Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2482: The Trade Not Taken

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/effectivelywild/membership]. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Mason Miller [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/mason-miller/31757/stats/pitching]’s recent “struggles,” whether the Tigers will trade Tarik Skubal [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/tarik-skubal/22267/stats/pitching], and how different baseball would be if the Angels had traded Shohei Ohtani [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/shohei-ohtani/19755/stats/batting], plus (44:05) more than a dozen Stat Blasts. Audio intro: Beatwriter, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtGnSCg2jHV4rEAyhuDuD1WHJrnluwXp/view?usp=drive_link]” Audio outro: PJ Harding, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GaXmQoPFfbQdNZTyMqkTGmuPIRdlG22G/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to previous Miller banter 1 [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2464-hello-dolly/] Link to previous Miller banter 2 [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2468-the-baseball-barometer/] Link to Miller sample 1 [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=c%2C13%2C-1%2C204%2C205%2C206%2C207%2C208%2C209%2C210%2C211%2C6%2C13%2C36%2C37%2C45%2C48%2C62&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&startdate=2026-03-01&enddate=2026-04-19&team=0&players=31757&v_cr=202301] Link to Miller sample 2 [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=c%2C13%2C-1%2C204%2C205%2C206%2C207%2C208%2C209%2C210%2C211%2C6%2C13%2C36%2C37%2C45%2C48%2C62&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&startdate=2026-04-20&enddate=2026-05-21&team=0&players=31757&v_cr=202301] Link to article about Grogu promo [https://www.mlb.com/news/mason-miller-pitches-with-grogu-before-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-release] Link to Grogu promo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DfNM_LQolo] Link to Triton Ballpark wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triton_Ballpark] Link to Yaddle at Wookieepedia [https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Yaddle] Link to Ben on The Mandalorian and Grogu [https://www.theringer.com/2026/05/19/star-wars/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-movie-review-star-wars] Link to Kimbrel blog post [https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/craig-kimbrel-could-help-4-bullpens-right-now-after-mets-dfa-pat3] Link to MLBTR on Kimbrel [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/mets-designate-craig-kimbrel-for-assignment-recall-jonah-tong.html] Link to Heyman on a Skubal trade [https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/2057573800670011785] Link to Murray on a Skubal trade [https://fansided.com/mlb/mlb-insider-what-could-the-detroit-tigers-get-in-a-tarik-skubal-trade] Link to Olney on a Skubal trade [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48836935/mlb-2026-trade-deadline-olney-x-factors-rumors-skubal-labor] Link to Skubal bullpen sessions article [https://www.mlb.com/news/tarik-skubal-gets-close-to-game-velocity-two-weeks-after-elbow-surgery] Link to trade deadline date article [https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-trade-deadline-2026-date-time] Link to playoff odds [https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds/fg/mlb?date=2026-05-21] Link to Clark quote about “the pant” [https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39577625/mlb-players-add-see-pants-concerns-new-uniforms] Link to Rosenthal on 2023 Ohtani talks [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7296204/2026/05/21/shohei-ohtani-trade-rays-angels-2023-moreno/] Link to Rosenthal on 2022 Ohtani talks [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6360730/2025/05/16/shohei-ohtani-angels-dodgers-failures/] Link to Seidler wiki [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6360730/2025/05/16/shohei-ohtani-angels-dodgers-failures/] Link to MLBTR on Boras/Seidler/Soto [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/04/boras-padres-owner-peter-seidler-discussed-juan-soto-extension-last-year.html] Link to Blum post about Johnson [https://x.com/SamBlum3/status/2057565087892672722] Link to team pitcher development rankings [https://lancebroz.substack.com/p/2026-mlb-pitching-development-rankings-acqusition-lance-brozdowski-best-pitching-organizations-coaches-executives-survey] Link to “If baseball were different” wiki [https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/If_Baseball_Were_Different] Link to Mains on regular-season splits [https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/107175/veteran-presence-are-the-yankees-postseason-hopes-doomed/] Link to reverse records [https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_2347:_Time_Elia_All_Wounds#Stat_Blast] Link to post about three-team combos [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1tirfgh/every_possible_3team_combo_has_had_someone_play/] Link to Marlins/Cardinals/Twins candidates [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v-5rOxyQiF2vpVavV9OHH8DrruShY7S5Qn2EfVpPnUU/edit?usp=sharing] Link to Marlins/Cardinals players [https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/players-who-played-for-multiple-teams-franchises.fcgi?level=franch&t1=FLA&t2=STL&t3=--&t4=--] Link to Marlins/Twins players [https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/players-who-played-for-multiple-teams-franchises.fcgi?level=franch&t1=FLA&t2=MIN&t3=--&t4=--] Link to Cardinals/Twins players [https://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/players-who-played-for-multiple-teams-franchises.fcgi?level=franch&t1=STL&t2=MIN&t3=--&t4=--] Link to 2025 Sánchez game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BAL/BAL202508210.shtml] Link to 2003 Clement game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PIT/PIT200305220.shtml] Link to 2023 Thompson game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TBA/TBA202305280.shtml] Link to 1968 Roseboro game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BOS/BOS196804290.shtml] Link to all-hits-after-oh-fers list [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XYJqXW0GGA2YdJ6_dbBE-KJuEIUca2Qna6kBN5rC4ko/edit?usp=sharing] Link to McGwire Simpsons clip [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-k1vDjbxs8] Link to Hill homer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NiSpQPfmI4] Link to Hill PED admission [https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=3244153] Link to Hill transactions [https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hillgl01.shtml#all_transactions_other] Link to post-trade improvers [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12hXDu6E1pqG2FONTn5JBtpQRpwbOCDWVN-NMJPxoxtI/edit?usp=sharing] Link to 2024 Ray slam game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN202408140.shtml] Link to 2025 NL Cy voting [https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2025.shtml#all_NL_CYA_voting] Link to 2021 AL Cy voting [https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2021.shtml#all_AL_CYA_voting] Link to 2011 NL Cy voting [https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_2011.shtml#all_NL_CYA_voting] Link to 1986 NL Cy voting [https://www.baseball-reference.com/awards/awards_1986.shtml#all_NL_CYA_voting] Link to 1971 O’s rotation article [https://www.mlb.com/orioles/news/featured/4-x-20-orioles-1971-season-is-one-for-the-books-title-or-not] Link to Maxwell defensive game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK201304150.shtml] Link to Sandberg defensive game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN198508030.shtml] Link to McAuliffe defensive game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET196609052.shtml] Link to team run differentials [https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/pythagorean-baseruns] Link to team runs scored [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&sortcol=5&sortdir=default&startdate=2026-03-01&enddate=2026-05-21] Link to team runs allowed [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=0&season=2026&season1=2026&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&age=&filter=&players=0&startdate=2026-03-01&enddate=2026-05-21&month=1000&sortcol=16&sortdir=default&pagenum=1] Link to Mets extra-innings game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/WAS/WAS202605180.shtml] Link to most blown saves in game [https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/sharing/buaUZ] Link to 2021 blown-saves game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/KCA/KCA202108090.shtml] Link to 1995 blown-saves game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN199509280.shtml] Link to 1983 Rangers-A’s game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/OAK/OAK198307030.shtml] Link to 1901 Bernhard game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PHA/PHA190105020.shtml] Link to Bernhard’s 1901 game log [http://bbref.com/pi/shareit/qDE9j] Link to Bernhard’s 1901 opponent splits [https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.fcgi?id=bernhbi01&year=1901&t=p#all_oppon] Link to 2025 Pressly game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN202505060.shtml] Link to most hits by sub [https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/sharing/zOsPK] Link to 1902 Danny Murphy game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BOS/BOS190207080.shtml] Link to Murphy game info 1 [https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/danny-murphy-3/] Link to Murphy game info 2 [https://otislibrarynorwich.org/2024/09/19/danny-murphy-philadephia-athletics-baseball-team-1902-1913/] Link to Murphy game info 3 [https://imgur.com/sIbGc8w] Link to Clerks quote [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuXwRljpYLg] Link to listener emails database [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-8lpspHQuR5GK7S_nNtGunLGrx60QnSa8XLG_wvRb4Q/edit?usp=sharing] Link to 1991 Phillies game [https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/HOU/HOU199106130.shtml] Link to Griffin video board fun fact [https://imgur.com/a/Ygldmir] Link to list of ballpark claimants [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yFD1jSR93WhSAGUMI1Aww71RZzH2YVIgpsHWnoQD5Vs/edit?usp=sharing] Link to “Fever” song wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fever_(Little_Willie_John_song)] Link to article about White Sox collision [https://www.twincities.com/2013/06/25/chicago-white-sox-big-blunder-on-popup-overcome/] Link to article about Hawk’s call [https://www.mlb.com/cut4/you-have-got-to-be-kidding-me---hawk-harrelson-reacts-to-dropped-popup/c-51837688] Link to video of collision/call [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfFrHM8uP9g] Link to photo of collision 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23. mai 2026 - 31 min

Effectively Wild Episode 2478: MLB’s New Main Characters

EWFI [http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ewlogofi.png] Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the latest lima-bean-related revelations about Tarik Skubal’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/tarik-skubal/22267/stats/pitching]s elbow surgery, the Giants’ censored synchronized thrust and the history of homoerotic celebrations in baseball, Coby Mayo’ [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/coby-mayo/28312/stats/batting]s dog’s devotion, the Orioles’ rotation issues (and a Rico Garcia [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/rico-garcia/20023/stats/pitching] update), Atlanta’s unexpectedly productive DHs, Ben’s invisible baseball neighbor, and Konnor Griffin [https://www.fangraphs.com/players/konnor-griffin/35376/stats/batting]’s glow-up, plus (1:12:33) a check-in on the hitters and pitchers who’ve over- or underperformed their projections the most through the first quarter of the regular season, and the players who’ve made cases to become new MLB main characters. 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: Austin Klewan, “Effectively Wild Theme [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19KwOxp2kpN60CdFDMpP6Za73FHrfwofC/view?usp=drive_link]” Link to The Athletic on Skubal’s surgery [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7274811/2026/05/13/tigers-tarik-skubal-elbow-surgery-explained/] Link to Seinfeld squirrel surgery scene [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FieGqyLJYHc] Link to Giants celebration clip [https://bsky.app/profile/michaelaugustine.bsky.social/post/3mlmzziyzt22n] Link to Key & Peele sketch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGJb2iLvOKE] Link to Baggarly post [https://bsky.app/profile/andrewbaggarly.bsky.social/post/3mlp77jqr5k2f] Link to Baggarly article [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7275258/2026/05/13/eric-haase-giants-win-dodgers-two-home-runs/] Link to other article on the edict [https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2026/05/13/sf-giants-outfield-win-celebration-drew-gilbert-harrison-bader-jung-hoo-lee/] Link to JHL’s possible smooch attempt [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1t7va1s/jung_hoo_lee_tries_to_get_drew_gilbert_and_heliot/] Link to new bow celebration [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NUekTjK6TrQ] Link to Gilbert GIF [https://bsky.app/profile/cptowers.bsky.social/post/3mlorebzs722g] Link to Vitello thrust [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1tbtww8/giants_pelvic_thrust_lives/] Link to Posey ownership story [https://www.mlb.com/news/buster-posey-joins-giants-ownership-group] Link to Charles B. Johnson wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_B._Johnson] Link to Johnson donations article [https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/12/05/report-turns-out-giants-co-owner-has-a-history-of-contributions-to-anti-lgbtq-politicians/] Link to Mets outfield imitation [https://bsky.app/profile/themetsnewsletter.com/post/3mlpaken3bs2x] Link to 2022 Mookie celebration [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/wgcdzc/the_dodgers_clubhouse_with_an_interesting/] Link to Mookie Twitch stream answer [https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1694295192] Link to Mookie Twitch clip [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rGVVcPh3eFY] Link to bukkake wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bukkake] Link to Mookie’s Ohtani comment [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1oieimc/reporter_asks_mookie_betts_if_he_will_think_about/] Link to 2024 Dodgers crotch bump [https://sports.yahoo.com/dodgers-star-debuts-cup-bump-052303336.html] Link to 2016 Cubs crotch bump [https://www.outsports.com/2024/10/18/24102964/chicago-cubs-world-series-david-ross-dexter-fowler-crotch-bump-gay-dodgers-cleveland-guardians-david-fry-brayan-rocchio/] Link to 2014 Mariners celebration post 1 [https://www.reddit.com/r/Mariners/comments/276fnz/what_is_that_thing_that_the_mariners_are_doing/] Link to 2014 Mariners celebration post 2 [https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/2demax/the_mariners_have_a_rather_interesting_show_of/] Link to 2019 Rangers crotch grab [https://people.com/sports/crotch-grab-joey-gallo-nomar-mazara-double-home-run/] Link to Red Sox celebration info [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/one-unexpected-bright-spot-ugly-112155659.html] Link to Dodgers memorial announcement [https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/press-release/dodgers-to-celebrate-13th-annual-lgbtq-night-presented-by-blue-shield-of-california-at-uniqlo-field-at-dodger-stadium-on-friday-june-5-vs-the-angels?t=dodgers-press-releases] Link to Collins obit [https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48753479/jason-collins-dies-47] Link to MLBTR on Fried’s elbow [https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/05/max-fried-departs-game-with-elbow-soreness.html] Link to Mayo game story [https://www.mlb.com/news/coby-mayo-hits-3-run-homer-in-orioles-comeback-win-vs-yankees] Link to Mayo quote clip [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYOJlYQsXzU/] Link to Mayo quote text [https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/2054018271293083789] Link to Argos wiki [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argos_(dog)] Link to mid-March team SP projections [https://web.archive.org/web/20260309213504/https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=SP] Link to team SP WAR to date [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&stats=sta&startdate=2026-03-01&enddate=2026-05-12] Link to Orioles SP stats so far [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&team=2&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&stats=sta&sortcol=6&sortdir=default&startdate=2026-03-01&enddate=2026-05-12] Link to team hitter WAR [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=y&season=2026&season1=2026&ind=0&sortcol=21&sortdir=default&type=8&month=1000&team=0%2Cts&startdate=2026-03-01&enddate=2026-05-12] Link to Elias’s Eflin/Rodriguez quote [https://bsky.app/profile/afkostka.bsky.social/post/3lmuvuodfkc2q] Link to 2026 Elias SP quote 1 [https://www.baltimorebaseball.com/sports/orioles-mlb/2026/02/10/elias-orioles-starting-rotation-strong-talented-richdubroff/] Link to 2026 Elias SP quote 2 [https://x.com/afkostka/status/2025279893861183685] Link to 2026 Elias SP quote 3 [https://x.com/jcalvinmeyer/status/2035467006460256560] Link to team defense leaderboard [https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/fielding-run-value?dateEnd=2026-05-12&gameType=Regular&seasonStart=2026&seasonEnd=2026&type=fielding-team&position=0&minInnings=q&minResults=1] Link to .000 BABIP streaks [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YbwUcqMhkRdXfg_-LkUSqfpqWgHcraOiTuuesxeqpo4/edit?usp=sharing] Link to MLB.com on Garcia [https://www.mlb.com/news/orioles-rico-garcia-one-hit-allowed-first-64-batters-in-2026] Link to Profar DH article [https://www.mlb.com/news/jurickson-profar-on-being-braves-dh-hernia-surgery] Link to team DH production [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=0&season=2026&season1=2026&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&filter=&players=0&type=8&month=44] Link to team LF production [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?lg=all&qual=0&season=2026&season1=2026&ind=0&team=0%2Cts&rost=&filter=&players=0&type=8&month=42] Link to 2026 Location+ leaders [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&type=36&month=0&ind=0&sortcol=13&sortdir=default&startdate=&enddate=&season1=2026&season=2026&qual=40] Link to Link to 2024-26 Location+ leaders [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&type=36&month=0&ind=0&sortcol=13&sortdir=default&startdate=&enddate=&season1=2024&season=2026&qual=250&pagenum=1] Link to latest Skenes gem [https://pittsburghbaseballnow.com/paul-skenes-pittsburgh-pirates-dominance-colorado-rockies/] Link to BP on Griffin’s rookie eligibility [https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/107039/flight-of-the-konnor/] Link to Griffin’s early-season sample [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=c%2C6%2C-1%2C372%2C375%2C193%2C-1%2C373%2C376%2C196%2C377%2C-1%2C198%2C58%2C61&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&startdate=2026-03-01&enddate=2026-04-23&team=0&pageitems=2000000000&sortcol=3&sortdir=default&qual=70&v_cr=202301] Link to Griffin’s second sample [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&type=c%2C6%2C-1%2C372%2C375%2C193%2C-1%2C373%2C376%2C196%2C377%2C-1%2C198%2C58%2C61&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&startdate=2026-04-24&enddate=2026-05-12&team=0&pageitems=2000000000&sortcol=3&sortdir=default&qual=70&v_cr=202301] Link to hitter leaderboard since Griffin’s birthday [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&startdate=2026-04-24&enddate=2026-05-12&team=0&pagenum=1&pageitems=200] Link to “quarter pole” definition [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/quarter_pole] Link to preseason hitter projections [https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=fangraphsdc&stats=bat&pos=&team=0&players=0&lg=all&z=1778671568&sortcol=&sortdir=desc&pageitems=30&statgroup=dashboard&fantasypreset=dashboard] Link to preseason pitcher projections [https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=fangraphsdc&stats=pit&pos=&team=0&players=0&lg=all&z=1778671568&sortcol=&sortdir=desc&pageitems=30&statgroup=dashboard&fantasypreset=dashboard] Link to hitter pace leaderboard [https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=onpacegpp&stats=bat&pos=&team=0&players=0&lg=all&z=1778671568&sortcol=&sortdir=desc&pageitems=30&statgroup=dashboard&fantasypreset=dashboard] Link to pitcher pace leaderboard [https://www.fangraphs.com/projections?type=onpacegpp&stats=pit&pos=&team=0&players=0&lg=all&z=1778671568&sortcol=&sortdir=desc&pageitems=30&statgroup=dashboard&fantasypreset=dashboard] Link to hitter over/underperformers [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CjngLVV4B4W84oxMQghQ-yTU6HGeqpfM6TNKahl-Flo/edit?usp=sharing] Link to pitcher over/underperformers [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QvvH781lQlCZss7JUwB77g9xa6V7O31ExcUDD7E3ioM/edit?usp=sharing] Link to Hogg on Miz velo post [https://bsky.app/profile/cyrthogg.bsky.social/post/3mlnx5rq6sk2p] Link to Hogg on Miz velo article [https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2026/05/12/jacob-misiorowskis-adrenaline-laced-celebrations-tied-to-his-success/89991882007/] Link to Jones on Miz velo [https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2026/05/08/new-york-yankees-rookie-impressed-by-milwaukee-brewers-pitcher-jacob-misiorowski/90005821007/] Link to Miz vs. Jones velo fun fact [https://x.com/JessicaDBrand/status/2052956606762008805] Link to Crizer on April 2025 main characters [https://bandwagon.substack.com/p/17-april-in-review-and-preview] Link to Clemens on Walker [https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jordan-walker-is-trending-up/] Link to Raleigh shower story [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7276463/2026/05/14/cal-raleigh-mariners-shower-uniform-mindset/] Link to BP on Turang [https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/107018/in-graphical-detail-you-hang-it-turang-bangs-it/] Link to Blue Jays IP leaders [https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=pit&lg=all&qual=0&type=8&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&team=14&sortcol=7&sortdir=default&startdate=2026-03-01&enddate=2026-05-12] Link to Orioles shutout gamer [https://www.mlb.com/orioles/news/kyle-bradish-allows-1-hit-in-6-innings-in-shutout-of-yankees] Link to 2475 Podsednik Stat Blast wiki [https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_2475:_The_Telltale_Heat#Stat_Blast] Link to 1879 Podsednik Stat Blast [https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1879:_Me_and_Julio_Down_By_the_Ballyard#Stat_Blast] Link to 1885 Podsednik follow-up [https://effectivelywild.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1885:_The_Pit_Clock] 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