and more.

Ben and Sam discuss which lineups have deviated from preseason projections by the most, and what it means.

Ben and Sam talk to Jason Wojciechowski about how Oakland’s lead evaporated and how the AL West will be won.