Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Ben Lindbergh, Meg RowleyDaily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2535 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BaseballSports | |||
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With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh goes long with a few guests and segments. First, Kiri Oler of FanGraphs and Bradley Woodrum of Baseball Prospectus join to ... more
After a brief PSA about an open producer position (email wanted@fangraphs.com with the subject line “Podcast Editor 2026” to apply) Ben Lindbergh (kind of) continues his quest to temporarily resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts by bringi... more
With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh continues his quest to (temporarily) resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts. Next Up: The Baseball Show With Rany and Joe, featuring Ben, Rany Jazayerli, and Joe Sheehan of the Joe Sheehan Newslet... more
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With Meg Rowley on vacation, Ben Lindbergh continues his quest to (temporarily) resurrect a few dearly departed baseball podcasts. Next Up: The Ringer MLB Show, featu... more
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I listen in the car for company and in bed to relax. I’m sorry not to be a patreon supporter, but please have this well-earned 5-star review.
Apple Podcasts5TheSwink
United States22 days ago - Great Pod
Have loved the podcast for years. Only complaint is that there is about 10x Mariners talk compared to the Cardinals this season when both teams are equally mediocre.
Apple Podcasts5dirtyg18United Statesa month ago The best baseball podcast!
Podcast Addict5a month agoTaco_Grande- 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 fanUnited States3 months 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 States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #18 | United States/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #10 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  Canada/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  Germany/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  Australia/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  France/Sports/Baseball |
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A witty, analytically minded baseball show that blends deep statistical analysis with culture, cross-media fandom, and occasional off-topic banter. Episodes regularly dissect trades, player evaluation, and front-office strategies while weaving in pop culture, data-driven context, and humorous anecdotes. Noteworthy is the willingness to host guests from comics and sports media to explore crossovers and future directions for the game, alongside a willingness to tackle broader social topics. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who want rigorous baseball discourse balanced with accessible banter and occasional outside-the-sport perspectives.
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