• Effectively Wild Episode 2543: Lost Angeles
    Oct 14 2026
    Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of the all-AL-Central ALDS, what the future holds for the White Sox, the ALCS opener, the Brewers’ 2-0 NLCS lead, the contrast between postseason Shohei Ohtani and José Ramírez, the difference between the Rays and Guardians, and more, plus postscript follow-ups. Audio intro: Ian Phillips, “Effectively Wild […]

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  • Effectively Wild Episode 2542: C U in the CS
    Oct 10 2026
    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Game 4 of the White Sox-Guardians ALDS, playoff pitching chaos, and “rest vs. rust” revisited, then preview the Dodgers-Brewers NLCS rematch, react to MLB’s proposed changes to the regular season and postseason, […]

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    24 min
  • Effectively Wild Episode 2541: Division Series Theories
    Oct 9 2026
    Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a few days’ worth of Division Series action, including three series outcomes. Among other topics, they discuss clutchness, low scoring, scant starting pitching, paternity timing, pant tightness, fan interference, Yankees-fan frustration, postgame-panelist star power, Championship Series sympathy points, and MLB’s experiment in restricting outfielder positioning. Audio intro: Moon Hound, […]

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  • Effectively Wild Episode 2540: The Fly Test
    Oct 6 2026
    Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor and whether end-of-season surgeries for disappointing players are encouraging or frustrating, then share their takeaways from the first six Division Series games, including thoughts on Drew Rasmussen, an Austin Wells mistake, Rays crowds, Aaron Judge’s role in Rich Platelet, Poor Platelet, Grant Taylor (and whether postseason teams are pushing high-leverage relievers too far), the Blake Snell spectator experience, the upside and drawback of Chris Sale, two tantalizing fly balls (and a Ty France roof-related “what if”), how to tackle Jacob Misiorowski and Mason Miller, the Padres’ star scrubs, Jackson Chourio, and much more. Audio intro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLBTR on M’s injuries Link to FG on Rasmussen Link to RHP SP velo Link to Rasmussen leaderboard Link to Wells article Link to Wells clip Link to Wells quote Link to Wells math 1 Link to Wells math 2 Link to Wells math 3 Link to stop sign Link to Apes movie clip Link to Ben C. on 3B outs Link to Judge taunt Link to Schlittler comment Link to Rays attendance article Link to PH penalty info Link to Somehow, Tellez returned Link to Judge therapy info Link to PPP study Link to BP on Taylor Link to Taylor as SP note Link to Langs Taylor note Link to Ben on not enough pitchers Link to Pham comment 1 Link to Pham comment 2 Link to post on Pham Link to Pham fly article Link to Pham and Manfred Link to Ben on October 2019 balls Link to Sam on October 2019 balls Link to Miz fouls fact Link to Cleveland tourism videos Link to Ben L. on Sale in 2018 Link to Ben C. on Sale Link to Pages ABS ban Link to FG Atlanta-LA preview Link to Miller tipping story Link to Erickson comment Link to France fly clip Link to Tango on France’s fly Link to Pelletier on France’s fly Link to Leighton on France’s fly Link to Sheehan on France’s fly Link to Eno on France’s fly Link to France fly data Link to FG Brewers-Padres G1 recap Link to FG Brewers-Padres G2 recap Link to Chourio hit clip Link to MLBTR on France Link to AC joint info Link to AC joint debridement info Link to TFCC tear info Link to wOBA-xwOBA leaderboard Link to Harris transactions Link to Salas history Link to Merrill catch Link to Díaz mechanical change Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! Source
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  • Effectively Wild Episode 2539: BAC in Action
    Oct 3 2026
    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley tease their first playoff livestream and banter about a listener suggestion for how to refer to a postseason that spans multiple months, Jason Benetti’s relationship with Liberty Biberty (including a real-time text exchange), the true alcohol intoxication levels of Munetaka Murakami and other players in clubhouse clinching celebrations (BAC Blast?), and whether MLB should schedule overlapping playoff games, then (35:21) recap the end of the wild card round, opine on the futures of the eliminated teams, lament the latest recurrence of the annual anti-analytics October backlash, preview the various Division Series (1:13:07), discuss the World Series matchups they most want to see, and much more. Audio intro: Alex Glossman and Ali Breneman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Link to long 19 century wiki Link to Bluey Long Dog Link to “Dog Park” ad Link to Biberty background Link to Biberty/Benetti spot 1 Link to Biberty/Benetti spot 2 Link to Biberty/Benetti spot 3 Link to Benetti text exchange Link to Vasil clip 1 Link to Murakami clip 1 Link to Murakami clip 2 Link to Murakami clip 3 Link to Murakami clip 4 Link to ABV by beverage Link to Ben’s 2009 photos Link to A-Rod/Hudson relationship Link to Hudson family history Link to attendance news Link to wild card attendance Link to The Simpsons clip Link to anemoia definition Link to My Fair Lady scene Link to Gray comments Link to Contreras comments Link to Stark on the Phillies Link to Sale update Link to Judge quote Link to Burke quote Link to Burke follow-up Link to Burke’s Insta Link to Yankees fits Link to Volpe suit Link to Trueblood on the Cubs Link to ZiPS probabilities Link to roster breakdowns Link to BP NLDS 1 preview Link to FG NLDS 1 preview Link to FG NLDS 2 preview Link to FG ALDS 1 preview Link to FG ALDS 2 preview Link to MLBTR on Lovullo Link to Grand Teton news 1 Link to Grand Teton news 2 Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! Source
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  • Effectively Wild Episode 2538: No Time Like Late September
    Oct 1 2026
    Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about “October” as a (somewhat imprecise) metonym for the playoffs and the popularity of postseason coverage, praise the Yankees’ pitcher-averse roster construction, recap the highlights and lowlights from the first wild card games, ponder the possibility of pushing relievers too far, answer a listener email about the impact of managers, sympathize with and criticize the Astros for complaining about being booed by their fans, and discuss MLB’s petition to play a game in a national park, Zack Gelof’s lawsuit against the Tigers, and more. Audio intro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: PJ Harding, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Episode 1753 Link to new MLB tagline Link to Appelman post Link to play-in tournament Link to Baumann on the Yankees Link to packing post Link to Sheehan WC G1 recaps Link to Riley homer Link to Posnanski on Riley Link to Turner non-play Link to Miller AFL news Link to Taylor outing Link to Pope blessing Link to Ben on innings shortfalls Link to Tracy RP explanation Link to Anthony update Link to Musgrove fun fact 1 Link to Musgrove fun fact 2 Link to shutouts fun fact Link to Astros booing story 1 Link to Astros booing story 2 Link to Astros booing story 3 Link to Burke quote Link to Grand Teton story Link to public lands story Link to Craig on Gelof Link to Greene quote Link to lawyer explanation Link to Ruf story Link to Fowler story Link to FG on Phillies-Braves G2 Link to Harper article Link to Realmuto challenge Link to Ruth exhibition Link to Dihigo episode Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! Source
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  • Effectively Wild Episode 2537: The Playoff Parts Draft
    Sep 29 2026
    Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley wrap up the action from the end of the regular season, including the last starts of Justin Verlander and (maybe) Max Scherzer (with mini-Blasts about Verlander, Laz Diaz, Kirby Yates, and overshadowed career finales), the setting of the playoff field, the firing of Dan Wilson, a rained-out Game 162, several lackluster league leaders, and follow-ups about other stats and stories tracked on the show. Then (43:22), to preview the postseason, they do a draft of the offenses, fielders, starting rotations, and bullpens of all 12 playoff teams. Audio intro: Sean .P, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Ian H., “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to rainout news Link to playoff field Link to Verlander start story Link to Verlander’s exit Link to Diaz call tweet 1 Link to Diaz call tweet 2 Link to Diaz quotes Link to Diaz salute Link to Verlander on Diaz Link to overshadowed-debuts pod Link to overshadowed-finales sheet Link to Yates story Link to Scherzer start story Link to Scherzer clip 1 Link to Scherzer clip 2 Link to career Ks leaderboard Link to Springer update Link to MLBTR on Wilson Link to MLBTR on M’s coaches Link to Dan S. on managerial firings Link to Dipoto quote Link to Lovullo status story Link to Stearns quote Link to Pouliot on league leaders Link to Posnanski on league leaders Link to Montgomery record Link to Sam on Reynolds Link to 2002 Hernandez article Link to single-season K leaders Link to yearly SB leaders Link to three-inning saves by year Link to 2026 three-inning saviors Link to Ben on three-inning saves Link to Alonso RBI feat Link to Angels loss story Link to PCA article Link to FG WAR leaderboard Link to WAR runners-up sheet Link to Paine on lopsided contenders Link to Paine on the playoff field Link to Baumann on playoff offense Link to Sheehan on playoff offense Link to Bregman video Link to Judge update Link to article on Hedges hitting Link to Hedges framing stats Link to draft-prep sheet 1 Link to draft-prep sheet 2 Link to Green on Yan Link to Lanterns recap Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! Source
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  • Effectively Wild Episode 2536: Wrong Division
    Sep 26 2026
    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the heroics of Astros outfielder Lucas Spence and the potential for pennant races and postseasons to anoint unlikely heroes, then discuss whether the playoff format puts too much priority on divisions and should incorporate reseeding prior to and/or following the wild card round. They also follow up (28:42) on a few topics from the preceding episode (the Marlins putting starting pitchers in the pen, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s apology, Randy Johnson’s home-defense baseballs), Stat Blast (40:34) about teams improving their winning percentage in several consecutive seasons, hitters who were the worst hitter for one team and the best hitter for a different team in the same season, and franchises that have seen the most visiting teams clinch on their field, before examining (58:19) new baseball and softball TV series. Finally (1:10:51), they talk to Sam Nichols (aka “sportydolphin”) about his MLB/WPBL stats site, the challenges in bringing sabermetrics to a fledgling league and a small-sample season, the WPBL’s most valuable player, league tactics, the WPBL community, and more. Audio intro: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Ted Berg, “Small Sample Size Song” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Spence story Link to Axisa on the playoffs Link to Paine on the playoffs Link to Normandin on the playoffs Link to Manfred on the playoffs Link to Paine on regular-season predictiveness Link to Junk appearance Link to latest Guerrero comments Link to previous Guerrero comment Link to 1995 RJ article 1 Link to 1995 RJ article 2 Link to RJ vs. Kruk Link to RJ on EW Link to Grichuk homer Link to clinches spreadsheet Link to 2009 draft first round Link to Sam on Grichuk Link to listener emails database Link to Colin From Accounts wiki Link to Team Moms: Baseball trailer Link to THR on Team Moms: Baseball Link to Team Moms: Baseball review Link to Kim K. on baseball Link to Slo Pitch trailer Link to Slo Pitch wiki Link to Slo Pitch interview Link to Heated Rivalry wiki Link to Farmer Wants a Wife wiki Link to previous week’s WPBL segment Link to sportydolphin.fun Link to The New Yorker on AIM Link to sportydolphin run values Link to sportydolphin draft analysis Link to sportydolphin Scorigami Link to sportydolphin photos Link to sportydolphin fan voting Link to Bradley on the championship Link to sportydolphin linked writing Link to D.A. Espinoza newsletter Link to Mary Mustard newsletter Link to Sam on LinkedIn Link to Ben on the pitching shortage Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! Source
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