Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast
Ben Lindbergh, Meg RowleyDaily baseball statistical analysis and commentary
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2553 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BaseballSports | |||
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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a few more World Series subjects (TV ratings, Kyle Harrison’s non-use, the Brewers’ bullpen performance, an earlier EW discus... more
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of the World Series and 2026 season: the big moments of Games 4 and 5, the Brewers’ victory and overall October run, and what, if anything, other teams will take away from Milwaukee’s success. They al... more
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the history of teams that take 3-0 leads in best-of-seven series, the highlights and lowlights of the first three games of the World Series, the need for an objective check-swing standard, complaints about th... more
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Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and Ben Clemens banter about World Series roster and rotation decisions, the Fall Classic through a “styles make fights” lens, whether trave... more
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- Meg…
Ben is great, but the podcast is only OK. Meg’s unending combination of cliches, oh so quirky rambling, constant verbal winking and nudging about her own unfunny jokes, schoolmarming, little asides about the progressive shibboleths of the day, etc… It’s just too much.
Apple Podcasts3LMALAW
United Statesa month ago - Thanks!
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 Podcasts5TheSwinkUnited States2 months 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 States2 months ago The best baseball podcast!
Podcast Addict53 months 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 States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #6 | United States/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #207 | United States/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Canada/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #12 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #7 |  Germany/Sports/Baseball |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  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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2. Adam Berry
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