Podcast Episode Details

Effectively Wild Episode 2346: Send in the Clones

---

---

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Rich Hill–Dallas Keuchel competition for the Royals rotation and give José Ramírez his due, then (17:45) answer listener emails about when to fire a GM, an all-star spot for elite defenders, teams composed of clones of Aaron Judge, Daulton Varsho, or Zack Wheeler, moving the mound back unnoticeably, a rule-changing MLB concussion protocol, whether WAR is a counting stat, and unsuccessful surgeries, plus Stat Blasts (1:24:05) about four-team trades, lefty position-player pitchers, homer flubs, bases-loaded walks, and the cost of throwing a ball on purpose, plus (1:47:30) a cat PSA.

Audio intro: Dave Armstrong and Mike Murray, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Audio outro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Horny)”

Link to Keuchel signing
Link to Hill game log
Link to on-pace projections
Link to ASG WAR research
Link to Judge pitching stats
Link to Ben on PPP vs. pitcher hitters
Link to Derby participants
Link to 2024 CF arm strength
Link to 2025 RF arm strength
Link to Reds mound story 1
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago