Podcast Episode Details

Effectively Wild Episode 2312: A Return to Current Events

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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, Pete Alonso’s slugging and running, Juan Soto’s lineup protection, a Dodgers trade rumor, hitters tapping their helmets, Mike Trout’s fan-interference epiphany and odd batting line, Patrick Corbin’s venomous encounter, MLB’s approach to Jackie Robinson Day, Aaron Judge’s WBC captaincy, a talent differential between leagues, and more, plus Shohei Ohtani the dad, the Comerica keyhole, and other postscript updates.

Audio intro: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Audio outro: Luke Lillard, “Effectively Wild Theme”

Link to Ella Black series
Link to Ella Black event details
Link to Hoffman report
Link to Elias quote
Link to playoff odds changes
Link to bobbleheads database
Link to Raleigh bobblehead
Link to tweet about Diaz
Link to Elias quote
Link to Snitker article

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Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago