Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild is Going Freemium

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley announce a new freemium model for the podcast: From now on, one of their three episodes a week will be available only to Patreon supporters [https://patreon.com/effectivelywild]. In this PSA, they lay out their reasons for making the change and explain how it will work. You can also read a written explanation here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c3ZJ21_5CSpH6fPsG-BNNahj2xmWSwxgMsJFXbnbgho/edit?usp=sharing]. Link to subscribe via Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild] Link to written announcement [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c3ZJ21_5CSpH6fPsG-BNNahj2xmWSwxgMsJFXbnbgho/edit?usp=sharing] [https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg] Sponsor Us on Patreon [http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild] [https://i.imgur.com/xQIHgp3.png] Give a Gift Subscription [https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift] [https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png]podcast@fangraphs.com Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com [podcast@fangraphs.com] [https://i.imgur.com/gj3wTt4.png] Effectively Wild Subreddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/] [https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png] Effectively Wild Wiki [http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki] [https://i.imgur.com/n16jO21.png] Apple Podcasts Feed [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715]  [https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png] Spotify Feed [https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj] [https://i.imgur.com/sjL4TbJ.png] YouTube Playlist [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXytxPs81CsUSJmN1mQMr526CdeDpf4vK] [https://i.imgur.com/jbkZAC1.png] Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/] [https://i.imgur.com/waJFv7Y.png] Bluesky Account [https://bsky.app/profile/ewpod.bsky.social] [https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg] Twitter Account [https://twitter.com/ewpod] [https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png] Get Our Merch! [https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs] Source [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-is-going-freemium/]

Effectively Wild Episode 2455: The 2026 Preseason Predictions Game

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens (accompanied by podcast scorekeeper Chris Hanel [https://bsky.app/profile/ewstats.com]) play “College Baseball Player or Driver in a Formula 1 Support Series” (5:07), banter about an auction for Team Italy’s WBC espresso machine (10:09), explain the fourth annual preseason predictions game (19:20), and then make 10 bold predictions apiece (22:20) about baseball in 2026, to be voted on by listeners [https://www.ewstats.com/]. Audio intro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Horny) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fe79WqDT_GXFX_lxicx_kPv11RE0Q1tf/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ShNIfvqdt84DII-pVYvCp32cIpVIP2V5/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to vote on predictions [https://ewstats.com/] Link to preseason predictions game wiki [https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Preseason_Predictions_Game] Link to Anton’s mash-up song [https://drive.google.com/file/d/12gaIzddpZMCgbpnwwS7voPRToYBDuGOi/view?usp=sharing] Link to original song [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEAowPzDnaw] Link to EW Episode 2383 [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2383-how-to-call-a-collapse/] Link to “College Baseball Player or” games [https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_Baumann#College_Baseball_Player_or_X] Link to Baumann on Herta [https://www.theringer.com/2022/08/17/f1/formula-one-american-drivers-logan-sargeant-colton-herta] Link to espresso machine auction [https://auctions.mlb.com/2026-world-baseball-classic---home-run-celebration/isynmv1/aucd/6131691] Link to other Team Italy items [https://auctions.mlb.com/iSynApp/allAuction.action?sid=1101001&rc=24&fsList[0].strValue1=caf_teamname_s&fsList[0].strValue2=italy] Link to Ohtani Cy Young story [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7129663/2026/03/18/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-cy-young/] Link to Ohtani email episode [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2107-the-mascot-menu/] Link to Sam on Gsellman [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18612895/new-york-mets-pitcher-robert-gsellman-secret-exposed] Link to For All Mankind [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_All_Mankind_(TV_series)] Link to FG playoff odds [https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds/fg/mlb] Link to Artemis II story [https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/nasa-roll-out-artemis-ii-moon-rocket-launch-pad-rcna264106] Link to Perry/moon landing story [https://www.mlb.com/news/gaylord-perry-hits-home-run-just-minutes-after-neil-armstrong-moon-landing-c2433] Link to Neckzilla [https://www.instagram.com/neckzilla.official/] Link to Schulte’s SABR bio [https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Frank-Schulte/] Link to Manfred/Harper/DeRosa story [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6520855/2025/07/28/bryce-harper-rob-manfred-mark-derosa-mlb-clubhouse-confrontation/] Link to AO3 [https://archiveofourown.org/] Link to new managers story [https://theanalyst.com/articles/new-managers-2026-mlb-season-nine-teams] Link to team WAR projections [https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=Team] Link to 2024 2B innings leaders [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=y&ind=0&stats=fld&pos=2b&sortcol=5&sortdir=default&startdate=&enddate=&month=0&season1=2024&season=2024] Link to active postseason droughts [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_franchise_postseason_droughts#Longest_current_postseason_droughts] Link to 2025 Royals WAR leaders [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war?lg=&teamid=7] Link to Garcia breakout comment [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1rwsxwd/comment/ob23yol/] Link to old-SP leaders [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&ind=1&stats=sta&startdate=&enddate=&age=43%2C56&month=0&season1=1871&season=2025] Link to Quinn’s SABR bio [https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/july-7-1933-ageless-spitballer-jack-quinn-finally-runs-dry-at-50/] Link to Verlander outing article [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tigers-justin-verlander-flashes-star-204138477.html] Link to young, homegrown SP leaders [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aw3RFaTI6mne_jV1Mu5yt2pfu4vRNXREgsXO1-cA75o/edit?usp=sharing] Link to Pirates SP article [https://www.mlb.com/news/things-we-learned-about-pirates-starting-pitching-this-spring] Link to Baumann on Mlodzinski [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/we-finally-found-a-version-of-carmen-mlodzinski-that-works/] Link to MLB partnership announcement [https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-names-polymarket-exclusive-prediction-market-exchange-partner-and-signs-agreement-with-cftc-to-establish-iintegrity-framework] Link to MLB partnership announcement info 1 [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48248176/mlb-reaches-agreements-polymarket-federal-commission] Link to MLB partnership announcement info 2 [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7131682/2026/03/19/mlb-deal-polymarket-prediction-markets/] Link to MLB partnership announcement info 3 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQWTneirnPc] Link to vote on predictions (do it!) 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Effectively Wild Episode 2454: Be All You Can WBC

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs contributor Kiri Oler wrap up the World Baseball Classic, covering Venezuela’s triumph, Team USA’s slump and vibes, and the overall success of the tournament, plus thoughts on Mark DeRosa’s managing and Team USA’s future, the semifinal matchups, the bad calls against the Dominican Republic, the challenge system and pitches that are “too close to take,” the WBC vs. the World Series, when the next WBC should be, and much more. Audio intro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ndTWsOUXceUIb7RGqCtQChfListDI3GP/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17xCKWhVd_jYCsHmnzYS21kpPsWJ2zj73/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to Defector on Venezuela [https://defector.com/viva-venezuela-a-champion-at-last] Link to Harper on the outcome [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48236412/wbc-2026-final-usa-venezuela-bryce-harper-beauty-baseball] Link to Posnanski on Team USA [https://www.joeposnanski.com/p/freedom-for-what] Link to Manfred on WBC timing [https://apnews.com/article/world-baseball-classic-midseason-78b9bad76a22b79720c92a77340d13c8] Link to data on US-DR game [https://www.mlb.com/news/usa-dominican-republic-set-for-record-breaking-world-baseball-classic-matchup] Link to data on Perdomo take [https://x.com/jacklambert__/status/2033585203961270318] Link to Ben on fouling off pitches [https://grantland.com/features/mlb-2014-situational-hitting-challenges-beating-the-shift/] Link to Harper on the Olympics [https://x.com/awfulannouncing/status/2030337344918987150] Link to McLean start story [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7123241/2026/03/17/nolan-mclean-world-baseball-classic-finale-mets/] Link to top SP projections [https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=fangraphsdc&stats=sta&pos=all&team=&players=0&lg=&z=1773722488&sortcol=&sortdir=desc&pageitems=30&statgroup=standard&fantasypreset=dashboard] Link to USA anthem answers [https://bsky.app/profile/sandwichpick.bsky.social/post/3mh4ul5a7f22f] Link to DeRosa on SEAL speaker [https://bskyx.app/profile/jenramose.online/post/3mh4uazh7ms22] Link to Fox Rogers mix-up [https://www.facebook.com/groups/418079854978872/?multi_permalinks=26174054712288033] Link to Julio’s WBC quote [https://amp.foxsports.com/stories/world-baseball-classic/mariners-dr-star-julio-rodriguez-id-rather-win-wbc-than-world-series] Link to Judge’s WBC quote [https://apnews.com/article/wbc-us-dominican-522c2d881f9834a5fc98e4dcd29359ea] Link to Hernández’s WBC quote [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kik-hern-ndez-explains-why-015655515.html] Link to Jeter on the WBC [https://x.com/MLBONFOX/status/2034043748322332707] Link to DeRosa/López relievers story [https://www.foxsports.com/articles/mlb/mlb-teams-pressure-wbc-managers-to-be-careful-with-pitchers-venezuela-pushed-back] Link to next WBC timing [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7124555/2026/03/17/miami-world-baseball-classic-permanent-home/] Link to Ben on more WBCs [https://www.theringer.com/2023/03/22/mlb/world-baseball-classic-2023-final-shohei-ohtani-mike-trout] Link to story on DeRosa’s future [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7127627/2026/03/18/mark-derosa-team-usa-return/] Link to Charbonnet play [https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/watch-seahawks-convert-wild-two-point-conversion-as-zach-charbonnet-picks-up-backward-pass-fumble/] Link to Ben on “Strategy” [https://www.theringer.com/2019/07/26/mlb/mid-plate-appearance-pitcher-change-john-cohen-mississippi-state-kentucky] [https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg] Sponsor Us on Patreon [http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild] [https://i.imgur.com/xQIHgp3.png] Give a Gift Subscription [https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift] [https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png]podcast@fangraphs.com Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com [podcast@fangraphs.com] [https://i.imgur.com/gj3wTt4.png] Effectively Wild Subreddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/] [https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png] Effectively Wild Wiki [http://effectivelywild.wikia.com/wiki/Effectively_Wild_Wiki] [https://i.imgur.com/n16jO21.png] Apple Podcasts Feed [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715]  [https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png] Spotify Feed [https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj] [https://i.imgur.com/sjL4TbJ.png] YouTube Playlist [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXytxPs81CsUSJmN1mQMr526CdeDpf4vK] [https://i.imgur.com/jbkZAC1.png] Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/] [https://i.imgur.com/waJFv7Y.png] Bluesky Account [https://bsky.app/profile/ewpod.bsky.social] [https://i.imgur.com/DAtijEo.jpg] Twitter Account [https://twitter.com/ewpod] [https://i.imgur.com/YXW4kOd.png] Get Our Merch! [https://breakingt.com/collections/fangraphs] Source [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2454-be-all-you-can-wbc/]

Effectively Wild Episode 2453: Season Preview Series: Dodgers and Rockies

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about MLB’s new experimental minor league rules, and the potential downsides of trying to skip straight to a desired on-field result, then complete the 14th annual season preview series by previewing the 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers (35:35) with The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya [https://x.com/FabianArdaya], and the 2026 Colorado Rockies (1:30:13) with Rockies Insider’s Patrick Lyons [https://x.com/PatrickDLyons]. 2026 EW Season Preview Series AL BAL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2440-season-preview-series-orioles-and-padres]CHW [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2452-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox]ATH [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2442-season-preview-series-tigers-and-athletics]BOS [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2445-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-reds]CLE [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2446-season-preview-series-cubs-and-guardians]HOU [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2436-season-preview-series-astros-and-diamondbacks]NYY [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2448-season-preview-series-yankees-and-cardinals]DET [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2442-season-preview-series-tigers-and-athletics]LAA [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2451-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels]TBR [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2443-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-rays]KCR [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2437-season-preview-series-giants-and-royals]SEA [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2449-season-preview-series-mariners-and-marlins]TOR [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2443-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-rays]MIN [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2438-season-preview-series-pirates-and-twins]TEX [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2439-season-preview-series-brewers-and-rangers] NL ATL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2452-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox]CHC [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2446-season-preview-series-cubs-and-guardians]ARI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2436-season-preview-series-astros-and-diamondbacks]MIA [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2449-season-preview-series-mariners-and-marlins]CIN [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2445-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-reds]COL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2453-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies]NYM [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2450-season-preview-series-mets-and-nationals]MIL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2439-season-preview-series-brewers-and-rangers]LAD [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2453-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies]PHI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2451-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels]PIT [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2438-season-preview-series-pirates-and-twins]SDP [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2440-season-preview-series-orioles-and-padres]WSN [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2450-season-preview-series-mets-and-nationals]STL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2448-season-preview-series-yankees-and-cardinals]SFG [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2437-season-preview-series-giants-and-royals] Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u9uMDVhB3JbuuT3HQYDzXcl4cXc-mY4Z/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 1: The Spaghettis, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KIeoBr9umeDgG2NCtot-YRv1emuJCNFT/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 2: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EquxhP2rk11C79uLJ6UGylakDUOcbvzY/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Ian H., “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3QzhMjO6frLGXRoKk-h4I9dkWw16wff/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to Ward article 1 [https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2026/03/red-sox-version-of-rickey-henderson-picks-up-base-to-celebrate-spring-training-record-for-the-boys.html] Link to Longenhagen on the new rules [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/exclusive-mlb-to-implement-experimental-minor-league-rule-changes-for-2026/] Link to Stark on the new rules [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7123746/2026/03/16/minor-league-rule-changes-2026/] Link to Stark on second base [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3212654/2022/03/28/why-baseball-is-moving-second-base-and-what-this-experiment-could-mean-for-the-game/] Link to disengagement rules [https://www.mlb.com/glossary/rules/balk] Link to Bois on balks [https://www.sbnation.com/2012/1/4/2679318/gifs-20-16#:~:text=18.%20Finally%2C%20a%20balk%20for%20the%20layman] Link to team payrolls page [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll] Link to Dodgers offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/dodgers?transactiontype=&teamchange=] Link to Dodgers depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/dodgers] Link to Baumann on Roki [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/i-hope-hes-not-broke-i-sasaki/] Link to Fabian on Roki [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7106014/2026/03/10/dodgers-roki-sasaki-spring-training-camp/] Link to Dodgers first-rounders [https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/index.fcgi?team_ID=LAD&draft_type=junreg&query_type=franch_round] Link to field-sponsorship story [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7120747/2026/03/15/dodger-stadium-field-presenting-partner-uniqlo/] Link to Fabian’s author archive [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/fabian-ardaya/] Link to Rockies offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/rockies?teamchange=&transactiontype=] Link to Rockies depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/rockies] Link to Rockies team wRC+ by year [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&month=0&ind=1&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&sortcol=18&sortdir=asc&team=19%2Cts&startdate=&enddate=&season1=1993&season=2025&pagenum=1] Link to article on Bryant’s back [https://www.mlb.com/news/kris-bryant-discusses-back-injury-at-rockies-spring-training] Link to article on Vodnik’s family 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Effectively Wild Episode 2452: Season Preview Series: Braves and White Sox

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about speedster Braiden Ward’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/braiden-ward/sa3017332/stats/batting]s record spring, whether there’s a baseball equivalent of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game, and Paradise being a baseball show, then preview the 2026 Atlanta Braves (38:00) with From the Diamond’s Grant McAuley [https://bsky.app/profile/grantmcauley.bsky.social], and the 2026 Chicago White Sox (1:29:45) with Sox Machine’s James Fegan [https://bsky.app/profile/jrfegan.soxmachine.com]. 2026 EW Season Preview Series AL BAL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2440-season-preview-series-orioles-and-padres]CHW [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2452-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox]ATH [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2442-season-preview-series-tigers-and-athletics]BOS [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2445-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-reds]CLE [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2446-season-preview-series-cubs-and-guardians]HOU [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2436-season-preview-series-astros-and-diamondbacks]NYY [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2448-season-preview-series-yankees-and-cardinals]DET [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2442-season-preview-series-tigers-and-athletics]LAA [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2451-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels]TBR [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2443-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-rays]KCR [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2437-season-preview-series-giants-and-royals]SEA [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2449-season-preview-series-mariners-and-marlins]TOR [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2443-season-preview-series-blue-jays-and-rays]MIN [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2438-season-preview-series-pirates-and-twins]TEX [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2439-season-preview-series-brewers-and-rangers] NL ATL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2452-season-preview-series-braves-and-white-sox]CHC [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2446-season-preview-series-cubs-and-guardians]ARI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2436-season-preview-series-astros-and-diamondbacks]MIA [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2449-season-preview-series-mariners-and-marlins]CIN [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2445-season-preview-series-red-sox-and-reds]COL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2453-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies]NYM [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2450-season-preview-series-mets-and-nationals]MIL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2439-season-preview-series-brewers-and-rangers]LAD [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2453-season-preview-series-dodgers-and-rockies]PHI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2451-season-preview-series-phillies-and-angels]PIT [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2438-season-preview-series-pirates-and-twins]SDP [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2440-season-preview-series-orioles-and-padres]WSN [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2450-season-preview-series-mets-and-nationals]STL [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2448-season-preview-series-yankees-and-cardinals]SFG [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/effectively-wild-episode-2437-season-preview-series-giants-and-royals] Audio intro: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C85Waxu-ubj5VEkl5qCROdNaEAdUbcl4/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 1: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wNnie0fLF2HVQsb4d-w5OqxMzyqfvImV/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 2: Harold Walker, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_u1OHC8kumMkTfl2QWSo4FRlkFWvOcHB/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Alex Ferrin, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PG05TBt19rOUlQMuYgF5mNllQ3yEc5Tx/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to Ward article 1 [https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2026/03/red-sox-version-of-rickey-henderson-picks-up-base-to-celebrate-spring-training-record-for-the-boys.html] Link to Ward article 2 [https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2026/03/red-sox-prospect-could-be-next-fitzy-type-of-favorite-fan-whether-in-worcester-or-boston.html] Link to Ward video [https://www.mlb.com/video/braiden-ward-s-stolen-base] Link to Adebayo article 1 [https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48168945/bam-adebayo-miami-heat-scores-83-points-single-nba-game-numbers-records-kobe-wilt] Link to Adebayo article 2 [https://neilpaine.substack.com/p/bam-adebayos-83-point-game-lacked] Link to Adebayo article 3 [https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/bam-adebayos-83-point-game-needs-an-asterisk-214432752.html] Link to Adebayo article 4 [https://apnews.com/article/heat-bam-adebayo-83-points-10146b0855f5b8f36a58f2e52b27f920] Link to SGA record article [https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48190692/gilgeous-alexander-eclipses-wilt-nba-longest-20-point-streak] Link to Adebayo Facebook thread [https://www.facebook.com/groups/effectivelywild/posts/26132891659737672] Link to stream Paradise [https://www.hulu.com/series/paradise-2b4b8988-50c9-4097-bf93-bc34a99a5b4f] Link to Paradise clip [https://awfulannouncing.com/mlb/nick-castellanos-paradise-hulu-meme.html] Link to Ben on the Castellanos meme [https://www.theringer.com/2021/03/29/mlb/drive-into-deep-left-by-castellanos-home-run-call-meme] Link to Minor’s 200th K article [https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/september-26-2019-mike-minor-reaches-200-strikeouts-as-dropped-foul-popup-leads-to-controversy/] Link to Minor’s 200th K video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r27CKpQIn1M] Link to team payrolls page [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll] Link to Braves offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/braves?transactiontype=&teamchange=] Link to Braves depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/braves] Link to spring standings [https://www.espn.com/mlb/standings/_/seasontype/1] Link to Strider velo article [https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-not-concerned-with-fastball-velocity-in-spring-training-debut] Link to 2025 team SS WAR [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2025&season1=2025&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&month=0&pos=ss] Link to BravesVision wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BravesVision] Link to From the Diamond site [https://www.fromthediamond.com/] Link to From the Diamond podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-diamond/id982103918] Link to Wax Packing Nostalgic [https://www.fromthediamond.com/post/introducing-wax-packing-nostalgic] Link to White Sox offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/white-sox?teamchange=&transactiontype=] Link to White Sox depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/white-sox] Link to 2025 team RP stats [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&qual=0&type=3&season=2025&month=0&season1=2025&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&stats=rel&sortcol=14&sortdir=default&pagenum=1] Link to Reinsford/Ishbia article [https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/03/10/white-sox-prospects-chris-getz-will-venable-jerry-reinsdorf-munetaka-murakami-justin-mat-ishbia] Link to James at Sox Machine [https://soxmachine.com/author/james-fegan] Link to James at FanGraphs [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/author/jfegan/] Link to James at Baseball America [https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/author/james-fegan/] Link to Sox Machine podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sox-machine/id851782101] [https://i.imgur.com/hT2AX6G.jpg] Sponsor Us on Patreon [http://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild] [https://i.imgur.com/xQIHgp3.png] Give a Gift Subscription [https://patreon.com/effectivelywild/gift] [https://i.imgur.com/tNOGFnG.png]podcast@fangraphs.com Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com [podcast@fangraphs.com] [https://i.imgur.com/gj3wTt4.png] Effectively Wild Subreddit [https://www.reddit.com/r/effectivelywild/] [https://i.imgur.com/28HuIsx.png] Effectively Wild Wiki 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