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A 3-6 homestand against the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees is not what Phillies fans were hoping for coming out of the All Star Break. All the team's flaws were exposed. Is inconsistency in their DNA, or can they use the trade deadline to change their stripes? On the latest Hittin' Season podcast, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss a big week ahead for the Phillies with the trade deadline just one week away!

Trea Turner had one of the weirdest games of his career Monday night in the Phillies' 10-7 win over the Dodgers in Philadelphia. John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, break down the wacky first game of the Phils' three-game tilt with L.A. Then, they break down various Trade Deadline scenarios by playing a game of "Would You Rather?" featuring seven different options.

Hot dog! This pitcher from the DR had All-Star stuff, but also got ejected from a World Series game. Card 47 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJYNJI8RetroSimba about Joaquin and Whitey: https://retrosimba.com/2019/05/13/whitey-herzog-made-pitch-for-prodigal-son-joaquin-andujar/SABR bio by Malcolm Allen: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/joaquin-andujar/RetroSimba about Joaquin and Hub: https://retrosimba.com/2015/09/17/how-hub-kittle-got-joaquin-andujar-to-cardinals/Defector article about Starter jackets: https://defector.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-starter-the-coolest-company-on-earthJoaquin in the 1979 All Star Game: https://youtu.be/OMJK6CA6G3Y?si=QU7_fUA2ZuzJFXb8&t=40661982 World Series Game 3 injury: https://youtu.be/zqctfh4zBiM?si=K5N9qdfZixMQoDgk&t=7323Joaquin's warmup in 1982 World Series Game 7: https://youtu.be/veJj5iI4TM8?si=0Psxqtei3BfrMcF2&t=654Joaquin vs Gantner: https://youtu.be/NSt-8-6iUZw?si=cn-UrCJnTcoi7DpJ&t=122Joaquin hits a grand slam: https://www.mlb.com/video/andujar-s-grand-slam?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share Andujar vs Krukow: https://youtu.be/6w_qtEPt92k?si=WbP4kUmfiLNZJ0T4 Joaquin gets tossed from 1985 World Series: https://youtu.be/3LBpIjqR-dQ?si=2eCr9YbM0gTa8vS3&t=8274

(0:00) Intro — The True Meaning of Sabr in Islam(0:43) Researching the Pakistani Cultural Idea of Patience(1:03) The Quranic Definition of Sabr(1:48) What “Pakistani Sabr” Really Means(2:24) Women, Cultural Expectations, and Staying Silent(3:28) Domestic Violence and the Misuse of Religion(5:39) What Islam Actually Teaches About Sabr(6:23) Karbala: The Greatest Example of Active Patience(7:45) Islamic Sabr Means Resistance, Not Silence(8:27) Q&A — Examining the Evidence Behind These Claims(11:18) Islamic Patience Explained in One Sentence(13:35) What Should Victims Do Instead of Remaining Silent?(15:12) The Difference Between Conviction and Patience(18:18) True Patience Requires Action, Not Passivity(19:36) Pakistani Sabr vs. Quranic Sabr: The Final Comparison(20:45) Closing Thoughts on the True Meaning of Sabr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where are the Phillies as they enter the All Star break? Hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal hand out grades for the Phils' first half, and preview the All Star Game in Philadelphia this week, with Cristopher Sanchez starting, Zack Wheeler staying home, and Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber gearing up for Monday's Home Run Derby. Will a Phillie win in front of their home crowd?

Spot Fetcher is a great dog name, right up there with Cookie Rojas and Moose Haas. Card 345 on Sports Cards Pro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/scott-fletcher-345Ron Kittle gets married: https://www.mlb.com/news/ron-kittle-married-during-white-sox-game SABR bio by Bill Nowlin: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/scott-fletcher/ Georgia Southern Hall of Fame: https://gseagles.com/honors/georgia-southern-athletics-hall-of-fame/scott-fletcher/46Sosa Trade retrospective: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/02/t-r-sullivan-a-retrospective-on-the-harold-baines-sammy-sosa-trade.html Remember that guy? https://sports.yahoo.com/remember-guy-scott-fletcher-230626014.htmlBrooke Fletcher gets a surprise from dad - https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brooke-fletcher-gets-surprise-dad-160058524.htmlStathead shortstops by WAR 1983-1993- https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/hiMZ2Spot Fetcher -  https://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/pets/spot/ Last Comiskey Documentary youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@lastcomiskey1990/videos

Cristopher Sanchez, the Phillies' ace, suffered the worst start of his career in a 15-1 loss to the Royals on Monday. Are the Phils running out of gas with the All Star Game just a week away? John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journals and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh recap a disappointing weekend in KC, discuss Trea Turner's future at shortstop, and analyze the All Star rosters, with five Phillies making the squad. Will Zack Wheeler find a way onto the team? keywords Phillies, MLB All-Star, Christopher Sanchez, Trey Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, baseball analysis, Phillies road series, All-Star game key topics Phillies' recent series performance and road struggles Impact of Christopher Sanchez's game on All-Star selection Defense issues with Trey Turner and positional changes Brandon Marsh's standout season and All-Star selection Kyle Schwarber's ejection and umpire interactions Team strategies heading into the All-Star break Player performance analysis and future outlook Rules and decisions affecting game outcomes takeaways Christopher Sanchez's poor outing may affect his All-Star start prospects. Trey Turner's defensive struggles are reaching a critical point. Brandon Marsh's season has been exceptional, earning him an All-Star spot. Kyle Schwarber's ejection was influenced by umpire frustration. The Phillies face a tough schedule on the road before the break. Player performances and team decisions will shape the trade deadline. Umpiring decisions and their impact on game flow and player relations. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Games 02:37 David Beckham and Soccer Culture in America 05:45 Phillies' Disastrous Game Against the Royals 08:52 Christopher Sanchez's All-Star Game Chances 10:27 Trey Turner's Defensive Struggles 13:19 Future of Trey Turner and Team Dynamics 22:58 Analyzing the Game: Errors and Pitching Performance 29:25 Defensive Struggles: The Case of Trey Turner 34:55 Umpiring Decisions: The Ejection Controversy 40:17 All-Star Selections: Celebrating Phillies' Achievements

Crecimos consumiendo un guion cinematográfico impecable: miradas que lo dicen todo, finales bajo la lluvia y parejas que mágicamente saben cómo rescatarnos sin que tengamos que articular una sola palabra. Pero, ¿qué pasa cuando la película termina y empieza la vida real?La cultura pop nos ha inoculado una de las distorsiones cognitivas más letales para la psique de cualquier relación: la lectura de mente. Nos han convencido de que el amor verdadero es sinónimo de telepatía. Que si nuestra pareja realmente nos amara, sabría exactamente por qué estamos molestas, qué necesitamos de regalo de cumpleaños o cómo consolarnos, todo a través del desciframiento de nuestros suspiros.Esta fantasía nos empuja a la trampa del resentimiento silencioso. Nos ofendemos por expectativas que jamás comunicamos en voz alta y castigamos al otro por no adivinar un libreto que solo existe en nuestra cabeza.En este episodio, apagamos el proyector de Hollywood y entramos al terreno de la psicología profunda para reescribir nuestra forma de vincularnos.En esta sesión aprenderás 3 pasos para salir del pensamiento mágico y entrar a la comunicación adulta:1. Desmontar al director de cine interno: Cómo identificar el momento exacto en el que estás esperando que el otro adivine tus necesidades para "probar" su amor.2. Separar la empatía de la clarividencia: Entender por qué el amor más profundo y sano requiere instrucciones claras, no poderes sobrenaturales.3. El arte de la petición directa: Herramientas clínicas para verbalizar lo que necesitas (tiempo, afecto, espacio) sin que suene a reclamo, desde un lugar de total responsabilidad afectiva.Pedir lo que necesitas no hace que el gesto valga menos; hace que tu relación sea real. Es hora de dejar de esperar a que adivinen tu guion y empezar a coescribirlo.Escucha este episodio si: Alguna vez has dicho "no pasa nada" esperando que tu pareja adivine que pasa de todo, o si estás agotada de acumular resentimiento por necesidades no expresadas.Dale play a este episodio y atrévete a reescribir tu propia narrativa del amor. Si esta disección de la lectura de mente te hace sentido, compártela con esa amiga que necesita soltar el libreto de las películas. Asegúrate de seguir el podcast y guardar este episodio para tu próxima conversación de pareja.

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Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!A Father's Day Special: The Unbreakable Bond of a Racing FamilyHappy Father's Day! This week on To All The Cars I've Loved Before, we are celebrating the ultimate father-daughter racing duo. We're sitting down with Sabré Cook—a mechanical engineer and professional driver for JDX Racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America—and her dad, Stacey Cook, a former professional motocross rider who was inducted into the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2023.In this episode, we dive deep into the Cook family's high-octane history. Stacey shares his incredible journey from racing a $800, 200,000-mile Datsun pickup across Colorado with dirt bikes in the back, to the terrifying realization of watching his own daughter speed past him in a formula car. Sabré discusses her disciplined path to the driver's seat (which required straight A's just to get a Chevy Equinox!), her ultimate goal to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and why she believes a $2 Million Porsche 911 DLS Singer is the ultimate dream car.Don't miss Sabre' and Stacey's favorite episode featuring Monster Truck Jam driver, Nicole Johnson - https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15924202Whether you are looking to get into track days yourself or just want to hear a heartwarming story about a father who supported his daughter's drive to the top, this episode is packed with life lessons, laughs, and serious horsepower.In this episode, we cover:Stacey's wild early days: Street racing a 1965 Corvette and surviving cross-country trips in an orange Datsun.Safety Evolution: The shocking differences between a 1970s Datsun and Sabré's modern safety cocoon.How to start racing: Sabré's advice on using simulators (like iRacing and Assetto Corsa) and buying a Mazda Miata to build track skills on a budget.The emotional toll of motorsports: Stacey opens up about the sacrifices Sabré makes to be a pro driver, working 24/7 with little social life.Trivia: What common safety feature was invented out of necessity at the very first Indy 500 in 1911?.Follow Sabré Cook: Check out her website and find the hidden Easter egg photo of her at 3 months old on her dad's vintage motorcycle: sabrecookracing.com.Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip PodcastsDownload our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A StoryRemember, every car tells a story. What's yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

On Episode 1093 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss this week's most pressing Phillies topics. Trea Turner's struggles, grading Aaron Nola on the Nola Curve, Jose Alvardo's issues, and how you should feel about MLB's stances on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

'What "fucked" actually means in ecommerce and the two ways brands get there: over-buying stock and operating at a loss'Ryan sits down with Paul Waddy, author of Shopify for Dummies, former Head of Operations at Showpo, former CEO of The Horse, and founder of Learn eCommerce, fresh off one of the standout keynotes at Retail Fest: "How to Unfuck Your Business in Three Steps."Paul shares his journey from suitcases of shoe samples in Guangzhou to coaching hundreds of ecommerce brands including Naked Sundays, Budgy Smuggler, Maison de Sabré and LSKD, and breaks down exactly why so many ecommerce businesses are losing money without realising it, and the formulas to fix it.Packed with hard numbers: target margins, ad spend benchmarks, inventory formulas and the metrics every founder should be tracking daily.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• What "fucked" actually means in ecommerce and the two ways brands get there: over-buying stock and operating at a loss• Why high revenue can hide a failing business, and why some founders are "the lowest paid workers in Australia"• The three foundations of a healthy ecommerce business: sales, gross profit, and OPEX + inventory• The break-even formula: OPEX ÷ gross profit• Why you need a ~70% product margin in today's market• The inventory formula: forward cover = lead time + 30 days safety stock• Why ad spend should stay under 20% of net revenue (MER) with a 20% net profit target• The #1 trait of successful founders: humility• Why ecommerce businesses are valued on EBITDA multiples (2–4x), not revenue• Underrated organic channels: SEO, newsletters, and why nobody in ecommerce is using Reddit (yet)TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Welcome Paul Waddy — "the godfather of Australian ecommerce"(01:11) From McDonald's and Bonds Couriers to trade union official(03:18) Flying to Guangzhou and starting a men's shoe brand(05:18) Hard lessons in wholesale margins and cash flow(06:08) Five retail stores, no profit — and the move to ecommerce in 2007(07:38) Joining Showpo: $100M with no external funding(08:50) CEO at The Horse and the start of advisory (Muscle Republic, Babyboo, and more)(09:52) Building Learn eCommerce: coaching hundreds of brand owners(12:11) What does a "fucked" business look like? The two killers: stock and operating losses(14:14) "You're the lowest paid worker in Australia" — why revenue hides the truth(17:56) "Time till I'm fucked" — the metric every founder should know(19:17) The three steps: sales, gross profit, OPEX & inventory(22:00) Margin targets, logistics under 10%, merchant fees under 3.5%(24:29) A warning about the "scale bros" and taking on debt to grow(25:22) Inventory formulas: forward cover and monthly stock budgets(28:14) The #1 trait of successful founders: humility(30:36) How often should you check your numbers? (Daily.) Forecasting within 2%(32:45) How to beat competitors with bigger ad budgets: differentiation(36:47) EBITDA multiples and why profit — not revenue — determines what your business is worth(39:48) Should you build to exit from day one?(41:30) Ad spend benchmarks: why MER should stay under 20%(44:24) Hot take: the channels everyone is sleeping on — SEO, newsletters and Reddit(48:50) How brands can actually use Reddit (without getting downvoted)(52:31) How to work with PaulKEY FORMULASBreak-even: OPEX ÷ gross profit (if monthly OPEX exceeds gross profit, you're losing money)Forward cover: lead time + 30 days safety stock (e.g. 60-day lead time = hold 90 days of stock)Monthly stock budget: planned sales × COGS % (e.g. $100K sales at 30% COGS = $30K stock buy)Benchmarks: ~70% margin | logistics

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Don't look now, but Brandon Marsh is suddenly one of the best hitting outfielders in baseball. But will there be a spot for him in the outfield in the All Star Game in Philadelphia next month? Hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the All Star case for 6 key Phillies, Andrew Painter's future, and the offense's middle class finally starting to produce.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Shohei Ohtani’s career-year pace, how often his number of times on base has exceeded his times on base allowed in his two-way games, and his awards outlook, discuss Aaron Judge’s injury and the wide-open AL MVP race, and then (1:06:39) Stat Blast about the most former catchers in one game, Brayan Bello’s woes as a starter, clustering a team’s plate appearances in one inning, perfectly parallel pitch counts for piggybackers, long-lasting low-WAR players, where in the batting order teams tend to go back-to-back-to-belly, players with the longest streaks of having a teammate in the World Series, the most times striking out looking, the best duos drafted consecutively, and more. Audio intro: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to FG combined WAR leaderboard Link to batting pace leaders Link to pitching pace leaders Link to Ohtani game story Link to “true win” wiki Link to “I’m the Greatest” Link to Judge injury article Link to Judge injury testing article Link to article on Judge injury impact Link to Judge quote Link to Raiders scene Link to story about Raiders scene Link to Beer Barrel Man wiki Link to Ben on Ohtani and Judge 1 Link to Ben on Ohtani and Judge 2 Link to Amtrak event Link to Crizer on scoreless innings streaks Link to The Miz on Pokémon Link to Sánchez meal plan Link to Red Sox vs. Guardians game Link to Sox catchers tweet Link to The Onion blades article Link to Ben on Padres shortstops Link to Russell on emergency catchers Link to catchers Blast text Link to catchers Blast data Link to article on first-inning scoring Link to info on first-inning scoring and HFA Link to Bello Stathead query 1 Link to Bello Stathead query 2 Link to story on Bello being optioned Link to MLBTR on Bello Link to Yankees’ 13-run inning Link to % of PA in one inning text Link to % of PA in one inning data Link to Miller-Castillo game Link to parallel pitch counts text Link to SABR on Allan Roth Link to longest-lasting players Link to consecutive-homers text Link to consecutive-homers data Link to The Human Centipede 3 wiki Link to Jágr streak tweet Link to Jágr streak post Link to Jágr wiki Link to The Rural Juror clip Link to teammate WS streaks data Link to looking-strikeouts text Link to Beltrán K Link to previous “Toothpick” Jones episode Link to draft duos data Link to harmonic mean wiki Link to Brett-Schmidt draft round Link to listener emails database Link to Emil Gumbel wiki Link to @ScoringChanges tweet 1 Link to @ScoringChanges tweet 2 Link to @ScoringChanges tweet 3 Link to loose bodies clip 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

Through 59 games, the Phillies are sporting their lowest batting average in franchise history and their 5th-lowest on-base percentage. How low can they go? Will it get better? On Episode 1085 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss why the Phils' recent 4-2 west coast road trip to San Diego and Los Angeles felt less than great. Also, as Nick Castellanos makes his return to Philly for the first time this week, what level of booing should he expect?

Check out this week's QuadCast as we highlight testosterone replacement in favorable prostate cancer, SABR for breast cancer without surgery, smaller GBM margins, and more. Check out the website and subscribe to the newsletter! www.quadshotnews.com Founders & Lead Authors: Laura Dover & Caleb Dulaney Podcast Host: Sam Marcrom

After 16 seasons traveling the league as a reporter for the Twins, Pirates, and Rangers, our pal Robby Incmikoski brings readers where few get to go — from dugouts and clubhouses to media booths and bullpens — capturing thousands of behind-the-scenes images and 120-plus interviews with the people who make each park special in his new book, Sacred Grounds. Let him tell you about his journey that will bring him to the Babe Ruth Museum on Saturday, May 30th for a SABR hangout and chat before the Orioles take on the Blue Jays downtown. The post Baseball reporter Robby Incmikoski discusses Sacred Grounds stadium book before May 30 SABR chat at Babe Ruth Museum first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Let's learn the rest of our conjugations of Saber, as well as a few new conjugations of Haber, including the subjunctive and the preterite. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/77

After losing two out of three games to the Guardians over the weekend, the Phillies are a team of two sides. Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez and Andrew Painter were tremendous. The offense, however, was in deep hibernation. On Episode 1082 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discussed the highs and lows of this Phillies team, why they're both ready to trade for Mike Trout, and whether they would trade offenses with the Washington Nationals right now.

Esta semana, una tragedia cercana en Jaén nos obliga a hablar de un tema delicado: el suicidio, la salud mental y la manera en que los Testigos de Jehová han tratado históricamente este asunto. Durante décadas, sus publicaciones hablaron del suicidio con un lenguaje durísimo: “autoasesinato”, falta de fe, cobardía, dudas sobre la resurrección… Y aunque con los años el tono se suavizó, queda una pregunta incómoda: ¿Cuánto dolor añadió esta doctrina a familias que ya estaban destrozadas? Este vídeo no busca señalar a una persona ni convertir una tragedia en espectáculo. Busca revisar documentos, palabras y enseñanzas que durante años pudieron cargar de culpa a quienes más necesitaban consuelo. Si estás pasando por un mal momento o tienes pensamientos suicidas, pide ayuda. En España puedes llamar al 024, línea de atención a la conducta suicida. En una emergencia, llama al 112. #TestigosDeJehová #Suicidio #SaludMental #Watchtower #Atalaya #ExTestigosDeJehová Si quieres APOYAR mi trabajo: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emma_mene Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/elrincondeemma Únete a mi canal!!: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emma_mene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elgranmene/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@el_rincon_de_emma Facebook: El Rincón de Emma Twitter:https://twitter.com/elrincondeemma2 ⚔️Discord: https://discord.gg/3tb93kf82p Spotify: El rincón de Emma Ivoox: https://tinyurl.com/y3glwygw Canal de covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1iPF7GOeM2vUjfhmpH33g ➡️Canal de directos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX8wZews2vAwvtLzjc4tKcQ Correo de contacto: elrincondeemmadirecto@gmail.com

Our guest for Chapter 1 is John McMurray, chair of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)'s Deadball Era Research Committee. His essay, "September 1, 1906: A Pivotal Game Early in the Deadball Era," appeared in the Committee's newsletter, "The Inside Game," earlier this year. The game between the Philadelphia A's and the home team Boston Americans (now Red Sox) lasted 24 innings with the A's winning 4-1. The game featured many deadball era baseball features including speed, defense, strategy, moving the runners, crowd participation and heroic pitching with each starter pitching complete games in this marathon contest. McMurray paints a vivid picture of deadball era baseball at the turn of the last century by walking us through this amazing ballgame. In Chapter 2, Craig and Rex discuss blue dot fever that is causing artists in the pop music business to cancel shows and entire tours this summer.Join the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) here:https://sabr.org/communityThis is a cbc.com story on the Live Nation Lawsuit discussed in Chapter Two:https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/live-nation-executive-exclusive-9.7191295Episodes featured: 220 - In an Instant It Was All Gone: The Ray Chapman Story w/ Scott H. Longert; Ep. 72 - Seeing the World Through Baseball w/ Cousin Wolf (Matt Halvorson).Errata: Craig mistakenly referenced the 1915 A's as one of Connie Mack's better teams -- that A's team finished 43-109, following one of Mack's sell-offs. The A's won 4 AL pennants and 3 World Series titles from 1910 to 1914. Vic Willis, a Hall of Famer, lost 29 games pitching for the 51-103 Boston Nationals in 1905, not 26 games.Consider supporting Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including those featured in this episode (if any were), through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandruns.Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2026.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about whether Ben cursed Shohei Ohtani’s bat by predicting that Ohtani would win the Cy Young award but not the MVP award, whether Bobby Witt Jr. could win his first MVP award this season, the defensive transformation of Luis Arraez, and more, then (33:16) further interrogate what homoerotic celebrations say about baseball culture, discuss the latest ABS challenge mishaps, answer listener emails (54:30) about an ABS double-or-nothing idea, trading challenges for runs, purchasing challenges midgame, an upside of umpire rotation, boosting offense with double-barreled batters, and a baseball equivalent to the Kelce brothers, plus Stat Blasts (1:28:21) about players with the most inning-ending at-bats in a game, swing rates in debut plate appearances, grand-slam merchants, teams with many MVP vote-getters, and picked-off pinch runners. Audio intro: The Gagnés, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to preseason predictions episode Link to Ohtani slump story 1 Link to Ohtani slump story 2 Link to Ohtani slump story 3 Link to Ohtani slump story 4 Link to Ohtani slump story 5 Link to FG WAR leaders Link to B-Ref WAR leaders Link to FG post on Arraez Link to MLB.com on Arraez Link to FRV leaders Link to Outsports post 1 Link to Outsports post 2 Link to Outsports post 3 Link to homosociality wiki Link to Ross memoir Link to Valentine/Baty incident Link to Torres challenge denials Link to Heim play Link to Ben on accidental challenges Link to Jake on accidental challenges Link to Gausman quote Link to batter challenge leaders Link to Rumsfeld quote wiki Link to catcher challenge leaders Link to team challenge leaders Link to Clemens on FA $/WAR Link to Ortiz ump injury Link to double-barreled BP article 1 Link to double-barreled BP article 2 Link to HUAL segment Link to ex-athlete pods article 1 Link to ex-athlete pods article 2 Link to Tkachuks pod Link to Harrisburg vs. Erie game Link to 1977 Jays-Yanks game Link to five-inning-ending players Link to 2003 NL MVP voting Link to teams with 8+ MVP vote-getters Link to SABR on WAR and awards Link to Baumann on WAR and awards Link to Sam on downballot MVP votes Link to debut-PA swing rates data Link to innings 1-3 swing rate Link to innings 4+ swing rate Link to grand slams data Link to listener emails database Link to highest PR pickoff rates data Link to Haggerty pickoff game Link to SABR on PR specialists Link to Wright on PR specialists 1 Link to Wright on PR specialists 2 Link to Langs Bell fun fact 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

On this episode of The Association Podcast, Scott Bush, CEO of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), shares his path from mechanical engineering to a decade in minor league baseball, leading to his role at SABR focused on growing revenue and membership. He explains SABR's origins in 1971, its mission of sharing baseball research, and its structure of 85 worldwide chapters and 34 research committees spanning analytics, history, and niche topics, including projects restoring grave markers for former players. Bush discusses how technology, the pandemic, and virtual engagement expanded access and community, while emphasizing “humanity first” in member communication. He outlines strategies to improve retention, build fundraising, and expand student membership through baseball analytics courses, and details current debates on content strategy, AI-driven declines in search traffic, and potential paywall or newsletter approaches. He also previews SABR 54 in Cleveland (July 29–Aug 2), featuring Guardians speakers, research presentations, a game, League Park visit, and a Major League screening with director David Ward. 00:00 Cold Open Setup00:14 Welcome and Guest Intro00:45 Rapid Fire Questions02:34 Scott Career Journey05:59 What Sabre Does07:52 Tech and Pandemic Shifts10:14 Chapters and Committees13:30 Sabre and Analytics Origins18:44 Growing Sabre Revenue21:25 Student Analytics Boom22:15 Courses and Portfolios23:16 Favorite Committees Talk24:06 Legacy Versus Innovation29:47 Human Touch and Tech32:55 Content Strategy Debate36:33 SEO and AI Disruption38:07 SABR 54 Cleveland Preview41:02 Wrap Up and Thanks 

Rick Becker, host of the Irish Baseball Podcast, talks with Scott Bush about everything that SABR has to offer.  Bush is SABR's chief executive officer, and loves talking about the history of the game and why he thinks every baseball fan needs to join SABR.

Dans cet extrait, nous découvrons l'immense patience et la confiance absolue en Dieu de Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba. À l'image des prophètes et des hommes de Dieu, il a subi épreuves, injustices et maltraitances, sans jamais répondre par la vengeance. Malgré les insultes et les persécutions, il resta humble, généreux et profondément attaché à la religion, plaçant toute sa confiance en Dieu seul.Son attitude incarne la patience des justes : supporter le mal, persévérer dans la voie droite et défendre la cause de Dieu avec sagesse et dévouement. Cet enseignement met en lumière la grandeur spirituelle du Cheikh, son renoncement aux biens matériels et sa foi inébranlable face aux difficultés.

Cette partie met en lumière la profondeur spirituelle du Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba à travers ses invocations et ses poèmes. Ses demandes d'assistance à Dieu ne relevaient jamais d'intérêts personnels, mais d'un engagement sincère pour la défense de la foi, le renforcement de la religion et le soutien des croyants.À travers un poème composé lors de son départ en exil, le Cheikh exprime une confiance absolue en Dieu, se réfugiant en Lui contre toute épreuve et affirmant son attachement au Prophète Muhammad. Même dans l'adversité, il manifeste une foi profonde, mêlant patience, gratitude et tawhîd.Son exil devient ainsi un moment d'élévation spirituelle, où il se détache totalement de tout sauf de Dieu. Par ses écrits, il incarne l'exemple d'une foi pure, d'une patience exemplaire et d'une proximité exceptionnelle avec le Divin, rappelant que les épreuves sont des voies d'accès à la sincérité et à la présence divine.

Dans cet extrait, il est relaté une période d'épreuve intense vécue par Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, marqué par son arrestation, son isolement et la surveillance étroite des autorités coloniales. Séparé de ses disciples et privé de liberté, il fait preuve d'une patience exceptionnelle et d'une confiance absolue en Dieu.Malgré les restrictions, les interdictions de visite et les tentatives de pression, le Cheikh refuse toute forme de recours auprès des autorités, considérant que se tourner vers autre que Dieu serait contraire à son engagement spirituel. Cette موقف reflète un degré élevé de certitude (yaqîn) et de fidélité à son pacte avec le Créateur.À travers des anecdotes spirituelles tirées notamment de Risala de Al-Qushayri et les paroles de grands maîtres comme Dhul-Nun al-Misri et Junayd al-Baghdadi, le texte met en lumière les signes de la véritable certitude : s'en remettre totalement à Dieu, se détacher des créatures, et rester constant dans toutes les situations.Le Cheikh incarne ainsi un modèle rare de foi, de patience et de confiance totale en Dieu, préférant l'abandon sincère à toute stratégie humaine, même lorsqu'il en avait les moyens.

L'auteur met en lumière la patience exceptionnelle du Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba face aux épreuves, notamment lors de sa confrontation avec les autorités coloniales. Après avoir reçu la promesse de protection du Prophète (PSL), il incarne une patience supérieure : celle des rapprochés de Dieu, fondée sur l'abandon total, la confiance absolue et le contentement du destin.Refusant de se défendre ou de chercher à échapper à son sort, il confie entièrement ses affaires à Dieu. Les épreuves — exil, persécutions, dispersion de ses disciples — ne font qu'accroître sa foi, sa douceur et sa détermination spirituelle. Il oriente ses disciples vers la purification intérieure, les détachant des intérêts mondains pour les guider exclusivement vers Dieu.Le texte souligne également que ses épreuves relèvent du degré le plus élevé : non pas un châtiment ni une simple expiation, mais une élévation spirituelle. Sa constance dans l'adoration, son indifférence au pouvoir temporel et sa sérénité face à l'adversité témoignent de son rang exceptionnel auprès de Dieu.

Dans cet passage Cheikh Bachir met en lumière la grandeur spirituelle du Cheikh, caractérisée par une patience exceptionnelle, une totale confiance en Dieu et une profonde reconnaissance, même dans l'épreuve de l'exil. À travers ses vers, il exprime son détachement des ennemis, son pardon, et son orientation exclusive vers Dieu. Animé par l'amour divin, il transforme les difficultés en bienfaits, s'abandonne entièrement à la volonté divine et incarne les plus hauts degrés de la foi, de la satisfaction et de la gratitude. Son exemple illustre une spiritualité élevée fondée sur le repentir sincère, la constance dans l'adoration et l'attachement au Coran et au Prophète (PSL).

Ce passage du livre Minan de Mouhamadoul Bachir Mbacké met en lumière la profondeur du repentir (tawba) et de la patience dans la voie spirituelle enseignée par Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba.Le repentir véritable repose sur une conduite agréée (adab), fondée sur la conscience de la grandeur de Dieu et de la faiblesse de l'âme. Cette prise de conscience ouvre la voie à un degré supérieur : remercier Dieu en toute circonstance, même dans les épreuves.Le texte explique que la patience la plus élevée consiste à se tourner non pas vers la récompense, mais vers Dieu Lui-même, comme l'ont fait les prophètes doués de fermeté (ulû al-‘azm), notamment le Prophète Muhammad.Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba est présenté comme un modèle ayant atteint ce degré exceptionnel : sa patience s'est transformée en gratitude, nourrie par son amour du Prophète et sa confiance totale en Dieu, notamment lors de ses épreuves comme son exil.Le texte évoque aussi les états spirituels élevés du Cheikh, sa vie d'ascèse, son attachement exclusif à Dieu, et la profondeur de ses expériences intérieures, jusqu'à faire de son sommeil lui-même un acte d'adoration.En résumé, ce passage enseigne que la perfection spirituelle réside dans une patience sincère, une gratitude constante et une orientation totale vers Dieu, au-delà même de l'espoir de récompense.

In Episode 540, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about emergency broadcast texts and SABR 1.0 negotiations and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Shipping Out of Boston: The Red Sox clean house via CoachesforHire2. Central Planning: Let's chat NL Central. It's....actually interesting?3. Around the Horn: ATH is mostly DFA4. What to Watch: Some intriguing interleague matchups, and a less intriguing Wild Card round rematch.5. You will never stop remembering Shea Hillenbrand. Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

El asesinato de una exreina causa conmoción en México. Se dispararon las ventas minoristas en el mes de marzo. ¿Nuevo mapa electoral en Virginia? El tiroteo de Teotihuacán habría sido planificado. Distrito escolar propone limitar las pantallas en las aulas. Gobierno analiza residencias por posibles irregularidades. Ponte al día con lo mejor de ‘La Edición Digital del Noticiero N+ Univision' con Carolina Sarassa y Borja Voces.

L'auteur met en lumière l'importance de la patience (sabr) et de la reconnaissance dans la vie du croyant, deux qualités profondément liées et essentielles sur le chemin vers Allah.À travers les enseignements de grands savants comme Abu Tâlib Al-Makki, Al-Ghazâli et Al-Qushayri, la patience est définie comme la capacité à maîtriser son âme, persévérer dans l'obéissance, éviter les interdits et rester ferme face aux épreuves comme aux tentations de l'aisance.

Ce passage retrace l'enfance et la jeunesse spirituelle de Cheikhoul Khadim, marquées dès les premières années par une disposition exceptionnelle à la solitude, à la pudeur, à la rigueur morale et à la quête du savoir. Très tôt, il se distingua de ses pairs par son calme, son détachement des jeux et des plaisirs ordinaires, ainsi que par une patience et une maturité hors du commun.À l'école coranique, il manifesta une grande assiduité dans l'étude, une mémoire remarquable et une endurance rare dans l'acquisition des sciences religieuses. Animé d'une soif profonde de connaissance, il approfondit les disciplines du fiqh, de la grammaire, de la logique, de la philologie et de l'exégèse, allant jusqu'à rechercher auprès de savants venus de Mauritanie les enseignements qui n'étaient pas encore pleinement diffusés dans son milieu.Cette quête le conduisit à parfaire sa formation auprès d'un grand érudit, grâce auquel il surpassa rapidement les hommes de sa génération, aussi bien dans les sciences apparentes que dans les sciences spirituelles. Malgré les moqueries, le mépris et les incompréhensions de son entourage, il demeura ferme dans sa voie d'ascèse, de droiture et de perfection morale.Avant même l'âge de vingt ans, le Cheikh avait déjà maîtrisé l'essentiel des sciences religieuses et s'était distingué par une conduite exemplaire, annonçant déjà la grandeur spirituelle qui marquerait toute sa vie.

En este episodio, compartiré contigo algo que nunca sabrás...... al menos que estés dispuesto a compartirlo.Porque nunca sabrás quién te esta escuchando y el impacto que tu historia podría llegar a tener en la vida de otros. ... Por eso Wayne Gretzky decía: "Uno falla el 100% de los tiros que no intenta", y en el storytelling también se aplica!!! También, en el episodio exploro por qué es importante compartir tus historias, aun cuando no puedas ver (en ese momento) el verdadero impacto que podrías llegar a tener.RECORDATORIO: ¡Ya abrimos la admisiones para el programa de Storytelling Mastery 2026! Nos quedan pocos cupos. Aprovecha esta oportunidad para transformarte en un storyteller estratégico profesional. Para aplicar, anda a: www.cesarcastrov.com/mastery¡Mucho éxito!

TodoPorLaRadio con Toni Martínez, Especialistas Secundarios, Mario Panadero, Lydia Ramón, Cristina del Casar, Marta Estévez, Emma Vallespinós, Luis Piedrahita y Juan Manuel López Iturriaga

TodoPorLaRadio con Toni Martínez, Especialistas Secundarios, Mario Panadero, Lydia Ramón, Cristina del Casar, Marta Estévez, Emma Vallespinós, Luis Piedrahita y Juan Manuel López Iturriaga

Ya no puedo desconocermeSé hacer lo que es, sabiendo quién soy.Mi respiro consciente nutre mi Ser.Ya no me atormento.Dejo que mi silencio me hable.Y lo potencio para detener esa turbaque insulta y se agrede por desconocer lo que es.Valoro todo lo que alcanzo y puedo expresar.Me silencio con amor, respeto, confianza y verdad.Sabré sostenerme, no rendirme,expresarme simplemente como soy.Me amo como quiero. Quiero eso.Soy fiel a mí.Para leer la meditación completa: https://shaktianandama.com/2026/03/18/ya-no-puedo-desconocerme/

Meditación del Evangelio según San Juan 8, 21-30 por el biblista P. Norberto Padilla, misionero claretiano.Canción: Te Necesito (2010), de Jon CarloLectura del santo evangelio según san Juan 8, 21-30En aquel tiempo, dijo Jesús a los fariseos: «Yo me voy y me buscarán, y morirán en su pecado. A donde yo voy ustedes no pueden venir». Y los judíos comentaban: «¿Será que se piensa matar y por eso dice: "Que no podemos ir a donde él va»? Y él continuaba: «Ustedes son de aquí abajo, yo soy de allá arriba:ustedes son de este mundo, yo no soy de este mundo. Con razón les he dicho que ustedes morirán en su pecado: pues, si no creen que Yo soy, morirán por sus pecados». Ellos le preguntaron: «¿Tú, quién eres?». Jesús les contestó: «Ante todo, eso mismo que les estoy diciendo. Podría decir y condenar muchas cosas en ustedes; pero el que me envió dice la verdad, y lo que escuché de Él, es lo que digo al mundo».Ellos no comprendieron que les hablaba del Padre. Y entonces dijo Jesús: «Cuando hayan levantando al hijo del Hombre, comprenderán que "Yo soy",", y que no hago nada por mi cuenta,sino que hablo como mi Padre me ha enseñado. El que me envió está conmigo y no me ha dejado solo; porque yo hago siempre lo que le agrada». Cuando les exponía esto, muchos creyeron en él.Palabra del Señor... Gloria a ti, Señor Jesús#SoyClaretiano #Evangelio #MisionerosClaretianos #CMFAntillasIntro: Lámpara Es Tu Palabra, de Ain Karem

No todos los problemas crecen por sí mismos, muchos son agrandados por el estado desde el cual se observan. Una mente cansada no distingue proporciones, pierde precisión, se vuelve más reactiva que analítica y comienza a interpretar la realidad desde el desgaste en lugar de desde la claridad. Lo que en otro momento sería manejable adquiere un peso desmedido, no porque haya cambiado la situación, sino porque ha cambiado la capacidad de sostenerla. El juicio, que debería ordenar, se distorsiona; la percepción, que debería medir, exagera; y en ese proceso lo cotidiano empieza a sentirse abrumador.El problema no es únicamente el cansancio, sino lo que el cansancio hace con la interpretación de las cosas. Una mente saturada no evalúa con equilibrio, responde con urgencia, proyecta escenarios más pesados de lo que realmente son y pierde la capacidad de separar lo esencial de lo accesorio. Bajo ese estado, cualquier decisión parece más compleja, cualquier conflicto más intenso y cualquier incertidumbre más amenazante. Sin embargo, la dificultad no siempre está en lo que ocurre, sino en la condición interna desde la cual se intenta comprender.Por eso, no todo exige una solución inmediata ni una reacción constante. Hay momentos en los que intervenir no resuelve, porque el punto de partida ya está alterado. Recuperar claridad no es evadir el problema, es devolverle su proporción real. Es permitir que el juicio vuelva a un estado sobrio, donde las cosas puedan ser vistas sin la carga adicional que impone el agotamiento. Cuando la mente se aquieta, lo que parecía desbordarse se reordena, y lo que parecía insoportable encuentra un límite más preciso. No porque haya desaparecido, sino porque finalmente está siendo observado desde un lugar más estable.Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/VidaEstoica⁠ Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vidaestoicaoficial⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/VidaEstoicaOficial⁠Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@vidaestoicaoficial⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will Bryce Harper's batting average be with runners in scoring position? How many home runs will Kyle Schwarber hit? How low will Aaron Nola's ERA be? On Episode 1052 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight sets the line on the most important numbers for the most important Phillies in 2026, as Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and SABR's Liz Roscher try to decide if the number is too high or too low. Also, a Phils World Baseball Classic update. Are you concerned about Harper's struggles? Encouraged by Schwarber's start? Subscribe to the Hittin' Season podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMSJlk... Follow all WHYY podcasts here: https://whyy.org/radio-podcasts/ Follow John on X: https://x.com/JohnStolnis Follow John on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johnstolnis.... Follow Liz on X: https://x.com/lizroscher Follow Liz on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lizroscher.b... Follow Justin on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justinklugh.... Read John at The Good Phight: https://www.thegoodphight.com Read Justin at Baseball Prospectus: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/au.... Become a Member: https://whyy.org/membership. Buy Justin's NEW book, "Summer of the Cheap Weiners: What the 1941 Phillies Were Up To While Joe DiMaggio Was Making History" at Brookline Books! https://www.brooklinebooks.com/978195...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down Constellation Software’s latest earnings and conference call, including what management had to say about AI, software pricing, acquisition strategy, and why the company may be looking more closely at public market opportunities. We then shift to the growing stress in private credit. We discuss new data showing record default rates in 2025, redemption pressure hitting major private credit funds, and what recent moves by BlackRock and Blackstone may be signaling for the broader market. We also talk about the incentives behind private credit funds, liquidity risks, and why many investors may not fully understand what they own. Finally, we wrap up with Canadian Natural Resources’ latest results, highlighting strong production growth, free cash flow, dividend growth, and why elevated oil prices continue to support the Canadian energy sector. Tickers mentioned: CSU.TO, SABR, BLK, BX, CNQ.TO Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phillies spring training games are underway! On Episode 1047 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal highlight rookie Justin Crawford's promising debut, Aidan Miller injury concerns, Bryce Harper's influence on team dynamics and the ongoing tension with management, and John Middleton's recent interview where he addresses the team's financial strategies and the luxury tax implications. The conversation also touches on the return of baseball to the Olympics in 2028.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about MLB player chatbots, an Addison Barger giveaway, Tarik Skubal’s big arbitration win, the Tigers signing Framber Valdez, and a rough week for sports media, then (36:29) begin the 14th annual EW season preview series by discussing the 2026 Houston Astros with The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, and the 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks (1:25:35) with The Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro, followed (1:54:53) by a postscript. 2026 EW Season Preview Series ALBALCHWATHBOSCLEHOUNYYDETLAATBRKCRSEATORMINTEX NLATLCHCARIMIACINCOLNYMMILLADPHIPITSDPWSNSTLSFG .intro-team, .intro-team td { font-family: lato, Arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .intro-team .intro-header { /*display: none;*/ text-align: center; } .team-lg { text-align: center; width: 100%; } /* [class^="team-box-"] > div { display: inline-block; width: 48%; } [class^="team-box-"] > div table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; } [class^="team-box-"] > div td { background-color: #efefef; border: 1px solid #ccc; line-height: 2; text-align: center; cursor: default; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a { color: #000; text-decoration: none; display: block; width: 100% } [class^="team-box-"] > div a:hover { color: #50ae26; } [class^="team-box-"] > div a.link-inactive { color: #aaa; } */ Audio intro: Alex Ferrin, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 1: Austin Klewan, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 2: Sean .P, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Tom Rhoads, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to chatbots story Link to Barger story Link to season preview series wiki Link to Passan on Skubal Link to Baumann on Skubal Link to Dan S. on Framber Link to Rosenthal on the Pirates Link to Rosenthal on the Tigers Link to Chandler on the cross-up Link to team SP projections Link to NPR on WaPo Link to NYT on WaPo sports Link to The Ringer on WaPo sports Link to The New Yorker on WaPo Link to The Atlantic on WaPo Link to Silver on WaPo Link to MLB.com layoffs Link to Grant post Link to team payrolls Link to Astros offseason tracker Link to Astros depth chart Link to BP IL Ledger Link to Dan S. on team injuries Link to Chandler on Correa Link to Chandler on Imai Link to Chandler on the infield Link to Chandler on Espada/Brown Link to Trueblood on Peña Link to Chandler’s author archive Link to Crush City Territory Link to Diamondbacks offseason tracker Link to Diamondbacks depth chart Link to team RP WAR Link to team RP WPA Link to ballpark funding deal info Link to more funding deal info Link to funding deal opinion piece Link to renovations preview Link to Nick on the Alexander trade Link to FG post on Santana Link to Nick’s author archive Link to Boehly/Epstein article Link to ESPN’s Clase report Link to Ben on Clase Link to EW episode on Clase Link to SABR awards voting Link to Wood/Lolich IP leaderboard Link to Lolich obit 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

Tim and Jeff Kurkjian can't help but be fascinated (once again) by the lingering snow from the storm—though their dogs are clearly over it. Big shoutout to our SABR friends in Las Vegas: thanks for having us, and welcome to the family to those who are new!Jeff quizzes Tim on Grammy nominees and winners, and surprisingly, Tim holds his own. How would you have done? If you love this country, you'll love Team Tim, as we take a tour through America's cities. We also dive into two major free-agent signings, with Tim breaking down the impact of Eugenio Suárez and Luis Arraez.And don't even mention Pinewood Derby to Tim—or karate to Jeff—trust us, both are sore subjects. We also reminisce about some great players, including the “tenth man,” Will Clark (you'll have to tune in to find out what that means).We're hoping to grow our YouTube following, and it's easy to help: search “Is This A Great Game, Or What?” on YouTube and hit subscribe. You can watch the full show in video form—how neat is that? Sure, we're easy on the eyes, but the reactions and laughs are even better on video. Thanks so much for supporting the show! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Monday, Harrison Bader signed a two year deal with the San Francisco Giants that pays him a little over $10 million a year. Why didn't the Phillies try to beat that? On Episode 1043 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, the editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss the signing and the state of the Phillies outfield. It's all apart of a Mailbag Edition of the podcast!