Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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]COLNYM [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]LADPHI [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 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Effectively Wild Episode 2451: Season Preview Series: Phillies and Angels

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Team Italy’s triumphs (and good vibes) at the WBC, a tumultuous week for Team USA and Mark DeRosa, and where the tournament stands entering the quarterfinals, then preview the 2026 Philadelphia Phillies (39:21) with The Athletic’s Matt Gelb [https://bsky.app/profile/mattgelb.bsky.social], and the 2026 Los Angeles Angels (1:21:00) with The Athletic’s Sam Blum [https://bsky.app/profile/samblum3.bsky.social], plus a postscript (2:09:08). 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]COLNYM [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]LADPHI [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: Austin Klewan, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19KwOxp2kpN60CdFDMpP6Za73FHrfwofC/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 1: Moon Hound, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUFPNuHpOrpem0flIdJO-zbMml2BaR_a/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 2: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRbN55AUmEHEfjljyqFNWloCLSTXu527/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/14GwETbHV9icxS2-FKQXWPNtoJKy1U55L/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to WBC standings [https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/2026-standings] Link to WBC bracket [https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/bracket] Link to “caffeine and kisses” story [https://www.mlb.com/news/italy-vs-mexico-in-2026-world-baseball-classic] Link to Pasquantino homers [https://www.mlb.com/news/vinnie-pasquantino-hits-three-home-runs-vs-mexico-in-world-baseball-classic] Link to “beaned up” article [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vinnie-pasquantino-creates-meme-beaned-134130964.html] Link to “beaned up” clip [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1rremyv/comment/oa17371/] Link to DeRosa clip 1 [https://old.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1rqj42w/mark_derosa_said_this_morning_on_mlb_network_that/] Link to DeRosa clip 2 [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1rqk8kr/i_misspoke_completely_misread_the_calculations/] Link to DeRosa clip 3 [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1rry977/jomboy_theres_a_couple_false_narratives_out_there/] Link to latest DeRosa comments [https://apnews.com/article/world-baseball-classic-usa-c20e5f6b72b56fe2718e1ddfad80a1cd] Link to clip removal [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1rqjkvs/comment/o9ufohe/] Link to article on DeRosa’s mistake [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7107029/2026/03/11/world-baseball-classic-team-usa-mark-derosa-comments/] Link to Ghiroli on DeRosa [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7108429/2026/03/11/mark-derosa-team-usa-cover-up/] Link to Rosenthal on DeRosa 1 [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7107458/2026/03/11/team-usa-world-baseball-classic-mark-derosa/] Link to Rosenthal on DeRosa 2 [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7110252/2026/03/11/team-usa-world-baseball-classic-mark-derosa-quarterfinals/] Link to article on DeRosa/Harper [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6520855/2025/07/28/bryce-harper-rob-manfred-mark-derosa-mlb-clubhouse-confrontation/] Link to Disgrace of Gijón [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disgrace_of_Gij%C3%B3n] Link to roster reconfigurations [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7113682/2026/03/12/team-usa-world-baseball-classic-pitching-developments/] Link to Raleigh shirt [https://bsky.app/profile/razzball.bsky.social/post/3mgsazietm22c] Link to Team USA chemistry article [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48093778/team-usa-lauds-growing-chemistry-wbc-exhibition-vs-giants] Link to Sopranos clip [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiX8gizzfO0] Link to team payrolls page [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll] Link to Phillies offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/phillies?transactiontype=&teamchange=] Link to Phillies depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/phillies] Link to Harper EBOO article [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6884480/2025/12/13/bryce-harper-blood-ozone-treatment-phillies/] Link to Matt on Harper [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7066709/2026/02/24/bryce-harper-phillies-2026-season-wbc/] Link to Matt on Harper/Dombrowski [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6749605/2025/10/25/bryce-harper-phillies-dave-dombrowski-comments/] Link to Matt on Castellanos [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6852239/2026/02/12/nick-castellanos-phillies-divorce/] Link to Castellanos Insta post [https://www.instagram.com/p/DUq1rwokWGm/?img_index=1] Link to Matt on Kerkering [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7007607/2026/02/04/orion-kerkering-phillies-nlds-error-offseason/] Link to Phillies himbo article 1 [https://www.gq.com/story/philadelphia-phillies-himbos] Link to Phillies himbo article 2 [https://www.inquirer.com/life/phillies-himbos-nick-castellanos-20231024.html] Link to Stark on Phillies continuity [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7101206/2026/03/10/phillies-world-series-questions-2026-roster/] Link to Matt on Strahm [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6903636/2025/12/19/phillies-royals-strahm-bowlan-trade/] Link to Girl With a Pearl Earring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_with_a_Pearl_Earring] Link to team SP projections [https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=SP] Link to team RP projections [https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=RP] Link to Matt’s author archive [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/matt-gelb/] Link to Matt’s podcast [https://bleav.com/shows/phillies-therapy/] Link to TB12 update [https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/tom-brady-tb12-ending-nobull/] Link to Angels offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/angels?teamchange=&transactiontype=] Link to Angels depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/angels] Link to Sam’s Angels beat farewell [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7071479/2026/02/26/sam-blum-angels-beat-writer-assignment/] Link to Sam on Netflix in Japan [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7109463/2026/03/12/japan-wbc-netflix-exclusive-broadcaster-concerns/] Link to Sam on Rendon [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4867689/2023/09/15/angels-anthony-rendon-tibia-fracture/] Link to Angels TV network story [https://frontofficesports.com/angels-buy-out-rsn-stake-from-main-street-sports/] Link to Trout sprint speed story [https://www.mlb.com/news/mike-trout-aims-to-regain-elite-sprint-speed-in-2026] Link to article on fastest human [https://www.britannica.com/story/how-fast-is-the-worlds-fastest-human] 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Effectively Wild Episode 2450: Season Preview Series: Mets and Nationals

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Cal Raleigh [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/cal-raleigh/21534/stats/batting], Randy Arozarena [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/randy-arozarena/19290/stats/batting], and WBC handshake etiquette, whether a mercy-rule-inducing dinger qualifies as a walk-off, whether a winning home team could voluntarily play the bottom of the ninth, MLB’s ban of the Brewers’ challenge-system system, why the MLBPA should defend Jurickson Profar [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jurickson-profar/10815/stats/batting] and other players with positive PED tests, and Joe Sewell’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/joe-sewell/1011766/stats/batting]s indestructible bat, then preview the 2026 New York Mets (56:35) with The Athletic’s Tim Britton [https://bsky.app/profile/timbritton.bsky.social], and the 2026 Washington Nationals (1:40:27) with The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum [https://bsky.app/profile/spencernusbaum.bsky.social], plus several postscript updates (2:27:10). 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]COLNYM [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]LADPHI [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: Luke Lillard, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IdOM-zb7R8ln39HiJsfTKpQCOdvTF7fd/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 1: Ian Philllips, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WrPfzMAqjbs7sudd3ufBF9DQ6CUJQBgI/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 2: Josh Busman, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SggB_cBRUvlpFnxY6mZRh4wXQ4AHj91K/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Gabriel-Ernest, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RRfThaYTS3pNyN08OEGLJLdhXRb-wIUZ/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to espresso shots [https://www.mlb.com/news/team-italy-espresso-home-run-celebration-world-baseball-classic-2026] Link to WBC standings [https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/2026-standings] Link to Skubal update [https://www.mlb.com/news/tarik-skubal-will-leave-team-usa-to-return-to-tigers-camp] Link to handshake beef summary [https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/are-mariners-randy-arozarena-and-cal-raleigh-feuding-over-wbc-interaction/] Link to handshake beef precedent [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7104129/2026/03/10/mariners-randy-arozarena-cal-raleigh-handshake-wbc/] Link to video of failed handshake [https://x.com/EvaLaMorte/status/2031179269175431195] Link to Arozarena’s comments [https://x.com/LuisGilbertLop/status/2031222571522265160] Link to translation [https://x.com/Masterflip_/status/2031238544866291908] Link to De Rosa response [https://www.mlb.com/news/cal-raleigh-randy-arozarena-no-handshake-mexico-usa-world-baseball-classic] Link to Raleigh response [https://apnews.com/article/arozarena-world-baseball-classic-raleigh-f895c44ba605b4a32fe4c87d139d89dd] Link to Soto homer [https://www.mlb.com/news/netherlands-vs-dominican-republic-in-2026-world-baseball-classic] Link to “walk-off” etymology [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/16/sports/baseball/mlb-playoffs-walkoff-home-run.html] Link to baseball dictionary definition [https://www.baseball-almanac.com/dictionary-term.php?term=walk-off] Link to Albies homer (and call) [https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/fox-broadcaster-bombarded-after-worst-walk-off-call-in-baseball-history-11640282] Link to A Game of Inches excerpt [https://books.google.mw/books?id=Xh4OvwEACAAJ&lpg=PR4&pg=PA30#v=snippet&q=%E2%80%9Cahead%E2%80%9D%20+%20%E2%80%9Cninth%E2%80%9D&f=false] Link to MLB rulebook [https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/mlb/hhvryxqioipb87os1puw.pdf] Link to 2023 ump-less half-inning [https://sports.yahoo.com/why-orioles-pirates-played-bottom-011838395.html] Link to Brewers signs article [https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2026/03/05/brewers-begin-to-implement-strategy-for-abs-challenge-system/89006602007/] Link to Brewers signs update [https://x.com/CyrtHogg/status/2030056615681081844] Link to Ghiroli column [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7091280/2026/03/06/mlb-drug-testing-contracts-jurickson-profar/] Link to listener emails database [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8lpspHQuR5GK7S_nNtGunLGrx60QnSa8XLG_wvRb4Q/edit?usp=sharing] Link to Pages from Baseball’s Past [https://baseballspast.substack.com/] Link to Sewell article [https://baseballspast.substack.com/p/the-king-of-contact] Link to EW wiki on bat boning [https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Bat_boning] Link to MLBTR on Luzardo [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/phillies-jesus-luzardo-agree-to-extension.html] Link to MLBTR on Wentz [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/joey-wentz-to-miss-2026-season-due-to-torn-acl.html] Link to MLBTR on Greene [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/hunter-greene-elbow-surgery-bone-chips-july.html] Link to team payrolls page [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll] Link to Mets offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/mets?transactiontype=&teamchange=] Link to Mets depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/mets] Link to Lambert eggs article [https://www.mlb.com/news/ryan-lambert-100-mph-heat-raw-eggs] Link to Tim on the Mets’ collapse [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6672509/2025/09/29/mets-mlb-collapse-mendoza-soto-lindor/] Link to Soto/Lindor discord update [https://www.mlb.com/news/juan-soto-and-francisco-lindor-address-mets-clubhouse-issues] Link to Ben on Mets turnover [https://www.theringer.com/2026/01/28/mlb/the-rebuilt-new-york-mets-are-bucking-baseball-history] Link to Alvarez resurgence article [https://www.mlb.com/news/francisco-alvarez-2026-outlook-after-swing-changes] Link to Tim’s author archive [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/tim-britton/] Link to Nationals offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/nationals?teamchange=&transactiontype=] Link to Nationals depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/nationals] Link to WaPo discussion on HUAL [https://slate.com/podcasts/hang-up-and-listen/2026/02/the-seahawks-stunned-the-patriots-at-the-super-bowl] Link to The Athletic’s WaPo hirings [https://www.nytco.com/press/the-athletic-welcomes-new-colleagues/] Link to Rizzo mantra [https://www.mlb.com/news/nationals-focused-on-throwing-strikes-in-2024] Link to Littell on EW [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2163-littell-big-league/] Link to Spencer’s WaPo author archive [https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/spencer-nusbaum/] Link to Spencer’s The Athletic archive [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/spencer-nusbaum/] Link to Italy/USA game story [https://www.mlb.com/news/italy-vs-united-states-in-2026-world-baseball-classic] Link to tiebreak scenarios [https://bsky.app/profile/lewispoll.is/post/3mgqzp3fg4222] Link to Ben on Ellen’s podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gSmPU0L8kYpCtAFRjW1wp] Link to Ella Black series [https://www.fangraphs.com/blog-roll?category=Only%20a%20Woman:%20Ella%20Black] Link to Ball’s post about mornings [https://andrewballnotes.substack.com/p/why-do-spring-training-days-start] Link to Schaeffer clip [https://www.instagram.com/p/DVctA_JAtly/?img_index=2] Link to R.J.’s farewell thread [https://bsky.app/profile/rjandersonwrites.com/post/3mf5gelgyts2m] Link to R.J.’s last EW appearance [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2295-only-the-best-breakout-picks/] Link to Crizer’s breakout terminology [https://bandwagon.ghost.io/bandwagon-preboarding-picking-mlb-players-to-make-the-leap-in-2026/] Link to Tarkin quote [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XQjZwxfA0k] 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Effectively Wild Episode 2449: Season Preview Series: Mariners and Marlins

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a Shohei Ohtani [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/shohei-ohtani/19755/stats/batting] survey, early WBC action, Andrew McCutchen’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/andrew-mccutchen/9847/stats/batting]s new team, Payton Tolle’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/payton-tolle/35466/stats/pitching]s triple-digits t-shirt, ABS-driven changes to Alex Bregman’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/alex-bregman/17678/stats/batting]s and Bo Naylor [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/bo-naylor/21865/stats/batting]’s listed heights, wonky player cards, why teams start spring training days so early, Dodgers pitching problems, and the prevalence of inventive slides, then preview the 2026 Seattle Mariners (50:22) with The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish [https://x.com/RyanDivish], and the 2026 Miami Marlins (1:34:43) with MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola [https://x.com/CDeNicola13], plus a few postscript updates (2:17:42). 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]COLNYM [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]LADPHI [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: Justin Peters, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qjDTYA9tQlZDQBpZqZUEosHoKN8nMQxR/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 1: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pt4d-z71jiJ_H4Zb23Kos4vuP__tzf8t/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 2: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K07EyCA31NglTFT3h8Rdiiu0lpDyz9u_/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Alex Glossman and Ali Breneman, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LwE1yLYIymQe16tQBjqWkF9Tx8DNlZez/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to YouGov survey [https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54199-japan-interest-grows-in-mlb-wbc] Link to Team USA vs. Rockies recap [https://www.mlb.com/gameday/united-states-vs-rockies/2026/03/04/831723/final/wrap] Link to WBC soundtrack story [https://www.complex.com/sports/a/tracewilliamcowen/2026-world-baseball-classic-soundtrack-mlb] Link to MLBTR on McCutchen [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/rangers-sign-andrew-mccutchen.html] Link to Speier on Tolle [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/04/sports/payton-tolle-red-sox/] Link to Tolle max velos [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/payton-tolle/35466/pitch-type-splits?position=P] Link to in-season velo data 1 [https://tht.fangraphs.com/fast-in-april-slow-in-september/] Link to in-season velo data 2 [https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/16888/the-stats-go-marching-in-all-about-velocity/] Link to in-season velo article [https://ericcressey.com/reasons-increase-pitching-velocity/] Link to 2025 info on height changes [https://www.si.com/mlb/men-lie-about-height-even-baseball-players-abs-challenge] Link to 2025 Naylor page [https://web.archive.org/web/20251124052256/https://www.mlb.com/player/bo-naylor-666310] Link to 2026 Naylor page [https://web.archive.org/web/20260306070404/https://www.mlb.com/player/bo-naylor-666310] Link to 2024 Bregman page [https://web.archive.org/web/20241202170036/https://www.mlb.com/player/alex-bregman-608324] Link to 2025 Bregman page [https://web.archive.org/web/20251201173711/https://www.mlb.com/player/alex-bregman-608324] Link to 2026 Bregman page [https://web.archive.org/web/20260306070714/https://www.mlb.com/player/alex-bregman-608324] Link to 2024 Lux page [https://web.archive.org/web/20241213210142/https://www.mlb.com/player/gavin-lux-666158] Link to 2025 Lux page [https://web.archive.org/web/20250503225849/https://www.mlb.com/player/gavin-lux-666158] Link to wonky Ohtani card [https://imgur.com/cQhpaiU] Link to wonky Judge card [https://imgur.com/RcmoTmy] Link to wonky Bregman card [https://imgur.com/uYuSLYn] Link to wonky Naylor card [https://imgur.com/a/5iZ3mcc#HslCOms] Link to email about giant player [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1919-the-dog-ate-my-homer/] Link to early starts post [https://andrewballnotes.substack.com/p/why-do-spring-training-days-start] Link to Baumann on Sasaki [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/i-hope-hes-not-broke-i-sasaki/] Link to FG World Series odds [https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds/fg/mlb] Link to Crizer on slides [https://bandwagon.ghost.io/keep-slides-weird/] Link to Sam on slides [https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/prune-the-past-pt-4] Link to Naylor’s inclusiveness comments [https://www.outsports.com/2026/3/2/24129573/josh-naylor-seattle-mariners-cleveland-guardians-jen-pawol-mlb-baseball-umpire/] Link to team payrolls page [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll] Link to Mariners offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/mariners?transactiontype=&teamchange=] Link to Mariners depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/mariners] Link to “Boys Podcast” SNL skit [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID1jre5kmUI] Link to Ryan’s author archive [https://www.seattletimes.com/author/ryan-divish/] Link to Marlins offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/marlins?teamchange=&transactiontype=] Link to Marlins depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/marlins] Link to Christina on Marlins’ elimination [https://www.mlb.com/news/marlins-eliminated-from-2025-playoff-contention] Link to Christina on Alcantara’s outing [https://www.mlb.com/news/sandy-alcantara-perfect-world-baseball-classic-tune-up] Link to “catcher’s balk” [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balk#Common_misconceptions] Link to Christina on pitch-calling [https://www.mlb.com/news/new-pitchers-ready-for-marlins-to-call-pitches-from-dugout] Link to 2025 Marlins Pythag/BaseRuns 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Effectively Wild Episode 2448: Season Preview Series: Yankees and Cardinals

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Team USA’s pre-WBC warm-up games, follow up on spring training ballpark naming rights, and discuss Jurickson Profar’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jurickson-profar/10815/stats/batting]s second PED suspension in as many seasons, then preview the 2026 New York Yankees (20:07) with The New York Daily News’ Gary Phillips [https://bsky.app/profile/garyhphillips.bsky.social], and the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals (59:53) with The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold [https://bsky.app/profile/dgoold.bsky.social]. 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]COLNYM [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]LADPHI [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: Beatwriter, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtGnSCg2jHV4rEAyhuDuD1WHJrnluwXp/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 1: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jVOMAuZop-4BhxnZ1JQaULw7FlW2XJD_/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio interstitial 2: Sean .P, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17BLnrn53h0YsHUvT6MqOaWGeKp0bJeQW/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGyXnWwEoa3G1mWIJfdeNs8HHFLR8Ml7/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to Team USA vs. Giants gamer [https://www.mlb.com/news/team-usa-giants-exhibition-game] Link to Team USA vs. Rockies story [https://www.mlb.com/news/kyle-freeland-makes-rockies-spring-debut-against-team-usa] Link to Kershaw clip [https://www.instagram.com/p/DVZmwGDD4bh/] Link to Sunny clip [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFB3L1FZnqY] Link to Passan on Profar [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48090231/braves-profar-faces-162-game-ban-2nd-ped-violation] Link to MLBTR on Profar [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/03/braves-jurickson-profar-ped-suspension-162-games.html] Link to Arrested Development clip [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po4adxJxqZk] Link to Goodyear wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear,_Arizona#History] Link to Wrench Group story [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-12/blue-owl-oak-hill-lead-1-3-billion-of-private-debt-for-wrench] Link to milkshake duck meme [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/milkshake-duck] Link to Wrigley naming info [https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2020/6/20/21297343/wrigley-field-named-after-cubs-owner-not-the-gum-company-proof] Link to team payrolls page [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/breakdowns/payroll] Link to Yankees offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/yankees?transactiontype=&teamchange=] Link to Yankees depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/yankees] Link to Cashman comments [https://x.com/snyyankees/status/2016639606553289055] Link to Gary on Cashman’s comments [https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/28/yankees-brian-cashman-run-it-back/] Link to Ben on team turnover [https://www.theringer.com/2026/01/28/mlb/the-rebuilt-new-york-mets-are-bucking-baseball-history] Link to Stanton comments [https://www.mlb.com/news/giancarlo-stanton-elbow-pain-yankees-spring-training] Link to Chisholm comments [https://www.mlb.com/news/jazz-chisholm-jr-on-hopes-for-a-50-50-season-in-2026] Link to Gary on Volpe [https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/02/17/yankees-anthony-volpe-shoulder-surgery-mlb/] Link to 2025 team RP WAR [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2025&season1=2025&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&month=0&stats=rel] Link to team RP projections [https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=RP] Link to Petriello on Judge and ABS [https://www.mlb.com/news/abs-challenge-system-statistical-breakdown-2025] Link to team challenges leaderboard [https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/abs-challenges?gameType=spring&year=2026&challengeType=batting-team&level=mlb&minChal=1&minOppChal=0&sort=n_challenges&sortDir=desc&page=0&pageSize=50] Link to Gary on Yankees challenge strategy [https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/02/25/yankees-aggressive-abs-challenges-boone/] Link to Yankees sewage story [https://www.mlb.com/news/yankees-work-around-blocked-pipe-at-steinbrenner-field] Link to Gary’s author archive [https://www.nydailynews.com/author/gary-phillips/] Link to Cardinals offseason tracker [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/offseason-tracker/cardinals?teamchange=&transactiontype=] Link to Cardinals depth chart [https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/cardinals] Link to Derrick on the roster [https://www.stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/article_bf18969f-fec8-42ff-bde8-f3970f1af858.html] Link to team fielders by FRV [https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/fielding-run-value?gameType=Regular&seasonStart=2025&seasonEnd=2025&type=fielder&position=0&minInnings=q&minResults=1] Link to team FRV leaderboard [https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/fielding-run-value?gameType=Regular&seasonStart=2025&seasonEnd=2025&type=fielding-team&position=0&minInnings=q&minResults=1] Link to YoY attendance data [https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/majors/2025-misc.shtml] Link to 2025 team K% [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=1&season=2025&month=0&season1=2025&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sortcol=5&sortdir=default&pagenum=1] Link to projected team WAR [https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=Team] Link to Simpsons “That’s the joke” clip [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llE7wT1BKt8] Link to Herrera/Raleigh data [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ta3MTMeZzYL32m4-vP0OSHcPaJulbud8iFcyVoh3XFk/edit?usp=sharing] Link to 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