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Best podcasts about meg rowley

Latest podcast episodes about meg rowley

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2337: Strip Poker

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 128:25


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a possible Rays franchise sale, the latest on Elly De La Cruz, Oneil Cruz, Sandy Alcantara, and Aaron Judge, Andrew Benintendi as the current face of replacement level, Nats manager Dave Martinez's comments about coaches, and Clayton Kershaw's cap on Pride Night. Then (56:10) Ben brings back former […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2336: All Your Future Devers

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 100:27


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the Rafael Devers trade in depth, covering why Boston made the move, the resulting fan frustration, and the Giants impact. Then (57:56) they cover bad news about Christian Montes De Oca, John Brebbia, and Johnny O'Brien before bantering about Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, the Rays rotation, Charlie […]

Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast
TBG 60 - The Baseball Scene in Twilight

Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 94:17


Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the baseball portions of "Twilight." They introduce the film (1:49), with an overview of the story, the cast, and filmmakers, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (6:01). Amount of Baseball (10:35) opens with a true conundrum: what is the amount of baseball in the baseball portion of "Twilight"? Do we consider the "first Mariners game" and spring training? Baseball Accuracy (15:30) considers the viability of a four-vampire baseball team and a three-vampire baseball team, with the varying degree of problems that arise. Discussion of vampires' familiarity with John Fogarty's "Centerfield," seventh-wheel vampires, and the Mike Fiers of vampires (?). Ellen has issues with the lack of analytical positioning, and Eric queries the notion of thunder from an aluminum bat. Is Alice tipping her pitches? A brief history of baseball gloves (w/r/t Charlie Waitt, Albert Goodwill Spalding, Bill Doak, Rawlings). Some baserunning headscratchers with Carlisle. There is no spring training in Jacksonville (h/t Meg Rowley), but there ARE spring training/regular season timeline issues in this film. Storytelling (40:11) digs in on the substance of the vampire feud, Ellen's annoyance with the notion of the Cullens as "vegetarians," and Eric's annoyance with the sparkliness. Are they good at baseball? Would putting Bella's hair down really help mask her human scent? Some discussion of the directorial style and costume choices. Score (55:39) addresses the use of Radiohead, the Black Ghosts, Muse, and the squealing guitars. Acting (1:00:03) discusses the performances of Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, and Edi Gathegi, with shout-outs to Anna Kendrick and Gil Birmingham. Delightfulness of Catcher (1:04:57) weighs the Moment of Utmost Delight, Elizabeth Reaser's line deliveries, and the matriarch as catcher, while Delightfulness of Announcer (1:07:28) doesn't offer so much. Lack of Misogyny (1:08:01) considers the strength of female players, the film's upgrade over the book, with only a brief foray into the misogyny of the whole premise. No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (1:14:20), Six Degrees of Baseball (1:19:52), Favorite Moment (1:22:01) Least Favorite Moment (1:23:50), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (1:26:37), Dreamiest Player (1:28:12), Favorite Performance (1:29:41), Review Thank You (1:30:41) and Next Time (1:32:39). Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

Pitcher List Baseball Podcasts
TBG 60 - The Baseball Scene in Twilight

Pitcher List Baseball Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 94:17


Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the baseball portions of "Twilight." They introduce the film (1:49), with an overview of the story, the cast, and filmmakers, and review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (6:01). Amount of Baseball (10:35) opens with a true conundrum: what is the amount of baseball in the baseball portion of "Twilight"? Do we consider the "first Mariners game" and spring training? Baseball Accuracy (15:30) considers the viability of a four-vampire baseball team and a three-vampire baseball team, with the varying degree of problems that arise. Discussion of vampires' familiarity with John Fogarty's "Centerfield," seventh-wheel vampires, and the Mike Fiers of vampires (?). Ellen has issues with the lack of analytical positioning, and Eric queries the notion of thunder from an aluminum bat. Is Alice tipping her pitches? A brief history of baseball gloves (w/r/t Charlie Waitt, Albert Goodwill Spalding, Bill Doak, Rawlings). Some baserunning headscratchers with Carlisle. There is no spring training in Jacksonville (h/t Meg Rowley), but there ARE spring training/regular season timeline issues in this film. Storytelling (40:11) digs in on the substance of the vampire feud, Ellen's annoyance with the notion of the Cullens as "vegetarians," and Eric's annoyance with the sparkliness. Are they good at baseball? Would putting Bella's hair down really help mask her human scent? Some discussion of the directorial style and costume choices. Score (55:39) addresses the use of Radiohead, the Black Ghosts, Muse, and the squealing guitars. Acting (1:00:03) discusses the performances of Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, and Edi Gathegi, with shout-outs to Anna Kendrick and Gil Birmingham. Delightfulness of Catcher (1:04:57) weighs the Moment of Utmost Delight, Elizabeth Reaser's line deliveries, and the matriarch as catcher, while Delightfulness of Announcer (1:07:28) doesn't offer so much. Lack of Misogyny (1:08:01) considers the strength of female players, the film's upgrade over the book, with only a brief foray into the misogyny of the whole premise. No spoilers on the following segments: Yes or No (1:14:20), Six Degrees of Baseball (1:19:52), Favorite Moment (1:22:01) Least Favorite Moment (1:23:50), Scene We Would Have Liked to See (1:26:37), Dreamiest Player (1:28:12), Favorite Performance (1:29:41), Review Thank You (1:30:41) and Next Time (1:32:39). Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2335: The 70-Percent Podcast

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 105:15


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Tarik Skubal dialing down his top-end fastball (and dominating nonetheless), Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s self-described 70 percent effort level, Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting more and running less, whether the Blue Jays are getting what they wanted out of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the debut of Jacob Misiorowski, Aaron Civale's trade […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2334: The Overshadowed Debuts

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 121:44


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about depictions of the pitch clock in popular media, how the lack of advancing visual fidelity in baseball broadcasts makes it harder to identify when clips come from (and other ways we might distinguish eras at a glance), Hunter Dobbins drama and why it's harder than it used to […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2333: Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the In-Game Interview

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 97:58


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about good news and bad news for Ben's recent Meet a Major Leaguer subject Christian Montes De Oca, Craig Kimbrel's short-lived return to Atlanta, the promotions of Roman Anthony and Jacob Misiorowski and a proposal for automatic call-ups, Denzel Clarke's incredible catch and extreme stat line (and the nature […]

Blue Jays Talk
JTP: Another Blue Jays Comeback + Denzel Clarke's Insane Catch

Blue Jays Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 99:53


Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Jonatan Clase's huge homer, Alejandro Kirk continuing to mash, and John Schneider showing faith in Yariel Rodriguez in the 9th inning. Craig Goldstein (25:05) pops by to talk Dodgers and Toronto's Denzel Clarke wild catch last night. Molly Burkhardt (49:59) discusses Roman Anthony's debut with the Red Sox and the AUSL. Lastly, Meg Rowley (1:15:06) updates on the Seattle Mariners and gives her thoughts on the state of the 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.

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2332: The Setup Man Cannot Hold

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 134:07


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Spencer Strider's concerning performance, how he and Sandy Alcantara remind us that comebacks from elbow surgery aren't automatic, and whether things are lookng up for the White Sox on and off the field. Then (32:23) they bring on top-tier Patreon supporter John Thomas to banter about his background […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2331: The Secret Sauce

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 118:55


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Pete Alonso's performance since they marveled at his hot start, the return of Craig Kimbrel, Max Muncy's tale of two seasons, how hitters fare after LASIK, the Mets' “secret sauce” against Shohei Ohtani, whether the Dodgers' injury woes will hurt their capacity to recruit pitchers, Brandon Pfaadt's “yes […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2330: Tapped Out

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 99:40


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Taylor Walls fulfilling a preseason podcast prediction by being ejected after tapping his helmet following a questionable call (and the many notifications Ben and Meg received from EW listeners), Luke Weaver's stretching injury, the Rockies' purported improvement, the decline of the closer as bullpen protagonist, a miraculous softball-delivery […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2329: In the Zone

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 92:39


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the most exciting prospects who haven't yet made the majors but should soon (including Jac Caglianone, Roman Anthony, Bubba Chandler, and Andrew Painter), the struggles of once-ballyhooed trade targets Sandy Alcantara and Luis Robert Jr., the recent rebounds of Emmanuel Clase and Devin Williams, the returns of Mike […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2328: Rogers Tat

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 93:48


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Rockies' historic series losing streak and their rest-of-season projections, an Orioles fan's decision to get the name of Trevor Rogers tattooed on his butt, a Patrick Corbin innings-eating update, draft prospect Jace LaViolette's dedication to staying in the lineup, the late-career struggles of Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander, […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2327: Playing the Hits

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 101:28


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the new hardest-hit ball of the Statcast era, exit speeds across eras, Oneil Cruz vs. Elly De La Cruz, whether Tarik Skubal has gotten too good, Aaron Judge not feeling great at the plate, whether Rockies fans should boycott the team, how the (first) Juan Soto trade is […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2326: Mile High, New Low

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 108:25


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Rockies being so bad that mostly innocuous stories about them now seem like examples of organizational incompetence, a wild loss by a Rockies affiliate, and why recent terrible teams have been so bad, then (36:56) answer listener emails about catchers framing poorly on purpose, penalizing hitters when […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2325: MLB’s New Main Characters

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 97:27


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Rich Hill's latest perfect game bid, whether the Tigers are as good as they've looked, Jared Jones' elbow surgery and the Pirates' offensive outage, Paul Skenes and whether lower arm slots will protect pitchers' arms, Pete Crow-Armstrong and the players who've ascended to “main character” status this season, […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2324: Hustle Hassle

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 110:24


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Elly De La Cruz's unspectacular start to the season, the firing of Brandon Hyde and what it would take for them to blame a manager for a team's disappointing season, the hubbub about Juan Soto's hustle, MLB's announcement about Rivalry Weekend's success, Kyle Schwarber and the lineage of […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2323: Look Ma(scot), No Pants

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 109:28


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about listener suggestions for terms for tandem home run robberies (and the opposite of home run robberies), whether it's so O'sver in Baltimore, Jacob deGrom succeeding despite slightly less dominant stuff, and the realness of the rivalries in MLB's inaugural “Rivalry Weekend,” then (48:46) answer listener emails about awarding […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2322: Rose-Colored Glasses

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 104:25


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Julio Rodríguez gifting a homer and then taking one away, two Red Sox outfielders teaming up to make a catch, home-run-robbery terminology, Conor Jackson and remembering some guys who were good for your fantasy team, pouring one out for the Austin Barnes Dodgers era, lopsided scores, and the […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2321: The Seventh-Inning (Dynamic) Stretch

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 107:22


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about an expert's stance on stretching, whether the White Sox were the funniest team for the new Pope to support, what Paul Skenes signing up for the WBC signifies, an optimistic take on the odds of a lost season, Bud Black's firing and the dreaded “vote of confidence,” Roki […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2317: Wake Up Babe (Ruth)

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 117:26


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Mike Trout's latest injury, Pete Alonso's renaissance, a Daulton Varsho recovery catch, Andrés Muñoz the cat guy, and the called strike zone (sort of) shrinking. Then (40:49) they bring on top-tier Patreon supporter Carson Otter to talk about his background with baseball and the podcast, share his baseball-related […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2316: Brebbia is the Soul of Wit

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 118:05


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the unexpected power of Meg's Mariners (and Jorge Polanco, specifically), in contrast to the Rangers' unexpectedly light-hitting lineup. They also discuss a Jackson Chourio comment about Julio Rodríguez, the long-awaited comeback of Lance McCullers Jr. and the thus-far-deflating comeback of Sandy Alcantara, the literally diminished Mookie Betts, Jose […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2315: Eight Bidets a Week

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 105:58


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers' bidets, baseball in The Last of Us, The Simpsons, and the (future) work of Lin-Manuel Miranda, walk-off groundouts, two possibly botched calls, Jesús Luzardo and how skilled teams are at evaluating medicals, a four-homer effort in a loss, the unexpectedly exciting NL West […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2314: Memento Mori

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a new contender for the highest bat flip, meet major leaguers (14:28) Ryan Johnson and Alan Roden, and (48:35) answer listener emails about how different baseball would be if losses were free for fans and wins cost extra, whether the Rockies will finish in first before the Dodgers […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2313: Great Sports Content

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 87:28


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about old-pitcher comebacks (or dropoffs), James Wood's inefficient excellence, Aaron Judge's potentially unparalleled peak, whether pitching to contact pays, a possible Paul Skenes change, a base-stealing update, private equity's MLB plans, and Rob Manfred's feelings on fandom. Audio intro: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Guy Russo, “Effectively Wild Theme” […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2312: A Return to Current Events

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 110:12


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about EW's Ella Black series and catch up on topics they missed during the week away from regular episodes, including: some struggling teams (including the Orioles and Braves), Cal Raleigh's (and David Rubenstein's) bobbleheads, an Atlanta kerfuffle involving Brian Snitker, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Jarred Kelenic, recent pitcher injuries, […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2308: Field of Streams

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the acceptable circumstances (if any) for a bobblehead of a team owner, the Grand Junction Jackalopes belatedly embracing their destiny as the “Chubs,” and more, then (29:35) review and discuss the Netflix documentary The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox, followed by a tease for an upcoming […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2307: The Best Worst Game

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 97:03


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big bonus, Edmundo Sosa's beginner's home run robbery, how much of a difference depth makes, and the relative levels of alarm about the shoulder injuries of Reynaldo López, Victor Robles, and Blake Snell. Then (49:14) they talk to MLB.com's Michael Clair about what it was […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2306: Extension Tension

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 107:24


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about umpires' surprising preference for full ABS, Rob Manfred's take on torpedo bats, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s $500 million extension, players' frugal behaviors, precedents for Dennis Santana's short pants, the Giants' new City Connect jerseys, and (1:14:31) the Dodgers' White House trip. Audio intro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2305: How Low Can it Go?

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 94:07


In a grab-bag episode, Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the low league BABIP early in the season, the most interesting standings developments so far (with emphases on the Dodgers, Padres, Braves, and AL Central), Atlanta re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-acquiring Jesse Chavez, early attendance issues for the A's, (team-friendly?) extensions for Jackson Merrill, Kristian Campbell, and Ketel […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2304: You Say Suspension, I Say Extension

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 99:16


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about several oddities of the early season, including pitcher Ryne Nelson's single and a drone encounter with an A's bat boy, then discuss Jurickson Profar's PED suspension, Garrett Crochet's extension, and Jonathan Lucroy‘s reaction to Roki Sasaki's apparent post-start tears, before bantering about whether full ABS would encourage even […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2303: Bat After This

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 105:50


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley have an in-depth discussion on all aspects of the sport's topic du jour: torpedo/bowling-pin/juggling-pin(?) bats. They also banter (59:58) about the abysmal beginning of Rafael Devers's season, Aaron Judge's interviews, MLB's attempt to make up for its MLB.TV outage, the vibes at Blue Jays games, Willson Contreras eating bat tape, […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2302: Opening Delay and the 2025 Team Fun Draft

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 130:48


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley react to assorted frustrations and delights of Opening Day, then (42:07) conduct the fifth annual Team Fun Draft, in which they draft all 30 teams in order of how fun they expect them to be to follow in 2025. Audio intro: Jonathan Crymes 2, “Effectively Wild Theme 2” Audio outro: El Warren, […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2300: Our Favorite Offseason Transactions

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 116:58


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Mookie Betts's unwanted weight loss, new Statcast data on batter positioning, and whether hitters should generally move back in the box, then recap Cal Raleigh's extension and a smattering of other buzzer-beating transactions before discussing (35:46) some of their favorite moves of the offseason. Then (1:10:31) they talk […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2299: The Email Anatomy

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg's positional power rankings progress and discuss why MLB is “evaluating” its Diversity Pipeline Program, then for the first time in a while answer listener emails (15:35) about how baseball would be different if swinging hard caused more serious injuries, a high-elevation league/division, inter-game penalties for frivolous end-of-game […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2298: The 2025 Preseason Predictions Game

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 121:47


Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens play “College Baseball Player or Musician Who's Performing at Sea.Hear.Now 2025” (4:53), and then explain the third annual preseason predictions game (11:53) and make 10 bold predictions apiece (18:57) about baseball in 2025, to be voted on by listeners. Audio intro: The Gagnés, “Effectively […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2297: Shocked and a Paul

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 106:14


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the opening series of the regular season in Japan, then (10:55) discuss the removal (and eventual restoration) of a page about Jackie Robinson on the Department of Defense website, before (39:53) bantering further about breakouts, how player heights dropped (or didn't!) after players were measured more accurately this […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2296: Season Preview Series: Yankees and White Sox

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 116:37


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about completing the season preview series, then preview the 2025 New York Yankees (7:48) with Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News, and the 2025 Chicago White Sox (1:04:41) with Sox Machine's James Fegan. Audio intro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Cory […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2295: Only the Best Breakout Picks

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 103:25


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Jacob deGrom dialing down the velo, the Cardinals signing their first free agent of the offseason, David Robertson still being available, the underrated career of Yasmani Grandal, the latest New Era cap confusion, follow-ups on several recent topics, and the newly jacked Mr. Met. Then (57:22) they talk […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2294: Season Preview Series: Dodgers and Rockies

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 149:14


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a surprising amount of Mo Vaughn content, a rash of spring injuries (including Gerrit Cole‘s Tommy John surgery and other Yankees ailments), the latest A's and Rays woes, and more. Then they preview the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers (26:11) with The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya, and the 2025 Colorado […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2293: Impossible Sliders and Extremely Slow Curves

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 118:14


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a baseball flub in medical procedural The Pitt, Lawrence Butler's extension, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lofty contract target, how the ball moves differently in the Cactus League, and the value of variety in pitch selection, followed by Stat Blasts (49:20) about the WAR values of letters in player names, […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2292: Season Preview Series: Braves and Marlins

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 139:11


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a fresh wave of “breakout candidate” crimes, Jerry Dipoto's latest Meg-maddening comments, the rise of the “kick change,” how ball/strike calls differ from other boundary calls, Barry Bonds's comments about Shohei Ohtani, and more. Then they preview the 2025 Atlanta Braves (50:56) with 92.9 The Game's Grant McAuley, […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2291: Season Preview Series: Phillies and Guardians

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 125:52


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether the challenge system will inevitably pave the way for full ABS, the degrees of difficulty for two-way Travis Hunter vs. two-way Shohei Ohtani, and (very briefly) reinstating Pete Rose. Then they preview the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies (36:58) with The Athletic's Matt Gelb, and the 2025 Cleveland Guardians […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2290: Season Preview Series: Diamondbacks and Nationals

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 122:47


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the balletic strikeout celebrations of Rockies reliever Jefry Yan, Terry Francona's selective opposition to ABS this spring, how frequently potential game-ending strikeouts will get challenged, and baseball in Season 2 of Poker Face. Then they preview the 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks (36:00) with The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro, and […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2289: Season Preview Series: Mets and Angels

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 133:56


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about some members of last year's Yankees and Dodgers still sniping about the World Series, Max Scherzer's objection to the challenge system, how ABS has broadly been received so far, and assorted tactical considerations concerning when to challenge. Then they preview the 2025 New York Mets (29:08) with The […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2288: Season Preview Series: Red Sox and Athletics

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 126:25


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether certain injuries can improve players, old-but-good guys not getting gigs, the offensive disparity between the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues, and Bryce Harper's Phanatic tattoo. Then they preview the 2025 Boston Red Sox (31:16) with The Boston Globe's Alex Speier, and the 2025 Sacramento Athletics (1:25:13) with Jason […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2287: Season Preview Series: Rangers and Pirates

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 135:55


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of the Yankees' beard ban, the potential end of MLB's business relationship with ESPN, and whether the World Baseball Classic should imitate the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off. Then they preview the 2025 Texas Rangers (50:07) with MLB.com's Kennedi Landry, and the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates (1:27:23) with […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2286: Season Preview Series: Mariners and Reds

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 119:11


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the start of spring training games, the charms of Tigers reliever John Brebbia, whether MLB's uniform pants were always semi-transparent, and Shohei Ohtani's parallel parking skills. Then they preview the 2025 Seattle Mariners (27:37) with Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, and the 2025 Cincinnati Reds (1:12:53) with […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2285: Shoeless Sho

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 107:56


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a player who signed an extension (Geraldo Perdomo), a player who didn't sign an extension (Vladimir Guerrero Jr.), a player who's switching positions (Mike Trout), and a player who's not switching positions, at least for now (Rafael Devers), plus an update on Meg's updated beliefs about Shohei Ohtani's […]

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Effectively Wild Episode 2284: Season Preview Series: Astros and Cardinals

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025


Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben's new sound-dampening windows, listener defenses of MLB's altered two-way-player rule, and the latest intolerable “breakout” pick, followed by Stat Blasts (15:49) about the teams with the most winless, non-lossless pitchers and the all-time past-their-prime/time-travel teams. Then they preview the 2025 Houston Astros (32:41) with The Athletic's Chandler […]