Effectively Wild Episode 1571: Does the Automatic-Runner Rule Rule?

Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller banter about family members not attending big league debuts and how teams and broadcasts could make better use of empty ballparks, audible profanity on the field, the rapid change in public opinion of the extra-innings automatic-runner rule, why the rule works as well as it does, the magnitude and causes of the pitcher injury spike through the first week of the season, the desirability of TV cameras mounted on drones, the difficulty of walking straight while blindfolded, and more, plus a Stat Blast about expectant parent Mike Trout’s reputed penchant for leading the league in a variety of statistical categories. Audio intro: The Rolling Stones, "This Place is Empty" Audio outro: The White Stripes, "Expecting" Link to report about new sign-stealing punishments Link to Zach Buchanan on debuts without family or fans Link to Marc Carig on baseball broadcast profanity Link to clip of Reddick cursing Link to Astros-Dodgers dust-up video Link to Sam on the automatic-runner rule Link to Anthony Castrovince on the automatic-runner rule Link to the new rule’s actual game-shortening results Link to the new rule’s theoretical game-shortening results Link to Theodor Bierhoff’s second Stat Blast song cover Link to Ben on Trout’s bold ink  iTunes Feed (Please rate and review us!)  Sponsor Us on Patreon  Facebook Group  Effectively Wild Wiki  Twitter Account  Get Our Merch!  Email Us: [email protected] var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source