Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about whether PECOTA underestimates the Yankees, how to improve ERA, Coco Crisp the MVP candidate, and in-season stats vs. projections. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the velocity losses of some of baseball’s best starters, then talk about whether players should have prophylactic appendectomies. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the short-lived success of starters without great stuff who rely on deception, then talk about Matt Harvey and the Blue Jays’ use (or abuse) of the waiver system. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the implications of teams’ ability to trade international bonus pool space, and whether it makes sense to enforce the rule about time between pitches. Source

Ben and Sam discuss Brett Gardner’s new approach at the plate, and how hitters adjust to pitchers. Source

Ben and Sam answer listener emails about the future of the DH role, whether teams rest starters in games they expect to lose, whether it makes sense to bat Giancarlo Stanton leadoff, and more. Source

Ben and Sam discuss how big a signing bonus Mark Appel will get in the amateur draft, then assess Mike Scioscia’s job security. Source

Ben and Sam discuss how the Marlins’ lack of lineup protection has affected Giancarlo Stanton so far. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the brawl between the Dodgers and Padres, then talk about Ben’s latest catcher framing research. Source

Ben and Sam discuss the situation surrounding Barry Zito’s contract for 2014, and the Royals’ hot, small-sample start. Source