Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2382: The October Bandwagon

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Oct 2, 2025
Guest
Zach Kreiser
Guest
Hannah Keyser
Hannah Keyser and Zach Kreiser, co-founders of The Bandwagon Substack, dive into the excitement of playoff baseball. They discuss the Dodgers' swift victory over the Reds and debate Aaron Boone's controversial managerial choices. The duo shares insights on pitch strategies, including Mason Miller's record-breaking fastball. They weigh in on the challenges of managing teams with byes and the state of various managerial positions, all while identifying the most bandwagon-worthy teams this postseason.
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INSIGHT

Postseason Heat Doesn’t Always Top Regular Season Peaks

  • Postseason velocity often rises as pitchers reach back, but the absolute fastest regular-season pitches still outpace postseason marks.
  • Fatigue and season timing likely explain why the single fastest pitches are usually regular-season events.
INSIGHT

No Clear Postseason Favorite This Year

  • There was no single consensus World Series favorite before the playoffs; multiple models disagreed.
  • That parity made the postseason feel unusually open and unpredictable.
INSIGHT

Unusually High Managerial Turnover

  • MLB is experiencing heavy managerial turnover with many vacancies and interim regimes.
  • Changes span from amicable retirements to sudden partings, increasing offseason importance for hiring.
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