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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of Ben’s jury duty and Meg’s first colonoscopy, then discuss an investigation into Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s finances, Roki Sasaki’s big glove, Munetaka Murakami’s performance against good velocity, a squirrel sighting (and top prospect Max Clark’s arrival) in Detroit, baseball’s animal kingdom, who gets to claim Jimothy, the frustrating Mariners, Curtis Mead’s im-mead-iate injury, and pre-deadline unrest in Philly. Then (1:05:16) FanGraphs contributor Kiri Oler joins to preview the Women’s Pro Baseball League’s inaugural season and consider its prospects for long-term success. Audio intro: Daniel Leckie, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Gabriel-Ernest, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to WSJ on Walter’s finances Link to WSJ on Walter’s stroke Link to Ben on the Dodgers in 2015 Link to WSJ on Sasaki Link to June FG post on Sasaki Link to Roki’s rolling WAR Link to Roki’s four-seamer speed by start Link to Murakami vs. velo article Link to extended squirrel video Link to MLB.com squirrel article Link to BP squirrel article Link to PAWS page Link to animal appearances video Link to MLB.com on Clark’s call-up Link to BP on Clark’s call-up Link to baseball exceptionalism wiki Link to Jimothy wiki Link to M’s Jimothy promotion Link to Trash Pandas’ Jimothy promotion Link to food guarding info Link to Mead injury article Link to Mead recovery report Link to BP IL Triage tool Link to Gelb on the Phillies Link to Paine on the Phillies Link to WPBL wiki Link to Kiri on the WPBL teams Link to Kiri on WPBL managers Link to Kiri’s 2025 pod appearance Link to Kiri on other women’s leagues Link to WPBL team pages Link to AP on the WPBL Link to ESPN’s WPBL press release Link to 2025 WPBL announcement Link to Women’s Baseball World Cup article Link to Ben on the OWL Link to A League of Their Own scene Link to Roki game story Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Blake Murphy is joined by Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss Trey Yesavage's outing, Louis Varland's consistency and what's ahead for Toronto's front office as the trade deadline nears. Afterwards, Brittany Ghiroli (29:26), Senior MLB Enterprise, and Investigator at The Athletic, talks Max Scherzer longevity, where the Blue Jays stand and MLB organizations seeking out advantages through scouting opponents. Lastly, Ben Clemens (50:17) of FanGraphs breaks down his yearly Trade Value Series where he lists the 50 most valuable players in the MLB weighing performance, age and contract. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jason Collette, of FanGraphs and Rotowire, is back to talk about the Tampa Bay Rays. Jason addressed Tampa's trade deadline needs, and how to get by the pesky Yankees and Red Sox, who still find ways to win. Jason and Chrystal talked about pitching matchups for the coming series, and the pros and cons of opening pitchers in previewing the series. They also lauded the ABS system, issues with catchers, cool bobbleheads, and how sometimes sports hurt your feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon chat the Buffalo Bills and who can contend with them in the AFC before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to chat some MLB. Also on the show, more on MLB futures and MVP odds, and a recap of best bets ends the show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon chat the Buffalo Bills and who can contend with them in the AFC before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show to chat some MLB. Also on the show, more on MLB futures and MVP odds, and a recap of best bets ends the show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Bechtold Breakdown - Murf Gray is up to third on the Pirates top 30 prospects list. Axiel Plaz is now sixth on MLB Pipeline and third on FanGraphs. Termarr Johnson is now 11th. Thomas Harrington has fallen to 23rd. The Dodgers have nine top 100 prospects. The Ravens have released Diego Pavia.
Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB Network and CHSN White Sox analyst Dan Plesac to break down the White Sox's outlook ahead of the trade deadline. They discuss whether the Sox have a postseason-caliber bullpen, Sean Burke's development, the value of postseason experience on a big league roster, and the team's challenging schedule ahead. Dan also weighs in on FanGraphs' playoff projections for the White Sox and explains why he wouldn't trade places with the Dodgers.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon preview the NFC North odds for the upcoming season, and Gill gives out his best tennis bets. Also, they are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs to talk MLB. Later, Nick Whalen joins the show to talk NBA and NFL. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon preview the NFC North odds for the upcoming season, and Gill gives out his best tennis bets. Also, they are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs to talk MLB. Later, Nick Whalen joins the show to talk NBA and NFL. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling to discuss the weekend's games vs. the Chicago White Sox and reflect on the season to date where Toronto, according to FanGraphs, currently has a 14% chance of making the playoffs (32:07). Afterwards, Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz (51:15) talks starters Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez and Tampa getting swept by Boston over the weekend. Lastly, Canadian Atlanta Braves prospect Eric Hartman (1:14:40) talks about his season with the High-A Rome Emperors, adjustments going from each level in the minors and representing Canada in the future. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
This week I talk about when implementation itself becomes the blocker — how working on a new welcome sequence in Kyle Adams' Newsletter Power-Up Cohort reminded me that I rarely get stuck deciding to act, but I do get stuck overcomplicating the build, and why I need to iterate for myself the way I do for clients. Then a FanGraphs piece that reframed how I react to fans booing at the All-Star Game, and a recommendation for the cast of The Odyssey recapping the entire story in one minute on The Tonight Show.Links:The Hater's All-Star GameThe Odyssey Cast Recaps the Entire Story in One Minute — The Tonight ShowIf you enjoyed this, consider joining my newsletter at https://streamlined.fm/wrap. You'll get regular emails on how to approach building systems that help you take time off, worry-free.View the episode transcript (00:00) - Welcome to the Friday Wrap-Up (00:26) - When Does Implementation Hinder You? (04:09) - Recommended Reading: The Haters All-Star Game (06:40) - Something Fun: The Odyssey in One Minute (07:36) - Automation of the Week: Auditing Opt-ins with Claude (09:54) - Wrapping Up ————Streamlined Solopreneur helps solopreneurs automate their business so they can take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. If you're looking to get started, you can download the Solopreneur Systems Starter Kit. It's 4 systems every solopreneur should have, the simplest way to get started, along with the exact tools, automations, and AI prompts you need. No guessing here. Get it for free at https://streamlined.fm/kitConnect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Hour 3 with Donny Football: Will the Pirates be buyers or sellers? We think they will be buyers. Donny thinks Mason Miller is unrealistic. Donny is not trading Seth Hernandez. Can Paul Skenes return to his elite status? The Padres are open to trading Mason Miller. Could Miller actually be traded home to the Bucs? CBS Sports and FanGraphs thinks the Pirates will be the final Wild Card. Chuck in Uniontown calls the show.
The Padres are open to trading Mason Miller. Could Miller actually be traded home to the Bucs? CBS Sports and FanGraphs thinks the Pirates will be the final Wild Card. Chuck in Uniontown calls the show.
Blake Murphy is joined by FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to discuss the All-Star events and provides an overview of 2026 MLB Draft talent pool. Afterwards, Kansas City Royals field co-ordinator Scott Thorman (29:36) discusses his Canadian roots, role with the Royals, and his reaction to learning he was a role model for Joey Votto. Baseball America's Carlos Collazo (50:04) evaluates which teams had good drafts, Toronto's new prospects and Brendan Lawson, who's projected to be the No.1 prospect in the 2027 MLB Draft. Lastly, Bradford William Davis (1:20:42) of readeyeblack.com talks about how MLB baseball has changed, ways sports games are getting worse and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
MLB Draft 2026 What Do Real Prospects Think About MLB's Draft Proposal?2026 Mock Draft 1.0The Biggest (Literally) Draft Class YetJackson Flora's Evolution, Alain Gomez-Gudino's Incredible Journey, and Other Tales from the 2026 Draft Class2026 MLB Draft Preview and Updated RankingsDay 1 Draft Chat2026 Mock Draft 2.0: The Day OfThe MLB Draft Is Once Again for Diehards OnlyDay 1 Recap2026 Futures Game Recap: More Next Year, PleaseEffectively Wild Episode 2504: I Choo-Choo-Choose You Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen banter about Zack Wheeler declining MLB’s last-minute All-Star invitation, JJ Wetherholt’s long-term contract extension, and how the Futures Game and amateur draft fell flat as spectator events, then discuss the top tier of draft picks, some surprising picks and revamped approaches by teams under new management, why better data hasn’t made teams much better at drafting, why no team has tried blowing by its bonus allotment, and more, plus closing banter about Bryce Harper’s explanation of his video message for a sports-betting addict. Audio intro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: PJ Harding, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to The Simpsons clip Link to Wheeler article Link to MLBTR on Wetherholt Link to Wetherholt’s draft outfit Link to Baumann on the spectator experience Link to Cooper on the spectator experience Link to Manfred mispronunciation article Link to celebrity golf tournament Link to Futures Game FAQ Link to draft viewing FAQ Link to Brendan on the Futures Game Link to Eric’s draft preview Link to The Board Link to Baumann on big draftees Link to MLB draft tracker Link to FG Day 1 draft recap Link to The Athletic on Schaffner Link to Crotchfelt vs. Titsworth post Link to Angels picks Link to Ball’s draft study Link to Seidler on blowing up the draft Link to Ball on blowing up the draft Link to NBA revenue info Link to Madisynn from She-Hulk Link to Clemens on prospect valuation 1 Link to Clemens on prospect valuation 2 Link to camel case wiki Link to Harper’s Instagram post Link to EW guest appearances Link to Dodgers extra-inning game Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Blake Murphy is joined by Davy Andrews of FanGraphs to recap the Home Run Derby and the All-Star festivities. Following that, former MLB player Hunter Pence (25:33) discusses broadcasting the Derby with Netflix, the contrasting styles of home run hitters and keys to Toronto turning their season around. Afterwards, Keith Law (50:29) of the Athletic talks 2026 Blue Jays draft picks in Cole Carlon and Will Brick in addition to Jojo Parker, Nolan Perry and other standouts from the 2026 MLB Futures Game. Lastly, Canadian musician Darrian Gerrard (1:21:18) discusses her love of softball growing up, passion for music and her latest song “going through it.” The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to discuss Jojo Parker's play in the 2026 Futures Game along with Cole Carlon, Will Brick and others taken by the Blue Jays in the 2026 MLB Draft. Jon Morosi (27:44) of the MLB Network previews tonight's Home Run Derby and where Toronto stands in the American League playoff race. Afterwards, Ben Clemens (51:06) joins to introduce FanGraphs' new Prospect Valuation Method and why it's useful in assessing talent. He also gives a sneak peak into his annual Trade Value Series ahead of the approaching MLB Trade Deadline (1:31:11). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy is Fangraphs' Jon Becker to talk about some of the new features on Fangraphs and the favourites to win the Home Run Derby. Afterwards, Cody Stavenhagen (30:10) of the Athletic phones in to discuss the chances Tarik Skubal is dealt and Justin Verlander announcing he is retiring at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Mike Petriello (50:01) of MLB.com follows up to describe the unheralded durability of Dylan Cease and the Blue Jays' uncharacteristic strikeout rate. Lastly, Kyle Glaser (1:14:57) of Foul Territory previews the San Diego Padres ahead of their three-game set vs. Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon update Wimbledon, the World Cup and NBA moves before The MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev joins the show to chat some MLB. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by to preview the second half of the MLB season and the guys take a look at some NBA futures. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon update Wimbledon, the World Cup and NBA moves before The MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev joins the show to chat some MLB. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by to preview the second half of the MLB season and the guys take a look at some NBA futures. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Dan Shulman to talk about the various blunders on Wednesday against the Astros and what he observed during Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s batting practice pregame. Afterwards, Davy Andrews (29:29) of Fangraphs joins to discuss how the Alejandro Kirk-Brandon Valenzuela platoon has looked and the art of challenging as a catcher. Levi Weaver (50:03) of the Athletic provides a Texas Rangers check-in and what his Trade Deadline Big Board is speculating. Lastly, Buffalo Bisons pitcher Adam Macko (1:14:19) discusses the nerves ahead of his MLB debut in May, pitching at Yankee Stadium and what Jays management want him to work on. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Dustin Swedelson recap the first round of the NBA Draft and take a look at some futures odds to win the Finals, conference titles and Rookie of the Year. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show with some MLB plays before the guys preview the AFC. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Dustin Swedelson recap the first round of the NBA Draft and take a look at some futures odds to win the Finals, conference titles and Rookie of the Year. Also on the show, Paul Sporer from FanGraphs joins the show with some MLB plays before the guys preview the AFC. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Zach Worden to break down the loss to the Astros including Shane Bieber's return. Johnny Prokos (30:51) of the “Johnny I Pro Show” comes in-studio to discuss his family hotdog stand outside of the Rogers Centre, his Blue Jays fandom and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs' Ben Clemens (49:55) analyzes the changes in how prospects are evaluated and what the numbers suggest about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. Lastly, Sam Blum (1:20:33) of the Athletic discusses what players are saying on the looming MLB lockout. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss Shane Bieber's return on Tuesday, managing the Alejandro Kirk-Brandon Valenzuela platoon and the epic comeback victory on Saturday. Astros Radio Broadcaster Robert Ford (30:00) talks Hunter Brown, Josh Hader and the rest of Houston's lineup ahead of their 3-game set vs. the Blue Jays. Fangraphs' Paul Sporer (49:54) breaks down the perplexing case of Kyle Bradish and other inconsistent starters, latest trends and the approach to Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage in Fantasy Baseball. Lastly, Baseball America's JJ Cooper (1:13:34) analyzes the latest proposal in labour negotiations, specifically the suggested drastic change to the MLB Draft which would eliminate high school prospects from the draft. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
FanGraphs prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen joins Jim, Tyler and DiNardo on WNS9+ for a complete breakdown of the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system. FanGraphs recently released its Pirates Top 50 prospect list, led by Konnor Griffin, Bubba Chandler, Seth Hernandez, Edward Florentino and Johan De Los Santos. Longenhagen also described Pittsburgh's system as strong, with star talent at the top, near-ready pitching and several high-upside position players. The guys pick Eric's brain on the biggest names, surprising rankings, potential breakout prospects and which players have the best chance to become legitimate major league contributors. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The countdown continues!In this solo episode, Tim Kanak (@FantasyAceball) breaks down prospects #76-100 from the Memorial Day 2026 MLB Prospect Rankings. This tier is loaded with high-upside arms, athletic middle infielders, emerging power bats, and several prospects who could make significant jumps up prospect lists over the next year.While these players sit outside the Top 75 today, many possess the tools and upside to become Top 50 prospects—and future impact major leaguers.Prospects Covered#76 Ethan Conrad, OF, Cubs#77 Jaxon Wiggins, SP, Cubs#78 Jamie Arnold, SP, Athletics#79 Hector Rodriguez, OF, Reds#80 Henry Bolte, OF, Athletics#81 Kash Mayfield, SP, Padres#82 Edwin Arroyo, 2B/SS, Reds#83 Demetrio Crisantes, 2B, Diamondbacks#84 Juneicker Caceres, OF, Guardians#85 Ike Irish, C/OF, Orioles#86 Didier Fuentes, SP, Braves#87 Elmer Rodriguez, SP, Yankees#88 Tate Southisene, SS, Braves#89 Josh Hammond, SS, Royals#90 Johnny King, SP, Blue Jays#91 Steele Hall, SS, Reds#92 Xavier Neyens, SS/3B, Astros#93 Andrew Fischer, 1B/3B/OF, Brewers#94 Nathan Flewelling, C/1B, Rays#95 Kevin Alvarez, OF, Astros#96 Josh Adamczewski, 2B/OF, Brewers#97 Felnin Celesten, SS, Mariners#98 Jonny Farmelo, OF, Mariners#99 Arjun Nimmala, SS, Blue Jays#100 Cole Carrigg, OF, RockiesIn This Episode⚾ The most underrated prospects in baseball⚾ Dynasty baseball sleepers before they explode in value⚾ High-upside teenage shortstops and future impact bats⚾ Pitching prospects with frontline starter potential⚾ Which players could become Top 50 prospects by year's end⚾ Organizational development trends and prospect growth paths⚾ Long-term fantasy baseball outlooks and MLB projectionsFrom premium athletes like Henry Bolte, Felnin Celesten, Jonny Farmelo, and Arjun Nimmala to intriguing arms such as Jamie Arnold, Kash Mayfield, Didier Fuentes, and Johnny King, this episode highlights some of the most fascinating names in the next tier of prospect rankings.We also discuss why players like Ethan Conrad, Edwin Arroyo, Ike Irish, Xavier Neyens, Nathan Flewelling, and Cole Carrigg could significantly outperform their current rankings over the coming seasons.If you love MLB prospects, dynasty baseball, fantasy baseball, scouting reports, MLB Draft coverage, Baseball America, MLB Pipeline, FanGraphs, and minor league baseball, this episode is for you.
Aram and Peter buy or sell Fangraphs projections for the rest of the season before a Minor League report and the weekend preview! Intro: 0:00 AL East Winner: 2:03 Orioles or White Sox: 8:47 Rangers Playoffs: 14:40 NL Central Battle: 21:58 Miss Playoffs: 33:41 World Series Winner: 41:58 MiLB Report: 48:19 Weekend Preview: 1:01:06 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer from FanGraphs to chat some of his MLB futures plays before Country Clubbin' previews the RBC Canadian Open. Also on the show, VSiN's Shoulda Bet More podcast host, Will Hill, drops by with his picks for the NBA Finals, MLB and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dom and I talk about the disappointment from the first round picks of 2026, closer chaos, playing time concerns for highly rostered players in the Main Event and a look back at FAAB adds from the Main Event four weeks ago (5/10), using the Fangraphs 15 team player rater to sort out valuesPullHitter merch is here! Welcome to the PullHitter Podcast, your destination for actionable resources and tools to grind your way to ultimate fantasy baseball success.Support my work and join the Pull Hitter Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkFollow on twitter: @pullhitterpod https://twitter.com/PullHitterPod @deadpullhitterhttps://twitter.com/deadpullhitter Email : pullhitterpodcast@gmail.com Website: pullhitter.comMy link tree with all of my links in one spot:https://linktr.ee/pullhitterAlso check out me cohosting the Launch Angle Podcast with Rob Silver!https://anchor.fm/robe
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer from FanGraphs to chat some of his MLB futures plays before Country Clubbin' previews the RBC Canadian Open. Also on the show, VSiN's Shoulda Bet More podcast host, Will Hill, drops by with his picks for the NBA Finals, MLB, NFL awards and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s decision to challenge a strike in the first inning. Arden Zwelling (10:46) joins from Atlanta to break down the Blue Jays' plan for Simeon Woods Richardson and last night's loss to the Braves. Mike Petriello of MLB.com joins to discuss Davis Schneider's crazy walk rate with the Bisons. Toronto Blue Jays DJ Richie Guzman (49:59) pops by to discuss the playlist he has and how he sets the mood at the Rogers Centre. Lastly, Fangraphs' Meg Rowley (1:16:10) talks Mariners and Louis Varland's season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Seth Hernandez struck out eight batters over five innings on the road for the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Plus, more on the latest Pirates' bullpen implosion and my take on FanGraphs releasing their top prospects lists for the Pirates.Subscribe to Bucs on Deck for the best daily content on the entire Pittsburgh Pirates organization, from top to bottom. https://bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribeHead on over to YouTube and subscribe to the channel as well. I'll have plenty of video from my trip to Bradenton over the next couple of weeks. https://www.youtube.com/@bucsondeck Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon break down odds for the PGA Memorial Tournament. Also, they are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs to discuss some MLB Futures for this season. Later, they are joined by Will Hill to talk MLB, NBA and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon break down odds for the PGA Memorial Tournament. Also, they are joined by Paul Sporer, Writer and Podcaster for Fangraphs to discuss some MLB Futures for this season. Later, they are joined by Will Hill to talk MLB, NBA and more. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Davy Andrews of Fangraphs to talk Blue Jays, Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Eric Smith (27:51) pop by to analyze the decision to use Jeff Hoffman in the 9th on Saturday and the week ahead for Toronto. Jon Morosi (51:09) of MLB Network joins to talk Jacob deGrom's legacy, where Toronto stands in the AL East and more. Lastly, Jesus Cano (1:16:06) of the Athletic joins to talk everything about the NL East leading Braves including their dominant pitching staff and Ronald Acuna Jr. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Dan Shulman to talk Adam Macko, Patrick Corbin and Toronto's recent play. Former Blue Jay Curtis Granderson (25:25) talks his time with Toronto, wrestling and bouncing back after a World Series appearance. Ben Clemens (49:54) of Fangraphs gives his thoughts on Toronto, the state of hitting in the MLB and labour negotiations. Lastly, NBC's John Fanta (1:24:57) previews the Orioles and Blue Jays The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi to talk about Spencer Miles, what Jesus Sanchez has offered, Charles McAdoo getting called-up from Triple-A and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs' Jon Becker (30:13) breaks down where CBA negotiations stand. MASN's Melanie Newman (50:27) comes by to discuss Craig Albernaz's coaching performance in his first season with the Orioles, Chris Bassitt on Baltimore as he's set start vs. the Blue Jays tonight and the other starters on the O's. Lastly, Chris Colabello (1:15:13) joins to reflect on Toronto's postseason run the importance of hitting fastballs and Kazuma Okamoto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer from FanGraphs previews today's MLB slate before the guys look at some MLB win totals. Also on the show, Will Hill of VSiN's Shoulda Bet More podcast joins the show with some MLB and NBA plays, and VSiN's NHL betting analyst Jonathan Davis drops by to chat the NHL playoffs. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cade, Eric, Shane, and Adi discuss NHL playoff hockey, expected goals models, statistical limits in measuring player performance, and how sports like hockey, soccer, baseball, and football differ in the way win probability builds and shifts during competition. Jay Jaffe, senior writer for FanGraphs, the author of The Cooperstown Casebook, and the creator of the JAWS (Jaffe WAR Score) metric for Hall of Fame analysis. joins the Moneyball team to break down early MLB season surprises, debate modern Hall of Fame standards for pitchers, explain the JAWS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by Paul Sporer from FanGraphs previews today's MLB slate before the guys look at some MLB win totals. Also on the show, Will Hill of VSiN's Shoulda Bet More podcast joins the show with some MLB and NBA plays, and VSiN's NHL betting analyst Jonathan Davis drops by to chat the NHL playoffs. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Shulman to discuss Yohendrick Pinango's errors in the outfield, Trey Yesavage's start and Nathan Lukes' return. New Hampshire Fisher Cats Infielder Sean Keys (29:00) chats with Blake about his season so far, hitting discipline, and his next steps. Fangraphs' David Laurila (52:02) discuses Nathan Lukes and talking hitting with Bryce Harper. Lastly, Fangraphs' Michael Baumann (1:14:06) talks Sandy Alcantara, Xavier Edwards and Liam Hicks ahead of Miami's second game of the series against Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
On this episode of The SIS Baseball Podcast, Mark Simon is joined by FanGraphs baseball writer Ben Clemens. Both Ben and Mark are big fans of the game show, Jeopardy, so they decided to have a little fun with the show concept.Ben and Mark took 4 categories apiece from the Tuesday May 20, 2026 episode of the show, and came up with one baseball stats-related question and answer that fit the category. The categories were:- What's Your Angle?- Catch You Later, Homes- A Game of Numbers- There's A Word for That- Science- On Your Merry Way- Country Facts- One Historical Figure, Two PlaysIt got a little silly, but we promise you'll learn something new from this.Afterwards, Mark was joined by his colleague, SIS senior product manager Noah Gatsik, to talk about the Rays hot start and what Noah likes about the ABS system.Ben on Cristopher Sanchezhttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/cristopher-sanchez-continuously-improvingBen on the 2026 MLB Walk Ratehttps://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/where-are-2026s-extra-walks-coming-fromMark on the Rays defensehttps://www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2026/05/14/stat-of-the-week-catching-some-rays/Thanks as always for listening. Please check out the new-and-improved FieldingBible.com website, follow us on Bluesky at @sportsinfosolutions.com, and read our work at SportsInfoSolutions.com. You can e-mail us at Mark@sportsinfosolutions.com.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev for his weekly appearance before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by with his MLB plays. Also on the show, NFL news and notes, a preview of tonight's Spurs vs. Thunder game and recap of the best bets from today's show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined by MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev for his weekly appearance before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by with his MLB plays. Also on the show, NFL news and notes, a preview of tonight's Spurs vs. Thunder game and recap of the best bets from today's show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon are joined MegaPod co-host Todd Wishnev for Wishnev Wednesday's and his sports gripes before Paul Sporer from FanGraphs drops by with his MLB plays for today's slate. Also on the show, VSiN's Prop Points co-host Nick Whalen jumps in to preview tonight's NBA playoffs before the guys recap today's best bets. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Drive looked at the Fangraphs playoffs odds for the Kansas City Royals, and were interested in the story that the numbers tell.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is the new reigning redass of MLB, and the first in-depth he-said, they-said mud-slinging about Craig Breslow and Boston’s coaching cull. Then (35:19) they Stat Blast about the longest streaks of series wins and non-losses to start a season (or at any point in a season), lapping the league in run differential, and batterymates who were previously exchanged in a trade, before bringing on Ben Clemens of FanGraphs (49:36) to talk about whether Munetaka Murakami’s hot start is sustainable (and if so, why he was widely underestimated), how the strike zone has been shrunk and reshaped in the ABS era—somewhat counterintuitively, not just because of overturned calls—and the potential short/long-term effects on scoring. Audio intro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Kite Person, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jonathan Crymes, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Link to “redass” definition Link to Carig on “redass” Link to Rushing timeline Link to “fishy” comment clip Link to “fishy” comment article Link to Rockies celebration Link to Lee incident clip Link to Rushing denial Link to Lee incident article Link to Amaya incident clip Link to Hoerner comments Link to Rushing’s slide Link to Arraez comments Link to timeout request Link to 2015 Williams feature Link to Breslow/Boston report Link to fatberg wiki Link to streaks spreadsheet Link to Columbus Solons wiki Link to traded batterymates Link to Ben’s catchers research Link to Shackleton wiki Link to Clemens on Murakami Link to chase rate leaderboard Link to Passan on Ohtani in 2018 Link to Passan’s follow-up Link to Clemens on the strike zone Link to strike zone definition Link to Trueblood on the strike zone Link to Trueblood on challenges Link to Sam on 3-0 autostrikes Link to 2025 buffer zone change Link to ump accuracy over time Link to Ben on umpire grading Link to kernel regression wiki Link to 2024-26 MLB rates Link to 2025 MLB rates through same date Link to 2024 MLB rates through same date Link to highest full-season rates Link to Federer Hawk-Eye stance 1 Link to Federer Hawk-Eye stance 2 Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
Papers drop game was on fire yesterday. Chaos abounds as people are saying there's an app issue. Did Jackson quit the show? Nope, he's back and the app is working. Where you going to watch the Maypole? Do we have more female listeners than Delilah? Jackson's Wetherholt bet cashed early yesterday. There's still a Ponderosa in Arnold. Still waiting on Lix's statement. Oil Marmol talking about sweeping the Pirates. NLCS preview this weekend? The mean streets of Glendale. Polos and dixie cups. Sopapilla.The buzzsaw that is the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Cards 19.8% chance to make the playoffs according to Fangraphs. Marmol talking about Hunter Dobbins start. Jackson's wearing a Hamptons hat. Big performance on the softball field last night.Summer '98 curse broken yesterday. Mike Trout having a good start to the season. A vortex of ADD. Oilers and Stars vanquished last night. Big elimination night in the NHL. Doug's pulling for Buffalo. Knicks put one on the Hawks last night. You can't put journalism on hold. It's all about The Puma. Pizza in the territories. Colorado style.Good Friday vibes. Would they like toasted ravioli in Italy? Why does Jackson hate St. Louis so much? Cuck style pizza. Paul Skenes talking about growing up playing with Nathan Church. Time to put domes over all the Little League fields. Ball Coach Steve is on the phone lines. BCS is ruffling feathers on TikTok. Tournaments in Cooperstown. Bat flips. Interning with Zip Rzeppa. If you have to make payments on clothing, it's probably not for you.Coach Vaughn never had any kids hot dogging. What makes Ball Coach Steve so special? Drops of the Week. Martin getting held accountable in his work e-mail.Audio of former Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy giving Yadier Molina some high praise. Is Jackson gonna pass out? Gettin' warmer. Time for a text audit. Sit in a dark room and watch Pearl Harbor. Solar red. Cards Cubs night game at Wrigley on 4th of July. Majoring in Twitter replies.Is this on your Mt. Rushmore of Madonna? Hosts texting other hosts about other hosts. Fever Pitch. Don't tell us what to do. Greg Sankey talking about the future of the SEC Championship game and its importance. Kirby Smart talking about roster depth now compared to years ago. Is Tim in discussion to coach college football? Ted Lasso coming back.What just happened? They're not happy there's no After The Morning After today. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDWe gotta catch up.Make it 13 for Soup. Soup's choke and poke advice paid dividends. Where are you getting your box scores? How real is momentum in baseball? Doug's peppering Soup with the tough questions. Throwing scuffed balls. How long did it take to move on from a bad outing? Working with a sports psychologist. Bill Buckner. Cards with 5 and 4 game winning streaks during Soup's call-in streak.Mad Dog just absolutely lets Sunday Night Football have it. Claire Underwood.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-35:04) Papers drop game was on fire yesterday. Chaos abounds as people are saying there's an app issue. Did Jackson quit the show? Nope, he's back and the app is working. Where you going to watch the Maypole? Do we have more female listeners than Delilah? Jackson's Wetherholt bet cashed early yesterday. There's still a Ponderosa in Arnold. Still waiting on Lix's statement. Oil Marmol talking about sweeping the Pirates. NLCS preview this weekend? The mean streets of Glendale. Polos and dixie cups. Sopapilla.(35:12-48:17) The buzzsaw that is the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Cards 19.8% chance to make the playoffs according to Fangraphs. Marmol talking about Hunter Dobbins start. Jackson's wearing a Hamptons hat. Big performance on the softball field last night.(48:27-1:08:23) Summer '98 curse broken yesterday. Mike Trout having a good start to the season. A vortex of ADD. Oilers and Stars vanquished last night. Big elimination night in the NHL. Doug's pulling for Buffalo. Knicks put one on the Hawks last night. You can't put journalism on hold. It's all about The Puma. Pizza in the territories. Colorado style.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.