Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Ben Lindbergh, Meg RowleyDaily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2509 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BaseballSports | |||
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s jury duty and his reaction to Meg and Craig’s pillow talk on the preceding episode. Then they discuss why All-Star Game pitching is overpowering, whether the Home Run Derby balls were juiced (and whethe... more
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With Ben Lindbergh serving jury duty, Meg Rowley is joined by Baseball Prospectus editor-in-chief Craig Goldstein. The pair discuss the perils of hotel pillows and sh... more
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about all aspects of the Home Run Derby spectator experience, both in the ballpark and from afar: the new format, the Netflix broadcast, the Philly fans, Jordan Walker’s win, and more. Then (49:12) they discuss how... more
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- no longer a baseball podcast
this is now a progressive politics podcast that occasionally touches on baseball related content. possibly the ultimate example of o’sullivan’s law in action. the baseball content from ben is good. if you’re a leftist baseball fan it’s for you.
Apple Podcasts2Albert belle fan
United Statesa month ago - Always a Delight
Ben and Meg are always good for updates on the latest baseball news, engaging analysis, and a good cackle!
Apple Podcasts5rrc227United States2 months ago - Money Ruins Another Good Thing
I was a paid subscriber for years and didn’t ever mind supporting BONUS content. However, the new Pay to Listen format capitalizes on the FOMO of listeners in an attempt to extract additional money for something they already got for free. Not cool to turn loyalty into additional revenue.
Apple Podcasts1JackieDaytona1United States2 months ago - I wanna know about baseball
Ben and Meg are hilarious and well learned on baseball. Learn, laugh, Love Shohei
Apple Podcasts5SETHLARBUnited States2 months ago - Amazing podcast
Meg please stop saying swears there is kids listening you know but awesome podcast I listen every night to go to sleep love what you’re doing. Keep it up.
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #228 | United States/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #20 |  Canada/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  France/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #26 |  Australia/Sports/Baseball |
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A long-running, analytics-forward baseball show blends data-driven analysis with accessible banter. Episodes routinely dissect awards races, player performance, injuries, and front-office decisions while weaving in historical context and trends from the game's past. Guests range from historians and former players to tech creators building fan-facing tools, offering practical insights for evaluating talent, strategy, and game presentation. The show's distinctive mix of rigorous stats, storytelling, and lively discussion makes it appealing to listeners who want both depth and personality in baseball coverage.
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