Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Kutter Crawford’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/kutter-crawford/20531/stats]s mysterious wrist accident, then discuss Wander Franco [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/wander-franco/23667/stats]’s conviction (14:58) and Walker Monfort’s promotion (19:57) before checking in (33:36) on the players and teams on pace to overperform or underperform their preseason projections the most at the precise halfway point of the season. Finally (1:12:44), they answer listener emails about “secret teams” in MLB, throwback, quiet games at the ballpark, and Denzel Clarke [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/denzel-clarke/29858/stats]. Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17xCKWhVd_jYCsHmnzYS21kpPsWJ2zj73/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Cory Brent, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pt4d-z71jiJ_H4Zb23Kos4vuP__tzf8t/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to WhatIfSports offer page [https://www.whatifsports.com/effectivelywild/] Link to Crawford story 1 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/25/sports/red-sox-crawford-wrist-surgery/] Link to Crawford story 2 [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6451202/2025/06/25/kutter-crawford-red-sox-wrist-surgery/] Link to Sale accident [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34373880/boston-red-sox-p-chris-sale-suffers-broke-wrist-bike-accident-remainder-season] Link to Barmes story 1 [https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=2081549] Link to Barmes story 2 [https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/freak-accident-leads-barmes-to-astros-doorstep-1589561.php] Link to Kent story [https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2002/03/22/kent-apparently-caught-in-a-lie/] Link to injury cover-ups [https://www.espn.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&page=starting9/090819] Link to Franco story 1 [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45592342/rays-wander-franco-guilty-sexual-abuse-gets-suspended-sentence] Link to Franco story 2 [https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2025/wander-franco-trial-guilty-rays-contract-mlb-1234858126/] Link to Monfort story [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45590696/rockies-promote-owner-son-walker-monfort-leadership-role] Link to halfway point [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2025&month=1000&season1=2025&ind=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&team=0%2Css&startdate=2025-03-01&enddate=2025-06-26] Link to Rays playoffs story [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6451763/2025/06/25/tampa-bay-rays-playoff-locations-steinbrenner-field/] Link to projections comparison spreadsheet [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yW5XZkMFz6n1Q2x6rMgDI-xIGUidMsLJmxEmZIo7_yY/edit?usp=sharing] Link to preseason projections [https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=fangraphsdc&stats=bat&pos=all&team=0&players=0&lg=all&z=1751021398&pageitems=30&statgroup=dashboard&fantasypreset=dashboard] Link to on-pace projections [https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=onpacegpp&stats=bat&pos=all&team=0&players=0&lg=all&z=1751021398&pageitems=30&statgroup=dashboard&fantasypreset=dashboard] Link to preseason playoff odds [https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds/fg/mlb?date=2025-03-17&dateDelta=] Link to listener emails database [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8lpspHQuR5GK7S_nNtGunLGrx60QnSa8XLG_wvRb4Q/edit?usp=sharing] Link to Belanger club [https://stathead.com/sharing/ImgpH] Link to most PA with low OPS+ [https://stathead.com/sharing/Gywx6] [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/I4hfhMi.png] EW 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/sX7DEWS.jpeg] iTunes Feed [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715] (Please rate and review us!) [https://i.imgur.com/fQfPcpV.png] Spotify Feed [https://open.spotify.com/show/18kbXy9p0jHw3o8f2cQlCj] [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-2341-the-second-half-has-started/]

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Dicky, er, Richard Lovelady’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/richard-lovelady/19337/stats]s short tenure with the Mets, round one of Paul Skenes [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/paul-skenes/33677/stats] vs. Jacob Misiorowski [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jacob-misiorowski/31623/stats], the nature of modern pitcher’s duels, a Jacob-related fun fact, updates on Juan Soto [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/juan-soto/20123/stats?position=OF] and Jo Adell [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jo-adell/20220/stats], revisiting childhood favorites through the lens of advanced stats, and public funding for the Diamondbacks, then (47:14) discuss fans crossing the line, player reprisals, and (1:08:07) Fernando Tatis Jr. [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/fernando-tatis-jr/19709/stats] suing Big League Advance. Audio intro: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jVOMAuZop-4BhxnZ1JQaULw7FlW2XJD_/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Daniel Leckie, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MDiYT6nzp-be6mFJdJgEZtCfPxSRWERW/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to MLBTR on Lovelady [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/mets-designate-jose-castillo-richard-lovelady-for-assignment.html] Link to Dietrich call-up [https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2025/06/24/detroit-tigers-roster-select-dietrich-enns-central-michigan/] Link to Baumann on Skenes vs. Miz [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-bigness-of-the-modern-pitcher-is-out-of-control-and-i-can-no-longer-abide-it] Link to Jake/Jacob fact [https://x.com/OptaSTATS/status/1938055840956654010] Link to Opta interview [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2320-baseball-jobs-dietician-and-fun-fact-finder/] Link to Miz fact [https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1938108659692646418] Link to shutouts stat [https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1938079326391660659] Link to Wilson Fortnite story [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45581690/mlb-2025-jacob-wilson-athletics-all-star-voting-shortstop-fortnite-video-games] Link to Diego Segui news [https://www.mlb.com/mariners/news/mariners-statement-on-the-passing-of-diego-segui] Link to David’s PED admission [https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3149655] Link to Diamondbacks funding story [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45576102/diamondbacks-closer-getting-500m-ballpark-renovations] Link to Field of Schemes on Arizona [https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2025/06/20/22846/friday-roundup-arizona-senate-votes-to-give-500m-to-d-backs-owner-for-stadium-upgrades/] Link to Marte story [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45582480/white-sox-ban-fan-taunt-ketel-marte-late-mother] Link to Santana story 1 [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45553594/pirates-dennis-santana-gets-four-game-ban-swiping-fan] Link to Santana story 2 [https://www.audacy.com/937thefan/sports/pittsburgh-pirates/report-what-was-said-to-set-dennis-santana-off-in-detroit] Link to Santana story 3 [https://rumbunter.com/pirates-gm-backs-dennis-santana-following-fan-incident-and-suspension] Link to Duran story [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44891716/fan-ejected-cleveland-taunting-red-sox-jarren-duran] Link to Hendriks story [https://www.mlb.com/news/liam-hendriks-addresses-death-threats-made-on-social-media] Link to MLB harassment story [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6385628/2025/06/11/mlb-sports-betting-gambling-player-poll/] Link to NHL harassment story [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5916434/2024/11/20/nhl-player-poll-sports-betting-harassment/] Link to Francisco story [https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/15/sports/baseball-texas-reliever-arrested-after-throwing-a-chair-in-a-melee.html] Link to Simpsons clip [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMB-XiewSKw] Link to AP on BLA [https://apnews.com/article/fernando-tatis-jr-lawsuit-bla-42d9ee94c791ddbdb570c6cbe13cc1ee] Link to Calcaterra on BLA [https://www.cupofcoffeenews.com/cup-of-coffee-june-25-2025/] Link to BLA EW interview [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1272-take-money-to-make-money/] Link to FG post on BLA [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-ceo-of-big-league-advance-makes-his-case/] Link to Taylor play 1 [https://sporty-clips.mlb.com/cThMNGtfWGw0TUFRPT1fVXdCWUFnSUFWVk1BRFFjQ0FnQUFDQThBQUFCVUFBSUFBRllHQWdkUUNBSldCQVZR.mp4] Link to Taylor play 2 [https://sporty-clips.mlb.com/MzVEeURfWGw0TUFRPT1fVXdKUlVWSUFVUUlBWEZjR0F3QUFCQTVWQUZoUkJRVUFCRmNDQUZjR1UxQlRCQU5R.mp4] Link to Taylor play 3 [https://sporty-clips.mlb.com/YUQ5d2VfWGw0TUFRPT1fVndNRkIxSlZVbGNBRGxBRFhnQUFVbEFIQUZsV1VRVUFWMTBOVkF0VUFBTUFWQVpT.mp4] [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/I4hfhMi.png] EW 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/sX7DEWS.jpeg] iTunes Feed [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715] (Please rate and review us!) 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EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Richard Lovelady’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/richard-lovelady/19337/stats]s qualified embrace of the nickname “Dicky,” the return of players named “Otto” to the major leagues, Denzel Clarke’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/denzel-clarke/29858/stats]s increasingly extreme offense-defense divide, Cal Raleigh’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/cal-raleigh/21534/stats]s records (and MVP) pursuit, Bryan Woo [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/bryan-woo/30279/stats] as Seattle’s starting stalwart, the underrated Eugenio Suárez [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/eugenio-suarez/12552/stats], Byron Buxton’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/byron-buxton/14161/stats]s success, the loudness of Yankee Stadium (and MLB ballparks in general), Jazz Chisholm Jr. [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/jazz-chisholm-jr/20454/stats]’s shoeless sprint, the Phillies’ tandem slide, the demotion of Francisco Alvarez [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/francisco-alvarez/26121/stats], catcher offense, and the Rockies’ reported interest in rehiring Bud Black, plus (1:23:53) postscript updates. Audio intro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lGyXnWwEoa3G1mWIJfdeNs8HHFLR8Ml7/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Harold Walker, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_u1OHC8kumMkTfl2QWSo4FRlkFWvOcHB/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to Lovelady article [https://www.mlb.com/news/richard-lovelady-deal-with-mets-luisangel-acuna-optioned] Link to Lovelady tweets [https://x.com/AnthonyDiComo/status/1937224465118835077] Link to players named Otto [https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?hint=otto+Lopez&search=otto&pid=&idx=] Link to baby-name data [https://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi] Link to baby-name app [https://babyname.streamlit.app/] Link to Otto popularity [https://imgur.com/mIr1Swn] Link to FRV leaderboard [https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/fielding-run-value] Link to Langs on Cal’s pace [https://x.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1937338312382906417] Link to FG post on Cal [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-cal-who-only-hit-homers] Link to B-Ref on Woo [https://email.stathead.com/baseball-reference-newsletter-6/24/25] Link to M’s WAR leaders [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war?lg=&teamid=11] Link to team SP WAR [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2025&month=1000&season1=2025&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&stats=sta&startdate=2025-03-01&enddate=2025-06-23] Link to team wRC+ [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2025&month=1000&season1=2025&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&sortcol=17&sortdir=default&startdate=2025-03-01&enddate=2025-06-23] Link to Players of the Week [https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-seattle-s-cal-raleigh-named-american-league-player-of-the-week-presented-by-chevrolet-arizona-s-eugenio-suarez-named-national-league-player-of-the-week-presented-by-chevrolet] Link to Suárez tweet [https://x.com/sunshinevvn/status/1936296484636598673] Link to Suárez career ranking [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&month=0&ind=0&rost=1&startdate=&enddate=&season1=2005&season=2025&qual=0&pagenum=1&pageitems=200] Link to Buxton surgery article [https://www.mlb.com/news/byron-buxton-undergoes-second-knee-surgery] Link to Buxton recovery article [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39611162/twins-byron-buxton-back-cf-2-seasons-knee-troubles] Link to plica syndrome wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plica_syndrome] Link to Jay on Yankee Stadium [https://bsky.app/profile/jayjaffe.bsky.social/post/3ls3crhm3fs2h] Link to Jazz article [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45563629/yankees-jazz-chisholm-jr-crosses-plate-shoes-win-vs-orioles] Link to Phillies slide article [https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-beat-mets-to-move-into-first-place-in-nl-east] Link to Phillies slide GIF [https://bsky.app/profile/2008philz.bsky.social/post/3ls3hcazy4s24] Link to Baumann comment [https://bsky.app/profile/baumann.bsky.social/post/3ls4qt5hyk22p] Link to Major League clip [https://bsky.app/profile/sepinwall.bsky.social/post/3ls4ti2zsuc23] Link to Phillies sprint speeds [https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/sprint_speed?min_season=2025&max_season=2025&position=&team=143&min=10] Link to Alvarez demotion article [https://www.mlb.com/news/francisco-alvarez-optioned-by-mets] Link to MLBTR on Alvarez [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/mets-option-francisco-alvarez.html] Link to catcher offense [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=y&ind=0&team=0%2Css&type=8&month=35&startdate=&enddate=&season1=2002&season=2025&sortcol=17&sortdir=default&pagenum=1] Link to shortstop offense [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=y&ind=0&team=0%2Css&season1=2002&season=2025&sortcol=17&sortdir=default&type=8&month=38] Link to Nightengale report [https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2025/06/22/manny-machado-stats-san-diego-padres-hall-of-fame/84303745007/] Link to Ben on ex-pitcher managers [https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/12335/overthinking-it-ex-pitching-coach-managers/] Link to MLBTR on Brebbia [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/braves-sign-john-brebbia-to-minor-league-deal.html] Link to team RP WAR [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2025&month=1000&season1=2025&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&stats=rel&startdate=2025-03-01&enddate=2025-06-23] Link to Asensio article [https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/real-madrid-marco-asensio-miss-champions-league-shave-legs-infected-pimple-apoel-nicosia-a7944431.html] Link to Myers play [https://x.com/MarlinManiac/status/1936225458951274593] Link to Angels Stathead query [https://stathead.com/sharing/EsbUJ] Link to times on base wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_on_base] Link to Colvin post [https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2022/09/19/on-this-day-in-2010-tyler-colvin-got-impaled-by-a-broken-baseball-bat/] Link to Colvin article [https://www.espn.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5592592] Link to Colvin video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv2W-B3XaAM] Link to NPR on broken bats [https://www.npr.org/2013/08/03/208638967/how-the-major-leagues-addressed-its-broken-bat-problem] Link to maple vs. ash article [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/20/sports/baseball/ash-bats-baseball.html] Link to Monrovians game info [https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/black-team-beats-klan/] Link to Kilroy was here wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilroy_was_here] Link to Sogard post [https://www.si.com/onsi/minor-league-baseball/news/boston-red-sox-minor-leaguer-nick-sogard-got-a-loud-ovation-for-drawing-a-walk-but-why] Link to Ben on long PAs 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EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Tommy Kahnle’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/tommy-kahnle/11384/stats]s postgame shaving ritual, Hunter Bigge [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/hunter-bigge/26259/stats]’s close call and danger from foul balls, Padres vs. Dodgers as baseball’s best rivalry, and a lost opportunity for a Tarik Skubal [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/tarik-skubal/22267/stats] vs. Paul Skenes [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/paul-skenes/33677/stats] matchup, then (58:23) answer listener emails about the most influential owner of the century, the definition of an inside pitch, full-count pickoff attempts with two outs, a possible sliding-mitt drawback, and real baseball with fantasy scoring. Audio intro: Ted O., “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gbPLdUli8iCoR0VI_Een0wsDnkm_n8i2/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EquxhP2rk11C79uLJ6UGylakDUOcbvzY/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to WhatIfSports offer page [https://www.whatifsports.com/effectivelywild/] Link to “Tommy Can You Hear Me?” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxOHe_cQ4os] Link to new Kahnle article [https://sports.yahoo.com/article/inside-rise-tommy-kahnle-detroit-100332833.html] Link to tweet about Kahnle [https://x.com/EvanPetzold/status/1933322888167235976] Link to 2023 Kahnle article [https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/08/07/tales-of-tommy-punishment-shaves-a-flooded-apartment-more-legends-about-tommy-kahnle/] Link to lowest pitcher ERAs [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&type=8&month=1000&ind=0&startdate=2024-03-01&enddate=2025-06-19&sortcol=16&sortdir=default&season1=&season=&qual=70&team=0] Link to Emma tweet [https://x.com/emmabaccellieri/status/1098628456739426305] Link to Bigge article 1 [https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/rays-reliever-hunter-bigge-taken-off-field-on-stretcher-after-being-struck-by-foul-ball-in-dugout-vs-orioles/] Link to Bigge article 2 [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45547571/rays-pitcher-carted-field-foul-ball-strikes-dugout] Link to on-deck-hitter fouls [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqxkLTI2oZw] Link to Sam on helmets [https://pebblehunting.substack.com/p/bonked-your-head] Link to Dodgers-Padres article 1 [https://www.mlb.com/news/padres-dodgers-benches-clear-in-series-finale] Link to Dodgers-Padres article 2 [https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/reliever-robert-suarez-managers-mike-shildt-dave-roberts-suspended-fined-after-dodgers-padres-brawl-shohei-ohtani-hbp-230753016.html] Link to Dodgers-Padres video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8fNs2M_fKc] Link to Ohtani video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3CJwbMqjJ0] Link to Jazz article 1 [https://sports.yahoo.com/article/jazz-chisholm-jr-issues-warning-172832171.html] Link to Jazz article 2 [https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/11/yankees-jazz-chisholm-jr-banged-up-agitated-after-tag-from-royals-rival/] Link to Jazz article 3 [https://nypost.com/2024/10/11/sports/jazz-chisholm-sore-loser-maikel-garcia-tried-to-hurt-anthony-volpe/] Link to Jazz article 4 [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41728709/yankees-chisholm-royals-garcia-tried-hurt-volpe-game-4-alds] Link to staggered aces article 1 [https://tht.fangraphs.com/staggered-rotations-and-postseason-win-probabilities/] Link to staggered aces article 2 [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/postseason-rotations-and-matching-up-aces/] Link to staggered aces article 3 [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-cardinals-fire-an-emergency-flare/] Link to Halvorsen throw [https://old.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1lf0a7j/seth_halvorsen_throws_a_pitch_thats_just_a_little/] Link to Volpe slide article [https://sports.yahoo.com/article/boston-red-sox-rookie-revelation-111109262.html] Link to Volpe slide video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU91KnzAhtQ] Link to listener emails database [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8lpspHQuR5GK7S_nNtGunLGrx60QnSa8XLG_wvRb4Q/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/I4hfhMi.png] EW 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/sX7DEWS.jpeg] iTunes Feed [http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/effectively-wild-daily-baseball/id545919715] (Please rate and review us!) 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EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a possible Rays franchise sale, the latest on Elly De La Cruz [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/elly-de-la-cruz/26668/stats], Oneil Cruz [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/oneil-cruz/21711/stats], Sandy Alcantara [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/sandy-alcantara/18684/stats], and Aaron Judge [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/aaron-judge/15640/stats], Andrew Benintendi [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/andrew-benintendi/17901/stats] as the current face of replacement level, Nats manager Dave Martinez’s comments about coaches, and Clayton Kershaw [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/clayton-kershaw/2036/stats]’s cap on Pride Night. Then (56:10) Ben brings back former guest, podcast host, and major leaguer Ross Stripling [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/ross-stripling/13273/stats] for an exit interview about his big league career, covering his greatest regrets and accomplishments, his historic debut, the evolution of the league, his swingman exploits, his future, and much more, followed by (2:04:11) a postscript. Audio intro: Josh Busman, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SggB_cBRUvlpFnxY6mZRh4wXQ4AHj91K/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/17xCKWhVd_jYCsHmnzYS21kpPsWJ2zj73/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gRbN55AUmEHEfjljyqFNWloCLSTXu527/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to bold preseason predictions [https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_2298:_The_2025_Preseason_Predictions_Game] Link to MLBTR on the Rays sale [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/rays-rumors-sell-team-patrick-zalupski-jacksonville-developer.html] Link to Sportico on the sale [https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2025/tampa-bay-rays-sale-new-owner-patrick-zalupski-deal-1234856945/] Link to Pope’s baseball cap [https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/12/style/pope-white-sox-baseball-cap] Link to NYT on tax change [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/business/house-budget-bill-taxes-sports-owners.html] Link to Hang Up on tax change [https://slate.com/podcasts/hang-up-and-listen/2025/06/thunder-pacers-panthers-oilers-in-our-nba-nhl-finals-preview] Link to info on public land sales [https://www.wilderness.org/articles/blog/congress-making-more-250-million-acres-public-lands-available-sale] Link to Forbes franchise valuations [https://www.forbes.com/mlb-valuations/list/#tab:overall] Link to Sportico franchise valuations [https://www.sportico.com/feature/mlb-team-values-rankings-list-1234715821/] Link to Davy on Cruz [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/oneil-cruz-looks-like-a-center-fielder-now/] Link to Judge slump stats [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2025&month=1000&season1=2025&ind=0&startdate=2025-06-13&enddate=2025-06-17&team=0&pageitems=2000000000&sortcol=20&sortdir=asc&pagenum=1] Link to BP on Judge vs. Crochet [https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/99182/in-the-dirt-aaron-judge-vs-garrett-crochet-a-breakdown/] Link to Posnanski on Judge vs. Crochet [https://www.joeposnanski.com/p/one-at-bat-100-years-of-baseball-5615] Link to Judge vs. Crochet video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFz7u0j2Mes] Link to 2023-25 hitter WAR [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=8&month=1000&ind=0&startdate=2023-03-01&enddate=2025-06-18&season1=2025&season=2025&qual=0&sortcol=21&sortdir=asc&pageitems=2000000000&team=0&pagenum=1] Link to Tango on Bloomquist [http://tangotiger.com/index.php/site/comments/why-war-and-not-waa#5] Link to Rockies HR record [https://www.mlb.com/news/rockies-hit-7-homers-in-win-against-nationals] Link to Martinez quotes [https://x.com/spencernusbaum_/status/1933992659661578676] Link to Martinez video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox6kLB4Cv-w] Link to later Martinez quotes [https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06/15/nationals-dave-martinez-losing-streak/] Link to The Bandwagon on Martinez [https://bandwagon.substack.com/p/36-do-coaches-matter] Link to Rizzo on Martinez [https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06/18/mike-rizzo-dave-martinez-comments-nationals/] Link to Kershaw cap story [https://www.truebluela.com/2025/6/15/24449484/kershaws-cap-pride-night-2025] Link to Bible verse [https://biblia.com/bible/niv2011/genesis/9/12-16] Link to 2023 Kershaw comments [https://sports.yahoo.com/clayton-kershaw-pushed-for-dodgers-to-announce-christian-night-in-response-to-lgbtq-charity-award-192321393.html] Link to AP on Supreme Court decision [https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-transgender-health-care-trump-79fc6f3bbdab2e92d6f0184201a468a9] Link to NYT on the hotline [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/well/lgbtq-988-suicide-prevention.html] Link to L.A. 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