Effectively Wild Episode 2279: Season Preview Series: Blue Jays and Padres

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley introduce the 13th annual Effectively Wild season preview series, then banter about the Tigers signing Jack Flaherty to a smaller-than-expected deal, a long-awaited explanation for the gambling-related firing of umpire Pat Hoberg, and the death and legacy of former commissioner Fay Vincent.
Fri, Mar 21
- MLB
RosterResource Chat – 3/21/25
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to projected rosters and playing time, position battles, payroll, and more.
- MLB
2025 Positional Power Rankings: Designated Hitter
For some teams, designated hitter is a position, to be filled by a specific type of player with specific attributes, just like shortstop or center field.
Players: - MLB
Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat: 3/21/25
Come discuss prospects with our backfield-prowling prospect writer.
- MLB
The Rangers and Braves Apply Some Late Patches to Their Rosters
Two division favorites have turned to previously unsigned veterans Patrick Corbin, James McCann, Craig Kimbrel, and Alex Verdugo to weather injuries.
- MLB
2025 Positional Power Rankings: Right Field
Right field is stuffed to the gills with All-Stars, MVPs, Rookies of the Year, and young stars on the rise.
- MLB
Dylan Cease Addresses His January 2017 FanGraphs Scouting Report
The San Diego Padres right-hander has outperformed his early-career projections.
Players: - MLB
Effectively Wild Episode 2298: The 2025 Preseason Predictions Game
Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs authors Michael Baumann and Ben Clemens play “College Baseball Player or Musician Who’s Performing at Sea.
Thu, Mar 20
- MLB
Szymborski’s 2025 Booms and Busts: Hitters
Szym picks his favorite breakouts and bust candidates for the 2025 season.
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