Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about refunds for team losses, catcher receiving, defensive positioning, and more. Source

Ben and Sam discuss whether they’ve underrated Patrick Corbin, then talk about whether there’s a bias against redheads in baseball. Source

Ben and Sam talk about the circumstances under which they’d feel comfortable recommending that a manager be fired, then discuss different beliefs about hot streaks. Source

Ben and Sam answers listener questions about catcher framing, a very unusual reliever, and cautionary MRIs. Source

Ben and Sam team up for a simulpodcast with Carson Cistulli of FanGraphs and FanGraphs Audio to discuss whether the Yankees have been lucky, the best way to watch baseball, and the value of old scouting reports. Source

Ben and Sam discuss listener emails about whether rising strikeout rates make defense less valuable, whether the worst teams should face off at the end of the year, and more. Source

Ben and Sam talk about how a player’s willingness to crash into walls affects their expectations for him, then discuss whether Albert Pujols can improve if he keeps playing. Source

Ben and Sam draft starting pitchers age 25 and under, then discuss whether there’s any significance to the fact that we haven’t seen a no-hitter yet this season. Source

Ben and Sam talk to Sports on Earth Senior Writer Will Leitch about the evolution of baseball coverage and the fan’s relationship with sports media. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the sunscreen scandal and how much clubhouse chemistry matters to the Astros. Source